With its brick arches and wooden door, Vinnie's looks like a 1970s Italian restaurant from the outside. On the inside, it's a cavernous music club with a full-on rock 'n roll stage setup, a long bar, four pool tables in their own section, and a sizable beer garden to grab a smoke or have a drink in the fresh night air.

A perfect open mic for a full band that wants to use the sound guy and full backline setup to pressure-test a couple of songs on the cheap. Solo performers are fine as well. House players available for those solos who feel lonely up there (bass, guitar, drums, keys, sometimes trumpet! players). Eclectic and welcoming. Dancing encouraged! "Hella fun to be had!" sez Vince. Every third Monday Mean Dave kicks off the evening with some comedy.