The Lone Microphone is an event series that brings together audiences that appreciate intimate and emotional performances with high-caliber solo performers.

The Rules

#Listen to the music.
When I lived in Austin, I was struck by the fact that in music venues, the seats all face the stage. Those people listen. If you are talking (read: “chatting,” not “making a comment to your neighbor”), use a low tone and move to the back of the room — then you won’t bother someone who is listening.

#Support the performers.
We ask for donations of $5 — that’s low enough that most people can pay it without pain, and high enough that taken together it can make a sizable pot. If you can’t pay $5 tonight, pay $3, or $2. Or finally, if the choice is between donating or buying a beer, buy the beer! Next time.

#Vote for your favorite set.
You vote by giving the artist your E-mail address. You can give your address to more than one performer, but please don’t add your name to a list you are already on, or submit it twice to the same performer. At the end of the night we’ll count the votes and the winner takes the door money.