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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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Open Spin
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Hard Times
Soup & Music Kitchen
Bob Cheevers
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5
Saint Arnold
Cask Conditioned
Beer Bonanza
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The Big Lizard Band
7
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
Sunday Night
Open Mic
8
Open Spin
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10
Hard Times
Soup & Music Kitchen
Teresa Storch &
Tom Tranchilla
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Glynace Eastham Birthday &
Valentine Party!
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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
HSA Meeting
Sunday Night
Open Mic
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Open Spin
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17
Hard Times
Soup & Music Kitchen
Van Buchanan
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The Fowler Brothers
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Moe Hansum
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Over the Limit
Fish Fry

&
Open Mic
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Sunday Night
Open Mic
22
Open Spin
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24
Hard Times
Soup & Music Kitchen
Remnants of Polaris
25
Dave Bannen
Meet & Greet
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27
George Ensle & Ken Gaines
28
NSAI Sunday Songswap
&
Sunday Night
Open Mic
 


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February 1, 2010 - Monday
Open Spin (Click to check out Open Spin on the Blog-o-sphere)
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Mondays are now host to "Open Spin" ... and the "OS" is all about old vinyl albums. There are 12 time slots (each time slot is one side of an album) and the music runs from 8:00 until midnight. Bring in your favorite album to spin a side and share ... we are looking forward to many, many trips down memory lane. The turn table will be provided.
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Our spinning doctor is Mike Tristan.
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Spintime @ 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
NO COVER
NSAI Open Mic
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February 3, 2010 - Wednesday
Wednesday's Hard Times Soup & Music Kitchen
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Join us for soup and song every Wednesday at our Hard Times Soup & Music Kitchen. Hot or cold, spicy or mild, creamy or clear, meaty or veggie - soup is the perfect comfort food. There will be soups to sample, plus accompaniments - like bread or crackers. If you want to participate as 'Celebrity Soup Chef of the Week' and share your favorite recipe, contact Pam. We're all about soup to warm your belly and music to warm your soul.
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Featured this week:
Celebrity Soup Chefs
starCindy Hudson star

starPam Kalinec star
starPam Herndonstar
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Hard Times Troubadors
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Guest - Bob Cheeversstar
starBob, Jeff, Danny & Tonystar
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Soup 'n Songs start @ 7:00 pm
NO COVER
soup pots
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February 5, 2010 - Friday
Cask Conditioned Beer Bonanza
Join us for a pint of Saint Arnold special Cask Conditioned Christmas Ale and welcome our special guest this evening, James Cunningham from Saint Arnold Brewery. There will be contests and prizes, plus a FREE GLASS GIVEAWAY!
Bring your friends ... the more the merrier!
Keg tapping @ 5:00 pm
Saint Arnold Brewery
Saint Arnold T-shirts ...
wear 'em if ya got 'em.

JPHH has proudly served Saint Arnold brews since their first day of business June 9, 1994
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Cask-Conditioned Enlightenment
A cask-conditioned beer, often referred to as 'real ale' is brewed from only traditional ingredients and allowed to mature naturally. The unfiltered, unpasteurised beer still contains live yeast, which continues conditioning the beer in the cask. This process creates a gentle, natural CO2 carbonation and allows malt and hop flavors to develop, resulting in a richer tasting beer with more character than standard keg beer. 'Real ale' is always served without any extraneous gas. This is the traditional way of brewing and serving beer; only a few decades ago did filtered, pasteurized, chilled beer served by gas become normal.
 
