Do I need to register for Open Mic at Taffy's?

Yes. Registration is required because the Thursday roster fills. You can sign up in person or by phone. Sets are capped at 20 minutes.

What styles are welcome on Thursday Open Mic?

Original songs on acoustic instruments are common, but poetry, comedy, storytelling, and other styles are welcome. Profanity is not allowed. Hosts decide if a set fits the room.

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"In Memory of Barney Reece"

Hosts of TAFFYs Open Mic:

Kevin Rose	Darrell Montgomery	Harley Aaron Pemberton	Cindy Thompson and Margie Stoller

Every Thursday Night 7:00 P.M.

Open Mic Night is an evening filled with live music provided by singers, songwriters and local musicians. Performers can sign up with the hosts to participate in the evening by performing up to 20 minutes.

It was established in 1999 and is one of the best OPEN MIC events in the area. Registration is required, because we always have a packed house.

Do you want to perform... get gigs... meet other musicians? Have a good time? You've come to the right place!!

Taffy's is known to provide a stage for new performers who go on to play their own gigs, record CD, etc . . . . but then we're also known for providing a stage to lots of talented folks who never become famous, but who keep the arts alive and growing for all to enjoy.

Weekly Open Mic

Our Open Mic is for all styles of music performance, including poetry, comedy, and storytelling. Most of what you'll hear is original songs on acoustic instruments, but we welcome whatever you have to offer.

Registration:
We would like for performers to register. Performances start at 7:00 P.M. Advance registration by phone is permitted. If you can't come in time for registration the host may be able to add you to the end of the roster. If you don't get the timeslot you want you may be able to swap with someone else. No special preference is given to kids, pros, or to those traveling long distances.

Participants play a maximum of 20 minutes. We do limit the number of performers.

There is/are no featured performer(s) at Weekly Open Mic.

Profanity and vulgarity are not allowed! It is up to the discretion of the host to determine if a performance is inappropriate.

Load-in habits from the Thursday roster

In October 2026 we asked early sign-ups to leave gig bags on the vault-side table so the East Main door stayed clear for late arrivals. A travel guitar still fits, but a stack of extra chairs does not belong in the coffee line.

In late autumn 2025 a duo from out of county rolled in with a spare cajon and needed two extra stools. We keep a short list of what fits on our rolling cart so nobody has to invent a second trip from the curb in the rain.

3 February 2023 the hosts kept the 20-minute cap even when the roster ran long, which is why advance registration still matters. That same season we learned the hard way that outdoor Musik-Allee seating has to stay off the doorway if someone is carrying an amp.