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Songwriter's Symposium
Acoustic / Rock / Garage

"open mic monday nights at blake's in berkeley!"

BERKELEY, California
United States

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Member Since4/21/2006
Band MembersHost: Joe Hickey
Sound: Jacob Wolkenhauer
Influencesi would venture to say there are some jeff buckley fans, bob dylan, the beatles, muddy waters, liz phair, ryan adams, wilco, radiohead, ani difranco, moldy peaches, you (send me your influences and i will post them)
Sounds Likea really fookin good time man

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FYI, please don't friend collect us. Only add us if you've come to Symposium in the past or want more information about it.

Wanna be the featured act? Send me a message and we'll talk.

sym-po-si-um: A convivial meeting for drinking, music and intellectual discussion among ancient Greeks...

What better location for drinking, music and intellectual discussion than a bar that has had live music for decades and is one block from the UC Berkeley campus? With that kind of pedigree, we feel compelled to ensure that this acoustic open mic teaches you something and expands your musical horizons, or at least pours you a decent pint.

This weekly show is in support of local musicians, providing an intimate acoustic vibe in which to perform. Hosted by Sep, the night is for musicians who are in need of an outlet to play. If its your first time on stage, if you are in a band and want to try new material for an audience, have something to say just this once, or want to play every week, we've got your stage.

Sign-ups are at 9:00 sharp, music at 9:30.

by the way... NO AMPS! NO PEDALS! NO KARAOKE!

We are now taking submissions for feature acts! As a feature act, you get to play for 20 minutes in the 6 spot (or round about there), and you get all the fame and glory that we can offer. Which isn't really all that much, but it's something! Check out the listing of shows to find out who will be featured in the coming weeks.

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Jul 14 2008 1:42 PM

yes it is a sriracha bottle.
keen eye!
Mike Glendinning





Jun 30 2008 6:54 PM

On July the 11Th, 2008 I will be on the entrance stage of the Best Of the East Bay party 10:30 PM playing till 11 PM and its held at 1000 Oak Street, in Oakland, CA. At this event the great bands The Uptones, Flipper, Destroyer (Kiss Tribute Band), DYLOOT, Hottub, The Key Choice, Brandi Choice, DJ Malachi, The Whoreshoses, Monarchs, Bnai Rebelfront and Agent Ribbons will also be playing.
Stop over and say hi.

Mike Glendinning




Grunge Jazz




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Mike Glendinning





Jun 30 2008 6:53 PM

On July the 11Th, 2008 I will be on the entrance stage of the Best Of the East Bay party 10:30 PM playing till 11 PM and its held at 1000 Oak Street, in Oakland, CA. At this event the great bands The Uptones, Flipper, Destroyer (Kiss Tribute Band), DYLOOT, Hottub, The Key Choice, Brandi Choice, DJ Malachi, The Whoreshoses, Monarchs, Bnai Rebelfront and Agent Ribbons will also be playing.
Stop over and say hi.

Mike Glendinning




Grunge Jazz




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Slim





Jun 30 2008 11:42 AM

Hey We're going to video the show tonight! Be there or be square (and not in the video)---Slim
Whitton





May 29 2008 3:06 PM

Sweet!!! Can't wait to stop by and play in June! All the best!

~ Whitton
Jonathan Meek and the Mutes





May 9 2008 10:41 AM

SONGBIRD: Eva Cassidy Tribute Project





Apr 27 2008 10:18 PM

We invite you to the first performance of our "SONGBIRD: TRIBUTE TO EVA CASSIDY" world tour this Friday, May 2nd! Doors open at 7pm!
Jazzschool Berkeley
2087 Addison St
Berkeley, CA 94704
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Homesick Alien





Apr 14 2008 5:40 PM

Hiya :) x
MSA





Apr 5 2008 10:40 AM

The Memphis Songwriters Association Appreciates what you guys are doing to support songwriting and songwriters.

Keep up the good work!!!
Joan Cerqueiro





Mar 30 2008 7:38 PM

Guys,


Check out my new song. DANELLE. How are you?






JOAN
Joe Hickey





Mar 17 2008 7:11 PM

By order of the bossman, sign-up goes up at 9:00pm tonight and from now on. So don't bother me at 8:30 when it's not there...

