First of all I’d like to thank all of the folks that send me email with comments and suggestions.  I try to give each one some time and thought and have had some great ideas thrown my way.  Keep them coming.

I am once again seeking a venue for a second weekly open mic.  If any of you know of a place that you think would be a good spot please let me know about it. 

Now to last Thursday at the First Tee Open Mic.  The lineup was great with a lot of regulars, some favorite occasionals and yet another first time player.  

We started out as we often do with Jason Hykle

Kieth Craik (our house fiddle player) joined Jason for a few songs.

Je' Reece made his second appearance at The First Tee

but he is no stranger to the the open mic scene.

Van Buchanan followed Je' 

and Josh Wager took his turn.

Josh also brought Keith up to back him up.

Brandon Smith took the stage next.

The Reverend Johnny was in the house this week.

We haven't seen RJ in quite a while now that he's 

all famous and stuff playing with The Fab Five.

Hunter Nelson follow Reverend Johnny,

and got Brandon to join him for a few songs as well.

It was good to have Larry Sepulvado come out

and play for us this week,

and especially so because I got to sit in for a couple of songs

It's always a treat when we get a first time player at the Open Mic

and this week did not dissapoint us.  Vivien Micheloni came around to 

check us out, and we talked here into giving it a go.

Here's Je' laying the heavy schmooze on Vivien.

And we did eventually get her up to play.

Je' even jumped in for some harmony with her.

So there you have it! Another fun and friendly night of music at the First Tee.

Many thanks to everyone for your support and participation.

A note to players:  Several people in the past requested that I start he Open Mic at The First Tee early.  We move it from 9:00 to 8:00.  That seemed to work very well for a few weeks, but now early sign ups have fallen off.  In order to continue starting at 8:00 I need to have folks willing to play.  Please, if you want to see the open mic continue the 8:00 start time make it a point to be there early.