September 28, 201114 yr Recently I've been going to the ‘open mic’ that is held Monday nights (from 8:30 to 11:30), at “DET 5” bar (not sure where they got the name), on Soi 8 by Nana BTS station. Quite a few guys (including me), get up and play/sing with acoustic/electric guitars. Pretty fun. Anybody know of any other open mic events around town? And/or ‘jam nights?’
September 29, 201114 yr Be careful...these get raided on a frequent basis. And the fees for a "get out of jail" card are fairly high. The one here in Pattaya, which had an "agreement" with immigration was shut down this week after a visit by 4 guys who spent the night at the bar keeping a watch on who was playing...the weekly event has been permanently cancelled. You can also research Chiang Mai. Quite a few problems up there...
September 30, 201114 yr Why do the police raid them ? Most musicians here don't have work permits. So, it's illegal to be onstage...as crazy as that sounds...even though none of the musicians are getting paid.
September 30, 201114 yr Author See a few guys in Siam Discovery on the 6th floor quite regularly. Do you mean playing in a restaurant/bar up there? Can't remember what's up there. Farang? Thai? Like a regular group, or open mic/jammers??
September 30, 201114 yr See a few guys in Siam Discovery on the 6th floor quite regularly. Do you mean playing in a restaurant/bar up there? Can't remember what's up there. Farang? Thai? Like a regular group, or open mic/jammers?? no there is an area around on the 6th floor next to the new cafe up there, they seem to come most nights and play a few songs, seems organised but not entirely sure. Mix of farangs and thais.
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