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Open Mic Network Update – June 1st, 2009

Hi everybody, and a big welcome to all new Open Mic Network subscribers

Today is officially the first day of winter which means colder weather and scarves, jackets and thick socks however, thankfully, both The Dan and The Joiners have open fires, fantastic food and strong coffee to give warm to the mind, body and soul.

Of course let’s not forget the alcoholic beverages on offer plus the warm company and the friendly staff.

Open Mic @ The Dan
The Open Mic @ The Joiners has given The Dan a new lease of life. No longer is the running sheet full before 7pm with performers in a mad panic as to when they are to perform. As the MC the extra breathing space has made my job a hell of a lot easier and now I’m far less stressed and more focussed on the task at hand.

We had 2 new faces grace the Open Mic @ The Dan stage. First of all there was a new trio called “Seldom 6″ fronted by Sel. Next was a singer/songwriter by the name of Colin Hardman who gave us a little bit of himself for 3 songs.

Seldom 6

A Great Crowd

Open Mic @ The Joiners
Even though the Pussycat Dolls at the Entertainment Centre caused some intense car-parking challenges, we still had a full running sheet. It was a cold night but it was toasty warm inside.

Out of the 16 performers scheduled for the night there were 2 new faces.

First cab off the rank was Mick Pepler who informed me before he went on stage the his Open Mic debut was actually his first performance anywhere. I was very, very impressed that Mick decided to go first (talk about getting out of your comfort zone) and his performance was fantastic.

I wished my first solo performance went as smoothly as Micks did.

Mick Pepler & Costa

Secondly there was Shane Haycox who appeared with the trio “Flannell Lounge” a couple of weeks ago but his performance was his first solo performance at the Open Mic @ The Joiners. His version of REM’s “The One I Love” was just superb and for me, bought back some excellent memories, thanks Shane

Shane Haycox Solo

Last week saw the return of Erica Graf, the acoustic guitarist extraordinairre who again dazzled the audience with the mastery of her instrument. Awesome stuff!

This Thursday the Entertainment Centre has no performances scheduled so there will be lots of car-parking available. No more driving around for ages, YAY!

Other News
Missing Drink Vouchers – I just want to remind everyone that the drink vouchers handed out to performers after their time on stage are only to be used for the night they’re received, not to be taken home and/or transferred to another Open Mic.

I started off with 30 of the new laminated vouchers but on last count I have 9 left. Where have they all gone? I’m well aware that some of the vouchers are either lost or still at the respective venues however, I know for a fact that some people keep them and use them later.

If you have a voucher in your possession then please either hand it back to me or, at the very least use them up so I can get them back from the venues. Thanks

Wanted: Missing Drink Vouchers

Web Stuff – The new Open Mic Network website is coming along nicely. I haven’t been able to do too much to it as I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather of late however, as I’m feeling better I can start getting some more information online and updqate the MySpace and Facebook pages more regularly.

Other Gigs – The Open Mic community are a very talented lot. Here are some gigs that Open Mic’ers are doing to check out. All entry is FREE unless specified.

FIGJAM
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
Friday, June 5th
9pm – Midnight

Simon Peter Band
Higher Ground
Friday, June 5th
9pm Start

If you have a gig you want to promote through the Open Mic Network then contact me.

Here is a reminder of what’s happening this week

As always, make sure you get to the venue early to avoid disappointment. I’ll be there at both venues from 6:30pm to take down names

See you Wensdee and/or Thursdee,

Corey
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