Open Mike - First Saturday of each month
Signup: 5:30pm
233 East Main Street
Westminster, MD 21157
410-848-7931
Comment from Chris Hurley - open mike host:
Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been better at corresponding but our open mike is doing well and always full of pleasant surprises. Just a reminder, sign up is at 5:00pm and ends at 8:30pm. Music only with a 6-channel PA with 2 Mics available. I am Chris Hurley and I am the host. If you have any questions, please call me at 443-340-5739
Comment from Anonymous:
Chris, unfortunately Grace is not feeling so well so we will have to pass :( Hello to all and hope to see you in July.
Maria
Comment from Chris Hurley - open mike host:
Now that the summer is here, I hope that we can maintain a solid level of performers at our open mike. I understand that this is vacation time for many but please try to attend if you can. Birdies is a wonderful place for live music and the staff has a great variety of food and drink items to make your visit enjoyable. Let's keep the open mike going strong and spread the word for any new musicians. All talent levels are welcome, as always. Hope to see you all this Saturday. Please feel free to contact me at 443-340-5739 if you have any questions or concerns.
Comment from Maria:
Grace Dan & The Fam should be at Open Mic this Saturday. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Comment from Maria:
Grace Dan & The Fam and hopefully Time Alone will be at Open Mic this Sat. March 2nd. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Comment from Chris Hurley - open mike host:
We had a very impressive group of vocalist and musicians last open mike. It probably was one of best entertainment I've seen in quite awhile. Open mikes are for all talent levels: a step of confidence and imagination for the young and fond love and reassurance for us veteran ones. When they fuse together in a great atmosphere like Birdies, well it is a rare and special event. Thanks to you all and have a safe and happy holiday season.
Comment from D.Weiner:
Hey Chris ,
Just a note to let you know that last week was a great time and agreat crowd . Have a fabulous Christmas and we'll see you in January.
Comment from Marshall Stone:
Hey all, unfortunately I can't make it tonight because of a Choral society performance at Towson. I hope everyone has a great night!
Comment from Shelley:
Hey Guys, plan to be there but need to leave early… Had a lovely surprise before Thanksgiving with flooding in our finished basement. Music must take a backseat to demo and reno on the weekends for awhile.
Comment from Emily Baker:
Hey Openmikers! I don't think I can make it tonight. I'm so sorry. Good luck all, and come support me on December 14th.
Comment from Anonymous:
Hi Chris, Carr family will be there and yes, there will be Christmas songs at least from some of the Carrs :)
Comment from Chris Hurley - open mike host:
Sorry folks, but been without a computer for a while. Yes, everything is still a go for saturday so make sure you have at least one holiday song to perform. Again, I apologize for the lack of communication. Please feel free to call me at 443-340-5739 if you have any questions or concerns. See ya all this saturday.
Comment from Marshall Stone:
Is everything still in line for tonight? I noticed the page hasn't been updated for quite a while before Dave's post.
Comment from Dave:
Hey Chris… everything still good for this saturday ?
Comment from Marshall Stone:
Hey everyone!! I hope you all can make it out to Birdie's this Friday night at 7 to hear a couple hours of music with me, I promise to deliver a really great set and that it will be a really fun night! And make sure to catch Emily Baker next Saturday the 29th at 7 for her night! (Sorry that I couldn't make your show, Shelley)
Comment from Shelley:
Hello Birdie's OM Friends! I hope that you can come out this Saturday, September 15th to catch a couple of hours of music with me beginning at 7:30 p.m. I'll have an extra mike waiting for anyone who'd like to sit in for a song or two.
Next on the Birdie's Hit Parade would be Marshall Stone on September 21st at 7 p.m. and then Emily Baker on September 29th at 7 p.m. I'm sure I speak for all three of us that we really appreciate the support of our fellow musicians and OM "family" and we'll do our best to make you proud and make Birdie's ROCK in September.
Comment from Marshall Stone:
I want to take the time to apologize for my first comment about my upcoming show here. I did not intend it to sound like I was bashing Sherrie or anything, because I wasn't. I actually think that she's very amazing for devoting her time to making this all possible and for giving us OMers another haven. I'm glad that she's giving me a chance to perform in two weeks, and I really thank her for it. Good luck with your show Emily, I might come down to see it if I'm available, and everyone else, have a great month and I hope to see you on the 21st at 7 if you can make it out!
