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Next Dates (at 6:45pm)
2024
Sun 29th Sept Admiral Drake
Sun 6th Oct Barley Mow
Sun 13th Oct Milton Arms
Sun 20th Oct Barley Mow
Sun 27th Oct Admiral Drake
Sun 3rd Nov Barley Mow
Sun 10th Nov Milton Arms
Sun 17th Nov Barley Mow
Sun 24th Nov Admiral Drake
Sun 1st Dec Barley Mow
Sun 8th Dec Milton Arms
Sun 15th Dec Barley Mow
Sun 29th Dec Admiral Drake
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Welcome to Alleycats Open Mic Night - over 20 years old and still going from strength to strength, thanks to a loyal following of musicians (poets, etc) and audience members.
Even better, it has never stagnated, with a flow of fresh faces who have ensured that every Alleycats is always different and entertaining.
Many bands in Portsmouth have formed through meeting, playing, jamming, testing material and having fun at Alleycats. Above all, that is the key to what Alleycats is about - the chance to enjoy making music, regardless of your ability. If you love music, want to play to a supportive and appreciative audience - then Alleycats is for you.
We don't pre-book performers. Just turn up on the night, let us know you'd like to play and if there's time, you're on. It's first come, first serve with no preferential treatment. We may change the running order (usually for the player's benefit), but not the opportunity to play. It's very informal, very friendly and we only have one rule. Please tune up before getting on stage. It's usually busy, so we don't want to lose valuable time.
We allow three songs per act (occasionally more, very rarely less), as most people need the first song to get into the swing of things. There's usually a good number of great musicians willing to support nervous players.
We are very proud of the community that has grown around Alleycats, with very good people, and a conitnual stream of new faces who enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and friendliness. You will be made welcome, and nervous players are always well supported by everyone.
Hope to see you soon.
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~~~~~ News ~~~~~
We are back in the real world, but will keep the livestream going too.
THE BARLEY MOW, Castle Rd, Southsea on 1st & 3rd SUNDAY of the MONTH - 6:45pm start
THE MILTON ARMS, Milton Road, Milton on 2nd SUNDAY of the MONTH - 6.45pm start
THE ADMIRAL DRAKE, Kingston Cres, Portsmouth, on the LAST SUNDAY of the MONTH - 6.45pm start
As we always say, Alleycats is for everyone. See you soon
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