Recap - East Meets Words: One Signata Nach

So, maybe it’s been a little too cold and snowy out, but things are definitely hot as ever at East Meets Words. I was pleasantly surprised that all the planets (minus Pluto) seemed to line up and I was able to make this month’s open mic.

This month was a month of first-timers - from our illustrious host Andy to some of the performers like Mishaft, who shared his own organic story, followed by Andre, bringing us back to the state of America a few years back. Andy (a different Andy), accompanied by BPAC’s own Dave, helped steer us to the exit. Andy and Dave were followed by another Dave, who was followed by Eric. Phew!

Eric shared his trials and tribulations about culinary school, complete with props and food (real food to eat!) at the end of the show. Let me just say that I’m already a vegetarian - so when Eric started showing us where on the human body the different cuts of meat come from, I squirmed, but just enough to reconfirm why I don’t eat animals. There was a sad bit in there about cooking lobsters (which I may now stop eating), and some funny stuff about what it’s like to be a bitchen kitch. I mean, a kitchen bitch.

The Good Asian Drivers were up next with an adorable, month appropriate song about love found on the internet, “Whenever I scroll…” Their video is up on youTube, so get clicking. (You might even catch a real live glimpse of the bookstore or even a quick shot of our very own Eugene!) I will say that I will remain optimistic about the possibilities of online dating, and online communities. People are so busy now, and umbilically attached to their laptops, iPhones, blackberries - doesn’t it seem natural that community also become more digitally attached? Witness the community forming here, right around BPR. But, I digress.

This month’s feature was Nikhil Rajpal, aka One Signata Nach. Each of the pieces he shared captured a different aspect of his experiences - whether in translating from Hindi to English, capturing the power of skin color or the love for a partner. Performing a capella, I appreciated his obvious passion for what he does, and what he believes in. All of his music is available for free download at his website and even the proceeds from the CDs he sold at the bookstore were going to charity.

As my own disclaimer, I apologize in advance if I confused anyone’s performances. Our regular recapper Long was out of town this weekend, and I was caught without pen and paper at the open mic. My memory sucks sometimes.

And lastly, I just have one piece of feedback - where were the voices of the women of Boston this month?