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Frank the Tank
Frank showed up with a guitar case and zero shame. He walked on stage like he owned the place. The crowd had no idea what was coming. I was hosting an open mic near Pittsburgh. It was a big Community Day. Bounce houses, fire trucks, food vendors, and even a magician. The Atlanta Rhythm Section was due to play on the other stage. There was a vibe in the air. Pine Community Day 2026Left to Right: Benny Davis (Drums), Zack Perkins (Acoustic), Myself) We had great sound, a killer drummer, and an...
My 11-year-old niece almost ruined my ego
My niece did not want to be there. She made that crystal clear the second we walked in. "Ugh, this is going to be so cringe," she whispered to her mom. Eleven years old and already a music critic. Brutal. My wife and I set up like normal. Nothing fancy. Just another open mic night. I could feel my niece's boredom from across the room. She had her arms crossed. Classic. Then we played a song I'd been posting on my YouTube Shorts lately. Her head snapped up like a golden retriever hearing a...