Tuesday night open mics at Takoma Spark. 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912 | signup at 6pm, music at 7pm Sponsored in conjunction with Institute of Musical Traditions and School of Musical Traditions at SMT's new lesson space in Takoma Park, we've got a small room for performances and we're not afraid to use it. This is NOT a restaurant so bring your own food or drink if you want to eat or drink! (no alcohol please, and of course please clean up after yourself). House keyboard in the house. The evening is free, but bring a little something for the featured artist donation portal. We're not big enough for amps or drumkits, so don't bring'em. 2 songs, 10 minutes, 1 pun - whichever's shorter. Webcasting Live on Facebook.com/robsopenmics, YouTube.com/robsopenmics and Twitch.tv/ilyaimy. TONIGHT we're joined by special guest star Annette Wasilik. Annette's performances are marked by her compelling alto and moving songs that "touch you to the bone". In the tradition of the poet songwriter, with rich tones reminiscent of Linda Thompson or Natalie Merchant, she weaves a spell both startling in its intimacy and expansive in its vision. Her songwriting influences include Jane Siberry, Lucinda Williams and John Prine to mention just a few. Both down to earth and deeply atmospheric, Annette’s songs are explorations into longing, love, loss, God, home, homesickness and hope. More about Annette Wasilik at annettewasilik.com Wuzza Takoma Spark you might ask? Dave Eisner has chosen to commemorate an arts collective we used to have here in Takoma Park by naming this NEW performance space at School of Musical Traditions after our sadly-departed Rob Nicholson's strange and wonderful gatherings. Takoma Spark - to spark creativity and inspiration into a warm and inviting, roaring (but ne'r searing) open flame!