Open Mic Night

Pianist/Host: Kenneth Gartman
Featured Entertainer: Christina Connors
Cost: $15

Doors open at 5:30 pm. Sign-up for those who wish to perform is from 5:30-5:55 pm. You must sign up by 5:55 pm to perform. Once the show starts we may not be able to accommodate additional performers. Bring music printed out in your key, and Kenneth will accompany you at the piano for your moment at the microphone. A friendly reminder that all performances should be 3-5 minutes in length, and each act gets 1 performance spot.

Comedians, poets, writers and musicians are all encouraged to perform! After the event, we will move the party to BanC House for a special 2 for 1 drink offer. The monthly Open Mic Night is hosted by singer/pianist Kenneth Gartman. The Featured Entertainer for October is CHRISTINA CONNORS.

The evening is structured as a traditional open mic night with the Featured Entertainer doing a set in the middle of the evening. Some snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

CHRISTINA CONNORS (Featured Entertainer) is a Burnout Prevention Specialist, keynote singer, and MBSR-certified mindfulness practitioner who helps caregivers, parents, and teachers find their way back to calm through the healing power of music. She’s the creator of The S.O.N.G. Method™, a music-centered approach to personal transformation, and a monthly contributor to Natural Awakenings Magazine. She’s also Founder and President of The Soulful Forest Inc., a nonprofit bringing music and mindfulness to children and caregivers nationwide. SoulfulForestInc.org

KENNETH GARTMAN (Host/Pianist) – Kenneth is a New York City based Singer, Pianist, Vocal Coach, Music Director, Director and Producer. As an actor and singer Gartman toured with the Broadway national tour of “The Music Man”, internationally on the Live BBC Broadcast of “Simply Sondheim”, and throughout Ireland in “A New York Songbook: Way Off Broadway”. He released his debut solo album “We Need a Little Christmas” in 2020. As a Music Director his passion is new musical theatre works, concerts and cabarets - Madame Clicquot (PCLO); Inner Voices III: Arlington (Off-Broadway); Madame Clicquot (Studio Cast Recording); The White City, Broadcast and The ToyMaker (Eugene O’Neill National Music Theatre Conference); Numerous readings, cast recordings, demos, cabaret workshops, cabaret shows, benefits, awards presentations and concerts. For more information, visit www.KennethGartman.com