More open mic fun!

I am so excited about how the Open Mic at the Georgetown pub is growing. Every week it gets bigger and better. With an excellent mix of regulars and brand new performers, every week is different. The best part is that the crowd is extremely friendly and supportive so you will always meet a ton of new friends.

Here I am loving what I do;


The list is growing every week so make sure that you get there nice and early to be sure you get on. Depending on the number of performers you will have between 3-5 songs. However, if you bring a crowd with you, I've been known to give an encore song. :)

See you Wednesday at Open Mic at the Georgetown with Tim Melanson.

Summer Fun

I haven't posted in a little while, and I thought it was about time. At the start of the summer I had foolishly considered suspending the open mic... I'm so glad that I decided to keep it going. It has been going quite well through the summer and every few weeks, we get a huge crowd.

It's funny how time flies, I've been hosting this open mic for close to 9 months now, and I'm still amazed at the new and regular performers that are walking through the door. One that I'd like to bring up is a sitar player that came out a couple weeks ago.



Imagine my surprise when this guy lays out his blanket and starts playing beatles songs on his sitar! It was awesome.

At Open Mic with Tim Melanson, everyone is welcome and encouraged to take their 15 minutes of fame!

Let the Good Times Roll

It's been a while since I've posted another note on here, so I thought I'd add a quick update.

Open Mic at the Georgetown is still going strong! We are attracting so many awesome musicians and every week we get to hear from a new singer or two. I'm so excited that everyone is reacting so well to the Open Mic Karaoke concept.


Here we have one of the regulars, Zoe rocking out with me to LaBamba! Too much fun.

If you are looking to get your rock star experience but you don't know a guitarist to come out to an open stage with, just come on out! I have a book full of songs for you to choose from. Also, chances are, if you print out the guitar chords and bring them with you, I will probably be able to play it for you.

See you at the Georgetown Pub! Every Wednesday Night!

The good times continue!

This is so much fun!

I am in my second month running the open stage at the Georgetown Pub on Wednesday nights and I am having a blast. The last month has been incredible. The bar is busy every week and the list is full. There are plenty of artists showing off original songs as well as their favorite covers. Here is a little taste of last week's Open Mic. People are always welcome to come up and sing along with me, and here are a few regulars showing their stuff to Aretha Franklin's RESPECT!



If you are new to the open mic world I'll give you a few tips.

1. Prepare at least 1 cover song. You can be creative and make it your own, but it is much easier to win an audience if you catch their attention with something they know.
2. Bring your own guitar. I have my guitar there, but I will be watching you like a hawk and if you hurt it, I will not be happy.
3. If you make a mistake, ignore it! Chances are no one noticed!

I hope to see you out on Wednesday!
Tim

Back in the game: Open Mic at Georgetown

After a bit of a break, I'm back into music.

I've got a few things lined up.

First and foremost. I have landed another Open Mic Hosting gig. Every Wednesday night I will be at the Georgetown pub. I've taken the summer off from hosting (I used to host the one at the Royal Oak... The dirty Oak) and now I'm all refreshed and ready to go.

The open mic has already been going for quite some time, and I suspect that it will continue to draw the regulars. I also am excited to bring in the people who had such a fun time jamming and singing with me at the Oak.

Can't wait to see you all!

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