2nd Saturday Open Mic

Saturday, January 11, 2025, 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm
Montague Common Hall

WHEN: Monthly on Saturdays -- typically the 2nd Saturday of the month
WHERE: Common Hall, Montague Center
TIME: 6:30 - 9:30. Doors and open mike sign ups start at 6:15

BYO food and beverage

Details: A shared featured performance with Lisa Gaughran (guitar and vocals) and Paul Newlin (guitar, fiddle, and vocals). Followed by singer song-writer Walt Burnham (acoustic guitar, piano).

Lisa Gaughran (guitar and vocals) and Paul Newlin (guitar, fiddle, and vocals) get their musical inspiration from the songbook of John Prine, Nanci Griffith, Gillian Welch/Dave Rawlings, and other familiar favorites of the Valley folk scene. Lisa is also a member of Green Street Brew, an acapella standards group, while Paul brings a bluegrass influence to their music. Their love for harmony singing comes out loud and clear in their duo performances.

Walt Burnham (acoustic guitar, piano) is a singer-songwriter from Montague who has played in the Box Shop Blues and solo performances in the Valley for years. With more than 100 songs written mostly in the folk style, he sings of local and national issues, lost love, and the times we live in. He will be accompanied on guitar and harmony by Mitch Mulholland.

The evening also will be filled by diverse music and other performances of all types performed by Valley folk as is the tradition of the Open Mic series. All types of performers are encouraged to participate in the Open Mic– musicians, poets, singers, dancers, storytellers. Come hear great music and other performances in a comfortable setting. This Open Mic welcomes and appreciates both emerging musicians and seasoned performers. Performers should sign in before 6:15PM. Time slots may be determined at random depending on how many performers sign up. Come prepared to perform for 10-20 minutes, depending on turnout. Voluntary donations.

*Masks encouraged but optional. Unvaccinated attendees are encouraged to wear masks;

*Performers can start signing up at 6:15. Names will be drawn and a random order will be created. Expect to play 2-4 songs (10-15 minutes), depending upon the number of performers.

Check out our facebook page for even more details and to learn about upcoming Open Mics and Featured Guests.

https://www.facebook.com.montagueCommonHallOpenMic/