PROJECT HIVE

Open Mic hosted by HoneyBee · Durham, NC

Durham open mic nights, hosted by HoneyBee

Every week, vocalist and host Michelle “HoneyBee” Brown opens up a live, welcoming stage for Durham’s poets, singers, rappers and musicians. Come to perform, come to listen, or bring a friend who’s never held a mic.

Every Friday · 8–11 PMDame’s Chicken & Waffles455 S Driver St · $5 entry Every 2nd Saturday · 5–8 PMPure Soul4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd
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HoneyBee hosting on stage with the DJ behind her

Recurring shows

Come see the Hive in motion

Live band, karaoke, DJ and open mic, every week in Durham. Poets, singers, rappers, musicians and first-timers all have a place on the stage.

  • Live band
  • Karaoke
  • DJ
  • Open mic
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Every Friday · 8–11 PM

Dame’s Chicken & Waffles

455 S Driver St · Durham, NC

Soul-Fi blends by DJ JDmL

$5General entry
$15Project HIVE VIP Sip or Bite special: entry plus one approved drink or appetizer

Special proceeds directly support Project HIVE.

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Dame’s · Sip & Bite

$15 VIP special

Entry plus one approved drink or appetizer. Every purchase directly supports Project HIVE.

Dame’s Sip & Bite special flyer Thank-you message for Sip & Bite supporters

Performances

On stage with HoneyBee

Hosting, live covers and band sessions from the open mics at Dame’s Chicken & Waffles, Pure Soul and beyond. Tap a song to watch it on Instagram.

Hosting

  1. It’s Me, HoneyBeeThe hostess with the mostessWatch

With the band

  1. Jam sessionProject HiveWatch

Covers

  1. It’s LoveJill ScottWatch
  2. Next LifetimeErykah BaduWatch
  3. Can We TalkTevin CampbellWatch
  4. Long WalkJill ScottWatch
  5. I Wish I Didn’t Miss YouAngie StoneWatch
  6. Love of My LifeErykah BaduWatch
  7. Right Kinda LoverPatti LaBelleWatch
  8. Baby What You Want Me to DoEtta JamesWatch
  9. GoldenJill ScottWatch
  10. Don’t Look Any FurtherDennis Edwards & Siedah GarrettWatch
  11. Hurry Up This Way AgainThe StylisticsWatch

Book HoneyBee

Host the room. Bring the energy.

Hosting, featured performances and workshops for open mics, nights and private events across Durham. Tell me about your event and I’ll send a custom quote.

Jazz fitting HoneyBee’s in-ear monitor before she takes the stage with her rhinestone mic

Host

Open mics, showcases and recurring nights. I keep the crowd, the pacing and the stage moving.

Featured performer

A set that opens or closes the night, with a crowd-ready mix of soul, R&B and spoken word.

Panel or workshop

Stage presence, hosting and creative development for artists, venues and community groups.

Private or corporate event

Themed nights, launches and celebrations built around live music and good company.

Performance

On stage, in the moment

HoneyBee performing with a fan and a yellow microphone HoneyBee singing at the microphone in a green gown HoneyBee singing with a band behind her HoneyBee performing in an orange fringe jacket on stage HoneyBee singing on stage with the DJ behind her HoneyBee smiling with flowers in her hair, hand outstretched

Request a quote

Every event is different, so I quote each one individually. Share the details and expect a reply within a few days.

Your details go only to HoneyBee and Project HIVE. Nothing is posted publicly.

Open Mic hosted by HoneyBee is the proof of concept for Project HIVE, a creative artist development network from The Sound Plug Media Group. Every show helps build toward a permanent Creative Development Center for Durham’s artists. See how to support it →