Sample a PCA Favorite “Open Mic” on Westford Common

An open mic (short for “open microphone”) is a live show at a venue such as a coffeehouse, nightclub, comedy club or pub, usually having audience members performing on stage, often for the first time. Did you know that the Parish Center for the Arts (PCA) has a bi-monthly Open Mic during the season? Would you like to get a taste with NO pressure to perform whatsoever? Stop by Westford Common (or the PCA, 10 Lincoln Street if the weather’s not cooperating) from 1-4pm on July 23 with a picnic lunch, a blanket or chair, and your listening ears, because PCA Open Mic Host John Ferullo will be bringing some friends by for an Open Mic Sampler! Admission to this special session is free, though donations to the PCA are humbly accepted, as all funds received will go toward future events at and offerings from this non-profit organization. For more information, call (978) 692-6333 or visit pcawestford.org.

Included in this special “On the Common” PCA Open Mic will be a wealth of talented artists you will probably see at one of the in-house sessions, held during the season (September-June) each 2nd & 4th Sunday (6:30-10pm). You will see and hear just the tip of the iceberg of styles and songs performing by individuals such as Bob Morse (Blues & originals/finger-style instrumentals); Dan Tappan (originals in the folk tradition); Cooper & Kenneally (folk-rock, country & blues); John Ferullo (folk originals & covers); John Swenson (originals); and Chuck Hall (original folk).

When the PCA Series starts up again September 10, 2023, the public is welcome to come by and play or just listen – all for the price of a small donation ($5 requested). You will hear spoken word pieces, American songbook tunes, original tunes, country, folk, rock and roll, oldies – there are no limits as every artist brings what they like to the table (or the stage, as the case may be). It is always a very enjoyable night, usually including a special guest artist, with a lot of fun, surprises and amazing music. For more information, call (978) 692-6333, visit pcawestford.org or visit them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.