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MAY 2 0 1 7 I BOROMAG.COM 35 LIC Beer Project 39-28 23rd St., LIC licbeerproject.com LIC Beer project is the newest of the open mic nights started by Miguel Hernandez, who runs Astoria Music Collective, which books bands and holds events in Astoria. The expansive, sexy layout of the brewery makes it a great place to spend a spring or summer night. Hernandez has been hosting since November and describes the night as “eclectic: we have spoken word artists, instrumentalists, hip-hop artists, singer-songwriters,” he said. “I think our location has a lot to do with it as Astoria has a long history of open mic nights whereas LIC is a new territory and brings a whole different community of performers and becomes a musical convergence of local music scenes.” Open mic night is every other Wednesday night with a 6:30 p.m. sign-up. Performances begin at 7 p.m., which will bring the early birds like myself. Another distinguishing detail is that it is located at a brewery, which is great for those of us who are craft beer connoisseurs. Hernandez has a natural ability to bring all different types of musicians together and build a community. “Musicians look forward to the chance to spend time together in that kind environment,” he said. “People really enjoy supporting their local artists, and it is a really beautiful thing.” LIC Beer Project also provides a mic, a house guitar and a sound board. Photo by John Keegan Photo by Gustavo Mirabile Photo by Patrick Merino


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