Western New York and Monroe County in particular, has produced an endless list of major players in pop, rock, jazz, country and classical music. This area boasts an abundance of talented singers, songwriters and musicians.
Unfortunately, given the state of the music industry today, it is a huge challenge for these singers and players to ever get heard, let alone realize their dreams. Many of these performers are young, some are family groups, some play for fun, others really hope to make it big.
One of the best ways for these future stars to get “stage time” is by playing Open Mic nights – which are usually held in bars or clubs – where younger players can’t attend. They are not “family friendly.”
One of the objectives with the Monroe County Fair is to promote and help expose local talent. This year, the fair has scheduled an Open Mic Night for Thursday, August 4, and made it free for all to attend and play (as time allows). The Fair’s Friday night headliner, Richard Gilewitz, a well-known fingerstyle guitarist, humorist and author, will host the event.
Anyone who would like to perform, may show up at the fair with their instrument and check in at the sound booth. An effort will be made to accommodate as many performers as possible. Only a limited number of slots are available – performers will be picked on a first come basis.
Note: This is a family friendly event, so no profanity or political statements of any kind will be tolerated.
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