BFUU Open Mic

BFUU is proud to host a Community Open Mic Night the second Friday of each month.

Next Open Mic: Friday, May 10 at 7 pm

Fellowship Hall - 1924 Cedar St (at Bonita Ave) - Wheelchair Accessible

Note to Musicians/Performers: Sign-up begins at 6:30 pm

Heartroot, Featured Performer

Heartroot is the musical manifestation of the soulful synergy between singer/songwriters Eric McEuen and Mindy Dillard. Both immigrated from dry lands of red rocks and mountain vistas (New Mexico and Utah respectively), lured to Portland’s moist creative ground to plant the seeds of a new life. The duo began singing together in 2009 after meeting over and over again as solo performers. In the Fall of 2010 the two ventured forth on a grassroots national tour. Heartroot’s music is a nourishing recipe concocted from Folk, Americana, Blues, Jazz, and musical theatre. The multi-instrumentalists use guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and rhythm instruments to serve up soul-seducing harmony and raw joy. Their uniquely voiced originals and re-imagined classics underscore sweet, sad and jubilant human truths. At a Maryland house concert, a new fan described Heartroot’s music as "The most honest and loving sounds I’ve had the privilege to hear.”
www.heartrootmusic.com

Rev. Ben Meyers, This Month's Host

Rev. Ben Meyers sings songs from folk to spiritual to pop favorites. Music is a big part of Ben's life and his ministry. Ben has been called to a new ministry. So for those of you who have enjoyed Ben's friendship, services, and music, please take advantage of this opportunity to wish him well and to enjoy Ben as our gracious BF MOM host on Friday, May 10 at 7 pm!

Sign-up for performers begins at 6:30 pm.
First come, first choice of 10 minute slots - available all evening or until the slots fill up.

Suggested donations of $5 – $10 help BFUU cover expenses. No one is turned away for lack of funds! Volunteers appreciated.
Food and drinks are available for a small donation.

Join the BFUU Monthly Open Mic Team! Learn "How It Works."

Our rotating hosts:


Vic Sadot	Hali Hammer	Boundless Gratitude (Hassaun Ali Jones-Bey)


Ben Meyers	Clyde Leland	Lauren Renée Hotchkiss

Previous featured performers (and hosts):

July 2012: Gary Wade (and Hali Hammer)
June 2012: Eliot Kenin (and Clyde Leland)
May 2012: Elsinar (and Boundless Gratitude)
April 2012: Francis Collins (and Vic Sadot)
March 2012: Lisa Maren Stein (and Lauren Renée Hotchkiss)
February 2012: Randy Berge (and Hali Hammer)
January 2012: Sarah Seeds (and Cynthia Johnson)
December 2011: Lauren Renée Hotchkiss (and Boundless Gratitude)
November 2011: Kat White (and Vic Sadot)
October 2011: robert temple (and Ben Meyers)
September 2011: Bernie Gilbert (and Hali Hammer)
August 2011: Nancy Schimmel (and Boundless Gratitude)
July 2011: Boundless Gratitude (and Clyde Leland)
June 2011: Susan Mashiyama (and Vic Sadot)
May 2011: Alan Smithline (and Hali Hammer)
April 2011: Musical Mission of Peace (and Ben Meyers)
March 2011: Carol Denney (and Boundless Gratitude)
February 2011: Dave Welsh (and Hali Hammer)
January 2011: Eliot Kenin (and Vic Sadot)
December 2010: Cricket Johnson (and Ben Meyers)
November 2010: Pat Nevins (and Vic Sadot)
October 2010: Bass Culture Trio (and Vic Sadot)
September 2010: Happenstance (and Hali Hammer)
August 2010: Winston Montgomery (and Clyde Leland)
July 2010: "Trevor" Michael Fletcher (and Vic Sadot)
June 2010: Mr. Andrew (and Girl named T)
May 2010: Khadejha (and Hali Hammer)
April 2010: Tank Half Full (and Vic Sadot)
March 2010: Emily Stein (and Girl Named T)
February 2010: Girl Named T (and Hali Hammer)

Previous open mic performing artists include:

Country Joe, Josh Gallup, Josie Gallup, Holly Harwood, Mike Lendenney, Eric on violin, Carolyn Scarr, Mike Leslie, Pam Wilson, George Johnson, Belinda & Saundra, JJ and George, Steve Stahl, Wendy Bartlett, Frances Hillyard, Molly Thomas, Tulley, Steve Munoz, Winston Montgomery, Kevin, Ken Hammond, Joey from Hawaii, Dan Cunningham, Diane Amar, Saffell, JJ Jenkins, Ava Bird, Dennis, Jeremy Lyon, Steven Troxler, Alex Stein, Strumming for Vets, Ron D., Elmer Pudd, Plane Floyd, Gregg, Ron Greenstein, Spirit Flute, Roger, Peace Monkeys (Lorraine Lerman & Clyde Leland), Hobbyhorse, Mary Dewey-Wagner, Marvino, Boonduck, Dada, Bud Miles, Terri Compost, Grace Wood, Evie McKnight, Wobbly Woman, Zach Sorgen, Bud Miles, Hank Goode, Kat & Alex, John & Dave, Gregg, Aerin Monroe, Anthony Bello, and Rob Sherman.

Sponsored by the BFUU Social Justice Committee. Special appreciation to Gail Penso and David, Michael Harris, Cynthia Johnson, and our rotating hosts for their support in making each month a memorable event.

We welcome your volunteer time and energy and any donations to support live music amid social justice.

Country Joe McDonald’s

“Monthly Open Mic”

Thursday! Oct. 8, 2009 at 7 PM at the BFUU

Musicians Note: Lottery sign-up for performers begins at 6:30 pm sharp!

Get your name into the hat! Pick your time spot when your name is called.

The legendary “Country Joe” is best known for his Woodstock performance, social justice &anti-war songs, Woody Guthrie & Florence Nightengale tributes, and Berkeley community spirit.

http://www.countryjoe.com/

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Vic Sadot will Host & Sing Out!

Vic is a singer-songwriter in the “roots & struggle” tradition of songwriters like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Phil Ochs, and Bob Dylan. Since arriving in Berkeley last fall Vic has learned to make and post music videos on line.

http://www.youtube.com/vicsadot

http://www.myspace.com/vicsadotscrazyplanetband

Our “Featured Artist” for OCTOBER 2009:

Evie McKnight

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Evie McKinght is a prolific and humorous singer-songwriter based in Berkeley, CA.

She performs her own folk songs and plays in a jazz band called Mother of Pearl.

Evie is currently working in local studios to complete a CD to be titled “Pirate’s Cove”.

Evie McKnight at MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/

Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists (BFUU) Hall

1924 Cedar Street (at Bonita St)

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes!

1 block west of MLK Way / 2 blocks east of Shattuck in North Berkeley

Suggested donations of $5 – 10 will benefit

the BFUU & cover expenses.

No one is turned away for lack of funds!

Note: Volunteers are needed to post flyers, set up & take down chairs, staff our snack bar,wash dishes, etc. Pot luck & beverage donations welcome! Together, we can accomplish what we cannot do alone!