RhymeSpot - What You Missed.

RhymeSpot was great!

As usual we want to thank everyone that came out and supported the show! We had a great time at the Morrison Theatre and loved the cozy feel it brought to RhymeSpot.

We switched things up this show and decided to jump straight to the first of night and save the open mic for alittle later. So if you came late YOU MISSED OUT! Marc Lacy kicked things off with an amazing feature, check out Marc's merchandise and information at marclacy.com. It was a great opening to the showcase. After Marc had sufficiently warmed up the mic we brought the open mic-ers up! Emcee was back in the house after a long hiatus! She of course ripped it! It was good to hear her words again. RhymeConnect members Andre and Andrew got up for the open mic and dropped a few bars, local poet and newcomer to RhymeSpot, Nate Jones also got on the mic and dropped some serious knowledge.

Freevoice, our second feature for the night, was a treat to behold. If you've been to RhymeSpot than you know that Freevoice is going to take you on a poetic journey. Last night was no different. He took us on a journey of love poems from first spotting a lovely lady to making her yours. Of course Freevoice can never perform at RhymeSpot without performing 'the Light'. It's always a treat for him to share that piece.

Now Freevoice not only brought his best but also brought Jafaar along with him. Now RhymeSpot regulars will remember Jafaar as a singer from RhymeSpot June. Now in June Jafaar came and swooned the lady's in the house with his melodious voice and soul stirring lyrics. Last night Jafaar showed that he was an all around musician and brought out Sasha, his trumpet, to back Freevoice up during his pieces and also drop a few duets with Sasha. Of course Jafaar didn't leave without singing for the ladies and we LOVED it!

We closed up the show with a final open mic. Now this open mic grew from 3 more audience members to an open mic melee! As the muse moved through the room every 'last call' for poets prompted 1 or 2 more to the mic. Nate Jones came up twice more to drop some more wisdom on us. We had a lot of college students in the crowd that felt the need to get up and speak! A few college students that caught the ear were Vo, Laviel and Michelle- We can't wait to hear more from you guys! Keep writing and keep coming back! We encourage it, Alison G, a regular Rhymehead came up the open mic on a last call and belted a medly of Jill Scott's Especially Different and Floretry's Yes mixed with a few lines of her own poetry. It was a treat to see Alison get up share her talent with us! Later Alison commented that she felt moved to get up - like something was buring in her to share what was on her heart. I told her I felt it was good she foll wed that feeling, you never know who needed to hear whats on your heart. We all go through the same things and it's through artistic medians like poetry that we share and find strength to carry on.

We appreciate all those that came out to RhymeSpot September. The marketing for this show was a little weak but the show was a blessing to those in attendance and for RhymeHead Entertainment and RhymeConnect. Seeing your support is what we need to keep going - keep connected!