Comment from chris hurley open mike host:
Hey everyone. Sorry I didn't comment sooner but thought everyone should know that we had another great OM and you should know that it wouldn't be possible unless we had support form Sherrie(owner). I think everyone should know also that Sherrie and her staff work very hard and support fully providing the venue to help performing musicians/vocalist get their "feet wet" in hopes of bigger aspirations. Sherrie(like Shannon at SNB)provides support for our OM people more than you realize and we all should be grateful to her especially when there are so many places who wouldn't give me the time off day in my OM ideas. Sherrie worked last OM and heard Emily sing and inquired about giving her a night of her own(Sept.29 7-9). Sherrie cares people and I'm very lucky to be associated with Birdies. A special thanks to Sherrie and her staff. Congrats to Emily, you deserve it. Everyone can reach me at chrishurley7359@yahoo.com or 443-340-5739 if you need info or here. Have agreat sept. nad see you next month
Comment from Joe Carr:
Sorry we missed OM last week, it sounded like a good one. Dan had a night football game in Howard County.
Sherri, thanks for supporting the OMers by giving them their own night.
Comment from Shelley:
No problem at all Sherri. Absolutely, these things happen, and it worked out fine in my schedule. I appreciate that you'll be having me in on September 15th from 7:30 to 9:30. I hope (big hope) that I'll see some OM folks there, and that maybe they'll come up and join me, such as our Miss Emily did last night. I have to say, she BLEW ME AWAY and I thoroughly enjoyed our duets, but more, I enjoyed her performances of some great songs I'd never heard before. That Civil War tune was absolutely incredible and I've never heard your voice so beautiful. I can't wait til 9/29, but I'll let Chris tell the world about that. And seeing as I'm so long-winded here, I'll just close with my appreciation to Chris for the opportunities his OM has given me to work out numbers in front of a live audience (can I apologize AGAIN for California Dreamin' last night -- ooohhh, stinker?), but also what an absolutely incredible thing it's been to watch the launch of talents such as Emily, Marshall, and Grace & Dan. Chris, you should be rightfully PROUD.
Comment from Sherri Hosfeld Joseph:
I want to take this opportunity, in this public forum, to apologize for the double booking incident with Shelley last month. We try our very best not to goof up, but there are actual human beings working at Birdie's, and every once in a while, we make a mistake. We deeply regret any inconvienence this caused and we look forward to Shelly making another date to play here. With deepest apologies, Sherri Hosfeld Joseph.
Comment from Marshall Stone:
Ok, I managed to get some clairfication, and I just wanted to announce that my gig at Birdies will be happening on Friday September 21st at 7pm. Unfortunately I won't be able to make the open mike tonight, but if anyone wants to come out and support me on that day, I'd really appreciate it!
Comment from Marshall Stone:
Hey Chris, not sure if I'm going to be able to make this OM or not, but I will be playing at Birdies on Friday September 21st at 7pm (unless it's accidentally double-booked), so I'll post an update on whether or not the show's still happening pretty soon.
Comment from Chris H urley - open mike host:
Hi everyone. Sorry I've neglected my web communications duties. Yes, we are having OM this saturday(sept, 1st). I am hoping for a good turn out despite it being a holiday weekend. Hope to see you all there and look forward to meeting your VA. friend, Shelley. Sorry about the lack of updates but I've had a tough august. Have a great and safe week and see you on the 1st.
Comment from Shelley:
Hello Chris. With the upcoming holiday, can you tell us if the 9/1/12 OM is still on? I might have someone coming up from VA to join me. Thanks.
Comment from Joe Carr:
Chris, just to clarify, Grace Dan and the Fam is playing Birdie's Friday August 17. I think Sherrie double booked us with Shelly.
Comment from Shelley:
Thanks for the offer Joe. After initially hearing of the cancellation, I moved forward on some other plans for that evening, so it's not a problem. I'm just sorry I won't be able to make it to YOUR show. Have a great time, and hopefully I'll be able to catch the next one.
