Re: Do you carry your own Microphone?
I carry my own, just in case. Only two places do I never worry about the sound systems: the Hollonvillle Opry and the Williamson Music Barn.
Both of these venues are located south of Atlanta in rural Georgia, only a few miles apart. They carry on a Southern tradition of music for everyone on Friday and Saturday night. Groups wait weeks to play at both. No one gets paid and there's no admission charge. Both have excellent sound systems and acoustics and the audience has theatre seating.
Each venue holds a couple of hundred people and it's always SRO. What makes these places fun to play is the fact that the audience really, really enjoys the music and they let you know. There are usually 3 acts and the show doesn't kick off until after the opening prayer then it 3+ hours of fun. None of the musicians bring their own equipment. They're happy to use the house stuff.
Donations are accepted but not required and food is available, again, only donations. The Hollonville venue is an old converted seed barn and has been "in business" for over 25 years.
David Hopkins
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