Radio Open Mic 5 Info and Ground Rules

On Friday night, Nov. 16th 7:30 to 9:30 the fifth edition of Radio Open Mic takes to the WMPG airwaves! Be there and…be on the radio!

What is Radio Open Mic? It’s exactly the same format as open mic night at your favorite club, only on the radio. Except we don’t serve Hampshire Ale. Sorry.

Who’s responsible for this? Lorenzo Raffa (The Lorenzo Commentaries) is the creator, producer, and host. The program is engineered by the talents of Isaac Shainblum (The Locals) and Jamie Lebish.

Who can perform? Anyone! (OK, mimes and jugglers don’t work well on the radio.) We can accommodate groups of up to five performers at time. Acoustic instruments are preferred, but small amps are OK. Due to time and space considerations, please no drum kits. Comedians and other spoken word performers are also welcome, but please remember that you are on the public airwaves!

When and where do I sign up? It’s an honest to God open mic…just show up at our studio (92 Bedford St., Portland on the beautiful University of Southern Maine campus) between 7 and 9:15 PM.

How many songs can I play? Usually it’s one or two, depending on time and number of other performers waiting. Sometimes we ask people to stick around and play again later in the show. Comedians/spoken word, five or so minutes.

What if I can’t make it in? No problem. Email an MP3 ( or 2) to radioopenmic@gmail.com and it’ll be played between live acts that night, time permitting. Deadline is Thursday, November 15th, 5PM. You may also drop a CD off at the station during business hours, Att: Lorenzo Raffa.

What if I don’t want to perform? That’s easy! Just listen to the show Friday night, Nov. 16th 7:30 to 9:30, only on WMPG . And tell all your friends!!

The Lorenzo Commentaries

heard Thursday mornings at 7:45

on WMPG 90.9 &104.1 FM Portland, ME

and streaming on www.wmpg.org

TLC is podcast weekly at

www.thelorenzocommentaries.libsyn.com

& on iTunes