![Top-Five.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmcbpnsVQteziACmT45AWm8iuHPxDWXLmznsSCSpwZ35AD/Top-Five.png) ![Separator for Steemit Posts.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmb48Myx4nNUq5FPjs4woHqg2N8gLW8qSAayvWfJ9ZonYG/Separator%20for%20Steemit%20Posts.png) I am dedicating this week’s judging and top-five picks to @miguelblanco – an artist, a friend, and an extremely talented and dedicated Open-Mic participant. We’ll miss you Miguel… R.I.P ![Separator for Steemit Posts.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmb48Myx4nNUq5FPjs4woHqg2N8gLW8qSAayvWfJ9ZonYG/Separator%20for%20Steemit%20Posts.png) # Please, VOTE for These WITNESSES...

**IMPORTANT**: Before we move on, please don't forget to vote for @Pfunk as witnesses! @pfunk is our biggest supporter, and plays a major role in helping to fund, the Open Mic contest each week.

![Separator for Steemit Posts.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmb48Myx4nNUq5FPjs4woHqg2N8gLW8qSAayvWfJ9ZonYG/Separator%20for%20Steemit%20Posts.png) In addition to @pfunk, I am also adding @curie, @fulltimegeek, @helpie, @lukestokes, and @aggroed to my short list of “must-vote-for” witnesses who support the platform in general, and Open-Mic venue specifically. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## You can vote for each of these witnesses right now by going directly to this link: https://steemit.com/~witnesses

![Separator for Steemit Posts.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmb48Myx4nNUq5FPjs4woHqg2N8gLW8qSAayvWfJ9ZonYG/Separator%20for%20Steemit%20Posts.png) _Let’s get on with it, shall we?_ # [Steemit Open Mic Week 111]( https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-week-111-see-who-played-open-mic) ![Separator for Steemit Posts.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmb48Myx4nNUq5FPjs4woHqg2N8gLW8qSAayvWfJ9ZonYG/Separator%20for%20Steemit%20Posts.png) ![Libra-Man SCALES.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmeMtsdnWHYBicKmSL9nNGzpj9ziEYVJGkiaa9W98UoZ3m/Libra-Man%20SCALES.png) # My Top-5 Picks in Order ![Separator for Steemit Posts.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmb48Myx4nNUq5FPjs4woHqg2N8gLW8qSAayvWfJ9ZonYG/Separator%20for%20Steemit%20Posts.png) **FIRST PLACE**: @shookriya – There Must Be a Way – (Cover) https://youtu.be/DsmvI1fG6eM I’m certain the jazz and funk-filled spirit of @miguelblanco is very much with me in placing this classic @shookriya rendition at the top of this week’s list._ https://steemit.com/openmic/@shookriya/yd873me8 ![Separator for Steemit Posts.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmb48Myx4nNUq5FPjs4woHqg2N8gLW8qSAayvWfJ9ZonYG/Separator%20for%20Steemit%20Posts.png) **SECOND PLACE**: @themusiclover – Nowhwere Man - (Cover) https://youtu.be/-uektCbYzPg _The multi-instrument performances and harmonies here are spectacular! I love the way @themusiclover captured much of the detailed nuance of this incredible Beatles classic!_ https://steemit.com/openmic/@themusiclover/steemit-openmic-week-111-nowhere-man-the-beatles-cover-by-themusiclover ![Separator for Steemit Posts.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmb48Myx4nNUq5FPjs4woHqg2N8gLW8qSAayvWfJ9ZonYG/Separator%20for%20Steemit%20Posts.png) **THIRD PLACE**: @wilins - Mala Compania - (Original) https://youtu.be/fMpc4z0WOJI _Our brother Wilins has embarked upon a new chapter in life. With it, I hope the company he encounters along the way is as rich, pleasurable, intense, and gratifying as the song he shares with us here, his original composition, “Bad Company!”_ https://steemit.com/openmic/@wilins/ockbf13b ![Separator for Steemit Posts.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmb48Myx4nNUq5FPjs4woHqg2N8gLW8qSAayvWfJ9ZonYG/Separator%20for%20Steemit%20Posts.png) **FOURTH PLACE**: @chaifm – Quiet Glory - (Original) https://youtu.be/mqP0r32sPe8 _What a pleasant surprise! We haven’t heard from @chaifm for a very long time – then out of nowhere, like magic, she suddenly appears and graces us with her splendid musical work in progress, “Quiet Glory.” Check the post for details on her upcoming (Open-Mic inspired) EP, “Elderflower Sea!”_ https://steemit.com/openmic/@chaifm/steemit-openmic-week-111-quiet-glory-original ![Separator for Steemit Posts.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmb48Myx4nNUq5FPjs4woHqg2N8gLW8qSAayvWfJ9ZonYG/Separator%20for%20Steemit%20Posts.png) **FIFTH PLACE**: @mayneth – Mientes Tan Bien - (Cover)) https://youtu.be/oGbGmL323SA _Mayneth caps this week’s list with a rather touching and heartfelt cover. The emotion and lyrical content within translate well in closing the week in loving dedication to our friend and brother, Miguel Blanco._ https://steemit.com/openmic/@mayneth/j6goalg7 ![Separator for Steemit Posts.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmb48Myx4nNUq5FPjs4woHqg2N8gLW8qSAayvWfJ9ZonYG/Separator%20for%20Steemit%20Posts.png) ![Separator for Steemit Posts.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmb48Myx4nNUq5FPjs4woHqg2N8gLW8qSAayvWfJ9ZonYG/Separator%20for%20Steemit%20Posts.png) > **_Thank you for reviewing my selections for this week’s Open-Mic contest. If you find this content I’ve curated entertaining and of value to you, then please consider up-voting and/or re-steeming it._** ![Separator for Steemit Posts.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmb48Myx4nNUq5FPjs4woHqg2N8gLW8qSAayvWfJ9ZonYG/Separator%20for%20Steemit%20Posts.png) ![NEW Open-Mic Team.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmRFJuUYPXXQaai6XV7Vui3yYWwqMe47oLQHcaQKiy6fJr/NEW%20Open-Mic%20Team.png) # **Peace, Love, and Justice for All** ![Separator for Steemit Posts.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmb48Myx4nNUq5FPjs4woHqg2N8gLW8qSAayvWfJ9ZonYG/Separator%20for%20Steemit%20Posts.png)