Susan, where will you be, ie what part of town? The Reston Folk Club has an open mike on Tuesday, sadly it's at the same time as the shanty sing. I've made plans to go to Reston this week. Depending on where you are and on the timing, we might be able to take you. (But we need to get there by 6:30 or 7 to sign up.) I've only been there once. That night the music ran to very skilled singer songwriters with some trad. I'm told it varies from week to week. You could E-mail me if this appeals. I intend to sing if I can, because I get a bad case of nerves in front of an audience and it's time to get over that. - Rita F