I believe open mics have an important place in the local music scene. I try to attend the weekly one that is close to where I live and the hours aren't late (wed 6:30-8:30). The place isn't that crowded then and this venue has a lot of music on other nights where the players are getting paid.

I think the host of the open mic gets paid for his time and I enjoy doing my few songs and listening to others that could be pure hobbyists sprinkled in with some music pros who come by to support the host.

Fun is had by all. Probably wish it was more of a "listening room" environment, but it is what it is.

Now at bandcamp: Crows Say Vee-Eh @ bandcamp or soundcloud: Kevin @ soundcloud