The Open Mic Network

Open Mic Network Update – March 29th, 2010

Hi everybody,

RIP Queens Arms Open Mic

Before I start giving you the rundown on last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan, I wanted to share with you my experience in attending the very last Queens Arms open mic last Tuesday. First of all I wanted to thank you for showing up at such short notice, it was a jam packed night full of old and new Open Mic faces alike.

The Queens Arms was full, the drinks were flowing, the music was entertaining and the company was fantastic. What more could a venue ask for? Anyway, John and Stewart assure me that after a wee break they will be up and running again on a Tuesday night at a venue that actually wants them there.

For the time being the Tuesday open mic will be sorely missed. If anyone has any ideas on other potential venues let me know and I’ll pass it on to the guys.

Now, about last weeks Open Mic. Let me encapsulate it into one word, HUGE!

We were full to the brim with 18 performers starting at 7:30pm with newcomers Felix Diaz (a fantastic duo featuring Gareth Bowes and Tim O’Hare) who, off their triumphant SCALA debut gig set the Open Mic stage alight with acoustic guitar, electric guitar, stomp-box and Gareth’s voice with Tim’s harmonies.

Felix Diaz

Their quality songs set the pace for the rest of the night.

The end of the night saw the Open Mic Allstars (featuring Theo Panagaris on lead guitar) get up on stage and blast through some songs to end a wonderfully busy and entertaining night. It just gets better and better

The Open Mic Allstars

In other news, I want to thank everyone for their positive feedback regarding the upcoming Open Mic @ The Third Cork. I can just tell that with 6 weeks to go before the first one gets underway that it’s going to be a big event not to be missed.

Here’s a reminder about this weeks Open Mic @ The Dan for you all:

Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday March 31st, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight

Plus, make sure you put this in your diary and circle it with a big red pen (only 6 weeks to go)

Open Mic @ The Third Cork
First Thursday Of The Month
(Starting May 6th, 2010)
The Third Cork, Semaphore
First Floor, 26 Semaphore Road
8pm – Midnight

Remember, if you’re the first to arrive at The Dan please get a paper and pen and jot down the names of the others in the order of their arrival. I’ll be there around 6:30pm to take over from there plus I’ll buy you a drink for your trouble.

It’s still first come first served so be early, have a meal and enjoy the ambiance that is The Dan.

See you Wensdee,

Corey

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