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Just wondering if anyone would like to share locations; dates; times and a little information about open mic/jams.

I will start it off by listing a good one in the Durham Region of Ontario...

Thursdays 9pm-close
@ the Harp & Crown Pur 300 Kingston Rd., Pickering, ON L1V 6Y9 Phone: (905) 509-6565. "Roadhouse" is the host band; drums; bass; guitar and mutliple mics available. Style is rock/hard rock/blues. The band will back you up as required (if they are familiar with what you want to play).
Bring your own or use theirs. Great jam. The band plays a set then calls musicians up to perform 2-3 songs...depending on profficiency.

hey Twobits,
Johhny B's in Whitby has an open mic night on Sunday evenings.
first come first served deal.
Not sure but usually it's bands that show up
It think it's posted on their website - hope this helps.
Cheers

I've actually been out to check out Johnny B's. Gotta tell you its wall to wall men in there LOL.
Where are the friggin women musicians located and/or hiding out????

There are lots of open mics around. I've been checking them out regularly all summer long.

I love open mics. A good site is Openmikes.org. But here in Seattle there are many open mics but only a very few that are worthy of play.

I went to an Irish Pub in Evanston. The leader was flat out Very Rude to me. I ask for his Famous CD and broke it in front of him and his followers.

To all the Open mics players out there... Keep a strong desire when it looks cloudy.

Peace,
Charles

Carrigan Arms has a blues jam every Thrusday night hosted by James Anthony (also known as Mister Guitar). It use to be an accoustic jam but not enough people showed up.

The Carrigan Arms is on Upper Middle Road, just east of Brant Street in Burlington (in a little ugly strip plaza, lots of construction around it).

Thanks for the info....Burlington is a bit of a hike for us from Ajax.

Found a few more local area jams that are pretty good out here too.

Sunday nights @ Rileys in Oshawa is hosting an open mic jam which originated from Chicagos. The house band is pretty good and lots of musicians show up. From every ability level. At times the jams get that magic feel when the musicians hit it right. They have a facebook page too that you can check out.

My Club Busking For Smiles, hosts an open mic every other tuesday at the Black Lounge at the University of Calgary starting at 8 pm, the next one will be next tuesday which will be the 11th.

Thanks everyone...I've found quite a few more really good ones in and around the GTA here in Ontario.

In fact our band got booked at one open mic and that's the only way they do it. Go figure.

Here in western Canada (Alberta specificaly) there are quite a few places that have tons of Open Mics. Down in Lethbridge, I help out with the equipment and stage management that occurs every Thursday and then every Friday night consists of a band the pub hired to play that so you got 2 nights, back to back of live music.......it's awesome!!

Host: Andy & Denise from Miss-Spent Youth
Type: Music/Arts - Jam Session
Time and Place Date: Thursday, June 26, 2008
Time: 9:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: JP Fitzpatrick and Son
Street: 75 Consumers Road, Unit B4
City/Town: Whitby, ON
Contact Info Phone: 9054449940
Email: dciaralli@hotmail.com

Description
Acoustic style open mic....no drums but percussion type equipment allowed. Come on out it will be a blast. Great environment. JP's books their bands from open mics...so if you are interested in trying out....come on!!!

Is Irish Anthony any relation to James Anthony? lol

(easy, cheesey)

I need a new place to jam. Two Wednesday night jams have closed in Burlington, and Thursday's jam is too crowded. Anyone have any leads?

Thanks

Andy & I are hosting an open mic tonight @ JP Fitpatricks in Whitby. From 9pm - 11/12pm. No drums. We will have acoustic/electric and bass amp available. Can back you up or just enjoy your tunes. JP regular hires bands from this forum. Come on out!!!
Event Info Host: ANDY & DENISE
Type: Music/Arts - Jam Session
Network: Global
Time and Place Date: Thursday, October 16, 2008
Time: 9:00pm - 11:30pm
Location: J P Fitzpatrick & Son - Whitby
Street: 75 Consumers Drive, Unit B4
City/Town: Whitby, ON
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Contact Info Phone: 9054449940
Email: dciaralli@hotmail.com