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First Person Singular's HOOT!: It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over... And It's Over: Breakup Songs

You can take it. For Valentine's Day, we bring you a shot of the strong stuff: heartbreak, bitter tears, kiss-offs, and more from the great repertoire of break-up songs. We'll pine for old loves, get doors slammed in our faces, cheat, mistreat, drunk-dial, and lose our dignity in all the time-honored ways. It'll be sexes on the exes in the old church hall, so grab a guitar and come play the victim at the next HOOT! 

Hosted by Joe Christiano & Theresa Kelly.

The Rules:

1. Cover songs only! (And covering your Aunt Tillie doesn't count).*
2. 1 to 2 songs per performer.
3. Quick set-up. Small amps are okay, but HOOT! is essentially unplugged.
4. A piano will be available. Apart from that, bring your own ukelele.
5. No "sing and scram." Every performer deserves an audience, and HOOT! is designed to be a group effort.
6. You may perform solo, duo, small group, a capella, instrumental - however you see fit.
7. $3 (or what you can afford) in the hat for all attendees - performing and non.

* Original songs are occasionally permitted, but must be credited in performance to Paul Anka.

Sign up to sing at: http://www.1stpersonsingular.com/hoot.html

Or just come for the show!

More info at: www.1stpersonsingular.com

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