New Location: The Block
By Morgan James
This Wednesday kicks off a brand new session of the CV Open Mic Competition at our new location- The Block Sports Bar & Grill on Date Palm and Ramon in the heart of Cathedral City. Over two years running, this event has brought incredible talent out into the public eye. Musicians who have played for years in their garage or recording themselves in home studios, have found their way to the competition, formed friendships, and networked themselves into forming new bands and musical groups. Many of our previous contestants are now gracing the stages of our local valley every week. Whether you’d like to show off your music- original music or cover songs, or whether you are a music fan and looking for a great fun-filled evening, join us Wednesdays!
ALL genres of music are accepted. This is event is also open to ALL ages. The Block Sports Bar & Grill has excellent food and serves a full menu all night so please feel welcomed bring your friends and family to cheer you on! We have audience giveaways as well which makes for a night of excitement for everyone. You may choose to perform and not compete, which is always allowed as well. ALL levels of experience are welcome and encouraged in this VERY supportive environment. To those who choose to compete 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place we will be awarded prizes every week such as movie tickets and restaurant gift cards. Our results are determined by a designated judge and also by audience applause. Each week our 1st place winner will move on to the Semi Finals. Half of our semi-finalists will move on to the Grand Finals Wednesday, January 11th for a chance to win an MTV Quality Music Video Production from Desert C.A.M. Studios/Winmill Films and award winning Director Chip Miller, plus a $500 trip to Las Vegas from Crater Lake Spirits, as well as an Artist Development Session from Grammy nominated Producer Ronnie King, a Boss RC-1 Loop Pedal Station from Guitar Center, and a Photo Shoot from Photographer Rav Holly.
NOTE: Please bring your own instruments as there is no backline, however microphones and instrument cables will be provided and set up for you to plug into the house PA system. SPECIAL THANKS to all of our fantastic sponsors: The Block Sports Bar & Grill, Desert C.A.M. Studios/Winmill Films & Chip Miller, Ronnie King Music, Guitar Center, Crater Lake Spirits, Rav Holly, CV Weekly, Canyon Copy & Print, and the Mary Pickford Theatre.
Be sure to “LIKE” Facebook.com/CVOpenMicCompetition for updates! ALL AGES ALLOWED and YOU may compete EVERY week! PLEASE NOTE: Due to our overwhelming number of interested performers, sign in starts at 7pm and will be closed at 7:45pm. BRING YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY and FANS and note that the competition usually ends by 10:30pm so be sure your friends and family know to stay until the end to voice their vote!!! For questions or information about sign-up, please see Facebook.com/CVOpenMicCompetition or contact creator and host, Morgan Alise James at MorganAliseJames@gmail.com or (714) 651-1911