Comment from Joe Carr:
Shelly, I did not know it was you. We heard they double booked Birdie's on the 17th. That's the night we are playing there.I'm sorry. Feel free to come by and play some.
Joe
Comment from Shelley:
Hope you won't mind my posting here, Chris, but I don't know how else to get the word out that my gig at Birdie's on 8/17 has been cancelled. I was informed there was evidently a mistake causing a double booking for that date and we were unable to work out an immediate solution for that evening. Should a reschedule come about, I will let you know.
Comment from Shelley:
Thanks for a great OM, Chris, and thank you to all of my fellow musicians for your support. Looking forward to seeing Grace, Dan and the Fam on Saturday if we can make it. I want to be able to say "I knew them when… "
Comment from Jim Buckley:
Had a great time on Saturday. Thanks everyone for singing along. Thanks Dave for letting me play along on Blaze of Glory. Thanks Birde's for having us. And as always, Thanks Chris for treating everyone like GOLD. I posted some tunes from Dave, Chris and me on my site. I didn't get everyone recorded, but did get a bunch, so if anyone else wants a tune or 2 posted, please let me know. See you all next time. www.purplejim.com
Comment from Jim Buckley:
Planning on being there. Looking forward to seeing/hearing everyone.
Comment from Marshall Stone:
I'll be here this time, I have no unexpected commitments for tommorow. haha
Comment from Shelley:
We will be there, but unfortunately the CD will not, as it is not due to arrive until next week --unless there is a lovely surprise on my doorstep this evening!
Comment from Chris Hurley - open mike host:
Just a reminder,folks. Open mike this saturday so arrive early. Sign up is at 5;00PM. Hope to see all and bring family and friends. Shelley, bring your CD's if they are ready.Take care,Chris
Comment from Dave Weiner:
Hey Chris ,
Glad to hear you're starting back up . I plan on being there .
Comment from Chris Hurley - open mike host:
Had a GREAT turn out. The evening was packed with stellar performances. Good to see Average Soul again after so long. Don't be strangers you two. Please let me know if you plan attending next month OM everyone. It really helps me out. Have a safe July and I'll see ya all on Aug. 4th.
Comment from Maria:
We will be there but a little late
Comment from Shelley:
We plan to be there, Chris, if we don't melt on the way down.
Comment from Marshall Stone:
I'll be here on this upcoming open mike. It should be fun!
Comment from Chris Hurley - open mike host:
Hi folks,
If you wouldn't mind, please give a shout out here if you plan on attending this sat. open mike. I really would like to keep this going but if we don't get the turn out I'm afraid we could lose out. Just let me know either way. I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July. See ya this saturday.
Comment from Chris Hurley - open mike host:
Hi everyone,
We had a small turn out but the performances were spectacular. Thanks to Purple Jim for the fine recordings and Thom Mize for the action photos. We need to keep this open mike going so I'm really counting on all of you to spread the word and keep coming out every 1st saturday of the month. Please continue to correspond here to let me know (either way - yes or no) of your participation for next month. Also, check in here especially near the OM date of any info or changes. Thanks to all and have a great month.
Comment from Jim Buckley:
Thanks to Chris and Thanks to the Pleasant Folks at Birdie’s Café I had a lot of fun again last Saturday evening. Good Folks, Cool Music, Hot Coffee and Yummy Food. What a supportive group! Hope we can keep it going. I’ve posted a few songs from Chris, Dave and me on my website: purplejim.com , including ‘Will the Circle Be Unbroken’. Really love all the soulful voices coming together. If you want a listen, go to my Open Mic page and start the music player. I’m happy to post songs from other folks, so if you are interested please let me know. Cari has impressed on me that I shouldn’t post other people’s music without permission. Recorded most of first go around and a little bit of the second. I also have some recordings from April and May. You can email me at purplejim13@yahoo.com
Comment from Maria:
Sorry guys, Grace Dan & The Fam won't be able to make it. Hope to catch you all next time.
Comment from Thomas Mize:
Hey Chris.
Dan, Susan and I plan on coming this weekend. See you there.
Comment from Shelley:
Hi Chris. I really hope to be there.
Comment from Chris Hurley - open mike host:
Hey Folks,
Open mike is next weekend and I need to get a count of who is coming and those who can't make it. This would be greatly appreciated so please correspond if you would. Hope to fill the place up again with some talented performances. Have a great week.
