First Tee Open Mic 6/23/2011

I’ve been cruising around a bit lately to check out some of the other open mics around town.  Two things are apparent.  Open mics are abundant, and they all have unique qualities.  I’ve sat outside under magnificent Live Oaks.  I’ve sat in rooms with remarkable sound systems.  I’ve heard very talented singer-songwriters.  I’ve listened to garage bands at blues jams.  I’ve been to high dollar wine bars, trendy coffee shops, ice houses and neighborhood bars.  Regardless of location or format,  one thing they all have in common is people that love to play and listen to music come together to swap songs and experiences,  and enjoy camaraderie with like minded people.   One such example is The First Tee Acoustic Open Mic every Thursday night.

We’ve been experiencing strong turn-outs of talented folks as well as an appreciative audience.  The First Tee is a friendly neighborhood bar that supports Houston’s live music scene with bands, open mics, and an occasional jam.  Come on out and join us every Thursday night.  You’ll be glad you did.

Last Thursday we kicked off the evening with Van Buchanan

Reverend Johnny dropped by for one of his occasional visits.

Jason Hykle has been a steady performer at our open mics for quite some time now and it really shows.

 It was good to see Larry Sepulvado on our stage.

I couldn't help but join in on a couple of  Larry's songs.

Doug Micheals followed Larry and brought his 12 string out.

Bruce Ross was up next.  Please don't let this crappy picture

reflect on Bruce's talent.  I'm not sure what I did wrong, but 

this was the best of five shots.  Sorry Bruce.

Josh Wager is another favorite regular at The First Tee.

 When it was time for Jason Waggoner to take the stage he recruited

Jason Hykle and Bruce Ross to join him.  And now we're jammin'.

Zane Nordin brough his keyboard out last week. 

May I point out that shiny new keyboard stand?  It doesn't have

quite the character of the Bud Lite cases,

but it sure is more convenient.

Then we got into another little jam session with

Doug Micheals, Jason Waggoner and Bruce Ross.

Clyde Sayre slipped in later in the evening and played a few for us,

as did Lance Johnson.

 And what I was saying about camaraderie.....

Lance and Clyde

Clyde and Van

Sarah and Van

That my friends is why we do it!

Hope to see you out and about this week.