Our family has known Bela Adela (above) and her son Laurenzo since kindergarten when our youngest Lila Jane and Laurenzo became schoolmates.

Whether at school concerts or at the community pool, I’ve been bugging Bela about jamming with me for years. But she never took me seriously!

Then she started coming to our open mic at Emmit’s Place in our neighborhood. It was only a matter of time before she started sitting in. The last time, she and I were rocking out really hard and it was great. And after, she said, “Jeremy, I never realized! You’re actually pretty good!”

It was only natural: she and I immediately had an immense groove on stage. And her son, who is super talented, also plays with the Rhythmix, the middle schooler band that almost always performs at our shows.

On Sunday, Bela and the Bangers, with Bela on bass and lead vocals and me on Telecaster, will be headlining the monthly Emmit’s Kid-Friendly Open Mic.

No cover, doors at 1 p.m. Please come on down! There will be complete backline, mocktails for kids, grownup beverages for adults, and family-friendly food.

And if that’s not enough to get you off your butt and out on the dance floor, the incredible Evelyn Rubio will be sitting in with the Bangers on sax. She’s AMAZING!

And here’s the thing: the owner of Emmit’s Place, Susan, not only just lost her beloved husband, but she is also struggling to keep her club open. These Sunday open mics have been part of what is keeping her afloat. Please come down to support local music, local musicians, and local businesses. Thank you!

Kid-Friendly Open Mic
Sunday, September 21
1-4pm
featuring Bela and the Bangers
and the Rhythmix
EMMIT’S PLACE
4852 Benning Dr. (@ South Post Oak)
NO COVER
FULL BACKLINE
mocktails for kids
hot comfort food