It’s just like being held hostage

I’m well aware these open mic sessions can drag on, as with a holiday party where you don’t know anyone and you spend the last hour plotting how to sneak out the front door like a burglar.

In fact, I recall one particular evening at the DFW Songwriters Open Mic when, about three hours into a two-hour event, a large fellow in a hoodie stepped up to the microphone, said, “My name is Lamar and this first song is called I Miss You,” and for the next 30 minutes entertained us a capella with a quavering falsetto that never quite found a melody.

I felt like a hostage.

Expect a similar experience when you catch my turn as DFWSOM featured artist, 7-9 p.m. CDT Thursday, January 7, in the Community Room at Half Price Books, 5803 E. Northwest Highway in Dallas. Call (214) 379-8000 for details.

Expect my bookstore set, which means I’ll only be pushing the limits of good taste, instead of crossing the line into unforgivably offensive songs and social commentary. Although at this point I can hardly tell the difference.

See you there!

Posted in: Gigs at 5:04 pm Wed, Jan 6, 2010.