Open Stage

OpenStage is a structured but informal way for guitarists of any level to experience the joy of playing for each other. It was started in 2002 at the suggestion, and with the leadership, of the late Dennis Burns, a long-time MGS member and avid amateur guitarist.

We continue to gather at coffeehouses and similar venues throughout the metro area once a month, October through May.

Currently hosted by MGS members Jay and Jan Fillmore and others, there’s a simple sign-up sheet for performers, who are allowed 10 to 15 minutes (2 or 3 songs) each. There’s often time for jamming at the end of our 2-hour meetings.

Get-togethers are the first Sunday of each month at 2pm. So mark your calendars accordingly, and start polishing your renditions of classical, folk, and jazz favorites.Want to check it out, but don’t want to play? Listeners are encouraged!

We maintain a monthly email reminder list. Send an email to editor@mnguitar.org and request to be on the list.

2008-2009 Schedule

Meetings will be on the 1st Sunday October through May at 2pm.

Our first meeting of next season will be on Sunday, October 5th, 2pm at Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts in Fridley.