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February 6, 2010 - Saturday
The Big Lizard Band
(MEAN JOE TURNER IS BACK!)
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True to the tradition of change, the Big Lizard Boys have morphed into the Big Lizard Band. The trio has become a five-some. For almost seven years, your hardy band of adventurers (Aspinwall, Crippen & Darnell) have plucked, strummed, frailed, hammered, pulled and slid all of the fretted terrain from handmade, homegrown songs to traditional and cover tunes, blending blues, folk, rock, americana, history and gospel into their own version of soul grass.
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And now, with the addition of vocalist Lisa Canida and bassist Tony Ryan, the Big Lizard Band is venturing into new musical territories, while keeping the best of their ancient rituals. Acoustic, amplified, supersonic and French-fried, the Big Lizard Band is ready to take you for a ride - so grab your hats, MEAN JOE TURNER IS BACK! (…and if you don't know what that means, you need to find out…).
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Clyde Sayre will present the opening set.
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Showtime @ 7:30 pm
NO COVER
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February 7, 2010 - Sunday
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY OPEN MIC
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So you're not a die-hard football fan, but still want to party on Super Bowl Sunday. Well, this is your ticket to a good time! This is an official open mic. Don't fumble around and be late ... the game plan is set and the roster of musicians takes to the field (stage) at kick-off time. The ref calling the shots tonight is TC Smythe; and your hot dog and beer referees are Pam and Jim. Visit the Touchdown Buffet for your tailgating treats.
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Let the countdown begin to Super Bowl Sunday Open Mic!
Music Kick-Off @ 6:00 pm
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No Cover! Gametime is 5:28 pm sharp and we will be showing it.

JPHH Open Mic

 
 
   
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February 8, 2010 - Monday
Open Spin (Click to check out Open Spin on the Blog-o-sphere)
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Mondays are now host to "Open Spin" ... and the "OS" is all about old vinyl albums. There are 12 time slots (each time slot is one side of an album) and the music runs from 8:00 until midnight. Bring in your favorite album to spin a side and share ... we are looking forward to many, many trips down memory lane. The turn table will be provided.
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Our spinning doctor is Mike Tristan.
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Spintime @ 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
NO COVER
NSAI Open Mic
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February 10, 2010 - Wednesday
Wednesday's Hard Times Soup & Music Kitchen
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Join us for soup and song every Wednesday at our Hard Times Soup & Music Kitchen. Hot or cold, spicy or mild, creamy or clear, meaty or veggie - soup is the perfect comfort food. There will be soups to sample, plus accompaniments - like bread or crackers. If you want to participate as 'Celebrity Soup Chef of the Week' and share your favorite recipe, contact Pam. We're all about soup to warm your belly and music to warm your soul.
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Featured this week:
Celebrity Soup Chefs
starJudy Mood star
starJudy Rozek star

starBarry Nicholson star
starThe Righteous Reverend Dr. Otis star
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Hard Times Troubadors
starGuest - Teresa Torchstar
starGuest - Tom Tranchillastar
starBob, Jeff, Danny & Tonystar

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Soup 'n Songs start @ 7:00 pm
NO COVER
soup pots
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February 12, 2010 - Friday
Glynace Eastham Birthday & Valentine Party
Come out for Glynace's Annual Birthday and Valentine Party!! We'll have tons of fun creating Valentine's Day cards, and you may win a prize playing a silly game or two. Musicians are invited to participate in the open mic. Bring a snack to share on the birthday buffet, red beans and rice and a tres leches birthday cake will be provided.!!
Glynace has requested no gifts, PLEASE!
Party starts @ 7:00 pm
NO COVER

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February 14, 2010 - Sunday
HSA Meeting
@ 1:30 pm
Showcase to follow
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Houston Songwriters Association
JPHH Open Mic
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Sunday Night Open Mic
@ 6:00 pm
Host: TC Smythe

HAPPY
VALENTINE'S DAY!

