Open Mic Tuesday @
Lincoln Square Coffee Haus- Tuesday, October 28
Open Mic Tuesday at the Coffee Haus is a chance for anyone to show off their
music talents with a couple of songs. The crowd, mostly college-aged, but
not all, were either visiting at tables, on computers, or just sitting back
and enjoying the music.
A pair of gentlemen artists started off the show, one with acoustic, the
other on electric. They took the time to tell the crowd what each song was
about- very soft, romantic songs. The guy on electric sang with a very gentle,
high-pitched voice.
They were followed by another pair of gentlemen artists, both on acoustic.
There was only one mic, so only one person sang. Most of the music was about
love, or rather, the loss of it. I love watching the expressions on each
musicians' face as they strike a chord, conveying emotion with it. Karen
Naomi went on next, playing acoustic on an electric. She was followed by
a lone acoustic guitarist named Chris. There was a lot of pain in his voice,
and he played with intense passion.
The Josh Project was a three-man band with an acoustic guitar, bass, and
a chelo. The music was very soft, with the guitarist singing with a very
gentle voice. The bassist both plucked the strings and open-palmed it.
Nick Choate, an acoustic guitarist in overalls and a cowboy hat with a skull
and crossbones on it sang next with a strong, but beautiful voice. The next
act was another regular named Kyle on the acoustic. He was also really talented,
stringing it hot. Matt and Jamie both played acoustic standing up. Then Karen
and Nick played a couple of songs together.
The manager's daughter surprised everyone by bringing out her upright bass
to play some blues with Nick. No vocals, just blues. It was a great way to
end the night.
-Grady Smith, Ftworthmusic.com Editor
http://www.jschultzmusic.com/