Rochelle W. · @RochelleWinsLife
283 followers · 1270 posts · Server mstdn.social

I have reached the age that I do not want a heavy pour. I don't want to be surprised with a buzz or hangover. The goal isn't to be drunk. It's to relax and enjoy the company. It isn't to go to bed early or feel like this or worry you embarrassed yourself. I appreciate it but no thank you.

#openmicnight #ugh #ouch #gettingold #fridaynight

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Carl Johnson · @cjonthehudson
319 followers · 2036 posts · Server mastodon.sdf.org

I'm starting a Partridge Family tribute band called "Susan Dey Drinking."

#imaginaryband #openmic #openmicnight

Last updated 1 year ago

Carl Johnson · @cjonthehudson
274 followers · 1497 posts · Server mastodon.sdf.org

At last night, did several things I never do:
1) played bass while singing
2) asked a drummer to accompany me
3) widely failed at a song I'd played 1000 times, because of the new experience of having a drummer with me and giving him way too fast a tempo – and had a marvelous time doing it.
Eventually I just gave up on the planned changes and slipped into a groove, enjoyed that for a few bars, and then brought it to an end. Most fun I've had in a while.

#openmicnight #openmic #beginningmusician

Last updated 1 year ago

Dreading Slam · @Dreading
6 followers · 102 posts · Server mastodonapp.uk

and At Tutus |Ethiopian Tables recently. In June Dreading Slam will be active in 3 times (11:00 10th for Park Poets 18:30 23rd For and 12:00 25th for
Reading Today sent a photographer, looking forward to pics

#parkpoets #openmicnight #poets #palmerpark #openmic #eastreadingfestival #RdgUK #poetrylovers #spokenwordpoetry

Last updated 1 year ago

Dreading Slam · @Dreading
6 followers · 100 posts · Server mastodonapp.uk

Inside or Outside? Will the weather allow tomorrow's meeting outside Tutu's Ethiopian Table (the Lodge in Palmer Park Reading) or will be be indoors find out at 11:00. Please join us.

The at same venue tonight is indoors.

#parkpoet #openmicnight #poetrycommunity #readinguk

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Dreading Slam · @Dreading
6 followers · 98 posts · Server mastodonapp.uk

as most Wednesday evenings some of the Dreading will be reading @the_fishermans_cottage_reading

Join us, help keep poetry fun

#slam #poets #boho #openmicnight

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Carl Johnson · @cjonthehudson
268 followers · 1390 posts · Server mastodon.sdf.org

This week's is one you'll probably recognize, eventually. It's from the demo version of one of the most famous songs of the rock era; the verses are completely different, and then that old familiar chorus kicks in. I went to the effort to add to the mix, but you'll only hear it with headphones or good speakers.

I had a real *moment* singing this at this week. Never was more surprised.


youtu.be/wtLby_eJR00

#sundaysong #kalaubass #openmicnight #coversong #coversongsinger #musician #singer

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Carl Johnson · @cjonthehudson
267 followers · 1377 posts · Server mastodon.sdf.org

I had a moment singing at our little that was really quite unlike any moment I've ever had before . . . I've connected with songs before, but never quite with the power I felt tonight. I made a folk version of ABC's "All Of My Heart" and then did the Stevie Nicks demo version of "The Chain," and went deeper into the songs than I've ever gone. Connecting through voice can be an astonishing thing.

#openmicnight #musician #openmic #singer #singing

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Dreading Slam · @Dreading
3 followers · 42 posts · Server mastodonapp.uk

Tomorrow evening at The Fisherman’s Cottage, a few of the Dreading Slam will be performing at Boho last chance for practice before the next (Sunday 2nd of April 19:30 at the Rising Sun Centre RG1 2ST .

