OPEN MIC NIGHT w/ GG TANAKA ! May 18, 2010

For the last five years, the McGrath's Tuesday Night Open Mic Has been one of the Bay Area's best kept secrets. With GG Tanaka leading the way as our notorious, yet mostly affable, host, we have gathered a following with the East Bay's best musicians and songwriters. On most Tuesdays, the gathering becomes a musical party, with the music often running right up to closing time.

In contrast... how have your Tuesday nights been?

We provide the sound system and McGrath's house instruments include congas, guitar, stand-up bass, piano, and violin. Open mic signups start at 8pm, the open mic starts at 9:00, and it usually doesn't end until someone from the ABC is outside, tapping his foot, hands on hips, & checking his watch every minute or so. Everyone gets three songs or 15 minutes. Most of our regulars are solos to trios, but full bands are welcome as well. (If you have a full band interested in performing, please call 925-705-1590 to make arrangements.)

Whether you are a music maker, a music lover, or a music listener, McGrath's is the place. Just twenty minutes from the City and most points in the East Bay, McGrath's is known as "The Musician's Pub" throughout the musical community, due to it's supportive musical environment. There's music going on most nights of the week, with all genres of music represented. Owned and operated by musicians, McGrath's is the best place to be on a Tuesday night. If you haven't been in a while, come on back; we miss you! If you've never been, come in & introduce yourself, sign up for the open mic, and make some music and friends.

McGrath's Irish Pub
1539 Lincoln Avenue
Alameda, CA