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MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB
@ THE WATERMANS ARMS, RICHMOND UPON THAMES
The famous Monday Night Music Club at the Watermans Arms, Richmond began in 1998. It was started by Mac McGann and Alan Young and has for many years offered an eclectic mix of folk, blues, rock, indie, poetry, comedy and more. Mac and Alan created a very special atmosphere drawing in established performers and encouraging many new ones with their warmth, generosity, musical skill and, above all, humour. The club continues to this day and from 2005 has been hosted by Sebastian Stride.
STOP PRESS – THE OPEN MIC HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED
This site initially set out to celebrate the early days of the club with recently recovered video clips of the performers who made it such a unique experience (many are taken from a video made by Zolt Herhagerzs in 2003). Due to the positive response it was decided to bring the story up to date and include video and memories from the later years. Please let us know what you think and contribute your own recollections, photos and video clips at mondaynightmusicclubinfo@gmail.com
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THANKS TO ALAN YOUNG FOR THIS ORIGINAL FLYER (DESIGNED BY MAC MCGANN)
OPENING NIGHT – JANUARY 26TH 1998
CURRENT POSTER/FLYER
The Monday Night Music Club 
29 responses to “Home”
pip26
November 4th, 2012 at 16:56
Hey, great work boys!
Brilliant blog/site – it’s great seeing everyone on here!!!!!!!!
Pip.
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…….. much more to come I hope – there must be loads of good stuff out there!
Robert McC
November 5th, 2013 at 12:14
A warm welcome as always last Monday eve. And great talent cool tunes lovely music and appreciative audience…makes all the difference
Tony Tait
November 20th, 2013 at 18:58
Great to see Mac’s original poster!
Tony McSweeney
January 14th, 2014 at 02:13
Where did you find the poster Tony? I remember it very well. Fritz the cat in the Waterman’s Arms.
SXSW14
January 14th, 2014 at 02:19
Thanks to Alan Young.
roblever
January 29th, 2014 at 07:53
I assume this is still running?
Also can 17 year olds perform ?
SXSW14
January 29th, 2014 at 15:43
We’re still going strong. Every Monday 8.30pm – 11.30pm. No age restrictions. All are welcome. Hope you can make it sometime.
Charlie Savigar
February 14th, 2014 at 19:39
hey there, are you running your night this Monday (17th)? And also how many songs do you get to play? Many thanks
SXSW14
February 14th, 2014 at 19:53
We are here every Monday. (8.30 – 11.30). Usually each performer gets three songs. It’s totally unplugged. No need to register.
Charlie Savigar
February 16th, 2014 at 21:54
Fantastic we’ll pop down, do we need to register beforehand or just turn up? Thanks
Babi Garcia
June 30th, 2014 at 23:32
good memories
Musician
December 26th, 2014 at 00:38
when is the next one?
SXSW14
December 27th, 2014 at 16:58
Last Open Mic of 2014 is on New Years Eve. The regular Monday night spot resumes on January 5th 2015.
Peter
January 27th, 2015 at 16:01
is there any possibility of a keyboard/piano being there?
SXSW14
January 27th, 2015 at 20:23
Unfortunately we haven’t got an in house piano. Occasionally performers do bring their own keyboards. Hope to see you soon.
Ethan
June 30th, 2015 at 12:42
Does anybody know if there is an age requirement for attending the open mic nights and possibly performing in them? I’m a singer songwriter who just finished school but I’m not 18 yet.
If anyone knows that would be great.
SXSW14
June 30th, 2015 at 14:37
No age limit. The youngest performer was 10 years old. Looking forward to hearing you play.
Terry Smith
August 9th, 2015 at 10:31
Hi there – we are a uke based trad folk trio and keen to pop along tmrw (9th Aug). Are trios ok size wise to perform? Thanks Terry
SXSW14
August 9th, 2015 at 11:40
Hi
No problem. All welcome. Hope to see you on Monday.
Terry
August 11th, 2015 at 11:33
Thanks for making us (TheFolkUkes) feel so welcome yesterday. Much appreciated! Terry
Jim
January 23rd, 2016 at 10:14
Here’s a video I made at The Music night in 1998 I dont know the musicians full name if anyone can help me with it please Stuart seems to be his first name ?
PS There are other videos from The Watermans on my acoustcarchive channel
Yna
July 1st, 2016 at 19:43
Hi,
Is it possible to perform as a solo belly dancer during your next open mic?I can adapt the style of the song , I can perform on a song without lyrics and slow flow, or drums as well
Thank you
Yna
SXSW14
July 2nd, 2016 at 16:58
Certainly. You will be the second belly dancer to perform at The Watermans.
jtm
August 9th, 2016 at 09:32
Gutted to hear the Monday Club is no more. Hope it finds a new home soon.
Victor Savage
December 19th, 2016 at 21:09
Great news. The Monday Night Open Mike Night at The Watermans Arms will be up and running on Monday the 2nd January 2017 from 8-00 PM. Don’t be late. Vic.
J barrie
December 27th, 2016 at 14:19
Please confirm that open mike Jan 2nd 2017 is on. The barman Had no knowledge of this when I passed by on 23rd Dec. I am not a performer but always found the open Mike at the arms to be of the very highest standard.
In hope jb
SXSW14
December 27th, 2016 at 21:25
Open Mic on January 2nd 2017 CONFIRMED.
J.B.
January 18th, 2017 at 18:34
as an avid listener thanks to all of you wonderful performers, perhaps someday I will pluck up the courage to join your ranks. Sadly I’m going to miss the next couple of months but hope you are able to keep the neighbours at bay for my return.
Richard Pierce
November 23rd, 2017 at 15:27
I’ve done a few places but really looking forward to this in January . Rich P