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Tuesday May 6, 9:00pm, free
 9:00pm:
THE SONGWRITERS' OPEN MIC hosts some of Omaha's finest
alongside nationally touring artists. You never know who will turn up!
It's where they meet, it's where you'll hear the latest. This week's special
guest: Nervous
But Excited, a fantastic duet from Ann Arbor, Mich. Half-hour  slots
available—just show up and sign in. If you need to reserve a slot
in advance, e-mail Brian.
Wednesday May 7, 9:00pm, $5
 7:30pm,
free
POETRY SLAM hosted by Katie F-S! — Mick's has been the
famous home for some of Omaha's most cutting-edge poetry, including nationally-ranked
award winners. We're back with the real, raw deal, on the first and third
Wednesdays of the month. Our authentic slam features two teams milking
your winning vote! Hosted by the incredibly talented Katie F-S. This is
an early show: 7:30pm.
 9:00pm:
KOREY
ANDERSON — Anderson's silky, Smokey Robinson voice and true
Americana songcraft win new fans every week, and Korey never stops surprising
us with his great new material and creative interpretations. Fantastic
night of live music, and it's free!
Thursday May 8, 9:00pm, $5
 MATT
COX — Foot-stomping blues & old-time country, inherently
raw and real, Cox performs with a rarely found authenticity, and his shows
are among the most talked about evenings of the year. His latest CD Folker’s
Travels hints at everything great about the likes of Neil Young,
John Prine, and fellow Iowa native Greg Brown.
 THE
STARLINGS — The Starlings are an Americana duo known
for their striking harmonies and melodic songwriting. From a pin-dropping
ballad to a foot stomping barnburner, their images linger—empty
boxcars, twilight on the prairie, divining rods, river beds and the long
drive home.
Friday May 9, 9:00pm, $5
 STEPH
TAYLOR — Steph Taylor has been described as a musical
poet, creating a complete sensory experience through sound. Her Omaha
fan base is growing fast, thanks to a uniquely percussive approach to
piano complimented by a flirtatious guitar style. Her smoky-soulful voice
lends itself to the emotional quality of her music. But while her presence
is undeniably striking, her humility.
 CHRIS
KOZA — Winner of the 2005 Minneapolis Music Awards New Artist
of The Year, Chris possesses surprisingly mature songwriting skills that
have already earned him some hefty comparisons. Some say they hear a Paul
Simon influence and others claim threads of Ryan Adams or Wilco. Critics
have been daring to declare him the next Mason Jennings or Conor Oberst.
"...an under-the-radar-musical-stunner phenomenon."
— Pulse of The Twin Cities
"Artists like Elliot Smith, Iron & Wine,
Bright Eyes and Nick Drake stand above other songwriters because their
songs are born of genuine passion and joy. If Koza continues writing songs
like these, his name will be bandied about in that company."
— Music Liberation Project
Saturday May 10, 9:00pm, $5
 THE
WHIPKEY THREE — Combining forces of two of Omaha’s most
recognized bands, Matt Whipkey and Anonymous American, and Sarah Benck
and The Robbers, The Whipkey Three balances melody, aggression, subtlety
and power.
Opening tonight's show, don't miss the special performance by brothers
Chris and Korey Weber of THE
GROUND TYRANTS.
Wednesday May 14, 9:00pm, $5
 MELISSA
GREENER — One of the standout surprises at Mick's last year:
stunning talent, energy and charisma in the vein of Bonnie Raitt or Sheryl
Crow, maybe Sarah Borges. Just won Atlanta's Eddie's Attic songwriter
competition, which is a national honor. Greener has lived and performed
in Tel Aviv, Montreal, Halifax, and the Jianxi Providence of China. But
it is American cities like San Francisco and Nashville that make their
way into her music. She moves beyond the basics of Americana to capture
the essence of American pop with influences like Shawn Colvin, Lucinda
Williams and Ani Difranco, as well as such greats as Simon & Garfunkel,
Nick Drake and Joni Mitchell.
Greener's style is one of poetic lyricism matched with honeyed melodies
and down-to-earth delivery.
Mickster of The Week:
Recognize her? She was in Mick's about a year ago.
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