Open Mic Mondays at The Cherry Tree

[Inbetweener]

I'm a punter, with no connection to the pub, so hope it's alright to post in this section.

The event is already mentioned by the pub in the What's On section, but I thought people might want to talk about it here as well.

They are trying to establish it every Monday, from seven, and it's on tonight. It's free and everyone who performs gets a free drink too!

I've been to the first two, and would love something like this to get established in East Dulwich. It's been people singing with guitars, but they also welcome spoken word, which is what I do.

I n=know these things take a while to get established, and I hope this one does.

If it works I think it will be the only one in East Dulwich.

Does anyone know of any more, locally-(ish)? I know there's a Tuesday nighter in Gipsy Hill, but not been to that before.

[DulwichFox]

I think they tried this at the Rose.. Forest Hill Rd. before it finally closed down..

Why can't pubs just stick to selling decent Beer , Wine and good food...

Which the Cherry Tree seems to already been doing..

Sodding Quizzes and Open Mike nights do not appeal to the majority of folk..

They give the impression of a failing business. Well to me they do..

Monday is probably a bad choice for open mike..

DulwichFox

[KidKruger]

Sounds a good idea to me.

Will come along soon and maybe drag out a cover.

DF - that's a darn negative post, I think you should get up and do a spot at the open mic as punishment. One of your spoken word monologues - you could recite 'the best of Foxy on East Dulwich Forum', backwards, in Serbo-Croat, whilst drinking a glass of milk through one nostril !!

(And Monday is a common day for open mic cos it don't impact the weekend business / punters)

[dirac]

Cool, will probably take a trip down tonight.

It's good having entertainment in a pub that's not a tv.

[Inbetweener]

Whilst I can't complain where this message is...I did post it in the general section because I wanted to bring the event to the wider attention of people who look on this forum, might be interested, but only have time to look at the 'general' page.

It's somewhat hidden tucked away on this page. I didn't post it as the person behind the night...just as someone who wanted it to do well...

[georgia]

DulwichFox Wrote:

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> Sodding Quizzes and Open Mike nights do not

> appeal to the majority of folk..

What you mean is that you don't like them so they shouldn't happen. I personally quite like a quiz and some live music in a pub.

[Martin W.]

Hi Inbetweener, have you seen my post for the Dulwich Jam? This is a well established and amazing community gathering.

We mix professional and amateur musicians, singers, poets on the first Wednesday of every month. Either in a solo spot or with a/our band behind them. We have spoken word artists, some have now put their lyrics to music with the help of our house musicians. we pride ourselves on being the friendliest open mic on the circuit, as everyone wants to encourage others to showcase their talents. Absolutely no ego trips allowed!

A meal is available and the beer is much cheaper than pubs ?3:50 a pint

Entry is free, feel free to bring your mates and check us out.

The next one is next Wednesday 1st June 8pm

Southwark Sports Bowls & Social

The Clubhouse, 37 Dulwich Common (next to Dulwich Riding School) SE21 7EU

Google maps: Southwark Sports Ground