Open Mic Night

On Fri. Nov. 13, Laurier’s own Hawk Team hosted an Open Mic Night at the Piston Broke Pub. Students from all over campus came out to see Laurier students as they performed for Brantford locals at the Pub.

Featuring anything from poetry readings, to comedy, and, of course, live music, members of the audience at the Piston Broke enjoyed a variety of different talents performed by both current Laurier students, and former Laurier students.

The first performance was a comedic routine written and performed by former Laurier student, Tony Massi. Massi was a student at Laurier Brantford for 5 years in the contemporary studies program and graduated with two minors in psychology and children’s development.

Massi says that he would, “love to do this” (comedy) as a career, and if he “could do it then [he] would.” However, Massi recognizes the competitiveness of the performing arts and feels that “it’s a trying time” for the industry.

Another memorable performance of the night was one by a band called Safe, Then Sorry featuring Alex Maich, Chris Tanaka-Mann, and Ryan Luke. The three second year students at Laurier performed four songs, three of which were originals.

“We love playing and if we’re going to be a band, the best way to practice is to perform…it makes the experience worthwhile” says Maich.

The event was hosted by Alex Pinheiro; a first year student from Hawk Team. Pinheiro not only introduced the events and kept the audience pumped up, but she also gave a surprise performance of Iris later in the evening, while accompanied by Maich on the guitar.

Pinheiro says that Laurier students can look forward to another Open Mike night on Tues. Feb. 2, 2010.