Headwaters Coffehouse & Open Mic
Date and Time
Friday Mar 3, 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
Headwaters Music and Arts marks the first Friday of March with their Open Mic and CoffeeHouse. The monthly community gathering offers a friendly open mic opportunity and welcoming environment for folks to listen and perform. The featured performer on March 3 will be Antonio Arce. Sign-up for the Open Mic begins at 6:30 p.m. or by email to jjhgaard@gmail.com. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to sign up for a 10 to 15 minute set.
Location
Headwaters School of Music and Arts, 519 Minnesota Ave. NW, Bemidji
Fees/Admission
Admission is $3 per person or $7 for families
Website
Description
Antonio Arce moved to Northern Minnesota about three and a half years ago with his wife and their seven rescued shih tzus. Antonio learned to play guitar when he was 11 years old from his father. The oldest son of a professional musician, they always had guitars at home. He remembers his father’s performances in Salta, Argentina, the city where Antonio was born. Learning guitar started as a practice but quickly formed into an obsession. Although Antonio picked up the guitar very quickly he did not learn the names of the chords or the notes in either Spanish or English. Instead Antonio learned to play by ear something he still practices with his main repertoire Música Romantica (Romantic Music) in the genres of Boleros and Trova. He loves to explain his songs, so people might feel the message when he performs. You can hear Antonio’s love for his music and guitar paired with his thoughtful explanations at Headwaters on March 3.
Held on the first Friday of most months, the Headwaters Open Mic and CoffeeHouse offers a welcoming and supportive community for musicians and spoken-word performers. Coffee and treats are available for purchase courtesy of Apple Blossom Village in partnership with Starbucks.
