I attended the Pete's Candy Store open mic on Sunday, Feb. 15th. Right off the bat -- lemme tell ya -- I wasn't pleased to see that the sign-up sheet was already teeming with names, leaving me with the 20th spot, at a quarter to 4. On their website, they specifically stated 4pm sign-up (maybe I’m missing something?) but I’ll have to go back another time, even earlier to get a lay of the land. Nevertheless, I WAS pleased by how many people were eager to play! Rolling with t

JESSE EVANS approached me while I waited in line at 7 sharp to sign up for my slot in the night's open mic line-up on Feb 12. He must have overheard me talking to my buddy, James Manzello about the song I initially registered with on their webiste, because Jesse Evans came right up to me and said, "Are you the Sweet Janine guy?" I answered yes enthusiastically, and was pleased and touched that he complimented the song a few times and said he was looking forward to playing it.

I visited Tiny Cupboard 's fine establishment again. 2nd open mic this year, 2nd time at Tiny Cupboard. This time, their mic ran as it usually does: in the game room, on a cute little stage. When I went to my first open mic there last week, they had to run the even at the main stage because a few group gaming matches were in full swing -- on board games and card games: their names I'm unaware of. After a few entertaining sets, with a quirky, dark-humor-tinged, experimental vi

Two new Hiccups tunes that encapsulate what it's like to have OCD and a serious relationship all rolled up into one messy ball. Up Here is that moment of perfectionism that sets the bar far too high for the rest of the relationship, especially if mental health is unchecked. Follow me on Bandcamp! Please and thank you! -Stoddard Not AI. Designed by Elina and A. on Taskrabbit.

I arrived on time. In fact, a few minutes early. My keyboard was a curious sight for the bartender, who I, at the time, thought was the open mic organizer. She was not. I asked if I could leave my keyboard against the back wall after I was told that the head of the event was not here yet, and I purchased a few drinks to earn my seat at the bar. My wish was granted, and I could take a load off while I waited for the open mic assessment was reached. When Molly arrived, brim

Long time no post! LIFE has been LIFING. I got married!! WE GOT MARRIED!! I’d sure say I beat my inner demon (Ghost). The more realistic viewpoint is that I have succeeded majorly in this lifelong game against the Ghost in me (Relationship OCD), and he’s trailing WAYYY behind. He has nothing on me. Sure, there are days when he feels closer on the Health Track but he’s still several laps back, so that feeling of being temporarily defeated from time to time is really an illu

WATCH US HERE We’re celebrating more than my musical’s debut album in this episode! We’re celebrating moving in together. My song, “Celebrate” from Hiccups has come to life! Only…without the drama of course. We made it through the hardest part of the moving process, and we recently vacationed in Disney World, almost to reward ourselves for arriving at such a milestone. This was my first time at Disney!! We are now benefiting from the steady rhythm of living together and bei

That's right. Caitlin and I sat down and talked ROCD. That sure was no candlelit dinner! But I have the kind of partner who cares about me, and us, enough that she'll put herself out there, so the experience wasn't half bad. Lucky me! I'm not gonna lie -- this episode has been a challenge. From start to finish. But mostly in post, the editing end of things. There has been a delay because we both want the video to be just perfect. "No such thing as perfect" my a$$! Ple

This episode of Hiccuping Mind is extra special. Like MY GUEST! Don’t miss it. Catch you then!