Open mic nights will be coming to the Box Factory for the Arts in St. Joseph. The Box Factory filled us in:
Alright everyone, after we’ve all been cooped up for the past two years, it’s time to come let your talent out of the box and share it with other like-minded people. Those words were written by Matt Lenny who will take over hosting “Out of the Box Open Mic” at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad Street, on April 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. After the April open mic, the sessions will return to the first Wednesday of each month. Those who perform will be admitted free with a $5 charge for those who come to listen.
The Box Factory is excited to announce the return of the monthly open mic/open jam and all comers are welcome. “Musicians, poets, comedians, actors, jugglers, writers…if you can fill the stage with something creative for 5 to 10 minutes, we’d love to have you,” says Matt. “Let’s get together and make joyful noises emanate ‘out of the Box’ once again.”
Inspired by a chance encounter with country legend Steve Earle, who showed him that a single chord can sometimes have more power than anything else, local guitarist and songwriter Matt Lenny writes songs that fall somewhere on the rock and roll side of Americana. Matt pursues a powerful simplicity, both as a full band and as a solo singer-songwriter. With simple chord changes and melodies married to heartfelt emotions and old-fashioned storytelling, Matt is a natural leader for the return of the open mic to the Box Factory stage.
