Keena Graham hosts the Americana Open Mic Spotlight — Red Light Café's Wednesday showcase for the best Bluegrass, Roots Rock, Country & Western, Folk, Blues, Jazz, and all other things Americana. We're looking for Atlanta's Best Americana — we're looking for YOU.
THIS WEEK'S SPOTLIGHT @ 9:45 PM: Kozmik Soul chanteuse, Natassja, performs a live acoustic set of original songs including "Can't Take Me Home", "September", and "Do U Care 4 Me".
$5 Performers / $3 General Admission
Doors @ 7 PM
Tonight's Lineup:
7:30 — Misael Guerrero
7:45 — Sofie Musetti Lute
8:00 — Mitch Butler
8:15 — Steven Sams
8:30 — Steve Joz
8:45 — Ed dean
9:00 — Yellow King
9:15 — Kristin Englenz
9:30 — Jason Wallis
Natassja is a soul music artist whose contribution to the genre challenges the notion of what contemporary soul music should be. Her urban-influenced and sometimes moody, folk-tinged arias involve more than a moderate degree of genre bending. This is an artist who is just as comfortable listening to the gritty elements of southern "trap" music as she is listening to Raheem DeVaughn soul, or the music of Clannad, Bjork and Thunderheist. From the folk of Dylan and Baez to the contemporary styling of Sade and Sting, Natassja steeps herself in music that moves the spirit.
Performances begin at 7:30pm sharp with 8 participants getting a 15 minute slot. The winner (determined by crowd response, our gracious host Keena, and the RLC Staff) receives a $25 RLC gift certificate, a recording of their performance featured on RedLightCafe.com, and a spot in our Americana Showcase (stay tuned for more details on that). This week's spotlight artist, Natassja, performs at 9:45pm.
Online sign ups end at 6pm day-of-show. Good luck, and make us proud!
Americana Open Mic Spotlight FAQ
- No tracks — all performances must be live, i.e., no pre-recorded music
- Solo performers OR bands are a-ok; we welcome all Americana acts
- Participants will receive a recording of their performance within 48 hours (be patient!)
- Online sign ups will receive an email response (with time slot, if available) prior to the show