Open Mic Culture is whole thing unto its' self...
Read this fine little piece about some of the many opportunities to go out amongst 'em...
ABQ really does have one just about every night!

http://www.alibi.com/index.php?story=22895&scn=music

Laura Marrich who writes the Column Music To Your Ears for the ALIBI wrote this clever and informative article ~
HERE'S THE LINK!
://www.alibi.com/index.php?story=21895&scn=music

Lorinda Toledo of the Tribune wrote a great article about the SONGWRITER CONTEST 2008

HERE'S THE LINK:

http://www.abqtrib.com/news/2008/jan/18/albuquerque-contest-showcases-writers-original-son/

We are creating a Songwriter Contest that will happen in January.
Located in Albuquerque, NM...
Sponsors so far are:
Grandma's Music who are giving 5 Prizes
& the Finale will be held on their in store stage on Saturday February 9th, 2008.
Wall of Sound is giving 5 Hours of Recording Time.
Arte De La Mano is giving a Haircut.
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Anyone who is interested in participating let us know.
We are still planning it and will be announcing all details in a week or so...
thanks for your participation in this process!
Christina & Wild Frontier