Beatnix Coffeehouse

Website Updated!

Yes, I know I've been slacking BIG TIME. I think I have finally recovered from the holidays. I've updated the website and we've got some great acts coming up! We have also scheduled some of your Beatnix Favorites, such as Kat Dixon, Bubba Waco, and Curtis Timmons to permanent dates, so mark that repeating event you love in your calendar!

	May 7: Casey Graham
	I'm a folksinger from Fort Worth, and a student at Baylor. What I play would best be described, I guess, as modern folk music. Music, to me, should be about more than entertainment. It should be about enlightening people with regards to social and political issues, and showing people that one can truly find meaning in a musical culture. Now, I think, is as good of a time as any to begin to bring the general public back to the kind of social and political activism that's been far too forgotten. Music is one way to do that.

	May 9 : Undeserved
	I'm a pretty crazy guy so I'm told, but most people seem to be able to look past that. I love to play guitar and sing. I currently play acoustic guitar for two churches which include Christian Life Church here in Waco, and Timbercrest Baptist in Bellmead. I love to get out and do things whether it be play some basketball, go to the movies, or grab some ice cream. I'm usually up for most anything. Anything musically related is usually a pretty good way to reach me. I really just try and take each moment as it comes.

	May 14: Kat Dixon
	Kat Dixon is a singer-songwriter and a multi-instrumentalist from Moody. Dixon's vocal stylings run the gamut from Texas swing to sultry siren. Don't miss your chance to see Kat before she becomes a million-selling artist!!!!

	May 23: The Kindred


	May 28: Bubba Waco
	Combining the blues of the Deep Delta and the avant garde of The Lower East Side of New York, Bubba Waco will mesmerize you with his unique brand of slide guitar blues. You will be entertained.

	May 30: Greg Wright
	A newcomer to the Beatnix scene, Greg Wright combines great guitar playing and soulful vocals to produce a sound not heard since the singer/songwriter explosion of the late sixties/early seventies.

Booking Info

Demo/Audition:
Beatnix features live music performed by a wide variety of local artists. In order to be considered for a Showcase you need to audition (see Open Mic Night) or send/drop off an audio demo.Also include the dates you are available to play. If you don't have a website or prefer sending us your kit, address it to:

Beatnix Coffeehouse
1826 Lake Shore Drive
Waco, TX 76708

Beatnix is a "family friendly" all-ages venue with a cozy, homespun atmosphere. Acoustic and semi-acoustic acts generally work the best, but we're flexible on the format of your group. We're open minded about music genres and will entertain any suggestion, excessively loud and purposefully obnoxious music is not suitable for Beatnix and is better left to the bar & nightclub scene.

Performers Info:
We encourage all performers to arrive by 8:00 (when possible) to verify that you're on-site and ready to perform. We provide an 1,000 watt sound system including microphones & mic stands. Musicians from around the area tell us they love playing Beatnix because of the friendly atmosphere and great sound! Contact us in advance if you have any special requirements or questions about the house sound system.

Compensation:
Beatnix does not pay performers nor do we allow a cover charge. Music at Beatnix is always free and open to the public. This provides our community with a great venue for original music, while songwriters have the opportunity to perform for an appreciative audience in a friendly environment.

Beatnix does provide free drinks to performers on the night of their appearance. You are welcome to sell your wares (CD's, t-shirts, etc.) and promote your upcoming gigs. You are welcome to place a tip jar on the stage. Audience gratuities may be solicited from stage or freely offered, however, passing the hat or charging a cover is not allowed. If you are interested in leaving some of your own CD's for sale on in the shop, bring a few with you and talk to Todd or Penney. You set the price and keep all the profits from sales of your CD; Beatnix charges $1.00 above your price to cover sales expenses.

Saturday Open Mic:
If you don't have recorded material for review you can audition at our Saturday Open Mic! The sign-up list is available on Saturday at 7:30pm, featuring 7 performance spots (15 min. each). Those spots go fast, so we suggest you arrive early to ensure your place on the list! Open mic starts at 8:00.

Beatnix Coffeehouse strives to provide the best all-ages environment for the promotion and performance of live music at no cost to the public. As such we ask that you abide by these few rules: No profanity or lyrical content unsuitable for a family audience; inappropriate performances will be cut short without warning; you have 15 MINUTES so plan accordingly (excessive set-up & tear-down may cut short your performance time).

Audio levels are set by the host . If you have special audio requirements please notify the host in advance. We provide mics for unwired acoustic instruments. The host will guide you as to mix and volume; please help us make you sound great!

Thank you for your interest in music at Beatnix Coffeehouse!

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