BFUU Open Mic
BFUU is proud to host a Community Open Mic Night the second Friday of each month.
Fellowship Hall - 1924 Cedar St (at Bonita Ave) - Wheelchair Accessible
Note to Musicians/Performers: Sign-up begins at 6:30 pm
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Berkeley guitarist Randy Berge has been writing & playing since the 70s. His experiences began with R&B and jazz influenced rock and jam-bands in the 70s & 80s. He first took up acoustic music in the early 80s in the heyday of La Val's Subterranean. A break in performing in the 90s resulted in hosting a weekly jazz radio program in Madison, WI. He's been performing regularly with Hali Hammer since 1999. Tonight he'll be featuring mostly original material including recent new songs & instrumentals. |
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Hali Hammer is an award winning singer-songwriter who enjoys writing and playing a wide variety of music. She has sung and played for peace and political causes for over three decades and is an active member of the Freedom Song Network. Her diverse work (and play) have made her comfortable performing with all age groups, from preschoolers to senior citizens. Hali's website:www.halihammer.com and MySpace page: www.myspace.com/halihammer |
Sign-up for performers begins at 6:30 pm.
First come, first choice of 10 minute slots - available all evening or until the slots fill up.
Suggested donations of $5 – $10 help BFUU cover expenses. No one is turned away for lack of funds! Volunteers appreciated.
Food and drinks are available for a small donation.
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Vic Sadot |
Hali Hammer |
Boundless Gratitude (Hassaun Ali Jones-Bey) |
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| Ben Meyers | Clyde Leland | Girl Named T (Teresa Sawi) |
January 2012: Sarah Seeds (and Cynthia Johnson)
December 2011: Lauren Renée Hotchkiss (and Boundless Gratitude)
November 2011: Kat White (and Vic Sadot)
October 2011: robert temple (and Ben Meyers)
September 2011: Bernie Gilbert (and Hali Hammer)
August 2011: Nancy Schimmel (and Boundless Gratitude)
July 2011: Boundless Gratitude (and Clyde Leland)
June 2011: Susan Mashiyama (and Vic Sadot)
May 2011: Alan Smithline (and Hali Hammer)
April 2011: Musical Mission of Peace (and Ben Meyers)
March 2011: Carol Denney (and Boundless Gratitude)
February 2011: Dave Welsh (and Hali Hammer)
January 2011: Eliot Kenin (and Vic Sadot)
December 2010: Cricket Johnson (and Ben Meyers)
November 2010: Pat Nevins (and Vic Sadot)
October 2010: Bass Culture Trio (and Vic Sadot)
September 2010: Happenstance (and Hali Hammer)
August 2010: Winston Montgomery (and Clyde Leland)
July 2010: "Trevor" Michael Fletcher (and Vic Sadot)
June 2010: Mr. Andrew (and Girl named T)
May 2010: Khadejha (and Hali Hammer)
April 2010: Tank Half Full (and Vic Sadot)
March 2010: Emily Stein (and Girl Named T)
February 2010: Girl Named T (and Hali Hammer)
Previous open mic performing artists include:
Country Joe, Josh Gallup, Josie Gallup, Hollie Harwood, Mike Lendenney, Eric on violin, Carolyn Scarr, Mike Leslie, Pam Wilson, George Johnson, Belinda & Saundra, JJ and George, Steve Stahl, Wendy Bartlett, Frances Hillyard, Molly Thomas, Tulley, Steve Munoz, Winston Montgomery, Kevin, Ken Hammond, Joey from Hawaii, Dan Cunningham, Diane Amar, Saffell, JJ Jenkins, Ava Bird, Dennis, Jeremy Lyon, Steven Troxler, Alex Stein, Strumming for Vets, Ron D., Elmer Pudd, Plane Floyd, Gregg, Ron Greenstein, Spirit Flute, Roger, Peace Monkeys (Lorraine Lerman & Clyde Leland), Hobbyhorse, Mary Dewey-Wagner, Marvino, Boonduck, Dada, Bud Miles, Terri Compost, Grace Wood, Evie McKnight, Wobbly Woman, Zach Sorgen, Bud Miles, Hank Goode, Kat & Alex, John & Dave, Gregg, Aerin Monroe, Anthony Bello, Rob Sherman.
Sponsored by the BFUU Social Justice Committee. Special appreciation to Gail Penso and David, Michael Harris, Cynthia Johnson, Chris Planellas, Dan Cunningham, and our rotating hosts for their support in making each month a memorable event.
We welcome your volunteer time and energy and any donations to support live music amid social justice.
Country Joe McDonald’s
“Monthly Open Mic”
Thursday! Oct. 8, 2009 at 7 PM at the BFUU
Musicians Note: Lottery sign-up for performers begins at 6:30 pm sharp!
Get your name into the hat! Pick your time spot when your name is called.
The legendary “Country Joe” is best known for his Woodstock performance, social justice &anti-war songs, Woody Guthrie & Florence Nightengale tributes, and Berkeley community spirit.
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Vic Sadot will Host & Sing Out!
Vic is a singer-songwriter in the “roots & struggle” tradition of songwriters like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Phil Ochs, and Bob Dylan. Since arriving in Berkeley last fall Vic has learned to make and post music videos on line.