Open Mic Night Relieves Stress for MTSU Students

By Destiny Everett

            MURFREESBORO, Tenn.- - Open Mic Night crashed a handful of people’s study sessions on Nov. 17 at Blue Raider Grill on the Middle Tennessee State University Campus.

            Open Mic Night is held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. every Wednesday at Blue Raider Grill. Acts include local artists performing comedy, spoken word, singing, poetry or improvisation. The event is open to anyone who wants to show off his or her performing talents. To participate in Open Mic Night, acts sign up for a 15-minute time slot to showcase their talents.

            Hogan Roberts, a freshman at Middle Tennessee State University, hosts Open Mic Night. Roberts found out about the event through Facebook and thought that it would go well with his major, audio production. He enjoys doing this for experience as he waits to receive candidacy.

            “I would rather be hated for who I am than be hated for who I’m not,” said Roberts.

Roberts uses this quote as motivation to do the things that he does, for he knows that the audio production world can be very competitive.

            Blue Raider Grill makes for a great venue because of its restaurant-style qualities. It provides such a rich and laid back atmosphere for students on campus. Out of all the eating places located on campus, Blue Raider Grill’s restaurant vibe sets it apart from the other eating places on campus, which draws people to come. The live music provided on Wednesdays brings this eating place to life.

            Reporter Destiny Everett was in attendance for Open Mic Night on a recent Wednesday night to write a story for The Motlow Stew. For her it was very laid back and was definitely the perfect venue to host an event such as this. Another attendee, Akeyia Arnett mentioned that she enjoys herself at Open Mic Night.

            “I don’t purposely come for Open Mic Night, but I do enjoy the entertainment,” said Arnett.

Arnett enjoys the food at Blue Raider Grill, but while eating she enjoys the free entertainment that comes along with it.

Arnett’s favorite performance was a performer who did a “Thinking About You” cover about potatoes.

            Open Mic Night is a great experience to get involved in, whether it be to entertain or to be entertained! Sign up are available at the register in Blue Raider Grill. For more information visit  http://www.mtsu.edu/events/openmicnight.php

           

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