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February 15, 2010 - Monday
Open Spin (Click to check out Open Spin on the Blog-o-sphere)
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Mondays are now host to "Open Spin" ... and the "OS" is all about old vinyl albums. There are 12 time slots (each time slot is one side of an album) and the music runs from 8:00 until midnight. Bring in your favorite album to spin a side and share ... we are looking forward to many, many trips down memory lane. The turn table will be provided.
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Our spinning doctor is Mike Tristan.
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Spintime @ 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
NO COVER
NSAI Open Mic
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February 17, 2010 - Wednesday
Wednesday's Hard Times Soup & Music Kitchen
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Join us for soup and song every Wednesday at our Hard Times Soup & Music Kitchen. Hot or cold, spicy or mild, creamy or clear, meaty or veggie - soup is the perfect comfort food. There will be soups to sample, plus accompaniments - like bread or crackers. If you want to participate as 'Celebrity Soup Chef of the Week' and share your favorite recipe, contact Pam. We're all about soup to warm your belly and music to warm your soul.
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Featured this week:
Celebrity Soup Chefs
starJudy Rozek star
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Hard Times Troubadors
starGuest - Van Buchananstar
starBob, Jeff, Danny & Tonystar

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Soup 'n Songs start @ 7:00 pm
NO COVER
soup pots
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February 18, 2010 - Thursday
The Fowler Brothers
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Noted for their well-matched harmonies and superb guitar work,The Fowler Brothers have a sound that encompasses a flair for jazz paired with ballad carried, home-grown country and is lyric driven. They have a widely diverse repertoire.
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Come share a night of music - bring your friends - enjoy a fun start to your weekend with a tasty brew and a favorite JPHH performance.
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Join us!
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Showtime @ 8:00 - 10:00 pm
NO COVER
Fowler Brothers
   
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February 19, 2010 - Friday
The Moe Hansum Band

Kerrville Partner
This 4-member band, hailing from Houston, Texas, performs Americana music with a strong emphasis on traditional acoustic blues. Their Texas-bred music
 
Moe Hansum Band
blends folk blues with a splash of the soul and rhythm of the Mississippi Delta blues. In concert the band presents a variety of their original tunes, complemented by little-known covers from artists such as Bukka White, Robert Johnson and Jimmy Reed. The Moe Hansum Band has been together in many incarnations since the early 1990's.
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The instrumentation currently consists of two acoustic and resonator guitarists, Mike Durbin and Chuck Schwarz, upright acoustic bassist Sandy Buller and drummer Stephan B. Miller. They have performed at the Kerrville Folk Festival and many other locations across Texas. This band of exceptionally talented musicians is always a JP Hops House favorite. Moe's music can be healing and therapeutic for those longing for an authentic voice in traditional and modern folk blues.
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Showtime @ 9:00 pm
NO COVER
   
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February 20, 2010 - Saturday
Annual Over the Limit Fish Fry & Open Mic
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We will be frying up fish and tuning the guitars just for you. So come on over for fresh fish to cure your hunger, beer to wet your whistle and music to bring out the smiles in ya. This fish is some of the best you have ever eaten. It is always a very popular food event!
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A great big thank you to Steve Walters, fisherman extraordinaire, for providing all of the fresh catch for tonight's fish fry along with his superb french fries and hushpuppies.
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Attention all musicians, please bring your guitar, there is an open mic tonight.
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Servin' up fish @ 6:00 pm
Music starts @ 7:00 pm
NO COVER
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!!!!!! FISH BY STEVE !!!!!!!
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February 21, 2010 - Sunday
Sunday Night Open Mic @ 6:00 pm
Host: TC Smythe

 
JPHH Open Mic
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February 22, 2010 - Monday
Open Spin (Click to check out Open Spin on the Blog-o-sphere)
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Mondays are now host to "Open Spin" ... and the "OS" is all about old vinyl albums. There are 12 time slots (each time slot is one side of an album) and the music runs from 8:00 until midnight. Bring in your favorite album to spin a side and share ... we are looking forward to many, many trips down memory lane. The turn table will be provided.
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Our spinning doctor is Mike Tristan.
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Spintime @ 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
NO COVER
NSAI Open Mic
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February 24, 2010 - Wednesday
Wednesday's Hard Times Soup & Music Kitchen
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Join us for soup and song every Wednesday at our Hard Times Soup & Music Kitchen. Hot or cold, spicy or mild, creamy or clear, meaty or veggie - soup is the perfect comfort food. There will be soups to sample, plus accompaniments - like bread or crackers. If you want to participate as 'Celebrity Soup Chef of the Week' and share your favorite recipe, contact Pam. We're all about soup to warm your belly and music to warm your soul.
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Featured this week:
Celebrity Soup Chefs
starVirginia Pruet star
starLinda Thompson star

