Vote for these Chicago musicians in the Open Mic Challenge
A 6-week competition for Chicago musicians. This online event raises money for breast cancer research and awareness.
Created by local entrepreneur Joe Martin, the event aims to raise money for breast cancer research and awareness. A cause very close to him after learning his mother was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in May 2020. In cooperation with the American Cancer Society, you can learn more about their initiatives at www.cancer.org.
All money raised through voting until Jul 3rd will be donated to Black Lives Matter Chicago.
To fuel other initiatives at work right now, all votes for musicians during the qualifying round will be donated to Black Lives Matter Chicago. The 12 artists with the most votes by Fri, Jul 3rd will take part in a live, two night competition on http://openmic.community.
Open Mic Challenge — Chicago Musicians: As of Mon, Jun 22nd
This is the current list of musicians participating in the event. Chicago artists can register to perform at http://openmic.community.
Vote for Rakido
Similar to Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Brother Ali
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Playing an original called “Loving Life”
Vote for Quinton Cajigas
Similar to Ed Sheeran, Chevelle, and Metallica
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Playing “Cancer” by My Chemical Romance
Vote for Jean Ricard
Similar to Seal, Aloe Black, Sam Cook
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Playing Francis Cabrel’s “Je t’aimais je t’aime et je t’aimerai”
Vote for Nick Gutierrez
Similar to Daniel Caesar, Stevie Wonder, Jeff Buckley
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Playing “I Can’t Make You Love Me” by Bonnie Raitt
Vote for Nicholas Runkle
Similar to Jewel, Bright Eyes, Tracy Chapman
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Playing an original called “One More Time”
Vote for D’mitri
Similar to Kina Grannis, Keaton Henson, Tatiana Manaois
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Playing “The Chain” by Ingrid Michaelson
Open Mic Challenge is a 6-week elimination style competition for Chicago musicians. Money raised through voting goes to Black Lives Matter Chicago and the American Cancer Society. Get reminders or sign up as a musician at http://openmic.community.
