Cindi Felde lets loose on the mic, backed by Mark Felde on guitar. The imperfections and adrenalin rush of open-mic performing has taken amateur hour to passionate new heights. Like a trout, I am reeled into the cafe. It's open-mic night at Mountain View's Cuppa Joe.
Wild applause reverberates off the walls.
A scent of sandalwood swirls in her wake. I scan the cafe. The house is jammed with a mixed crowd. A number of regular coffeehouse dwellers show up for the free entertainment. I love the mix, the diversity.