Come to the Sunday Afternoon Open Mic and Showcase

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UMO Showcase & Open Mic (or Open Mike)

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Special Bonus !	We record artists who want to be considered for the annual Best Singer / Songwriters of Greenwich Village CD at the famous UMO Showcase & Open Mic ! See details.
When?	Held November thru April - "Most Sunday Afternoons", 2pm to 6pm. (Join the UMO Mailing List or Check the Calendar each week for exact dates. You can also Call the UMO Hot-Line for up-to-the-minute status before making the trip!) Important Note: May thru October Play Acoustic Music and Sing Outdoors in Historic Washington Square.
Where:	Baggot Inn – 82 W 3rd Street between Sullivan Street & Thompson Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City. Tel: 212-477-0622. Get on the UMO Mailing List or Check the Calendar each week for latest schedule and location info.
Admission:	FREE. Happy Hour runs during show. Age 21 and over. Drinks available.
Food/Drinks:	The Baggot Inn does not serve food, however it does allow customers to bring lunch, (not drinks) from outside vendors. Though there are no minimums, all drinks should be purchased at the bar. Besides alcoholic beverages, the bar also has soft drinks, fruit juices, coffee, and tea. If you have any questions about bar operations please see the bartender.

Important UMO Showcase & Open Mic Information
for Musicians, Singers, and Songwriters

Purpose of this event:	To provide a "supportive and professional environment" for musicians, singers, and songwriters to perform their music in front of a live audience.
Who plays:	Professional Artists who want to Showcase new material, promote their CD's and upcoming shows or who may just wish to interact with other musicians in a performance environment. New Musicians/Singers/Songwriters who wish to utilize an Open Mic to perfect their performance skills while benefiting from the learning experience made possible by the presence of professional artists, other musicians and a live audience. Experienced Part-time and Weekend Musicians who want to utilize an Open Mic to express themselves in a formal club environment in front of a live audience.
Who is the Audience?	The audience is generally a diverse mix of villagers, tourists, professional artists, new musicians, industry, media representatives and others who share a love of both original and popular music.
How It Works:	To Play At the Showcase / Open Mic - For an Open Mike Set, artists must print their name or their group’s name clearly on the sign-up list in the first available space. For a Showcase Set, (available to Major Label and UMO "Best of" CD artists only), artists must schedule their Showcase Set with Joe Budnick. When the artist/group is announced, their instruments should already be tuned and they should be ready to play. If a performer is not ready, their name will be scratched from the list and they will have to sign up again in the next available space on the list. How Many Songs? For Open Mike performers A standard set is 3 songs (sometimes 2 depending on time of day and number of performers). *For Showcase Artists* *UMO "Best Of" CD Artists -* Play a standard set plus one additional song for each year they were on an UMO "Best of" CD. Major Label Artists (past and present) - Play a standard set plus the number of additional songs negotiated with UMO Rep at the show. Multiple Sets? - Once you finish your set you are welcome to sign-up again for another set after you’ve left the stage. (*Note:* If you are playing when time runs out (6 pm), you’ll be allowed to finish your current song and the end of show announcement will be made.) Solo Artists or Groups? Musicians are welcome to invite other musicians to perform with them. HOWEVER, since this is a Showcase & Open Mic opportunity for the announced performer, as opposed to a jam session, musicians should not go on stage with the performer UNLESS they have been invited by the performer to join him/her on stage. Professional Courtesy – In order to maximize the number of times each performer gets to play, we ask that all artists be prepared to get on and off the stage quickly before starting and after completing their set. Also, performers should refrain from lengthy pre-song monologues or excessively long jam sessions, which could end up prohibiting other musicians on the list from having a chance to play before time runs out. What About Sound & Lighting? – The UMO Sound Engineer will make every reasonable effort to provide musicians with the best possible sound and lighting available from the house system. Guitar players should plug their guitars into the "Instrument Direct Boxes" located on stage as opposed to using the guitar amplifiers. The house sound system provides superior guitar sound and can be professionally balanced with singers and other instruments. Use of the stage amplifiers will be at the risk of poor sound for your performance. If you have special hook-up needs or questions, see the UMO soundperson.
Get More Info:	Put your name on the UMO Mailing List and you will receive an automatic email for this and other UMO events. To check the UMO Concert Calendar for an up-to-date schedule, click here. Or Contact Us. UMO Open Mike & Showcase - Club Handouts Available Online General Information Sheet Musicians & Singers Guidelines

As a Courtesy to the Host Establishment and its Employees

Please keep in mind that UMO Music is not employed by the venue. For the host club, this is a place of business, and the bartenders and waitresses are working hard to help make this a success. Although there are no minimums, you should expect to make a beverage purchase. UMO Music only operates the "Open Mic and Showcase" presentation and is not involved in bar operations or admission policies of the host club. If you have any questions about bar operations and admission policies, please see your bartender or waitress.

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