Wayne Robbins and The Hellsayers have shared the stage with a group that a following due in part to what?
Wayne Robbins and The Hellsayers Wayne Robbins and The Hellsayers is a psychedelic-folk-rock band based in Asheville, North Carolina. The band is Wayne Robbins (vocals and guitars, and principal songwriter), Jeff Whitworth (lap steel, guitars, banjo), Jonas Cole (guitars and keys), Erich Hubner (bass) and Josh Carpenter (drums). Their first album, "The Lonesome Sea", was released on De'll Orso Records in London to critical acclaim ("Uncut" magazine gave it four stars), and it was independently released by the band in the U.S. The band completed a successful tour of Europe in May 2007 in support of Band of Horses, playing gigs at such high-profile venues as Scala in London, Vera in Groningen, and Tivoli in Utrecht. The Hellsayers have shared the stage with Band of Horses, My Morning Jacket, Smog, Magnolia Electric Company, Chris Robinson (Black Crowes), Tyler Ramsey, Apples in Stereo, The Long Winters, Oakley Hall, Dalek, Deerhunter, Bloodkin, Hopewell, The High Dials, Benji Hughes, Summer Hymns, The Houstons, Wooden Birds (American Analog Set), Drug Money, and many more. In October 2009, the band recorded a 4 song EP (tentatively titled "Banana Shark") with producer Brent Rademaker (of Beachwood Sparks) at Rademaker's home studio in Tampa, FL. The Hellsayers are currently shopping their finished second album, "All You Need To Sleep," (co-produced by Wayne Robbins and Morgan Kraft) to labels in the U.S.
Open mic An open mic or open mike (derived from the expression "open microphone") is a live show at a coffeehouse, nightclub, comedy club or pub where audience members who are amateur performers or professionals who want to try out new material or plug an upcoming show are given the opportunity to perform onstage. Typically, as the name suggests, the performer is provided with a microphone which is plugged into a PA system, to make the individual's performance loud enough for the audience to hear. Often the performers sign up in advance for a time slot with the host or master of ceremonies, typically an experienced performer or the venue manager or owner. The master of ceremonies may screen potential candidates for suitability for the venue and give individuals a time to perform in the show. These events are focused on performance arts like poetry and spoken word, music (often singer-songwriters who accompany themselves on guitar), and comedy. Less commonly, small groups, such as a small rock band duo/trio or a comedy duo may appear. Group performances are uncommon, because of the space and the logistics of loading in and soundchecking such a group.