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About The Alma
The Alma is a grassroots music venue in Russell Court, Cambridge. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Alma books Singer-songwriter, Acoustic, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Cambridge venue directory.
The Alma is a much-loved former brewery-tap pub at 26 Russell Court, just off Hills Road near Cambridge city centre, and it's the long-running home of the Songsmith Sessions — a singer-songwriter open mic on the third Sunday of each month from 7:30pm, presented by Ezio Lunedei and compered by Tom Dalpra. Entry is always free. The sessions have run since 2011 and focus on acoustic and electro-acoustic performance — original material very much welcome. There's a house PA, so the standing advice is "just bring your instrument and plug in and play". The Alma is also a proper local: six well-kept real ales, a good pub menu, free wi-fi, a Thursday quiz, and three big screens for the football and rugby. Call 01223 316722 to confirm the next Songsmith date.
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26 Russell Court, Russell Court, Cambridge, CB2 1HW
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The Alma books Singer-songwriter, Acoustic, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Alma hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Cambridge Open Mic Finder.
26 Russell Court, Russell Court, Cambridge, CB2 1HW. See the map below for directions. Browse more Cambridge venues nearby.
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