Open Mic Nights in Ogden

For the most part, Ogden Utah's music scene is diverse but there is a lack of places for a musician to play during the week but recently there has been open mic opportunities popping up.  Brewskis located at 244 Historic 25th St has had an open mic every Wednesday for the past four to five years.  In the last 6 months, both "The Sandtrap" located at  2851 S Washington Blvd and The Copper Club located at  315 – 24th Street has created their own.  Open mic jams are can be a useful tool to see who is out there.  There is never a cover and it gives people of all types of musical backgrounds a place to play music. 

The Sandtrap has theirs on Tuesday and is hosted by Ben Jennings. Ben Jennings is a true patronage of the arts in Ogden.  He operates his own art gallery, http://ogdencityarts.org/arts-in-ogden/galleries-in-ogden/universe-city-gallery.html.  Ben is also fluent on several different instruments and plays in several bands.  His open mic is good for people who maybe want to get an early set.  Teh Sandtrap's open mic starts at 8 o'clock p.m. and goes to 1 p.m.  There is always a drum kit set up but it's recommended to bring your own guitar.  Many "open mic" jams start too late.  Starting early allows for folks who might not be interested in staying up late a chance to play too. The Sandrap open mic opens their stage to all types of creative people.  Acoustic sets, spoken poetry and bands are what you'll typically see. When it starts getting later into the night, people arrive for more of an open jam session style of music.  Free form jam, jazz, and blues are the types of music you'll here till last call.


The Copper Club open mic is held every Thursday. It is hosted by Ryan Bassett an Ogden musician who plays in various bands around town.  This open mic is set up more like a jam session from start to finish, however, I've seen anything go down, including DJ sets with MC's.  There is usually always gear such as amps, drums, and guitars. However, it is still recommended to bring your own guitar if you're planning on playing a set. The Copper Club is a new establishment that is still in the works of being a serious music venue.  The open mic night is located in their basement.  The upstairs is going to be the stage for local and touring acts.  Check this venue out. It's new and going to be a good place to see live music.

Brewskis open mic is on Wednesdays and if hosted every other week by, yours truly, Jason Roy Sawyer and Rick Gerber.  Rick Gerber plays in a variety of Local band as do I.  At brewskis there is always a drum set up and a guitar amp.  Acoustic and electric guitars are not typically provided and therefore, it's recommended that you bring your own. Anything goes really at this open mic.  There has been MC's, spoken poetry, rock n roll bands, comedians, and even a magician. Music always starts at 10 p.m. and goes till closing time.  

Open mic sessions are always frequented by musicians. Networking is always a possibility.  If you're interested in playing live music and you don't have a band, check out one of these three open mic jams. Get yourself on a stage and involved with local music and musicians.