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Stage and microphone provided for aspiring local
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February 2, 2016 |
by Michael Meier
The Pearl Theater located on Ash Street in
Bonners Ferry has always supported and given the
opportunity for new talent, young and old, to
take the stage and share their talent with the
community.
This year the Pearl was able to secure some
grant money for that very purpose and 2016 is
the push for getting all shower singers, story
tellers, comedians, and local bands to show
their stuff. If you sing, play piano, guitar,
saxophone, harmonica, or just do poetry this is
the show for you.
Locally we have a wonderful event on the first
Thursday of each month called the Open Mic which
is hosted by Quarter Moon, a successful local
working group with CD’s recorded and selling on
Amazon.com and other places.
The evening starts with Quarter Moon talking and
playing for about 30 minutes or so just to warm
things up. Then the fun starts with the new
talent.
As artists arrive they sign in on the music
signup sheet and take the stage in that order.
Stage lights front and back, microphones and PA
system, hookups for MP3 players, and instrument
amplifiers are all provided with Quarter Moon’s
Sound Technician running the boards. If you ask
nice you can even use the drums, a very nice
large electronic kit.
The audience is generally made up of many
musicians and friends who support each act.
Nowhere is the applause better or louder and
everybody feels super comfortable and always
asked to please return. It is a safe place for
the entire family and a place where you will
feel comfortable.
Food and drink is available at the Pearl Café
and Nora can really cook up some wonderful
dinners at a reasonable price.
All this entertainment is free, no charge, just
show up. Donations are accepted to help maintain
the Pearl and keep the lights on.
By far the best entertainment value in North
Idaho, the Open Mic at the Pearl is considered
the best Open Mic anywhere and our talent just
keeps getting better.
Come join us the first Thursday each month with
the doors opening at 6:00 p.m. and the music
starting at 7:00 p.m. Come for the
entertainment, come for the community, but
certainly come to the Open Mic to support our
Aspiring New Talent in North Idaho. |
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