Weekly open mic night for singer-songwriters at Speakeasy in Austin's Warehouse District, with sign-ups at 8:30 pm.
Speakeasy hosts its open mic every Monday night, with sign-ups starting at 8:30 PM and the music kicking off at 9 PM. It's a music-only night—no comedy—and each performer gets about two songs or ten minutes on stage. If you're bringing your own backing tracks, you'll need an iPhone lightning or USB3 cable to plug in; otherwise, there's a house guitar available if you'd rather just step up and play.
The venue is at 412 Congress Ave in the Warehouse District, and it's built around a weekly schedule of themed music nights: Open Mic Mondays, 80s jams on Wednesdays, 90s night on Fridays, and Sing-Along Saturdays. It's also home to a New Year's Eve party that's been running every year since 1997. The space itself spreads across three levels—the Music Lounge, the Mezzanine over the stage, and the rooftop Terrace59—a layout that tends to draw a diverse crowd.
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In a city like Austin, nights like this are the training ground where aspiring singer-songwriters sharpen their stagecraft. It's a place to get new songs in front of a room and work out the kinks before taking them anywhere else. If you're planning to play, get there early for the 8:30 PM sign-ups, and if you're just coming to listen, the music starts at 9 PM.
