Open Mic Night In Alderson: A Success Alderson Main Street’s “Open Mic at the Depot” continues to attract additional musicians and audience members. A hot Labor Day weekend evening on Saturday, September 2nd, drew 17 musicians and 30 audience members to the historic Alderson Train Depot for an evening of fun and fellowship. Eddie Johns, a regular who is locally known for his John Prine interpretations, performed as well as acted as “guest emcee”, keeping everything running smoothly. When asked why the event seems so popular, organizer Marcia Sutherland said, “I think it’s because the audience is so appreciative of every performer, and the musicians really support each other”. It doesn’t hurt that the venue is unique; performers and audience are surrounded by antique baggage carts, train memorabilia, original artwork, and instruments hanging on the walls. Even the occasional train that rolls through town and forces a pause to the performance is part of the ambiance. Anybody know a train song? The   last   Open   Mic   at   the   Depot   for   the   2023   season   will   be   held   on   October   7th   from   6-9   pm,   following   the 2nd Annual Alderson Fall Festival on the Bridge from 10 am to 3 pm. For more information on Open Mic at the Depot, look at Alderson Main Street’s Facebook page or contact Don Sutherland at donsutherland2003@yahoo.com Two photos attached, credit to Marcia Sutherland Photo 1: Toni and Howard Ogden Photo 2: Eddie Johns