Issue date: 11/12/09 Section: News

Dave Pelletier plays his original song "I've been waiting" at Open Mic Night Wednesday at the 7th Street Underground.(Rob Warren/The Daily Eastern News)

The Open Mic night brought together Eastern talent along with a performance by New York musician Shwa Losben Wednesday in the 7th Street Underground.

Losben was the featured artist of the night.

After playing professionally for five years, the stage has now come to be his home.

Losben provided the audience with nine songs ranging from themes of sarcasm to a little more sentimental.

However, what caught the audience off guard was his thought to unplug. Losben sat at the edge of the stage for his final song.

"What I love most about performing is, when I sing, people pay attention to what I'm saying, and I'm able to tell a story," Losben said.

Starting off the Open Mic night was Dave Pelletier on acoustic guitar.

Pelletier was accompanied by improvised piano from Jacob Unterberger and beat boxing by Tony Burta.

Pelletier performed some of his own written pieces, and started off one of his songs.

"My dream for this song is to arrange to have a massive group of people to sing and play at noon walking through the quad," he said. "With tambourines and voices and guitar, just enjoying it all."

Another performer was Zach Wcisio, who won first place in the Open Mic night and took away a $75 gift card to Walmart.

Wcisio showed off his scatting skills, as well as played "Let Her Cry" from Hootie and the Blowfish.

Alex Ruwe won second place and took away a $50 gift card to the Union Bookstore. At a slower pace, Ruwe played his own written work.

Dan Lamay, the third place winner, sang "More than Words" by Frankie J and "No Such Thing" by John Mayor.

His prize was $25 to Positively 4th Street Records.

Burta also performed a freestyle rap. To end the night, Lauren Phillips performed an original piece called "California," among a few others.

Katherine Levis can be reached at 581-7942 or DENnewsdesk@gmail.com.

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