Learn about how when cousins Matty O’Reilly and Tom Peterson took over Excelsior’s 318 Cafe in 2004, they knew they had to keep the open mic tradition alive. They hired Matt Muller to emcee the first Wednesday of every month, when musicians of all stripes show up to hone their craft.

In addition to up-and-comers, musicians such as Dan Wilson, Chastity Brown, Adam Levy, Romantica and Caroline Smith have graced the 318 stage.

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