Metamora Open Mic

The last Friday of each month the folks who put on the Metamora Old Time Music Festival host an open mic.  In the warmer months, it’s held on the outdoor stage at the end of Lover’s Lane.  During the winter, it moves indoors to the Mill Street Pizza restaurant on the main drag of this historic Indiana town, approximately eight miles west of Brookville.

I’ve been going to this open mic for several years now, and it never fails to be a good time.  Lots of local talent graces the stage, and there’s always an appreciative audience, which is not always the case for open mics in general.  Gail Ginther, one of the most active behind-the-scenes people in the historic and entertainment events in the town, took this photo of me performing last night.  Also performing were several “regulars” such a Kevin Rose, The Harvey Branch String Band, and, of course, the Baggy Bottom Boys.

I started performing in Metamora on the canal boat, one of the last horse-drawn canal boats in existence.  The cozy main drag of town is lined with buildings built in the 1800′s, and includes an operating grist mill, as well as a steam locomotive and a host of gift shops and eateries.  I’ve also been invited each year to perform at the Old Time Music Festival, which is generally held on Labor Day weekend.  It never fails to be a great weekend of music, food and jamming with good friends!