November 2010 - Tosco House Party

The Tosco Music Party was forced out of John's living room many many years ago due to size, expansion, popularity and outright demand!  Well the monthly House Party open mic held at the Evening Muse the first Wednesday of each month is rapidly expanding as well.  Novembers Tosco House party was a full house - so many talented artists wanted to participate a few had to be denied because the event simply ran out of time!

Beginning with an abbreviated sing-along warmup session due to the sheer number of people in attendance, John made the most of the window in affording the 29 artists who did perform the time they needed to share their song.  There were many returning participants who come to the house party each month to hone their skills and share their latest artistic writing.  There were also a number of people for whom this was their first Tosco House party.  Several of them noted how impresed they were with the listening room atmosphere of the Evening Muse - not to mention the level of talent in the room.

Photos of all of the nights performers..

Tonights artists included:

David Segovia; Spencer, Liam and James Robinson - supported by their music teacher Laura Talley; Lorenzo Zapata; Desmond Myers; Joe Campo; Louis Campo; Phil Carias; Tina Penn; Kevin Marshall; Rick Edmisten; Lorelei Ross; Amy Royal; Chuck Johnson; Sydney Bolen; Jake Bartholomew; Marie Hasty; Rick Kim; Craig Reimann of the group Tripping Billies; Bryan Cahall; Jacob Johnson; Taylor Moore; Danial Helms; Joelle Kittrell, Mike Pepe, and Joseph Pepe of the group Side-By-Side; Glenn Evans; Shannon McArthur.

Rick Edmisten supported Jackie Moseley in her showcase at the Charlotte Music Awards folk performance Thursday night.  Rick plays a mean Mando!

Marie Hasty did a great job tonight - she a young developing artist whom will hopefully pursue her vocal talents.

Bryan Cahall drove down from Greensboro for the show and is developing quite a following as a storyteller singer-songwriter.  I've been very impressed with his last couple of performances.  People remember him!

Jacob Johnson and Taylor Moore are performing at the Double Door Inn on November 10th - check 'em out.  They are a couple of very talented guitarists as well as singer-songwriters.  The DDI show promises to be a very entertaining event!

Looking forward to next months Tosco House Party at the Evening Muse - see ya there!

Keepin' it live..

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