Open Mic Night

Practice your performing chops and meet other up-and-coming musicians at Stages Open Mic Night.

Practice your performance chops, build confidence, share your talents with a supportive audience and network with other up-and-coming musicians in our beautiful Julian S. Smith Performance Hall. Stages' Open Mic Night happens the second Thursday of every other month, hosted by singer-songwriter, live music curator and showcase host TJ Mullen.

• Solo artists, small groups & full bands welcome
• Grand piano, drumset, and full backline available
• Pre-recorded audio (backing tracks, etc) is not permitted
• Vocalists must have an accompanist
• No spoken word
• 1-2 songs per artist, depending on number of performers

Due to limited seating, performers and guests must RSVP in advance.

All performers should still arrive by 6 PM to claim your reservation and spot on the list. Performance spots are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Music begins at 6:30 PM.

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Stages Music Arts is Baltimore's Premier Music School and Recording Studio located in Cockeysville, MD transforming lives through the power of music. We serve students of all ages and professional musicians from local DMV artists to international superstars.

TJ Mullen, who goes by the stage name “Guitardog”, is a singer-songwriter, showcase host and live music curator from Baltimore County. His original music draws on the experience of living on the water with his family and from the coastal creeks, bays and boats that form the backdrop for his life. He’s a regular performer at dock-bars, music venues, festivals, marinas and yacht clubs in the mid-Atlantic.