OPEN MIC GUIDELINES

1.     NO PROFANITY – Connie’s is an all-ages family venue. Please consider this when choosing the piece you wish to perform

2.     PORTABLE INSTRUMENTS ONLY – Due to a small performance space, we need to limit the types of instruments you can play. Please NO Drum kits, amps, or anything else that would require extensive set-up time and space. The host provides a 4 channel PA system w/ 2 microphones and 2 instrument cables. All instruments should plug into the PA or be played into a microphone.

3.     PLEASE RESPECT THE OTHER PERFORMERS – Most people come out to open mics not only to show off their talent, but to see other people perform as well. Please be courteous while others are performing and give them the attention you would expect yourself.

4.     NO LOITERING OUTSIDE OF THE CAFÉ OR THE RESTAURANT! – Both Connie’s and Coppola’s are a business. They have other customers besides us they need to attend to. If you must hang out outside please do it somewhere else beside in front. Blocking the entrances prohibits customers from entering the building … which will decrease business … and then we will no longer have this fantastic venue to play at.

5.     THIS IS NOT KARAOKE – While we welcome all vocalist to sing a-cappella or with a self produced pre-recorded track … singing along to a store bought cd is not what open mic is about. Leave the cd at home and just come out and sing!

6.     YOU MUST USE THE PERFORMANCE AREA ONLY – Connie’s is limited in its free space. We have a designated “stage” area. This is the only area to be used to perform in. There is no exception to this rule.