{"id":18749,"date":"2019-05-17T13:06:25","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T12:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/?p=18749"},"modified":"2019-09-29T14:36:51","modified_gmt":"2019-09-29T13:36:51","slug":"open-mic-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/open-mic-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Open mic nights"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Open-mic nights in Leicester and Leicestershire for 2019<\/h2>\n

This page is being updated and was last edited on 29th September 2019.<\/p>\n

NB \u2013 Before setting off for a venue please check to see if the night is still taking place. Facebook is the best place to do this. Failing that check the webpage for the venue.<\/p>\n

Acoustic music<\/h2>\n

\u2018Acoustic\u2019 refers to music played primarily by solo singers or instrumentalists, although in practice this often includes duos, trios and small ensembles. Traditionally \u2018acoustic\u2019 music was entirely unplugged, i.e. not involving any electrical amplification. However, most performances in Leicester, these days, involve people playing the guitars with some electrical amplification and it is also possible to see fully electric bands playing at events billed as \u2018acoustic nights\u2019. Wikipedia Acoustic music<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Information will be posted here as it comes in.\u00a0Please check with the venue before you set out; we cannot guarantee that the information we have is up to date and some events are liable to change, so it is best to check.<\/p>\n

In order of the day of the week.<\/p>\n

Open-mics on Monday<\/h2>\n

One of the best is the\u00a0City Acoustic Club<\/strong>\u00a0and this takes place on Mondays at\u00a0The Musician, Clyde Street<\/a>, Leicester, starting around 8.30 p.m. Entry is free.<\/p>\n

City Acoustic Club page on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

There is acoustic music session every Monday night at the Queen Victoria pub in\u00a0Syston.\u00a0It kicks off at 9 pm. Banjos fiddles flutes etc. all welcome. Mainly traditional styles of music.<\/p>\n

Monday evenings at The Shed, Leicester<\/strong>, Yeoman Street.<\/p>\n

Open-mics on Tuesday<\/h2>\n

The SoundHouse<\/strong>, Southampton Street, Leicester. LE1 1SJ.\u00a0Tuesday nights have become very popular and usually have a reasonably good audience. Artists are advised to arrive between 7 and 7.30 p.m. to sign up for a slot. First come, first served.\u00a0For the latest information see Rhett Barrow\u2019s page on Facebook<\/a> and or contact Jack Franklin.<\/p>\n

Blaby Acoustic Club and open mic is now at The Black Horse, Blaby, LE8 4FJ. Every Tuesday. (notified by Cliff.)<\/p>\n

Acoustic club every Tuesday,\u00a0Get more details from\u00a0 Cliff Bywater’s page on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Open-mics on Wednesday<\/h2>\n

The Old Plough<\/strong>, Front Street, Birstall<\/strong>, LE4 4DP on the last Wednesday of every month, from 8 pm to 11 pm. Hosted by Cliff Bywater.<\/p>\n

For more information go to Cliff Bywater\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Keepers Lodge, Beaumont Leys<\/strong>. 2nd Weds of the month – next one 12th June, 8.30., courtesy of Al Sansome<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Open mic first Wednesday of the month\u00a02Funky Music Cafe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Syston,\u00a0<\/strong>4th Wednesday of the month<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Queen Victoria,\u00a0Syston<\/strong>. 9 pm start. All of the Open Mics are acoustic Open Mics and we provide a full PA including 16 channel Yamama desk, Mackie speakers, numerous mics, monitor and assorted percussion if required! Contact details for all of the Open Mics is me \u2013 David Moore \u2013 David@studio3zero.co.uk or 07784 787038. If you need any further information then please do get in touch!<\/p>\n

Dunton Bassett<\/strong>,\u00a0New open mic on the first Wednesday of every month, at the\u00a0Dunton Bassett Arms<\/strong>, LE17 5JJ. Starts at 8 pm.<\/p>\n

