Wed 5/3 @ 7-10:30PM
Like everything else, singer/songwriter/guitarist/promoter Brent Kirby’s twice-monthly 10×3 songwriter/band showcase nights, which had been running for nearly a decade, were halted by the pandemic. They returned late last summer at a new venue: the BOP STOP, where they occur on the first and third Wednesday schedule.
Each evening features a pre-booked lineup of 10 songwriters or bands, each of whom performs three songs of which at least two must be originals. Since 2010, they’ve presented around 2,000 songwriters and bands, giving them a showcase for their own material and giving music fans sated on tribute bands the opportunity to check out the creativity of our local talent.
“A big part of the 10×3 is moving ten acts through the stage quickly to keep the momentum of the show,” says Kirby. “In order to do that, a full PA and backline of guitar and bass amps, drums, and piano is required. The Bop Stop, with its full professional backline, Steinway grand piano, listening room vibe, great sight lines, and central location offered the ideal setting for a newly revamped version of the 10×3.”
Musicians who’d like to participate in a future 10×3 evening should email Kirby at THE10X3@GMAIL.COM or go to brentkirby.com/bk10x3 to get on his schedule.
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