Finn & Morgan Voss to Co-Host Stop the Hush’s Open Mic @ Uptown Cafe

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One likes to get up and sing, “Me & Bobby McGee,” during Karaokes. The other likes to sit on a Mission rocker and play guitar. Together, Nat Finn & Morgan Voss will be filling in as co-hosts during this week’s Stop the Hush’s Open Mic night at Uptown Cafe in downtown Valparaiso on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 from 7pm-10pm.

What Is Stop the Hush?

Stop the Hush is a 5013C non-profit movement that helps give a voice to those who fight everyday against the ravaging drug problem in Porter County, Indiana. They provide support through such venues as the weekly Open Mic nights, art exhibits & fund-raiser events with special guest speakers. Their long-term goal is to own a local community center where they can educate, stimulate and provide a safe haven for those in need (I hope I said that right. If not, Stop the Hush President Laurie Jo Kjelstrom will set me right when she gets back).

As the Stop the Hush website says

Chris Gomez at a recent Stop the Hush Open Mic Night

“Stop the Hush began after watching friends and family struggle to let go of their addictions and find a way to stay sober and make positive decisions.“

“I am very much looking forward to it,” said Morgan on Finn’s Facebook wall. “And[I] am so happy to be of any help.”

She also claims she’s going to bring her tambourine & sing a song if we raise $500 that night (by the way, Morgan, I told them if we’d raise $500…)…

What to Expect at Stop the Hush Open Mic Night

The best of people
A fine crop of musicians
Great delicacies and drinks
That spark of inspiration and spontaneity that spurs from a fun-filled evening of engagement, friendship and music.

And with Finn & Morgan running the room, just expect the unexpected.

September 14, 2011 Stop the Hush Open Mic Night Quickfacts:

Venue: Open Mic Night
Date: September 14, 2011
Time: 7pm-10pm+ CST
Cost: $3
Can Anyone Play During the Open Mic Night?: Absolutely!
Food & Drink Specials: Uptown has daily food and drink specials. Come by and check them out!
Location:

Map to Uptown Cafe

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What Songs Do You Hope to Hear That Night?

For me, I want to hear Chris Gomez play Blind Melon’s, “Change,” as well as Chris Bake play anything on either his banjo or Resonator guitar.

Not to mention all those I have yet to hear!

As Amos Lead would sing, "...shout out, shout out loud."

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