Substitute Host
Last night at Caffé Lena's open mic the task of hosting fell up on my shoulders. I have done it a couple of times before when the normal host needed a day off, but it has only been a couple of times and each time I do host, it is still a new experience.
Hosting is difficult. You must be entertaining and engaging. You have to keep the listeners listening and be sure that they give all levels of performers their attention.
I got some nice compliments regarding my hosting skills, so I must not be too awful at it.
This is a jpeg of the list of performers.
It is all scratched up because many people switch places and some decide to leave as the night progresses.
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Tonight is the MochaBlend show. I am quite excited about it. My friend Maurizio lives near the cafe and told me that it is a great place to play.
I am listed in the Times Union's Preview, which is a section of the newspaper that lists events in the area. It's very exciting to see your name in print, even if it is just a simple advertisement.
I hope to someday see my name in print in an article... someday.
Hosting is difficult. You must be entertaining and engaging. You have to keep the listeners listening and be sure that they give all levels of performers their attention.
I got some nice compliments regarding my hosting skills, so I must not be too awful at it.
This is a jpeg of the list of performers.
It is all scratched up because many people switch places and some decide to leave as the night progresses.
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Tonight is the MochaBlend show. I am quite excited about it. My friend Maurizio lives near the cafe and told me that it is a great place to play.
I am listed in the Times Union's Preview, which is a section of the newspaper that lists events in the area. It's very exciting to see your name in print, even if it is just a simple advertisement.
I hope to someday see my name in print in an article... someday.