Comments on: The 10 + 1 Commandments Of Open Mics – An Open Letter To All Performers http://www.songwritingzen.com/2008/06/the-10-1-commandments-of-open-mics-an-open-letter-to-all-performers/ Songwriting Tips, Songwriting Ideas & Songwriting Help In One Songwriting Resource Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:18:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The 10+1 Commandments Of Open Mic Performance - PDF Download | The Open Mic Network http://www.songwritingzen.com/2008/06/the-10-1-commandments-of-open-mics-an-open-letter-to-all-performers/comment-page-1/#comment-1974 The 10+1 Commandments Of Open Mic Performance - PDF Download | The Open Mic Network Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:23:03 +0000 http://www.songwritingzen.com/?p=128#comment-1974 [...] At the beginning of June 2008 I wrote an article in my Songwriting Zen blog outlining 11 rules pertaining to Open Mic etiquette called The 10+1 Commandments Of Open Mic Performance - An Open Letter. [...] [...] At the beginning of June 2008 I wrote an article in my Songwriting Zen blog outlining 11 rules pertaining to Open Mic etiquette called The 10+1 Commandments Of Open Mic Performance – An Open Letter. [...]

]]> By: Songwriting Zen» Blog Archive » Sunday Singer/Songwriter Showcases @ The Dan http://www.songwritingzen.com/2008/06/the-10-1-commandments-of-open-mics-an-open-letter-to-all-performers/comment-page-1/#comment-305 Songwriting Zen» Blog Archive » Sunday Singer/Songwriter Showcases @ The Dan Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:17:01 +0000 http://www.songwritingzen.com/?p=128#comment-305 [...] you might be aware, every Wednesday night I run an Open Mic at the Daniel O’Connell Hotel in Adelaide from 8:30pm until [...] [...] you might be aware, every Wednesday night I run an Open Mic at the Daniel O’Connell Hotel in Adelaide from 8:30pm until [...]

]]> By: songwritingzen http://www.songwritingzen.com/2008/06/the-10-1-commandments-of-open-mics-an-open-letter-to-all-performers/comment-page-1/#comment-274 songwritingzen Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:25:33 +0000 http://www.songwritingzen.com/?p=128#comment-274 Hey Nolly! How are you mate :) Don't worry, I certainly don't put you in that category. Having an early start the next morn is always a good excuse to leave a little earlier. Hey Nolly! How are you mate :)

Don’t worry, I certainly don’t put you in that category. Having an early start the next morn is always a good excuse to leave a little earlier.

]]> By: Nolly http://www.songwritingzen.com/2008/06/the-10-1-commandments-of-open-mics-an-open-letter-to-all-performers/comment-page-1/#comment-273 Nolly Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:19:15 +0000 http://www.songwritingzen.com/?p=128#comment-273 "Thou shalt not attend an open mic and leave before it’s done just because you’ve finished your crappy little poem or song you self-righteous..." - Dan Le Sac "Thou Shalt Always Kill". Just reminded me of that lyric. Made me laugh when I heard it. Agreed- While I've occasionally left a little early after I've come along to open mics in the past, it's always been for good reason. Stick around- you might even see someone or something special. I know I have, countless times. I also like commandment #5. I actually remember being there when someone played that EXACT setlist not too long ago, haha. See you next time! Nolly “Thou shalt not attend an open mic and leave before it’s done just because you’ve finished your crappy little poem or song you self-righteous…” – Dan Le Sac “Thou Shalt Always Kill”.

Just reminded me of that lyric. Made me laugh when I heard it. Agreed- While I’ve occasionally left a little early after I’ve come along to open mics in the past, it’s always been for good reason. Stick around- you might even see someone or something special. I know I have, countless times.

I also like commandment #5. I actually remember being there when someone played that EXACT setlist not too long ago, haha.

See you next time!

Nolly

]]> By: Open Mic @ The Dan Update - July 1st, 2008 « Open Mic @ The Dan http://www.songwritingzen.com/2008/06/the-10-1-commandments-of-open-mics-an-open-letter-to-all-performers/comment-page-1/#comment-271 Open Mic @ The Dan Update - July 1st, 2008 « Open Mic @ The Dan Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:54:43 +0000 http://www.songwritingzen.com/?p=128#comment-271 [...] weeks Open Mic went off without a hitch. It seems that everyone has read my “10 + 1 Commandments Of Open Mic Performance” that I’ve posted on Songwriting Zen, this website and various MySpace and Facebook [...] [...] weeks Open Mic went off without a hitch. It seems that everyone has read my “10 + 1 Commandments Of Open Mic Performance” that I’ve posted on Songwriting Zen, this website and various MySpace and Facebook [...]

]]> By: songwritingzen http://www.songwritingzen.com/2008/06/the-10-1-commandments-of-open-mics-an-open-letter-to-all-performers/comment-page-1/#comment-262 songwritingzen Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:13:25 +0000 http://www.songwritingzen.com/?p=128#comment-262 I know how you felt. I've been at Open Mics where that's also the case. I just think it rude to do your thing and then go afterwards. There are times where performers at my open mic have to go after they perform (early start at work) but they at least tell me the reason. I tend to put them up the list so they can get the maximum amount of community exposure. I wish the 10+1 commandments was just comedy but unfortunately it's truth. Every open mic I've been to has similar challenges but it's still a lot of fun. Thank you for sharing your open mic story with me. It's nice to know that even on the other side of the world the commandments ring true. Corey :) I know how you felt. I’ve been at Open Mics where that’s also the case. I just think it rude to do your thing and then go afterwards.

There are times where performers at my open mic have to go after they perform (early start at work) but they at least tell me the reason. I tend to put them up the list so they can get the maximum amount of community exposure.

I wish the 10+1 commandments was just comedy but unfortunately it’s truth. Every open mic I’ve been to has similar challenges but it’s still a lot of fun.

Thank you for sharing your open mic story with me. It’s nice to know that even on the other side of the world the commandments ring true.

Corey :)

]]> By: mychelle.music http://www.songwritingzen.com/2008/06/the-10-1-commandments-of-open-mics-an-open-letter-to-all-performers/comment-page-1/#comment-261 mychelle.music Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:03:44 +0000 http://www.songwritingzen.com/?p=128#comment-261 This was comedy, Corey! I had to crawl up off of my floor when I read, "Clap when a song is completed. At least make some acknowledgment" and "Stay for as long as you can after you’ve finished your performance." Last month, I was at an event featuring music and comedians. I was surprised when I turned around to interact with everyone at the end of the show and realized the reason why so many of the performers sat in the back of the room - - - they had left as soon as they completed their set! If someone is gracious enough to allow me to perform at their show, I am going to stay until the show is done. I don't understand those who leave IMMEDIATELY after their performance. Even if you feel you've had a bad night, stay and talk with others about it. Community is important; encourage one another. This was comedy, Corey!

I had to crawl up off of my floor when I read, “Clap when a song is completed. At least make some acknowledgment” and “Stay for as long as you can after you’ve finished your performance.”

Last month, I was at an event featuring music and comedians. I was surprised when I turned around to interact with everyone at the end of the show and realized the reason why so many of the performers sat in the back of the room – - – they had left as soon as they completed their set!

If someone is gracious enough to allow me to perform at their show, I am going to stay until the show is done. I don’t understand those who leave IMMEDIATELY after their performance. Even if you feel you’ve had a bad night, stay and talk with others about it. Community is important; encourage one another.

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