Photos by Rob Barreda

 

OPEN MIC AWARD NOMINEES
The winners in each category are listed in red.

"Most Supportive Organization"
Houston Association of Acoustic Musicians (HAAM)
Houston Fort Bend Songwriters Association (HFBSA)
Nashville Songwriters Association International - Houston Chapter (NSAI)

"Golden Ear Award" - (biggest all around music fan)
Larry EnglebretsonChris SchmidtCyd Wright

"He Thinks He Lives Here Award"
(most faithful open mic bar regular, non performer)
Terry ClarkeBob DavisJD Idaho
Rob & Judy Mood

"Most Intriguing Thingamajig" - (most unusual/interesting instrument)
Mike Darnell - Liberty Tree GuitarJim Kam - Chapman Stick
Danny Jones - DulcimerGary Taylor - Ukulele

"Supportive Back-Up Musician Award"
(most supportive back-up musician, instrument or vocal)
Otis FuthermuckerAJ GrammerTony Rose
TC SmytheRoni ToddJohn WilliamsWillie B

"Everybody Knows My Song Award" - (original or cover songs)
Dan Ennis - "Herbie The Herbivore"
Otis Futhermucker - "One leg to the east....."
Bobby Mitchell - "Rump Wrangler"
Larry Sepulvado - "I Must Have Been Drunk When I Said I'd Stop Drinking"
Gary Taylor - "You Can’t Be A Wimp And Live In Texas"

"Pied Piper Award" - (their own audience in tow)
Jeff and BenStan & Paul

"Rib-Tickling Award" - (humorous songs)
Russell DodgeStan Hatch & Paul McCannBobby Mitchell

"Can You Hear Me Now Award" - (poet award)
AJ GrammarChris SchmidtBeverly Shirkey
Chris StitelerAlan Young

"More Than A Hobby Award"
(started with open mic to CD Released in 2005)
Big Lizard Boys - "Pick Yourself Up"
Mike Pope - "The Reason for Our Time"
Kat Rose - "Power and Passion"
Tom Tranchilla - "Sketches Of Life"

"The Good Hair Award"
Danny JonesOtis FuthermuckerTC Smythe"

Buzz Award" - (talk of the town)
Ken GainesEricka LuckettJen Rathbun
Smythe & TaylorMark Zeus

"Seldom Seen Award" - (only played once, leaving us wanting more)
Dodd EasthamThe Fowler Brothers
Robert FrithKen GainesBrian Kalinec

"Open Mic Is My Life Award" - (most times attended)
Larry Sepulvado

"Longest Journey Award" - (longest distance traveled)
Laura Kaufman

"Open Mic Magic Award"
(most interesting combination of musicians)
Mike Darnell with Galen and Garrett

"Lean to the Left Award"
Beverly Shirkey

"Most Memorable Stage Name Award"
Otis Futhermucker

"2005 Open Mic Hostess"
TC Smythe

"2005 Open Mic Host"
Willie B