Julian S. Smith Performance Hall

Join Pretty War for an intimate evening of music on New Year's Eve! Pretty War is a Baltimore-based band rooted in alternative / indie rock, influenced by funk, Latin, pop, jazz, hip hop, folk, and more. With Mark Hopkins on guitar and vocals, Jon Maurer on keys and vocals, Ryan LaHam on bass, and John Robert Buell on drums, a focus on live energy and connection between these four friends is what makes their music unique. Doors at 6:30 PM; showtime at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $20 GA; $10 for Stages Academy Members (contact us for promo code). BYOB is available for $8 per person.

Perform onstage in a supportive environment! Meet other musicians, enjoy live music, and experience what it's like to perform for a real audience at our Open Mic Night, hosted by TJ Mullen. The event is held in our intimate Performance Hall. INFORMATION: Solo artists, small groups, and full bands welcome Grand piano, drumset, and full backline available Pre-recorded audio (backing tracks, etc.) is not permitted Vocalists must have an accompanist No spoken word 1-2 songs per artist, depending on number of performers Doors and sign-up at 6:00 PM (performance spots are on a first-come, first-served basis); showtime at 6:30 PM. Due to limited seating, performers and guests must RSVP in advance.

Enjoy an evening of music from Blank Page and opener TJ Mullen! Blank Page consists of 19-year-old high school sweethearts, Jack Robert and Avery Grace. Born and raised in Maryland, they are now pursuing a degree in commercial songwriting at MTSU while playing shows across the country. Their unique sound blends country music with influences such as Americana, soul, rock, and R&B. Opening the show is singer-songwriter TJ Mullen, the host of the Songwriters in the Round series and Open Mic Night here at Stages. The show is in our intimate, 60-seat Performance Hall. Doors at 6:00 PM; showtime at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $30 GA; $15 for Stages Academy Members (contact us for promo code).

Enjoy an evening of music from guitarist and composer, Kaki King. Dubbed by Rolling Stone as "a genre unto herself," Brooklyn, NY-based Kaki King has proven to be just that.  Her career has taken her all over the world, sharing stages with Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, contributing music to award-winning films (Sean Penn's Into The Wild), and performing at international events such as the London Jazz Festival and the Paris Les Femmes s'en Melent. Her explorations into the guitar and multimedia have led to the creation of groundbreaking work such as The Neck Is A Bridge To The Body, Modern Yesterdays, SEI, and her newest show for audiences of all ages, BUGS. Kaki continues to create, perform, and lend her musical voice to the forefront of contemporary music. Doors at 7:00 PM; showtime at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $30 GA; $15 for Stages Academy Members (contact us for promo code).

Perform onstage in a supportive environment! Meet other musicians, enjoy live music, and experience what it's like to perform for a real audience at our Open Mic Night, hosted by TJ Mullen. The event is held in our intimate Performance Hall. INFORMATION: Solo artists, small groups, and full bands welcome Grand piano, drumset, and full backline available Pre-recorded audio (backing tracks, etc.) is not permitted Vocalists must have an accompanist No spoken word 1-2 songs per artist, depending on number of performers Doors and sign-up at 6:00 PM (performance spots are on a first-come, first-served basis); showtime at 6:30 PM. Due to limited seating, performers and guests must RSVP in advance.

Perform onstage in a supportive environment! Meet other musicians, enjoy live music, and experience what it's like to perform for a real audience at our Open Mic Night, hosted by TJ Mullen. The event is held in our intimate Performance Hall. INFORMATION: Solo artists, small groups, and full bands welcome Grand piano, drumset, and full backline available Pre-recorded audio (backing tracks, etc.) is not permitted Vocalists must have an accompanist No spoken word 1-2 songs per artist, depending on number of performers Doors and sign-up at 6:00 PM (performance spots are on a first-come, first-served basis); showtime at 6:30 PM. Due to limited seating, performers and guests must RSVP in advance.

Perform onstage in a supportive environment! Meet other musicians, enjoy live music, and experience what it's like to perform for a real audience at our Open Mic Night, hosted by TJ Mullen. The event is held in our intimate Performance Hall. INFORMATION: Solo artists, small groups, and full bands welcome Grand piano, drumset, and full backline available Pre-recorded audio (backing tracks, etc.) is not permitted Vocalists must have an accompanist No spoken word 1-2 songs per artist, depending on number of performers Doors and sign-up at 6:00 PM (performance spots are on a first-come, first-served basis); showtime at 6:30 PM. Due to limited seating, performers and guests must RSVP in advance.

Perform onstage in a supportive environment! Meet other musicians, enjoy live music, and experience what it's like to perform for a real audience at our Open Mic Night, hosted by TJ Mullen. The event is held in our intimate Performance Hall. INFORMATION: Solo artists, small groups, and full bands welcome Grand piano, drumset, and full backline available Pre-recorded audio (backing tracks, etc.) is not permitted Vocalists must have an accompanist No spoken word 1-2 songs per artist, depending on number of performers Doors and sign-up at 6:00 PM (performance spots are on a first-come, first-served basis); showtime at 6:30 PM. Due to limited seating, performers and guests must RSVP in advance.