Open Mic Mondays hosted by Bread & Gravy

Description

Field Arts & Events Hall welcomes you to share your talent on our Sunset Lounge stage! Join us for Open Mic Mondays in the Sunset Lounge, hosted by Bread & Gravy Duo. The Sunset Bar & Lounge opens to the public at 5PM and will serve dinner and drinks throughout the event. Signup for open mic begins at 6PM; open mic starts at 6:30PM. This is a free, all-ages event – no RSVP or ticket required. ABOUT BREAD & GRAVY Bread & Gravy Duo is a popular husband and wife act (Stephanie and Jess Doenges) who perform songs across many styles and genres. They feature powerful female vocals, eclectic piano, rhythm guitar, and the occasional flute and harmonica. They have hosted or cohosted many Open Mics on the peninsula, including 'Open Mic at the Buzz', 'The Junction Open Jam', 'The Rainshadow Open Mic', and most recently at 'Open Mic at the Sit-N-Bull'. They often play as a bigger band, adding steady stalwarts such as Jerry Gilleland (drums) and Jason Taylor (bass and harmonies) and have also collaborated with dozens of other local musicians, so one never knows who will come sit in with them on a given night. Follow @breadandgravymusic for more. STEPHANIE DOENGES (SOUND) Stephanie is one of the most established and recognized musicians on the peninsula. She has been playing music since a young age, and has been in local bands such as Restless, Luck of the Draw, Rolling Waters, and the Cornstalks. For the past twelve years, she has been the face and voice of Bread and Gravy in all of its formations. While her voice is a main draw, and guitar is her most common instrument, she often surprises and astounds with riveting flute and harmonica solos. Stephanie has run sound for Open Mics for many years now, and she's grown very adept at dialing people in quickly, as well as tailoring the sound to any nuance the performer displays. JESS DOENGES (MC) Jess is the quintessential late bloomer, who didn't touch a musical instrument until age 29. Bread & Gravy is the first and only band he's ever been in. In juxtaposition to the versatile Stephanie, he's a one trick pony on the piano. But his love for piano, and his love for Stephanie shows through in his playing, and he has truly played himself into one of the top accompanists around. As an MC, he has tons of experience herding cats (err.. musicians) to make the Open Mic experience enjoyable and fair for all involved. His quick wit and inviting vibe tend to make the audience comfortable and relaxed, which is what is needed to have a supportive environment for all performers.