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Many Wonders of
Wonder Bar Open Mike
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Next up was the third member of the holy triumvirate,
I.E., The Boss, The Big Man, and The Strange. The man whom some dub the Italian Springsteen shared vocals with Jon Tremel former drummer of Gretna Greene on Bobby’s own "I Suck Real Bad," and a fluid current of laughter rippled through the bar as the two singers almost weeped and giggled their way through the lyrics.
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Bobby Strange and Jon Tremel belting it out at
Open Mike Night at The Wonder Bar July 2004
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It was nice to see Tremel up here from North Carolina, living near a town the name of which “I can hardly remember yet”; Next on the cabaret-style mini-stage was Karen Mansfield, she was once of Whirling Dervishes and The Bleeding Knees.
Unlike some of her peers, the years have been kind to Karen, as her voice is still crisp and clear, zinging you like a bell as she lapses in and out of that semi-zany
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Karen Mansfield
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It was nice to see Tremel up here from North Carolina, living near a town the name of which “I can hardly remember yet”; Next on the cabaret-style mini-stage was Karen Mansfield, she was once of Whirling Dervishes and The Bleeding Knees.
Unlike some of her peers, the years have been kind to Karen, as her voice is still crisp and clear, zinging you like a bell as
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she lapses in and out of that semi-zany Drew Barrymore on Mansfield persona; on "The Humus Song," she gives
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Princeton Songwriters
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from page 1
Princeton Songwriter’s consists of songwriters, musicians, and lyricists from all walks of life who meet for the purpose of improving their writing skills and learning about the music business. While some members are aspiring professionals, others are lay persons with a passion for creative expression. Still others are searching for their own career and life calling.
Songwriting in itself is exciting, often the product of personal experience and inspiration. By joining Princeton Songwriter’s, what starts as a desire to make a dream come true can become a series of lessons on networking and skill building. At the start of my active membership, I was amazed by the number of knowledgeable individuals willing to share their hard-earned experience. While feedback is not always easy (how dare someone tell me my newest song could be better!), it’s a great exercise in ego strength and personal growth. In fact, the songs I’ve rewritten in light of members’ feedback have become more commercially effective and more popular with my audience.
If you’d rather do it your way, go ahead! There are plenty of artists out there working on their own. If, however, you are driven toward self-improvement and possess a willingness to accept constructive criticism amidst mounds of support and fellowship, then Princeton Songwriter’s welcomes you with open arms! For further information, please contact them at
www.PtonSongwriters@aol.com
By Karen Anne
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