Adi, I think this is the biggest asset of the current format. The audience interaction is an integral part of what we have here and without that, the OMs would be just like a stack of AOVYP videos. Nothing wrong with that per se but contrary to the objective of making this as close to a “real” Open Mic as possible, which I think we truly achieved in 2021. My 2 cents 
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Love the banner, Toby. Just don’t see anybody with my hairstyle 
Just check back in the threads, I’m pretty sure @SS7 said he was ready for 2, subject to time-planning.
I think it now almost goes without saying that all the ‘regulars’ are ok to be flexible and play two or one, or even none depending on the number of people on the roster 
David
Maybe not on stage with Joe Cocker but I am sure there will be someone out in the field !
As to the Sock man, I went on this but yes we will be as flexible as always
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Is there an ‘Official’ guideline on performers doing covers without vocals?
I’m on the fence about playing a song, but in addition to being unsure of my vocals, even attempting a vocal teds to dramatically decrease my ability to play the instrument.
Looking at a some of the past OMs on youtube, it looks like most include vocals when its a cover of a song that has vocals.
Hi John no vocals necessary, check out number 1 OM and performance by Trevor aka tjc, he was a beginner and didn’t sing along just rocked the audience out of their socks with axe only 
I had one performance without singalong and Ivan aka @SS7 always prepares some tasty guitar lines without lyrics behind those
Would be super awesome to see you around playing!
John
If you want to play without vocals that’s fine. Although almost all of the performers to date have sung, we have had a few folks who have just played. Check Clint out in OM1 around 1hr15 but more importantly Trevor @ 1hr25, he was just making his way in Grade 1 but played his socks off !
If you’re comfortable just playing, just play. Its Justin Guitar after all and that the main thing. Let me know if you would like to be added to the roster and let me know your timezone, so we can factor that into the running order nearer the gig.
Cheers
Toby
Then please put me down as a performer of 1 song (I’m the same user as nhoj UTC -5 in the audience group)
Likely Blackbird or Ripple
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Ah the John_in_dot threw me, I’ll add you in and change the name as well. Welcome aboard !
I love the poster! See you all on the 19th, it’ll be a great show!
Well put, people should not be strangers here. I have to say though, maybe I prepare too much for the worst case scenario in the digital events like this so I don’t get a chance to write a song or two about it 
. But more on that when there is a dedicated thread to figure it all out.
Back to practice now, it’s going to be a massive show so I better come prepared!
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Wasn’t the original poster able to turn his/her post into a “wiki”?
Also, on occasion, @glpguitar has played without vocals - though has added in some commentary. Luka prefers his performances to be ‘on the moment’ and not in the video so they are not to be found in the archive recordings however.
I also did an instrumental piece.
@LievenDV Yes I turned it into a wiki but seems to have been temporary. When I went back to edit the function had gone. Maybe there needs to be some form on constant activity in the wiki or it reverts. ?
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From the Wiki testing thread post Jan 7th
If there’s still room I would like to join the audience. Thanks! UTC -6
No problem Kevin, I’ll add you to the list
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Hi Toby. Could you add me to the audience list please.
Thanks. Scottish time.
That be half past a thistle then. I’ll update in the morning on the PC.
Thanks Gordon. 
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Could I please be added to the audience list if there is still room? UTC -6 Thanks
@TheMadman_tobyjenner very nice work indeed lah 
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Thank you Sarah, you have been added to the list.
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