Deborah

Kuhl

Singer - Piano Player - Songwriter

Open Mic

Liza Marie Sparks sings
Liza Marie Sparks

Since 2008, First Street Cafe in Benicia has offered its wonderful Upstairs venue (great restaurant and wine bar with plenty of atmosphere) to a monthly Open Mic Night. Now twice a month on Saturday from 7-11pm, Open Mic has attracted a wide array of local area talent, from performers of all styles of music and levels of experience.  Open Mic is 'variety night' where you'll hear an eclectic mix of styles, including original music, fresh interpretations of covers, jazz, bluegrass, blues, easy rock, even classical guitar and piano.  Read on below to find out how it works and check out the photos at the bottom of this page or Ian Thurston's photo album.  

 

Open Mic
Saturday, May 5, 2012

7-11pm
 

Featured Act: Dan Barbeau

Dan Barbeau is a prolific songwriter with what I call a rockabilly flair,

though he's certainly not limited to any one genre.  Great vocals, guitar and catchy lyrics!


First Street Cafe
440 First
Street
Benicia
http://www.firststreetcafe.com


 

 

Next open mic: May 19

 

How it works 

Generally, each act is assigned a 15 minute/3 song time slot in advance so they can tell their friends and family to come out and support them! 

Send an E-mail to openmicwonder@gmail.com and if you are a FaceBook user, join the group "First Street Cafe Open Mic."  I'll add you to my mailing list and send you a reminder about when the next open mics are and offer you the opportunity to reserve a slot, generally within about 10 days of the date.

I reserve most of the available time in advance but sometimes can accommodate walk -ins if we have no-shows, but lately we've had a waiting list. With two opportunities per month now, we're hoping to get everyone a chance to play at least once a month.
 


 
Enjoy great food,

non-stop music and
meet some really cool musicians. 

Join the party!