Comment from Chris Hurley - open mike host:
Had a fun time this past open mike. Emily(behind the counter) said everyone was polite and friendly(like I'm surprized). Just kidding. You faithful open mike followers and new friends are the best. Not only are you talented but you've made the Birdie's transition smooth. Thanks to all and please continue to correspond on attending future open mikes. It really helps a lot. Come support Grace Carr at Birdie's Cafe on June 9th. I'm very proud of her and we need to let her 1st gig be full of support. Besides, you can say I knew her when.
Comment from PurpleJim:
Had a great evening filled with Cool Music, Hot Coffee, Yummy Food and Good Friends at Open Mic last night. Nice to see so many regulars. Really appreciate everyone singing along. I’ve posted some photos here and on my website. I’ve also posted a few tunes that Chris Hurley and I played including Werewolves of London. Thanks to all those who Awhooed along. Looking forward to the next one. purplejim.com Go to Open Mic page.
Comment from Maria:
Grace, Dan & The Fam should be there. See you then :)
Comment from Shelley:
Hey Chris. Just got hired for a gig this date and time. I'm really sorry to have to miss the OM.
Comment from Marshall Stone:
Hey Chris,
I plan to be there on saturday. Let's hope the night will be as great as the last one!
Comment from Ruth Yaskovich:
Chris,
Josh will be there on the 5th.
Comment from Chris Hurley - open mike host:
Looking forward to the open mike this weekend. Let me know if you plan on attending if you could. Arrive early - should be a lot of fun again. Thanks for your support.
Comment from Shelley:
Marshall, if you are out there, could you please contact me at your earliest convenience at shelleymccarthy27@comcast.net
Thanks - Shelley
Comment from Shelley:
Hey Chris, it was great seeing everyone at the opening last time. I hope to be there on the 5th. Thanks so much for all you do.
Comment from Jim Buckley:
Hey Chris, I posted my previous remarks B4 reading your post. Glad to hear May 5th is a go. I'm looking forward to it.
Comment from Jim Buckley:
Had a great time at Birdie’s Café on Saturday when Chris Hurley hosted his first Open Mic (hope it becomes a regular event). It was an evening filled with Hot Coffee, Cool Music and Yummy Food (I had a killer grilled cheese on pretzel roll). As always, Chris treated everyone like Gold. He’s really good at keeping the show going, and despite the large number of performers, everyone got to play 3 songs. I’ve posted the songs I played, as well as those from Chris and Dave on my website www.purplejim.net Special Thanks to Dave for letting me sit in. BTW: I recorded the first 2 hours (up to the Carr Family). Sorry that I didn’t get everyone else (drive was full). If any of you I did record would like me to post some of your music please email me at purplejim@purplejim.net Hope to see you all again soon. Enjoy Every Sandwich.
Comment from Karen Baker:
Awesome night! As always Chris great job! We really enjoyed Birdie's. Hoping it will continue!
Comment from Karen Baker:
Excellent job tonight everyone! We really enjoyed the new setting! As always Chris you ran an excellent open mike!
Comment from Chris Hurley - open mike host:
Thanks to all for making the Birdie's Cafe open mike for Saturday a success. You all packed the place and brought your "A" game with the entertainment and it is greatly appreciated from the heart.GOOD NEWS - Birdie's Cafe has decided to have open mike every 1st saturday of the month(5:30 to 8:30 sign up at 5:00)starting May 5th. Please let me know via this web site if you plan to attend if you could. I'm trying to gauge the participation monthly and besides I like hearing from you and getting any feedback. I'm proud of you all for making open mike a new success.
Thanks.
Comment from Karen Baker:
We are looking forward to it!!!
Comment from Jim Buckley:
Looking forward to it. Chris is the best Open Mic host I know. Hope to see lots of folks there.
Comment from Chris Hurley - open mike host:
Hello to all my musician friends and welcome to a new start at Birdie's. Please comment on any questions/concerns you have and I(as open mike host )will help you. Birdie's thurs. schedule is cancelled. This is the only active event Birdie's is scheduling. The saturday schedule will be more consistant in the near future. Look forward to hearing from you and spread the word.