See you tonight!
Joe
ReeKoWard





Feb 26 2008 7:39 AM

Hey guys, WASSSSUUUPPPP?!!!
I posted new songs, well for you they're old of course!;)
CHEERS!
ReeKo;)
Jonathan Meek and the Mutes





Feb 12 2008 10:40 AM

I had a great time at the Symposium last night. Thanks for the chance to play. I'll see you guys again soon.
Grace Woods Trio





Jan 14 2008 1:21 PM

Many of you don't even need this reminder, cause when the band is at Blake's, we're home! Thanks for staying connected. It helped us get this far.
ReeKoWard





Jan 3 2008 3:03 AM

Happy new year my friends, have fun in 2008!!!!
CHEERS!
ReeKo;)
ReeKoWard





Dec 17 2007 9:03 AM

Bye bye everybody, I had a great time as always!See you all soon!
CHEERS!
ReeKo;}
Jacob Wolkenhauer





Dec 14 2007 9:32 AM

Howdy, y'all. December 17th is the Symposium's last night for 2007. (If you just happened to be planning on coming Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve... don't.)
eXcellente (It Was Meant 2 Happen This Way!)





Dec 3 2007 12:44 PM

L@@ks like I'm the knew Kat around here! Thank so much for the add.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!

eXcellente
Grover Anderson





Nov 28 2007 1:09 AM

278 BILLION friends?

Damn, this lil shindig has gotten way more popular in the last 2 years, since i played there. :)
ReeKoWard





Nov 27 2007 3:23 PM

I agree with Jacob, de la balle hier soir!It was a very special night!
Hell YEAH!!!!
;}
Jacob Wolkenhauer





Nov 27 2007 8:05 AM

Okay, best Symposium ever. Hella-indie-ghetto, free, upstairs, no sound system, sing along style. Not repeatable.
ReeKoWard





Nov 22 2007 12:03 PM

Happy thanksgiving everyone YEAH!!!!!
ReeKo;}
ReeKoWard





Nov 20 2007 3:19 PM

It was a great show last night, real good music!
See you next monday,
ReeKo;}
Grace Woods Trio





Nov 6 2007 9:54 AM

Good Times Last Night. I appreciate Felix dancing and those of you who sang along. I'll be with Joe at Joe's of Lafayette for anyone who wants to stop by Thursday for drinks and tunes.
Thanks for a good time,
Grace
gracewoodstrio.com
jamie blue sky





Nov 2 2007 8:13 AM

hey hopefully I'll make it this monday, my truck broke down and I haven't had transportation out there. If I don't have work on Tuesday and can arrange to stay in Berkeley I can take bart.
ReeKoWard





Oct 30 2007 2:22 PM

YEAH!!!
ReeKoWard





Oct 24 2007 10:15 AM

Last monday
Beauty inside
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Jacob Wolkenhauer





Oct 15 2007 9:09 AM

Dudes. I won't be there next week! (October 22)

I haven't missed a Monday in forever... it's gonna be weird!
jamie blue sky





Oct 12 2007 1:48 PM

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Joan Cerqueiro





Sep 30 2007 11:42 PM

Friends,

I made it to the top 50 on the Famecast online competition!

Now I need to move onto the next round, the top 25.


I need your support. Please go to the link below and cast your vote for my song

http://www.famecast.com/contest/stage.php?stage_id=30&round_id=121&artist_id=3916





thanks so much,


FELICIDAD
JOAN
ReeKoWard





Sep 13 2007 4:54 AM

Yo thanx 4 the flyer, it kicks ass,
I love it!
See you very soon,
ReeKo
ReeKoWard





Sep 7 2007 9:34 AM

and what about me?
jamie blue sky





Sep 6 2007 10:51 AM

ok, four days till I'm on and I still have no flyer?
Andrew Barnsdale





Aug 20 2007 7:16 PM

Thanks for the awesome poster -- I love it and I'm psyched for the show! Call the insurance company 'cause I'm gonna do major damage! I'll see you guys at Blakes tonite.

ab
ReeKoWard





Aug 13 2007 3:11 AM

Hey thanx for the featuring, but all my songs are copyrighted and you owe me at least 0,000000001 penny, get the cash I'm coming!
See you soon guys,
The "Oakland based artist", trop la classe!!!
Rigged America





Aug 10 2007 7:09 PM

Hey symposium....just wanted to say thanks for a great couple months...im living in santa monica at a sober living house so good luck with everything in the future!Anthony.
Eryn!