There is a new music poetry forum in Frederick, Maryland called WHAP! (a Weekly Happening with Audience Participation) It is an open mike show scheduled in advance by local artist Shortbread (Jim Wagner). It features 15-20 minute sets by usually 6-8 performers per evening. All performers doing a complete set receive a share of audience tips, and get feedback from the audience (the 'audience particiapation' part of it) via comment cards around the venues. WHAP! happens at 3 venues on different evenings in Frederick, Maryland; Sunday evenings 7-9 at the Friends Meeting House (723 N. Market Street), Monday evenings 6:30-8:30 at Jennifer's Restaurant (207 W. Patrick Street), Thursday evenings 7-9 at the Mudd Puddle (124 S. Carroll Street.) Contact Shortbread at 301-682-4836 or rengawpj@hotmail.com if you are interested in performing or attending. Thanks,

Jim (Shortbread)