re: Any young adult guys who'd like to get together and jam?

Also where are the open mics that instead of just allowing anybody to play whatever. Why aren't there any of those that mix things up with themes, sort of like how American Idol works. That way, people aren't playing the same songs everytime they go, and they could learn something new about music while there.

For example, they could do a Madonna night, or an American Idol's Night, or maybe sad songs night, or inspirational songs night.

Or what about genre themes, like modern rock night, or Motown Night, or synthpop/new wave/dance-pop/disco night, among a few others.

"I don't know, they just don't do that. If you were running an open mic night, maybe you could do that. If you have a PA and get in good with a business owner,"

Why does an open mic have to be a business? What happened to those that are run as a hobby, and are held at someone's apartment or house or dorm room, and are held as part of a meetup group or something?

Why does everybody have to bring in the business side of music?

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Why does an open mic have to be a business? What happened to those that are run as a hobby, and are held at someone's apartment or house or dorm room, and are held as part of a meetup group or something?

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If you make too much noise, neighborhood associations complain and you get the cops called on you. The Bee Nice concerts are a nice exception. It would be perfectly acceptable to have an open mic night in someone's house in the right neighborhood, but I'm not aware of any such arrangements or groups other than Bee Nice, which is not an open mic. Residential neighborhoods typically don't like loud music being played too much, so that stuff gets moved to businesses which have noise permits.

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Why does everybody have to bring in the business side of music?

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Because music is a business. Open mics are ideal for bars and restaurants. Patrons stay longer and order more things when there's live music. Unless they have to pay to set up a PA, it's no cost to the restaurant to put on the open mic night since the musicians are volunteers. Plus, musicians tend to eat and drink too, so they can make at least a little money off of them, which is why some places let the musicians eat for free (Pit n Peel).

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Basically, with the exception of the Baton Rouge Studios recommendation, I'm going to need to make a loving, young adult guy friend on here who be glad to take me. Like old times, back when I went to Baton Rouge Rocks. That way, I'm checking it out with someone who's NOT my parents.

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Basically. You should check the soccer board

"Nope. I have friends that do open mics all the time and never sing, just play instrumentals. I've never heard a single complaint."

Well, thanks so far for answering some of the questions I have about open mics.

I have another. When it comes to open mics, a lot of people just play and then leave. What are some good ones I can go to where I can actually spend time mingling with the participants at the open mic, in case I hear someone who shares similar musical tastes, and has some of the skill and talent traits I'm looking for?

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When it comes to open mics, a lot of people just play and then leave.

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I haven't seen that to be the case at most of the ones I've gone to around Baton Rouge. There's typically a lot of mingling at the Guru, Phil Brady's, Beauvior Park, Pit n Peel, LSU Student Union, Baton Rouge Music Studio, etc. The musicians are typically there to visit with one another as much as they are to play. It's very social and very welcoming. I've gone to several by myself when I didn't know anyone and never felt alone or like an outsider. I've haven't gone to the open mic at Huey's or Brew-ha-ha recently, so I can't speak for those, but my friends speak highly of them.

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What are some good rock and pop focused open mics that only do solo artist styled open mics as opposed to those aimed at bands? I want to avoid bands because I'm looking for individual solo artists. And I'm looking for those who think more like solo performers.

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All of them are geared more toward's individuals than bands. Bands are practically a dirty word in Baton Rouge these days, especially if you want to use a drum kit. The only open mics that even allow bands are Phil Brady's, Henry Turner Jr's Listening Room, and Huey's, but those are more jam sessions than anything, with people total strangers jumping up and playing songs together, and none of those places turn down artists or singer/songwriters. All are welcome.

Sorry if I was a bit of a-hole earlier. Truly.

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Do you guys not get it? He's looking for guys. Young. White. Guys.

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if no one has figured it out by now...

"this guy looking for some D to put in his A. disgusting."

If you are digusted by all this, give it a rest. And even though I'm gay, paint me with some dignity, and class. Don't lump me in with the immature gay guys who feel the need to have sex with each other all the time.