#poets #openmicnight #slam #arts #RdgUK #poetrycommunity #theatre #spokenword

Last updated 2 years ago

Dreading Slam · @Dreading
3 followers · 40 posts · Server mastodonapp.uk

it is tomorrow (Monday 27th ) at The Castle Tap Castel Hill, reading Berkshire
start about 19:30

#openmicnight #music #spokenword #creativerdg #readinguk

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CubicleNate · @CubicleNate
252 followers · 583 posts · Server social.tchncs.de

Coming up at 8pm EST, where we are having an , so anything that is , or is on the table for discussion. Bring your topics!
tuxdigital.com/live

#opensource #tech #linux #openmicnight #LinuxSaloon

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Carl Johnson · @cjonthehudson
224 followers · 1144 posts · Server mastodon.sdf.org

Committed absolute nonsense at tonight, covering "Dead" by They Might Be Giants, a song about being reincarnated as a bag of groceries "accidentally taken off the shelf before the expiration date." I aim mostly to amuse myself, and I was highly amused. (But apparently, so was the cook, who said he wanted to kiss me for singing that.)

#openmicnight #openmic #musician #theymightbegiants #coversongs

Last updated 2 years ago

Carl Johnson · @cjonthehudson
218 followers · 1084 posts · Server mastodon.sdf.org

Had a fabulous last night – debuted a new original blues based on my ridiculous family history called "Clothespin Josephine" ("don't ya hit me with that clothespin bag"), and revisited a song I used to sing my kids at bedtime. Real whiplash, emotionally, but they went over very well. Recordings soon.

#openmicnight #openmic #musician #beginningmusician

Last updated 2 years ago

Carl Johnson · @cjonthehudson
210 followers · 1021 posts · Server mastodon.sdf.org

Last night's was the first in a series of "auditions" for a talent contest, and hoo boy did it bring the people out! Packed house, overflow list, and a noisier atmosphere than usual but everyone was having fun. I was still experimenting with pedal effects on my solid-body – some of it sounded good, some didn't work the way I hoped, but it was much fun. People in this community are SO supportive!

#openmic #kalaukulele #ukulele #amateurmusician #openmicnight

Last updated 2 years ago

Carl Johnson · @cjonthehudson
195 followers · 916 posts · Server mastodon.sdf.org

Last Sunday I took my electric and my bass pedals to a local and committed nonsense. I was *not* prepared for the compression on the system, and how gently I'd have to strum and pick, which I'm just learning to do anyway.

But if you want to hear a crazy effect and my rough rendering of Cracker's "Dr. Bernice," here's your chance:

soundcloud.com/carl-johnson-12

#ukulele #openmicnight #uke #kala #kalaukulele #openmic #music #musician #singer

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Carl Johnson · @cjonthehudson
193 followers · 859 posts · Server mastodon.sdf.org

Went to another favorite last night determined to commit nonsense, thinking no one would be there because of football. Apparently the game ended and the place was full, but I nonsensed anyway. Ran my new solid-body electric through my bass pedal effects for an extremely electric sound, and the house compression took it off the charts. Had to get real gentle on the strings, but it was amazing to play something that amplified and have it pretty much work.

#openmicnight #kala #ukulele #musician

Last updated 2 years ago

Carl Johnson · @cjonthehudson
167 followers · 661 posts · Server mastodon.sdf.org

First since I before I got COVID several weeks back…a little nervous about what my voice might do, but despite the thickness in my sinuses, something like singing came out. Of course I sang sad songs for the holidays.

#openmicnight #singer #singing #openmic

Last updated 2 years ago

CubicleNate · @CubicleNate
219 followers · 486 posts · Server social.tchncs.de

It took me MUCH longer to distill the last but it is done and it was truly a fun time. Coming up this Saturday, we are going to discuss our time with the Calibre Ebook Application. I hope to see you there!
youtu.be/W7UV1-MBOBE

#openmicnight #LinuxSaloon

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CubicleNate · @CubicleNate
219 followers · 486 posts · Server social.tchncs.de

Happy Saturday! Last week we didn't meet up in the but today it is on! It is an so come join us tonight at 8pm EST

linuxsaloon.com/live

#linux #openmicnight #LinuxSaloon

Last updated 2 years ago

Carl Johnson · @cjonthehudson
66 followers · 203 posts · Server mastodon.sdf.org

Another night at my second-favorite — pedal wasn’t working on the keyboard so I had to kinda work out songs on the fly. Mostly worked too. Did songs by Sara Jackson-Holman, Reina del Cid and Flo and Eddie, if that gives an idea of my range and nerve.

Something I never even imagined doing until just a few years ago.

#openmic #musician #openmicnight #music

Last updated 2 years ago