When April Scott, Ph.D student in counseling psychology, came to Auburn from South Florida, she noticed a trend in the Auburn music scene.
She said most of the bands sounded alike. To remedy this, she gathered some friends at Uptown in June 2012 for some "Rhythm and Rhyme." The crowd filled Uptown to capacity.
They built the poetry and music group "out of a desire to have a spoken word scene at Auburn," Scott said.
Scott said the group didn't have a vision and "just wanted to try it out," but have now grown wildly.
A year later, they've out-grown a backroom of Zazu Gastropub and now hold monthly meetings.
Scott said attendance usually ranges from 50-60 people.
The next meeting will be Sat. Oct. 12, at Mama Mocha's downtown location, 124 Tichenor Ave. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the show begins at 8:30 p.m.
According to a Rhythm and Rhyme flier, the event will celebrate homecoming weekend with a night of poetry and music.
The week features Dichotomy and Danni Cassette and event's sponsors are Auburn Guitar Shoppe and DreamScapes.
There is a $5 cover.
Happy Birthday April!
- Fall 2013 Plainsman Staff
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