Poor David's Pub Open Mic

Poor David's Pub Open Mic is an all ages/all talent levels/all genres event held every Monday. Sets are normally fifteen minutes/three songs. We operate on a system based on arrival at the event or random drawing. Doors open at 5:00pm for Happy Hour until 7pm, when signup begins. The first act usually goes on at 7:30pm. We usually have a Featured Artist at approximately 8:30pm for a 20-30 minute set. This is typically an artist actively playing gigs in the area or on the road. We occasionally have one or more audition spots between 8 and 9pm for artists who we feel may be ready to play a show at Poor David's Pub. These spots are booked at our discretion and subject to Poor David's ability to attend. I cannot promise any individual open mic participant a specific spot, as that is unfair to the other participants.

Full bands (bands with a drum kit to set up) can book a longer set in advance, and we ask them to arrive early enough to be set up and ready to go before 7pm. Those bands will usually share a back line and perform after 9pm, under the present format.

We also do a showcase night several times a year. These shows normally include up to four open mic participants who are able to do a full 30-45 minute set and feel that they might be able to draw a paying audience.

Poor David's Pub does not serve food. Guests are welcome to bring food in, or have food delivered by one of the many excellent restaurants nearby. Menus are located between the bar and the sound booth. Please ask one of the staff for help. We do ask that everyone attending the open mic purchase at least two beverages during the evening to make it worth it for Poor David's Pub to be open for our event. Non-alcohol beverages are available for those who are too young or choose not to drink alcohol.

Also, please keep in mind that your server is working for tips. It may look like a fun job, but it's gotta pay or it ain't worth doin'.

We encourage original music, but do not forbid cover tunes.

Please arrive early and be prepared to play when it's your turn. Instruments should be tuned BEFORE getting onstage. If you'd like for folks to stick around to hear you play, please return the favor and be a part of the listening audience for the other performers. We encourage everyone to bring friends and family. It's always more fun to play to a crowd than to an almost empty room.





Please feel free to email us at pdpopenmic@yahoo.com if you have further questions.