Salon, the long-running, award-winning Open Mic, hosted by Mark Janas and produced by Tanya Moberly, returns to Don’t tell Mama on Sunday, January 15th from 7-9:30 PM (without a break). Sign-up begins at 6:30 PM. Salon also welcomes instrumentalists, poets, playwrights, essayists, comics, illusionists and performance artists.
The schedule to date is as follows:
January 15, 2023 – Theme: Black Songs Matter
Co-Hosts: David LaMarr & Darnell White
January 29, 2023 – Theme: Carrying On – Songs Of Resilience & Exuberance
Co-Hosts: Cindy Firing & Josephine Sanges
February 5, 2023 – Theme: Around The World
Co-Hosts: Mardie Millit & Michael Garin
February 19. 2023 – Theme: The Dead Of Winter – Halloween In February
Guest Host/Pianist: Matthew Martin Ward
Co-Hosts: Janice Hall & Adam Shapiro
Any material, on or off theme, is always welcome at Salon. However, bring several selections to avoid duplication. Please limit selections to three or four minutes in length (including introductions). Please also bring clear, complete charts. Flash photography is not allowed. There is an in-house videographer offering professional, website & YouTube ready video clips for anyone who is interested. The cost is $20 in cash per song, payable in advance at sign-up.
There is a $10 cash cover ($5 for students with I.D.) collected at the door and a $20 Minimum (must include 2-drinks) per person (cash or credit). Food menu available.
For reservations (strongly recommended), go to www.donttellmamanyc.com
Don’t Tell Mama is located at 343 W. 46 St., NYC