starJudy Mood star
starThe Righteous Reverend Dr. Otisstar
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Hard Times Troubadors
starGuest - Remnants of Polarisstar
starBob, Jeff, Danny & Tonystar

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Soup 'n Songs start @ 7:00 pm
NO COVER
soup pots
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February 25, 2010 - Tuesday
Dave Bannen Meet & Greet
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Come out tonight to meet up and coming political hopeful Dave Bannen. Dave is running to represent the Texas 9th Congressional District.
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  Hello Friends and Neighbors, I’m Dave Bannen.
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I’m probably a lot like you; I get up and go to work every week. I pay my taxes, and I love my country. If you’re like me, you’re not only concerned, you’re in shock at the direction Washington DC is taking our country.
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I’ve had enough. Instead of complaining about Washington DC, I’ve decided roll up my sleeves and work to fix the problem. I’m not political, and never thought I’d have to get involved in politics. The irresponsible actions of this Congress are pushing us all further and further into debt. This is not how either of us manage our household budgets, and it’s not how we expect competent leaders in congress to manage the tax dollars we work so hard for.
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Hear more about Dave's values and principles directly from the candidate.
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Reception @ 6:30 - 8:00 pm
NO COVER
bannenforcongress.com
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February 27, 2010 - Saturday
George Ensle & Ken Gaines
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George Ensle, (pronounced Enslee), began songwriting and performing as a teenager in the late sixties in his hometown, Houston at such venerable clubs as the Sand Mountain Coffeehouse and the original Old Quarter, sharing stages with legendary folk greats, Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, and Jerry Jeff Walker. While touring the club, college coffeehouse and festival circuit, he was awarded a prestigious Federal Government Grant to be an Artist-In-Schools, teaching songwriting and the creative process to elementary schoolchildren. George has wonsongwriting awards from The American Song Festival, the Kerrville Folk Festival, the Music Umbrella, and the Austin Songwriters Group, and has released five albums in the U.S. and Europe. In 2008 he was nominated for Singer/Songwriter of the Year by the Texas Music Academy.
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Ken Gaines
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George has a unique fingerpicking style originating from his classical guitar training and honed over the years to flow seamlessly with his lyrics. He has been called a "songpainter," capturing "lifescapes", with storysong portraits of "real people making it in the real world."
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Ken Gaines has "a beautifully clear voice and articulate guitar accompaniment." His lyrics are both powerful and poetic and highlight his skills as a story teller and observer of life. Ken's latest CD, Catfish Moon, recorded at Songdog Records and co-produced by Bill Ward, has been selling like hotcakes. He was the recipient in 2005 for the Texas Music Awards - Singer/Songwriter of the Year and the My Texan Award. He's a proud member of MyTexasMusic.com.
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Showtime @ 9:00 pm
NO COVER
   
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February 28, 2010 - Sunday
NSAI Sunday Songswap @ 4:00 pm
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Every 4th Sunday JP Hops House will host a NSAI Sunday Songswap from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, followed by our traditional Sunday Night Open Mic
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This is not a formal meeting, program, showcase or critique format- just writers hanging out with other writers, giving and getting some inspiration. We will do a “song circle” style of gathering, for writers to try out a new song or two and get feedback from fellow writers.  You do not have to be a member of NSAI to attend or participate. Go to http://myspace.com/nsaihoustonnorthmetro for more information, or send an email to nsai.houstonnorthmetro@gmail.com.
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Sunday Night Open Mic @ 6:00 pm
Host: TC Smythe
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