Manhattan34, Leicester.\u00a0<\/strong>There is a new open mic there that runs every other Wednesday. On Facebook, see the\u00a0Manhattan Wednesday group<\/a>.\u00a0See the Manhattan Bar page on FB<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sileby\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0premier pub\u00a0The Horse and Trumpet<\/strong> is the site of an enjoyable and fun Jam Night taking place every Wednesday starting 8.30. We have a full kit for electric guitar and electro-acoustic, bass, drums and PA. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, a good pint and some live music. Entry is free and all performers are welcome. For information visit the Facebook page for Open mic at Horse and Trumpet<\/a><\/p>\n

Earl Shilton,\u00a0<\/strong>At the Constitutional Club, LE9 7GE. Third Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m.\u00a0Get more details from Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Open-mics on Thursday<\/h2>\n

The Song Club at the Donkey.\u00a0<\/strong>Since February 2006, Donkey promoter, Gaz Birtles has been presenting The Song Club at The Donkey<\/strong>. His choice of up and coming and established local and national (and sometimes International) acts have built a reputation that ensures a regular, music-loving audience each month. No matter who is on. This first Thursday of the month night has become synonymous with quality, original and eclectic genres of live music. 4 acts each month playing 30-minute sets (generally acoustically but not specifically so) presented in a warm and friendly atmosphere that The Donkey easily generates! Music starts at 8.30pm and is free to get in.<\/p>\n

See the Facebook page for The Donkey<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1st Thursday of the month<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Queens Head,\u00a0Belton<\/strong>. 9 pm start.\u00a02nd Thursday of the month<\/strong> \u2013 Hare and Hounds, Whitwick. 9 pm start. 3rd Friday of the month \u2013 New Bardon Coalville. 9 pm start. 4th Wednesday of the month \u2013 Queen Victoria, Syston. 9 pm start. All of the Open Mics are acoustic Open Mics and we provide a full PA including 16 channel Yamama desk, Mackie speakers, numerous mics, monitor and assorted percussion if required! Contact details for all of the Open Mics is me \u2013 David Moore \u2013 David@studio3zero.co.uk or 07784 787038. If you need any further information then please do get in touch!<\/p>\n

The Cons Club, High Street South,\u00a0Rushden<\/strong>, Northamptonshire, NN10 0QX<\/p>\n

Any Questions Phone: 01933 312445 or Call John 07970747593.<\/p>\n

Narborough<\/strong> open mic is held at Old Inn on the first Thursday of the month, Cliff Bywater told us.<\/p>\n

Open-mics on Friday<\/h2>\n

Coalville<\/p>\n

3rd Friday of the month<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 New Bardon\u00a0Coalville<\/strong>. 9 pm start. 4th Wednesday of the month \u2013 Queen Victoria, Syston. 9 pm start. All of the Open Mics are acoustic Open Mics and we provide a full PA including 16 channel Yamama desk, Mackie speakers, numerous mics, monitor and assorted percussion if required! Contact details for all of the Open Mics is me \u2013 David Moore \u2013 david@studio3zero.co.uk or 07784 787038. If you need any further information then please do get in touch! Cheers<\/p>\n

Open-mics at the weekend<\/h2>\n

Upcoming music events in\u00a0Melton<\/strong>\u00a0with live bands every Fri and Sat night, original artist showcase and open mic nights on Thursdays and on Sundays will have a blues, bluegrass, folk, jazz (eclectic) gig for something a bit different.<\/p>\n

Noels Arms on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

First Sunday of the month \u2013 acoustic session, The Queen\u2019s Head,\u00a0Billesdon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

First Sunday of each month at the Western pub from 8 p.m. See the Western pub on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

See also:<\/h4>\n

Our page about Leicester\/shire\u2019s singers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Our list of music venues in Leicester<\/a><\/p>\n

Our article about how to get a gig in Leicester<\/a>\u00a0(mainly for bands)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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