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I don't expect perfection on SJ, just folks sharing their hearts and mutual love of home brew music. It was reminiscent of jam sessions of my youth. I love SJ.

first time I ever went to an open mike, I was appalled. I thought it should be like paid entertainment, but free.

But the more I went, I saw a grass-roots thread running through every single act.. and it occurred to me that, while I may not be watching music at its most REFINED state, it certainly seemed like music in its most HONEST state.

What's more honest than people overcoming their natural inhibitions in order to get up in front of people and do what they enjoy? My conclusion is that what we see on SJ and open mics in general is that fundamental honest yearning to make music. I identify with that. I make no profession of excellence, but I sure do enjoy playing.

And it is my perception that Frankie, the owner of SJ, is also one of those rare people who isn't just in it for money... he truly strikes me as a person who enjoys sponsoring something that gives joy to others. If you try to fake it, you'll eventually slip up... but all of Frankies interaction with the SJ community is consistent in that regard. He's earned MY respect.

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