Mary Webber, Program Council’s campus talent chair, is responsible for putting together a total of five Open Mic Nights throughout the semester. She says that the event provides practice for regular talent and welcomes newcomers.
“There tend to be regulars who come all the time,” Webber said. “But it also gives an opportunity for musicians to practice their new awesome.”
Trigg Burrage, who is well known on campus for his magic tricks, provided pre-show entertainment.
The audience was shocked when he put a cell phone inside of a latex balloon with the blink of an eye. Burrage also introduced each act.
The stage provided an outlet for new musicians to show off their skills as well.
McClendon Giles came out of his shell with friend Synthia Green during their duo performance.
“This is the first time playing a guitar in front of a crowd,” he said. “So I’m dying a little inside right Wheel.”
Freshman Faith Miller attended the event for the first time, and looks forward to coming back again. “Maybe I’ll get the motivation to perform up there one day,” she said.
Video shot and edited by Wesleigh Ogle wogle@smu.edu