- FROM THE VENUE
- The Hops House is West Houston's
best brew pub. The sound system is first class, and always
operated by qualified sound engineers. Usually 3-song sets,
sometimes 5 songs, depending on early attendance. starting at
6:00pm with a supportive audience that understands this is a
listening room!
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- FROM HOST, TC SMYTHE
- Home of the Houston Songwriters
Association (HSA)
and the Nashville Songwriter's Association International (NSAI).
This venue is owned by a songwriter and is located between Shipley's
Donuts and McDonald's, across the street from the Best Buy Plaza
on Highway 6 just north of Westheimer. Very animated conversation
may be held on the spacious outdoor patio. You may also bring
your own food, but importing drinks/sodas is discouraged. Most genres welcome, but very loud guitar
amps will require your attention. You will recieve a soundcheck,
a professional introduction and hearty applause. Ask
about the in-house recording rig and keyboard. No posted
ending time. We go around the list as long as there are musicians
willing to play. Sorry - no pre-recorded tracks are
permitted.
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- FROM PLAYER - RAY SAUTER
- The Sunday open mic at the
Hops House is an absolute must do whether you are a musician,
songwriter, or passionate about really good music! Some of the
best singer/songwriters in the Lone Star State frequently attend
but I feel just as welcome! TC is the absolute greatest and I
think Jim and Pam may have one or two good beers on tap for you
as well!
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- FROM PLAYER - DAVID MYERS
- JPHops House is by far my
favorite Open Mic. The owners (Jim and Pam) are awesome people
and great supporters of live music. The venue itself has an awesome
sound system and an available Korg 88 weighted key keyboard.The
musicians that come here to play are downright amazing to me.
And last but nowhere even close to least is our illustrious Hostess(even
if she aint a Twinkie)lol
- T C Smythe. Way Cool Place
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- FROM PLAYER, APRIL KELLY
- "One of the best open
mics in the city of Houston, run by one of the most professional
hosts in town. TC Smythe gives the performer warm fuzzies and
Pam & Jim provide a great atmosphere in the Pub at all times.
Fun place, great host, good times, Always. =)"
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- FROM PLAYER, HUGH FITZPATRICK
- "I have attended the
open mic with friends on several occasions -we've always had
a great time. A very supportive atmosphere & cheap drinks,
interesting performers, good sound...TC, Jim & Pam are the
best!
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- FROM POET, BEVERLY SHIRKEY
- The best place to sing your
original songs and met other singer songwriters - as well as
a poet or two. TC is hands down the best open mic host - everyone
is welcomed from the new beginner to the most polished performer
- a place where they actually listen!
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- FROM PLAYER, KEN GAINES
- This is a very well presented
open mic with a great sound system and host. Performers are treated
with a friendly respect and this is an actual live music venue
put together by Jim & Pam with the music in mind. One of
my favorite hangouts.
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- FROM PLAYER - RUSTY WINZ
- The Hops House open mic is
undoubtedly one of the very best in Houston. The sound system
is second to none and TC is far and away the most gracious hostess
in the business. And they have all of those beers......mmmmmmmm
beeeeeeeer.
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- FROM PLAYER - KELLY HANSHAW
- This is a terrific open mic.
Great audience for sure! And TC, the hostess, makes each performer
feel welcomed and treats all performers with equal respect. Each
performer is just as special and important as any other who showed
up to play. She takes great care to set you up and always gives
a proper introduction. She does it right.
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