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Khamor Lyons and Moza Anthony give a thumbs up as they wait their turn on stage during the Nov. 24 Humbl Jam open-mic night at In Your Face Cupcakes in downtown Punta Gorda. The duet performed one of Lyons' songs, with Anthony strumming along on his mini guitar.

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The When In Doubt band, made up mostly of high school seniors, features the talents of Billy Mair on drums, lead singer Justin Henderson, lead guitarist Chris Savage and base guitarist Tyler Traniello.

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After being introduced by emcee Sidnee Rodriguez, Noah Paradise sings a few of his own songs during the Humbl Jam on Nov. 24.

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Gaule Francois takes a seat on the stage for his rap performance during the Humbl Jam on Nov. 24 in downtown Punta Gorda.

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Using his cell phone for light, the local poet known simply as Kenny reads for the audience.

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The Humbl Jam is both for the young and young at heart. Here, a group of fans cheer on the performers.

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Ripton Powell, the Humbl Jam open mic promoter, read one of his poems and, with much encouragement from the crowd, performed a rap song.

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Josh Lazada, who regularly entertains on Saturday evenings at In Your Face Cupcakes, sang one of his originals,”P lease Don't Say You Love Me.”

It was standing-room only for the first Humbl Jam at In Your Face Cupcaes in downtown Punta Gorda on Nov. 24.