Join Us for Open Mic Night

Thursday Night Is Open Mic Night
At Rick’s Music World


Open Mic Night

Every Thursday night, the lights go down and the stage lights come up as we host our famous Rick’s Open Mic Night in our Café. We consider this our most important community service effort, providing a casual, family-friendly performance venue for all the members of our musical community of students, customers and visiting performers.

You won’t find an audience more supportive and encouraging—they are the special ingredient that makes for the magical VIBE here on Open Mic Night. Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions.

FAQ

PERFORMER INFORMATION

WHO CAN PERFORM?
Musicians, Vocalists and Bands from beginners to professional.  Every week, we get an interesting range of style and age, skill level and even languages.  Monthly we feature a talented act we think you’ll really enjoy, which may be a local, regional, national, or international act.

WHAT EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED?
People tell us that our Café is a great listening room. The superb sound quality is powered by the dual Bose L1 sound systems.  On stage, there is a professional keyboard, an acoustic guitar, four mics,  direct inputs for up to 3 guitars/basses (or other electronic instruments), and a Roland electronic drumset, The direct box normally used for the keyboard can be used instead for a 4th guitar.  We can accommodate performers who use backing tracks via either CD or MP3 input.

ARE THERE ANY SONG RESTRICTIONS?
Performers may do originals or covers.  We welcome a variety of genre and styles from Rock, R&B, Classical, Alternative, Pop, Folk, Country, Jazz, African, Gospel, Bluegrass, Reggae and Classic Metal.  Please edit inappropriate language for our all-ages audience.

TIME ON STAGE
Performers are typically allowed up to 2 songs for a maximum time on stage of 10 minutes, talking included.  Occasionally, on extremely busy nights we may have to limit stage time to one song so that everyone gets their chance to perform.

WHERE CAN I TUNE UP?
We have a green room for performers who want to tune up or warm up before they go onstage.  Green room time limit is 10 minutes or less, so you will want to make sure the songs you have choosen are ones you have already learned.

Learn How To Play!

Want to learn how to play an instrument? Call us during regular business hours, and our lesson coordinator will help get you started!

We offer lessons in piano, guitar, voice, bass, drums and more! All ages and skill levels welcome.

Past Open Mic Nights: