Open Mic Night at The Strand

The Earl Smith Strand Theatre will host Open Mic Nights as a forum for local performers to showcase their talents for the community this July. Local music lovers and performers alike will enjoy an evening filled with personality, good humor, and great local music in The Strand’s fourth level event room and rooftop terrace.

 “There are so many talented, local musicians and songwriters in Cobb County. It’s great that Marietta will have an opportunity to showcase this talent in a family-friendly and professional venue like The Strand,” said local musician Bert Reeves, attorney and former assistant Cobb County D.A.. “This is the kind of event that can build a lot of momentum and become a regular occurrence, while giving our local performers a way to bring their talent to our community.”

 Open Mic Nights will be held on July 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 7 PM to 10:30 PM with Andrew Cole as the Emcee. Doors open at 5:45 PM with a cash bar opening at 6 PM and serving $3 beer and $5 wine specials all night. It’s free to listen and perform. There will be limited seating available.

 Performer Registration:

Bands or individuals must register in advance to schedule their "open mic" time. Sign up begins 30 days in advance via email and closes 24 hours before the doors open. Performers are asked to send an email with name, age, tech needs, genre, the number of performs in the act, and any additional performance information to andrew@earlsmithstrand.org and confirmations will be returned with performance time. There are 20 slots per night. Each performance will be limited to a two-song or eight-minute performance. No drum kits, effects petals, or tracking allowed and group performances may not exceed four members.The Strand will provide two ¼ inch guitar cables, two XLR Mic Cables, two Shure SM58 Vocal Mics, Mic Stands, Keyboard and a PA system.

The historic Earl Smith Strand Theatre is a multi-use performing arts and events facility. The theatre is governed by the Friends of The Strand, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and depends on the financial support of private and corporate donors. It is The Strand's mission to serve the community with cultural entertainment for a diverse audience and to promote economic health in the City of Marietta and Cobb County. For more information or tickets, visit www.EarlSmithStrand.org or the Box Office at 770-293-0080 or 117 North Park Square, Marietta, 30060. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM; and two hours before the show.