Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Open Mic Has New Start Time! Open Mic @ Bentley's ( OM@B's ) returns Friday, August 22nd with a new start time: 6:30 for sign-up. 7 to start. Free, acoustic open jam to follow if demand is there. Tell your friends. In its TENTH year, this may qualify as the longest-running open mic in Tucson. As usual, there will be a great assortment of fine fare on Bentley's menu. Dinner will be served all evening. Open Mic is free. Tips for the sound engineer/host are always welcome. Slots are fifteen minutes each, and if we have a featured showcaser, they will play at 9 for a full half-hour. Any suggestions or questions, please email linda.rothchild@gmail.com. See you at OM@B's!! Linda
Thursday, June 05, 2008
June 5, 2008
Thanks from all of us at Bentley's for another fine music season. Bentley's will remain open, offering cool salads, Gazpacho, icy drinks and yummy desserts all summer. The Open Mic will return in August. Visit this website for exact date. And your suggestions for Showcasers or for making the Open Mic better are always welcome. Are the hours okay? Would you like a jam before the open mic? Please submit your ideas to linda.rothchild@gmail.com. And have a great, safe summer!
~~Linda
Thursday, May 22, 2008
**Memorial Day/ May 23rd Open Mic. --Bentley's Open Mic will be closed. Open Mic and Jam afterwards will return on Friday, May 30th. Thank you as always for supporting this locally-owned coffee house and open mic. See you then! ~~ Linda
Monday, March 10, 2008
March 7th. Roaring in like a lion is the incomparable Chet Gardiner. Just a real sweet guy with excellent guitar and professional quality performing. The 14th we're proud to showcase Jared Burns. Jared comes from a long line of musicians out of Atlanta, GA. Come on down and greet this Southern boy! The 21st we're so lucky to catch this guy before he leaves for the great northern parts: Hans Mayer! Hans circles the country with his funny songs and antics, performing mostly for kids, but will have a few adult tricks up his sleeve! Come on down and greet Hans and his lovely wife. On April 4th, we have the adorable Patrick and the Zapatistas! Patrick writes some mean lyrics, and I mean that only in a kind way. He sings with soul and writes some gut-wrenching lyrics. For a kid barely 20, Patrick's quite the up and coming talent. On April 11th we welcome Bryan Conner. Bryan is percussionist for a popular band that opens for bands at Club Congress. For us, he will be trying out some cool originals. Bryan has that Glenn Fry, Timothy B. Schmidt thang going. A really lovely voice and quite a nice guy. April 18th, Pablo & I are happy to bring our music to Bentley's. And on April 25th, the group WomanSong previews their reunion concert coming up some time in '08. Sooo, plenty to see, hear, enjoy. And, oh yeah, EAT! Bentley's has some of the best food and drinks in town. Great stuff served all night. See ya at OM@B's! And if you wish to be considered for a showcase or want to suggest somebody for one, email: linda.rothchild@gmail.com. ~~Linda
Monday, February 04, 2008
P.S. **Leap Year Friday February 29th Special with
Sasha and her band Stackhouse!**
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Happy 2008!! Bentley's Open Mic continues to attract a variety of talent from all over the country. You won't want to miss this coming Friday January 18th when pro-softball Tucson Heat pitcher, gorgeous Leigh Ann Walker, known now as LeeLee, and her musical partner Jake Willis make their Showcasing debut. LeeLee's voice has the power of a Janis Joplin with the softness and control to melt your heart. Bentley's has featured many female artists over the years. LeeLee's got it, and you'll want to be able to say, " I remember when I first saw her at Bentley's", because I think just like in her softball accomplishments, this young lady will go far. Upcoming Showcasers include the very talented duo of local Tucson guitarists Ken Tucker and James Swafford on January 25th, Ms. Kristi Cunningham on Feb. 1, the incomparable multi-instrumentalist and Kalimba wiz himself, Mark Holdaway on Feb. 15th ( his birthday, by the way! ), and that hot little combo called Water on the Rocks, featuring the beautiful, talented, sexy and dynamic Sally Withers. Head on over and enjoy a free evening of live music. Great food, desserts and beverages served all evening. If you would like to be considered for a showcase, please write linda.rothchild@gmail.com. See you at Open Mic at Bentley's - OM@B's!! ~~ Linda
Monday, November 12, 2007
Happy Turkey Month! We've been enjoying the cool weather and high spirits at Bentley's. We've got two great showcasers coming up this month: Friday the 16th, we've got multi-dimensional singer-songwriter, Steven Baird, and then on November 30th, the very talented guitarist and singer, Tom Cassidy. Spend an enjoyable Friday evening at Bentley's. Enjoy one of their home-made soups, a chef salad and top it off with some pumpkin pie and a latte! See ya at OM@B's! ``Linda
