
October 18, 2012 – Soul Sounds Open Mic with Ashley Dubose
October 9, 2012
Ashley DuBose is a blooming Twin Cities-based singer/songwriter who is gaining local, national and even international attention only two months after the release of her debut album, Somethin’ More. Somethin’ More is a soulful collection of art which can only result from real- life experiences. Ashley writes songs that are relatable, powerful, and diverse in subject matter including songs about perseverance, spirituality, strained relationships, reminiscence and love.

October 11, 2012 – Soul Sounds Open Mic with Chantz Erolin
October 9, 2012
Chantz Erolin is a South Minneapolis poet and rapper currently trying to quit his job. A former student (Read: Drop-Out) of Sarah Lawrence College and graduate of the Literary Arts program at the Perpich Center for Arts Education, Chantz writes poetry based in radical anarchist politics (Read: Love) and critical race theory. He is also a member of the Minneapolis based, budding-rap-colossus "Audio Perm" and a smaller rap group "Art School Girls."

September-November 2012 performers at the Soul Sounds Open Mic
August 28, 2012
The Golden Thyme Coffee Café and the Saint Paul Almanac are pleased to announce September to November performers at the "Soul Sounds Open Mic," hosted by Tish Jones! The Soul Sounds Open Mic is a platform for encouraging literacy within the Saint Paul community through leadership, mentoring, and relationship building. The "Soul Sounds Open Mic" series is held every Thursday, with a special pre-performance writing workshop on the first Thursday of each month.

August 30, 2012 – Soul Sounds Open Mic with Kenna Cottman
July 29, 2012
The Golden Thyme Coffee Café and the Saint Paul Almanac are pleased to announce the thirteenth "Soul Sounds Open Mic," hosted by Tish Jones! The "Soul Sounds Open Mic" series is held every Thursday, with a special pre-performance writing workshop on the first Thursday of each month. The thirteenth "Soul Sounds Open Mic" is presented on Thursday, August 30th, 2012, and features Kenna Cottman. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Golden Thyme Coffee Café at 921 Selby Avenue (corner of North Milton Street) in Saint Paul. All ages are welcome, and there is no cover charge.

August 23, 2012 – Soul Sounds Open Mic with Gayle Smaller Jr.
July 29, 2012
The Golden Thyme Coffee Café and the Saint Paul Almanac are pleased to announce the twelfth "Soul Sounds Open Mic," hosted by Tish Jones! The "Soul Sounds Open Mic" series is held every Thursday, with a special pre-performance writing workshop on the first Thursday of each month. The "Soul Sounds Open Mic" is presented on Thursday, August 23rd, 2012, and features Gayle Smaller Jr. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Golden Thyme Coffee Café at 921 Selby Avenue (corner of North Milton Street) in Saint Paul. All ages are welcome, and there is no cover charge.

August 16, 2012 – Soul Sounds Open Mic with Desdamona
July 29, 2012
The Golden Thyme Coffee Café and the Saint Paul Almanac are pleased to announce the eleventh "Soul Sounds Open Mic," hosted by Tish Jones! The "Soul Sounds Open Mic" series is held every Thursday, with a special pre-performance writing workshop on the first Thursday of each month. The "Soul Sounds Open Mic" is presented on Thursday, August 16th, 2012, and features Desdamona. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Golden Thyme Coffee Café at 921 Selby Avenue (corner of North Milton Street) in Saint Paul. All ages are welcome, and there is no cover charge.

August 9, 2012 – Soul Sounds Open Mic with Bobby Hickman
July 29, 2012
The Golden Thyme Coffee Café and the Saint Paul Almanac are pleased to announce the tenth "Soul Sounds Open Mic," hosted by Tish Jones! The "Soul Sounds Open Mic" series is held every Thursday, with a special pre-performance writing workshop on the first Thursday of each month. The tenth "Soul Sounds Open Mic" is presented on Thursday, August 9th, 2012, and features a Special Surprise Guest. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Golden Thyme Coffee Café at 921 Selby Avenue (corner of North Milton Street) in Saint Paul. All ages are welcome, and there is no cover charge.

August 2, 2012 – Soul Sounds Open Mic & writing workshop with The Lioness
July 29, 2012
The Golden Thyme Coffee Café and the Saint Paul Almanac are pleased to announce the ninth "Soul Sounds Open Mic," hosted by Tish Jones, on Thursday, August 2nd, 2012, and featuring the Lioness, winner in the "Best Knowledge Spitta" category at the 6th Annual 2012 Twin Cities Hip Hop Music Awards. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Golden Thyme Coffee Café at 921 Selby Avenue (corner of North Milton Street) in Saint Paul. All ages are welcome, and there is no cover charge. The First Thursday writing workshop will be held an hour before the open mic begins, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. At every "Soul Sounds Open Mic" there is a sign-up process, where name and contact info will be collected. Each performer will have five minutes on stage. Although performances are uncensored, please be mindful of underage audiences.

July 26, 2012 – Soul Sounds Open Mic with Khary Jackson AKA “6 is 9”
July 10, 2012
The Golden Thyme Coffee Café and the Saint Paul Almanac are pleased to announce the eighth "Soul Sounds Open Mic," hosted by Tish Jones! The "Soul Sounds Open Mic" series is held every Thursday, with a special pre-performance writing workshop on the first Thursday of each month. The eighth "Soul Sounds Open Mic" is presented on Thursday, July 26th, 2012, and features Khary Jackson AKA 6 is 9. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Golden Thyme Coffee Café at 921 Selby Avenue (corner of North Milton Street) in Saint Paul. All ages are welcome, and there is no cover charge.

July 19, 2012 – Soul Sounds Open Mic with Crystal Ruiz
July 10, 2012
The Golden Thyme Coffee Café and the Saint Paul Almanac are pleased to announce the seventh "Soul Sounds Open Mic," hosted by Tish Jones! The "Soul Sounds Open Mic" series is held every Thursday, with a special pre-performance writing workshop on the first Thursday of each month. The seventh "Soul Sounds Open Mic" is presented on Thursday, July 19th, 2012, and features Crystal Ruiz. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Golden Thyme Coffee Café at 921 Selby Avenue (corner of North Milton Street) in Saint Paul. All ages are welcome, and there is no cover charge.

July 12, 2012 – Soul Sounds Open Mic with IBé Kaba
July 10, 2012
The Golden Thyme Coffee Café and the Saint Paul Almanac are pleased to announce the sixth "Soul Sounds Open Mic," hosted by Tish Jones! The "Soul Sounds Open Mic" series is held every Thursday, with a special pre-performance writing workshop on the first Thursday of each month. The sixth "Soul Sounds Open Mic" is presented on Thursday, July 12th, 2012, and features IBé Kaba. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Golden Thyme Coffee Café at 921 Selby Avenue (corner of North Milton Street) in Saint Paul. All ages are welcome, and there is no cover charge.

July 5, 2012 – Soul Sounds Open Mic & writing workshop with Melanie Holst-Collins
June 27, 2012
The Golden Thyme Coffee Café and the Saint Paul Almanac are pleased to announce the fifth "Soul Sounds Open Mic," hosted by Tish Jones! The "Soul Sounds Open Mic" series is held every Thursday, with a special pre-performance writing workshop on the first Thursday of each month. The fifth "Soul Sounds Open Mic" is presented on Thursday, July 5th, 2012, and features Melanie Holst-Collins. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Golden Thyme Coffee Café at 921 Selby Avenue (corner of North Milton Street) in Saint Paul. All ages are welcome, and there is no cover charge. The First Thursday writing workshop will be held an hour before the open mic begins, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.