Wide variety of talent tonight at the Cairo Open Mic, the monthly event sponsored by the Cairo Library and WGXC. This week, part-time Cornwallville resident Esther Cohen was giving a writing workshop, and brought several members of her class to read. Michelle Curtis began the evening, followed by Nancy Henry, Dean Lavin, Cohen herself, and Tony Fallon. Then the band American Monarchy made their debut, featuring Mike Mottl on vocals, David Auger on guitar, Nick Anader on bass, Matt Schlosser on drums, and Alex Jacobs on rhythm guitar. Then Harry Gottlieb played classical guitar, and Claude Haton, Steve Anader, and Matt Schlosser jamming on some classic rock songs. Click here to listen to an mp3 recording, or paste the following url into your computer's media player:

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