Candle-lit acoustic institution since 1964, ~15 slots. Runs during the school year; 'open stage' select Saturdays.
Checked 2024-06
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DAY CHANGED from 2023 DB: open mic now Tuesdays; Feral Foster's legendary free folk showcase Roots n' Ruckus is Wednesdays. Acoustic Live listing current Aug 2025. | DAY CORRECTED 2026-09-14: was "Tue (mic) · Wed (Roots n' Ruckus)", now "wednesday". VERIFIED 2026-09-14 by NYOM-AD
Checked 2026-09-14
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The gold-standard songwriter mic in the jewel-box back room (host Bruce Martin). Originals favored. Confirmed DoNYC Nov 2025. Sign-up sheet at 4pm, 5pm start; free; NO backline provided (keyboard stand + aux cable only); originals only, no covers; 1-2 songs depending on turnout;
Checked 2026-08-15
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UPDATE of the archived 'Pink Frog' Sunday row: the room now hosts Keepsake House's monthly workshop-style mic (10-min slots, booked ahead) — a great fit for developing artists.
Checked 2026-08
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Songwriter-focused afternoon mic. Confirmed DoNYC Nov 2025; also on NYVC's guide. Saturday 3:30pm sign-up / 4pm start; free; ample house sound system; complimentary drink for musicians · Registry lead (Grade C): 'Local Bar' Saturday sign-up 2:30 PM, show 3:00 PM, weekly. Packet i
Checked 2026-08-15
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Keepsake House's Queens edition — workshop-style, slots booked ahead. Current on their shows page.
Checked 2026-08
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Also listed Saturdays 4-7pm hosted by Ron Rothschild; bring your own keyboard if needed (bigcityfolks guide).
Checked 2026-08-15
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Audit Grade A. Nashville-style songwriter round; ORIGINAL SONGS ONLY. An earlier social lead suggested no backing tracks, but the current first-party backing-track rule was NOT preserved in the final hardening notes - store backing_tracks as UNKNOWN/VERIFY, NOT prohibited, until
Checked 2026-08-15
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