AFTM open mic

AFTM is hosting an open mic at Batch Craft Beer + Kolaches on Monday, July 27, starting at 7 PM. It's a straightforward setup: a night for local performers to get on stage and do their thing, with the mic open to whoever wants to sign up.

If you're not already familiar with the spot, Batch Craft Beer + Kolaches is at 3220 Manor Rd. in East Austin. It's known for its Texas-Czech pastries, both savory and sweet, with fillings like PB&J, Micklethwait brisket, and pickle and Swiss. They've got a full beer and coffee selection to go with them, and the place earned a Best of Austin Awards Critic's Pick in 2017 for Best Place to Carb Load. It's a regular spot for live music and live performance, so an open mic fits right in.

Since it's an open mic, the lineup is whoever shows up that night. You'll get a mix of people testing out new material and others playing their go-to sets, and the room is as much about the crowd as it is about the stage. If you've been working on something yourself, it's a chance to get it in front of people; if you're just coming to listen, you'll hear a handful of different acts in one go.

The open mic kicks off at 7 PM on Monday, July 27, at Batch Craft Beer + Kolaches, 3220 Manor Rd.