The Jaunty Hat

Located in Silver City, The Jaunty Hat is a relatively small tavern that caters almost solely to aspiring musicians. Tucked back into an alley on the second tier, it's often overlooked by travelers and heavy drinkers and so offers a welcome diversion from the noise and bustle of the city.

The name of the establishment comes from a ornate, purple velvet, feathered cap that hangs from the wall behind the stage. It is customary for a performer to place this cap at his feet before a performance, to collect any coin that may come his way.

Aside from its surprisingly diverse selection of wines and brandies, The Jaunty Hat is known for it's "open floor" policy for musicians. While many upscale bars require contracts of service from entertainers, The Hat will allow anyone with an instrument or a song to perform, for free, on any night the bar is open. It is an agreed upon fact that a portion of the tips earned from a performance go back to the house, though this rule is not strictly enforced.

Many musicians have played at The Hat over the years, honing their craft. A visitor could expect to hear anything from a haunting aria, to a rousing fiddle solo, to an evenly matched duel between two lutists. From time to time, the floor does see some more "expirimental" performances, and though acts are never hustled or booed from the stage, those failing to earn a little coin for the house rarely return.