Opening the Mic for another June Nite

The Living Room in Stroudsburg, PA presented another installment of their weekly Open Mic Nite Series on Sunday June 10th. As I never was able to obtain the funding for the scientific experiments that would allow me to be at two places at once, I again arrived two hours after the performances had begun. However, I soon became enchanted by a voice whose owner was already in the process of utilizing it to cast its welcomed spell upon her listeners.

Emily Casanassina strummed her guitar with her hands and voice as a soft echoe flowed along the denizens of the room. It was an “oooo” experience which lingered for quite some time after she left the microphone. She was followed by Nick Smith whose solid performance allowed the spell conjured by Emily to create new realities. Nick was then followed by Emmitt Henry Derrick whose New Orleans blues Harmonica renditions reflected his signature style.

As Emmitt left his place on the Microphone, Chris Gamble began blessing it with his insightful poetry. He was followed by the poet Amy whose words struck a chord in all who heard them. The poets were followed by musicians Al Shivers and Mike Strunk who performed consecutively and whose very distinct styles had become a welcomed fixture to those who had frequent the Living Room during their past Open Mic Nites.

And, they were followed by me who managed to read a few of my poems without showing too many signs of nerviousness. The audience who experienced them were very generous in sharing their appreciation of my endeavors to deliver the work in a meaningful manner. I, in turn, appreciate their attentiveness and encouragement. Thank you.

After I left the microphone to others, a musician named, “Matthew” share his talents and the evening concluded with a performance given my David Defazio whose very laid back hippy retro tunes infected the audience into such a relaxed state one could almost swear they were experiencing a contact high from his presence alone. And, this was a very good thing to experience as his performance brought the evening to a very cool close. You’ll be able to find more photograph taken during the Open Mic Nite in The Living Room 2012 Gallery at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150907955845421.475868.636000420&type=1.

The Living Room’s weekly Open Mic Nites occurs every Sunday Evening beginning at 6pm. Musicians, Poets, Writers, and anyone who would like to share their talents with an eagerly accepting audience are welcomed to participate. In addition to the Open Mic Nites, The Living Room Gallery is currently presenting an exhibition featuring the works of Andrea Robbins-Rimberg, John Kolbek, Joyce Rambach, and Michael Parsons which continues until June 30th. Their following exhibition is titled, “One Man’s Trash in Another Man’s Treasure” which invites artists from the area and beyond to submit their work. The exhibition begins with an Artists’ Reception on Saturday July 7th and will feature a “Trashion Show.” The Submission deadline is Friday July 6th. The Living Room also presents a concert series featuring local musicians. The next of these concerts features the band Mayweather on Tuesday June 19th beginning at 6pm.

The Living Room is located on Main Street in Stroudsburg, PA next to The Sherman Theater who owns the building and the space in which it presents music and art. The Living Room is organized by members of the community who include Shane Izykowski, Billy Mack, Tom LeFevre, Darlene Farris-Labar, Brandon Jones, and Elisa Byrne. Please Explore The Living Room Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/pages/The-Living-Room/123978921059378 for more information on The Living Room, all they have to offer, and how to be a part of it all.