As demonstrated Monday night, Feb. 11,at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton, an Open Mic Night represents different things to different people – training ground, playground, incubator for new talent and material. For bass-playing rock and blues maven Mary Buck of Barnegat, it’s about nurturing the musical community, sharing gifts with likeminded people, connecting with other musicians, encouraging and teaching each other.
The practice time keeps the seasoned player sharp and well-conditioned for her professional gigs – “you make decisions…
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