Open Stages & Writers Nights

Barley & Hops, 307 West Street, Madison, Ind. First Tuesday of each month. Rusty Bladen, host.

Cherokee Blues Club, 1384 Bardstown Rd., Louisville. Tuesday night blues jam, starting at 10:00 p.m. Various bands host. For more information, call (502) 456-9140.

Dutch's Tavern, 3922 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville. Tuesday writers night and open stage, starting at 10:00 p.m. Hosted by Danny Flanigan. For more information, call (502) 895-9004.

Mr. C, 1265 College St., Bowling Green, Ky. Open stage for writers and entertainers every Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight. Phone (502) 781-8888.

Jockamo's Pizza Pub, 1573 Bardstown Rd., Louisville. "Expression Night" every Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. Sign-ups at 8:00 p.m. Hosted by Tim Herms.

The Rudyard Kipling, 422 West Oak St., Louisville, Ky. Monday night acoustic open stage, starting at 9:00 p.m. and ending at about 1:00 a.m. In-person sign-ups start at 7:30 p.m. at TRK. Sponsored by Louisville Area Songwriters' Cooperative, hosted by Paul Moffett. L.A.S.C. members get first chance at the 15-minute slots on first and third Mondays (meeting nights). Performances are not limited to original material.

Tewligans, 1047 Bardstown Rd., Louisville. Wednesday night open stage, 10:00 p.m. Robert Gruber, host.

Uncle Pleasant's, 2126 S. Preston St., Louisville. Tuesday night all-acoustic artist night, 9:00 p.m. until midnight. Jam session starts at midnight. Dallas Embry hosts. Phone (502) 776-6136 to sign up.

Wednesday night. Artist night, starts approximately 10:00 p.m. Dallas Embry hosts this one, too. Phone (502) 776-6136.