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Off Square Music

125 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098

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Off Square Music is devoted to promoting folk and acoustic music performance and education in McHenry County, Illinois.

Off Square Music Open Mic Nights will take place on the 2nd Friday of every month. Other special events, such as workshops, concerts (or an additional Open Mic Night) will occur on the 4th Friday of every month. Unless otherwise noted, both of these will be held at Stage Left Cafe on the historic Woodstock Square.

Scheduled performers play three songs, or 15 minutes, whichever comes first. A featured performer is on from 8:30 to 9 pm. To schedule a slot to play at the open mic, call Keith at (815) 338-5164 or email Offsquare@gmail.com. All events start at 7 pm and run until around 11 pm.

Off Square Music also sponsors the First Saturday Music (in the Mast House Tradition). These are Open Mic Nights on the 1st Saturday of each month at the Unity Spiritual Center located at 225 W. Calhoun

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