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OpenMic.US - The Live-Music Open Mic Network

This site is part of the The Open Mic Network.  We provide reliable, local open mic information for musicians.

Open Mic U.S. - Reliable Open Mic Listings

The Open Mic Network is operated by Open Mic Entertainment, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. 

In addition to promoting open mics, we also provide turnkey open mic services to restaurants/bars. Our trademarked events are called, "Micro Music Festivals."

David Craver, President/Founder

'Craver' is an active musician with three-CDs to his credit. He hosts open mics every week in Atlanta and he plays-out on the weekends.

Claudia Fritschi, Operations Director

Originally from Switzerland, Claudia enjoys horseback riding and mountain biking.

We welcome your comments, complaints and feedback.  We are always looking for ways to improve our service.

Never stop playing!

Open Mic Entertainment, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia
  

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Derek Ferwerda, Vice President

Derek is a rock star. He has played guitar with some of the biggest names in rock music. He now teaches guitar and runs a weekly open mic near Atlanta.

Derek's career highlights include:

Playing with top artists in the 80's and 90's including:

  • Cher
  • Cyndi Lauper
  • Depeche Mode
  • Hall and Oates
  • Joe Cocker
  • Novella
  • Rick Springfield
  • Robert Palmer
  • The Spin Doctors

Toured with reunion tours supporting acts from the 50's through early 70's including:

  • Alana Myles
  • Billy Squire
  • Blood, Sweat and Tears
  • Bobby Rydell
  • Chubby Checker
  • Chuck Berry
  • The Coasters
  • The Drifters
  • Fabian
  • Frankie Avalon
  • The Grass Roots
  • K.C. and the Sunshine Band
  • Kool and the Gang
  • Lee Greenwood
  • Little Anthony
  • Little Richard
  • Martha Reeves
  • The Marvalettes
  • Marvin Gaye
  • Mary Wells
  • The Rascals
  • The Righteous Brothers
  • Ronnie Specter
  • Scandal
  • Smoky Robinson
  • The Supremes
  • Thompson Twins
  • Tommy James and the Shondells
  • The Village People

Other performing highlights include:

  • Saturday Night Live
  • The David Letterman Show
  • Lollapalooza
  • The Grammy's
  • The Cleo Awards
  • Cats (on Broadway)
  • Miss America Pageant (Atlantic City)
  • Miss USA Pageant (Las Vegas)

Visit Derek's website.