Open Mic Madness is mentioned on the Atlanta Music Guide (http://AtlantaMusicGuide.com)
I ran into Josh Rifkind, ring leader of Open Mic Madness, last night at Smith's Olde Bar. We were both there to check out the Atlantis Music Conference showcase. I used to know a lot of people in the local Atlanta Music community. A few years ago, I would have known a few people there. The only person I was familiar with was Josh. He, on the other hand, knows everyone. He knows whose doing what, who’s worth checking out, how long they've been at it, and what their hold back is (sometimes). He knows this because he's is a true music aficionado. He is passionate about the local musicians and Atlanta’s music community. He was one of the five folk standing front stage and bouncing his head along to the music. Which one? He’s the one with the veritable mop of red, curly hair.

He is still accepting applications to Open Mic Madness. If you are a musician, and you want exposure, don’t miss this opportunity! I’m playing again this year. I am actually going to practice and prepare. Frankly, I don’t think I am going to take the crown, there is some very stiff competition. But I will try, and I’ll enjoy playing to and absolutely packed – Smiths Olde Bar.