And in the back of the room, behind a modest sound system, Gunnar Schmitz* is preparing for another open mic night. “Open mic night is something I always wanted to do, but I never really found the motivation to put my foot in,” Schmitz said, adding “I’ve always occasionally done random performances here and there.”When the possibility of bringing open mic night back to the public arose, Schmitz did just that. The immediate feel of open mic night is laid-back. The setup of the open mic night, a few microphones and an acoustic guitar certainly contributes to a folky, country feel. He now lives in Minnesota but dropped in on open mic night while visiting for spring break.

Source: CNN April 01, 2022 09:57 UTC