Soapbox Sessions, an open mic for musicians, comedians, and poets, has always thrived by word-of-mouth recommendations and a dedicated following. Every Thursday since May 2006 at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in the San Fernando Valley, Soapbox Sessions, an entity of Soapbox Nation, has been the place for artists to express themselves in front of a live audience while practicing their craft in public. The event continues to create friends and keep artists and audiences coming back for more.
A native Angeleno and spoken word poet, Jason Brain (http://www.jasonbrain360.com), creator of Soapbox Sessions, states that the mission has always remained simple: Provide a nurturing, inspiring space for artists to perform.
“When I first started this open mic in 2006, I was told by the Coffee Bean District Manager that a few open mics had been started within the company, but none lasted longer than a handful of shows, ” says Brain, “I’m proud to say we’ve put on over 340 Soapbox Sessions in our time with the Coffee Bean and have easily seen over 1000 artists grace our stage.”
Setting it apart from most other Los Angeles open mics is the fact it is hosted outdoors three seasons out of the year. The fire pit and heaters, nearby fountain, and the hustle and bustle of Ventura Blvd under the beautiful moonlit sky brings a warmth and life to the night’s performances that won’t be found elsewhere.
But the real magic in Soapbox Sessions is in the community that has grown up around it over the years. Many Soapbox regulars have been there since the beginning, a testament to the loyalty, support and respect they share for the space, their craft and each other.
In continuing support and advancement of the arts in LA, the company is also now offering Promotional Media Services to artists, including, but not limited to, live recordings from the Soapbox Sessions open mic, website development and hosting, press kit creation, and much more. With 7 years as the open mic of choice, Soapbox hopes to now become the resource of choice for all artists.
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