Tailgate Tavern Sunday Open Mic Night

This is a casual, friendly open mic at a popular neighborhood bar. Mostly acoustic music, but open to comedy or spoken word. 21+. No covers. Please read the expectations below. You will probably find answers to your questions: **OPEN MIC EXPECTATIONS** **Thanks for coming and welcome! We want performers, audience and staff to have an enjoyable experience. Please read the expectations below before you sign up:** 1. **SET UP/PLAY WITHIN YOUR ALLOTTED TIME:** 1. **Sets are 3 songs (15 min. maximum.) Host may extend sets as needed.** 2. **Use the two mics, two instrument cables, and speakers provided. If you have other equipment, Host may or may not be able to accommodate you.** 3. **Tune and be ready to go when it is your turn.** 4. **Due to past problems, the host will not lend his guitar.** 5. **No full drum kits. This is an acoustic open mic. Hand percussion is welcome.** 6. **We don’t provide backing tracks, equipment for playing backing tracks, or house musicians who play songs that you want to sing. Provide your own accompaniment.** 2. **CONSIDER YOUR AUDIENCE:** 1. **We aren’t limited to specific genres, but the overall “vibe” is folk, blues, country, soul, pop, etc.** 2. **Covers and originals are allowed.** 3. **Spoken word performances are allowed, but might not go over well at this open mic. Read the room.** 4. **If you play music that involves loud screaming, is long and repetitive, has lyrics that might be offensive to a reasonable person, or is noisy and “alternative,” please find an open mic that caters to your style.** 5. **Host will not let you play if you are intoxicated.** 6. **Avoid political speeches or religious preaching.** 7. **This is not a listening room, so patrons will visit with friends, etc. during your performance.** 8. **Treat staff with respect. Support the house by purchasing food or drink.** 3. **RESPECT OTHER PERFORMERS:** 1. **Refrain from jamming along with performers unless they invite you on stage. Don’t play loud audio or…