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Open Mic Weekend Every 3rd Friday and Saturday |
~ 8:00PM ~ 9:40PM acoustic or electric ~ 10:00PM ~ 11:00PM |
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Sign
up at 6:00 PM on the Fri. or Sat. you wish to perform or call to
reserve a spot! $2 cover (performers
free).
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Song Circle Every 1st Friday |
See below for details |
| Fri.,JUNE 5th $2 7 p.m., full dinner for herbivores and omnivores (even vegans) Come hungry, leave refreshed, no cover charge for this night |
song
circle song
circle |
We
pick a cozy spot and arrange chairs in a large circle. If there's a
sizable crowd, we sit in concentric
circles and work from the center outward. We choose a person to start
with, and decide to move to the left or the right. The person who is
"up" has three options: 1.PLAY: Play or sing a song for the group, read a poem, tell a story, play an instrumental. It's nice if you introduce yourself beforehand so that we may get to know you. If a song has a chorus that you think folks would enjoy singing along with, you may want to teach it to the group before you begin so that we may join you. You may also invite others to play or jam along with you...or not. Your choice. All musical styles are encouraged. 2. PICK: Choose a song you'd like to hear or have the group sing. You may also request songs of other people in the group if you are familiar with their music and want to hear something that you and perhaps the others might enjoy. 3. PASS: For the spectators, the shy, or anyone else who wishes to participate in the group but tends to blank out under pressure. Or, for anyone with their mouth full of food. SONG CIRCLE is a traditional, relaxed way to share time, fun, art, and community. Acoustic instruments of all kinds are encouraged, but not necessary if you simply love to sing. No one dominates, but anyone may lead the group in song or entertain when it is their turn. People may enter or leave the circle as they wish, but at all times within and without the circle, it is understood that no one is to be rude or disruptive. The circle will continue until the last hearty soul peters out, the Matrix closes, or we all file out and adjourn to the nearest gin mill to continue, to the shock and potential amusement of the local patrons.... |
| Sat.,JUNE 6th 8pm $6, |
THERE SHE GOES VEGETABLE KICKS BLESS THE CONDEMED |
THIS VANCOUVER WA GROUP BRINGS A HIGH ENERGY ALT/POP SOUND TO THE MATRIX |
| Fri.,JUNE 12th 8pm, $6 |
MIKE FEKETE with Murray Flint |
MIKE'S FINGER STYLE GUITAR-brings to mind Fahey-DeGrassi-fine composition Murray brings an awesome jazz/blues finger style with songs from the our musical heritage |
| Sat.,JUNE 13th 8pm $6 |
spoken word open mic |
spoken word open mic has been moved this month in order to make space for our good friend Hans York |
| Fri., JUNE 19th 6-8pm |
Lewis CountyWriter's Guild |
Point-Of-View workshop with Doyle McKim |
| Fri.,JUNE 19th 8pm, $10 |
HANS YORK | Hans is an exceptional guitarist/songwriter-he won the Kerrville new song writer award and brings elements from years of study in Europe and Brazil-He will be offering a workshop on latin beat or open tunings-contact Matrix if you are interested |
| Sat.JUNE 20th 7pm, $2, performers free |
OPEN MIC ACOUSTICAL MUSIC AFTER 10:30 ELECTRIC ACTS WILL BE PRESENTED(CALL) AUDITION |
This
is a good opportunity to exhibit your talents, whether you are an
old-time folkie, or a new band, a comedian or writer/poet, bring your
words, instruments and music and join the fun. If we like you're act,
we'll book you for your own gig in the future. Electric acts, please
contact us for slot after 9:30 |
| Fri., JUNE 26th $6 8pm |
MAD BUFFALO HUB CITY HILLBILLYS |
YOU'LL LOVE THIS EXUBERENT AMERICANA/ALT- COUNTRY BAND LOCAL ROCKABILY WITH AN ATTITUDE STRING BAND FAVORITES |
| Sat.JUNE 27th $ 5---8PM |
GGTS STARTING OVER |
PUNK AND ALT ROCK-MOSH PIT-NACHOS AND SODA |
| July 3rd 7 p.m., full dinner for herbivores and omnivores (even vegans) Come hungry, leave refreshed, no cover charge for this night |
song
circle song
circle |
We
pick a cozy spot and arrange chairs in a large circle. If there's a
sizable crowd, we sit in concentric
circles and work from the center outward. We choose a person to start
with, and decide to move to the left or the right. The person who is
"up" has three options: |
| Sat., July 4th 7:oopm, |
THE CONSTITUTION AND YOU open discussion BBQ AND POTATO SALAD $7.95 vegan option avaliable |
Folks are invited to join us with their view of how well the constitution is working-then we can go watch fireworks |
| Fri., July 10th 9PM $6 |
YOUR DIVINE TRAGEDY | MELODIC HARD ROCK FROM SEATTLE |
| Sat.,July 11th $6, 8pm |
CHASING AURORA FOREMOST FATALITY DESPERELLA THE FEEL GOOD MEN |
ROCK AN ROLL- |
| Fri., July 17th 6-8pm | Lewis County Writers Guild (check back for our program for this meeting) | New writers always welcome! |
Fri. July 17th 8pm, $2, performers free |
First night of our OPEN MIC WEEKEND |
One of our favorite events. Bring your instruments, poetry, comedy, etc. or just come to listen. Emphasis on spoken word on Friday |
Sat., July 18th 7pm $2 performers free |
Audition OPEN MIC. | This is a good opportunity to exhibit your talents, whether you are an old-time folkie, or a new band, a comedian or writer/poet, bring your words, instruments and music and join the fun. If we like you're act, we'll book you for your own gig in the future |
| Fri., July 24th 7PM $1 ENTRANCE FREE WITH DINNER |
VINYL NITE |
Since we seem to have accumulated a repetoire of vinyl, we thought it would be fun to play them for people on a regular basis. Maybe we'll coordiate the food with the music, who knows... Oh, and records aren't as sensititve as musicians to chatter when they're playing, so you can show up this night just to chat. WiFi available |
| Sat., July 25th 8pm, $6 |
tba |
ROCK AN ROLL |
| Fri. ,July 31st 8pm $6 |
tough stuff from the buff experimental & actitivist video from the fringes of Buffallo,NY |
featuring film and video by 8mm NEWS COLLECTIVE PARIS HENDERSON -GABRIELLA CITRINITI ESTHER JOHNSON -TONY CONRAD MEG KNOWLES -CRITICAL ART ENSEMBLE -MARC MOSCATO -TERRY CUDDY JULIE PERINI- CHRIS ERNST -REAL DREAM CABARET -DAVID GRACON -KELLY SPIVEY -STEPHANIE GREY |
| Saturday, Aug. 1st 2pm | Joan of Arc: A special performance of Mark Twain's story for children of all ages | A very special event!!! Performed by Charlotte Thistle who will also be performing in the evening |
| SATURDAY AUG 1st 8pm $6 |
Charlotte Thistle | GREAT NEW FOLK ,POINTED COMENTARY, AND SOME OLD FAVORITES WITH THIS SOULFULL MUSICIAN |