Roslindale Open Mike
Roslindale Open Mike is finishing up its fifth year!
at the Roslindale Congregational Church (www.roscon.org)
25 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA
Click here for directions!
THE BUZZ...
Neal recently presented the commemorative ROM plaque to Mayor Menino.
“The willingness of ROM to offer musical events specifically to assist this church in the raising of much-needed funds is a surprising step of generosity that is deeply appreciated” –Rev. Branwen L. Cook, Roslindale Congregational Church
"ROM is 'mighty'" --David Roth
"Thank you folks so much for all your contributions to the music community through the ROM. I really enjoyed featuring, and think you folks have done a wonderful job living up to "Ana's" example of hosting a warm and welcoming open mike. I know I speak for all the performers when I say "thank you so much" for providing a space to perform and hear others - you folks are doing great work, and I am grateful that I got a chance to be a part of it." --Chris Thompson
"The Roslindale Open Mic is one of the most well known and well attended open mics in the Boston area. It was our honor to be invited to perform as the feature act for their third anniversary bash on January 10th. We had a great time and tried some new music. The evening was filled with talented musicians and amazing performances. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROSLINDALE OPEN MIC!" -- Guys and Dahl
"What a fantastic feeling of community - something we need in these times, and always. You have something very wonderful happening"--Ellen Schmidt, open mike host, performance producer, and singer-songwriter
"The best open mic in all of Boston."--Rob Norberg
"It's an ideal venue...spacious, comfortable, and without competition to be heard from ice cream blenders or other small appliances"--Jim Taff
"The atmosphere created in that lovely church hall is very special"
--Ana Eder-Mulhane, host of the Java Jo's open mike
"You do a great job. Keep up the good work"
--Bill Sabat
NOTE: Unfortunately the adjacent F. J. Higgins Funeral Home has closed and we expect that at some point the parking lot won't be available to us. If the former Higgins lot is open, park there at your own risk. If you can't find on-street parking there is ample free lighted parking in the public lot on Tafthill Terrace, which is less than a 5 minute walk from ROM across Roslindale Square.
The next Roslindale Open Mike is Monday, 12/9/13 and our feature will be:
Jon and Patti McAuliffe (www.JonMcAuliffe.com).
Jon McAuliffe has been singing, writing and performing professionally since 1965. Along the way he’s recorded albums for Warner Bros. Reprise, has opened for acts as high profile as Emmylou Harris, The Beach Boys, Captain Beefheart, Tim Hardin, The J. Geils Band and more, has courted and abandoned the music business, has won a number of awards for his songwriting, and has had his songwriting commended by no less than Joni Mitchell. After a long time away from the business, he completed his most recent album in 2011 with the help of producer Seth Connelly, has performed solo, as a duo with wife Patti, and in various incarnations with his band, The Great Unknown (Seth Connelly, guitar; George Pratt, violin; Phil Punch, percussion; Charlie DeVane, bass; Patti McAuliffe, harmonies). Jon is currently working on his next CD which he hopes to release in 2014. He’ll be joined tonight by members of The Great Unknown.
Jon McAuliffe has been singing, writing and performing professionally since 1965. Along the way he’s recorded albums for Warner Bros. Reprise, has opened for acts as high profile as Emmylou Harris, The Beach Boys, Captain Beefheart, Tim Hardin, The J. Geils Band and more, has courted and abandoned the music business, has won a number of awards for his songwriting, and has had his songwriting commended by no less than Joni Mitchell. After a long time away from the business, he completed his most recent album in 2011 with the help of producer Seth Connelly, has performed solo, as a duo with wife Patti, and in various incarnations with his band, The Great Unknown (Seth Connelly, guitar; George Pratt, violin; Phil Punch, percussion; Charlie DeVane, bass; Patti McAuliffe, harmonies). Jon is currently working on his next CD which he hopes to release in 2014. He’ll be joined tonight by members of The Great Unknown.
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Thank yous go out to the Roslindale Congregational Church, the F. J. Higgins Funeral Home, Sam of the GreaterBostonHomeTeam.com, Primavera Restaurant Roslindale, Panera Bread West Roxbury, Cecelia Dahl, George Cronin, Chip Canty, Sue Burgess, Gerry Ryan, Charlie Ortolani, Melissa Fleming, Junko Ogawa, Tom Irving, King Yee, David Jackson, Branson Bofat, Steve Rapson, Tom Smith, Ed Banatt, Darwin MacDonald, Ken Porter, Cheryl Perreault, Jimmy Dorr, Peter Neuendorffer, Chief Noda, Chris Lee, Kathryn Howell, Roberto Mighty, Jim Palana, Suzanne Mrozak, Brian Cartwright, Ben Chase, Ariella Montanez, Lorraine and Bennett Hammond, and Barry Spiro for their time and generous donations to the church and ROM.
THE REGULAR DETAILS:
The Roslindale Open Mike (ROM) is held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month (and occasionally fifth Mondays) at the Roslindale Congregational Church, 25 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131. This is diagonally across from the Post Office near Roslindale Square.
NOTE: Unfortunately the adjacent F. J. Higgins Funeral Home has closed so it is unlikely that we will be able to use the parking lot much longer.
All are Welcome!! No Cover!!
THE RULES: Roslindale Open Mike (ROM) uses a random draw of names to set the order of performers. Our goal is to be fair, equitable, and consistent. The names are randomly drawn from the basket of names at 6:40 PM. As a courtesy to people coming from work or from a distance, early signups are accepted by Neal via email only at neal@roslindaleopenmike.org up until noon of the ROM Monday. Anyone arriving after the names are being drawn are added to the end of the list in the order of arrival. People with special needs (as defined by ROM) or who have indicated that they will be arriving late will be accommodated if possible. First timers are given their choice of a slot. After the performance order has been drawn, any swaps for an earlier or later slot may be arranged between the people requesting the swap, but only Neal, or his designee, will change the performance order on the board. Anyone who misses their slot due to late arrival will be accommodated at some point after they arrive.
Everyone will get to play one song (or 5 minutes) and if we finish the first round before 10:30 willing participates may get a second song. This should allow everyone to perform before it gets too late, with an ending time goal of 10:30 PM
Everyone is requested to be tuned up and ready to go when it is their turn and to keep song introductions brief. Everyone is requested to maintain a listening room atmosphere and is encouraged to be courteous and respectful of all performers.