Archive for April, 2010
Open Mic Network Update – April 26th, 2010
Hi everybody,
**Lest We Forget**
Last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan was an absolute record breaker.
We had 22 performers grace the Open Mic stage and to fit everybody in we started at 7pm instead of 8pm making it the busiest Open Mic @ The Dan in its three and a half year history. With every week that passes the Open Mic @ The Dan just keeps getting better and better in terms of attendance and performance quality.
Personally I want to thank each and every one of you who came out and participated in an amazing night especially the 3 new faces that were nestled amongst the 22 performers:
Dave and Renee – From Canberra and in Adelaide because of the recent Special Olympics, they sung up and absolute storm 
Ben Roberts – From “The Timbers” (Simon Basey also played last week), an amazing guitarist that impressed
Daniel Cupit – Friend of Ben and Simon of The Timbers, I really enjoyed what he played
Keep spreading the word, and tell all your friends.
In other Open Mic news…
1. The SCALA “Open Mic To Stage” Songwriting Showcase that I programmed at Higher Ground last Thursday was an amazing success. It was very well attended and all of the acts that performed (Shane Noonan, Rob Pickering, Peter Clayton, Pretty Radio plus Andy and Marta) had a wonderful time. I want to thank Rob Childs at SCALA for allowing me to take over one of their nights. The next SCALA “Open Mic To Stage” Songwriting Showcase will be happening on June 17th but I’ll give you more information about this event as it comes to hand.
Andy & Marta (Photo by Rob Childs)
Darren & I (Photo by Rob Childs)
2. Tomorrow (Tuesday April 27th) is the Grand Opening of “Live ‘n’ Local” @ The Metro, the new name and location of the old Open Mic @ The Queens Arms. Its new home is The Hotel Metropolitan on 46 Grote Street, City and it kicks off at 8:30pm. For more information check out the Facebook Page and make sure you’re there, I will be
3. The Open Mic @ The Third Cork is just around the corner (one and a half weeks to go). Make sure you keep the first Thursday of each month free for some Open Mic action by the beach. It all starts on Thursday May 6th so watch this space.
4. The Open Mic Network Facebook Group has now got 165 members and climbing with the Facebook Page at 235 fans and the MySpace Page at 837 friends. Most of the new enquiries regarding the Open Mic Network is coming from the online presence. Nice!
Here’s a reminder of this weeks Open Mic @ The Dan for you all:
Wednesday April 28th, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight
Plus, make sure you mark this in your diary in red pen…
Open Mic @ The Third Cork
First Thursday Of The Month
(Starting Thursday May 6th, 2010)
The Third Cork, Semaphore
First Floor, 26 Semaphore Road
8pm – Midnight
**only 1.5 weeks to go**
Make sure you get to The Dan early to get your name on the list. I’ll be there from 6:30pm to take down names
See you this Wensdee,
Corey
Open Mic Network Update – April 19th, 2010
Hi everybody,
Last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan was fantastic. Everyone that graced the Open Mic stage had something amazing to offer the crowded Daniel O’Connell Hotel. Wednesday nights are just getting better and better
Peter Mundy – Man Of Mystery
The Hungry Crowd
Alex Frost Duo (Jon, Alex)
Jane & Sammy
Caramigo (Welcome Back!)
In other Open Mic news…
1. It’s now just two and a half weeks before the first of our monthly Open Mic @ The 3rd Cork (First Floor, 26 Semaphore Road Semaphore) kicks off and the anticipation is building up for an amazing opening night. A big THANK YOU to all of the enquiries and positive vibes regarding this new initiative.
Both Darren and I really want to make this work so if you haven’t already marked off Thursday May 6th in your diary with a thick red pen then do so and tell all your friends. It’s going to be HUGE!
2. The boys responsible for the Open Mic @ The Queens Arms, John McCall and Stewart Cook are pleased to announce a new venue for their Tuesday night Open Mic. It’s now at the Hotel Metropolitan (46 Grote Street, City) under the new moniker “Live & Local @ The Metro”.
The Grand Opening kicks off at 8:30pm on Tuesday April 27th however, like at The Dan you need to get in early to put your name on the list and to entice you to do that there’s a happy hour to whet your whistle (I also hear the food at The Metro is awesome).
3. The SCALA Songwriter Showcase that I’ve programmed featuring Open Mic performers is now upon us. It’s on this Thursday night April 22nd starting at 8pm at Higher Ground (9 Light Square, City). Admission is $5.
4. I’ve now started an Open Mic Network Facebook Group which has passed the 100 members milestone but of course the more the merrier. If you haven’t become a member then go to the Open Mic Network Facebook Group Page and join up. You know you want to
Here’s a reminder about this weeks Open Mic @ The Dan for you all:
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday April 21st, 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 #1
SCALA Songwriter Showcase
Thursday April 22nd, 2010
Higher Ground (Ex Night Train)
9 Light Square, City
Shane Noonan
Robert Pickering
Peter Clayton
Pretty Radio
Andy & Marta
Corey & Darren
8pm Start
Admission – $5/$4/$3 (for SCALA members)
Plus, make sure you put this in your diary and circle it with a big red pen #2
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
**Only 2 1/2 weeks to go!**
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
Open Mic Network Update – April 11th, 2010
Hi everybody,
Over the last couple of weeks the Open Mic @ The Dan has been amazingly busy, bucking the post mad-march hangover trend that seems to be affecting everything else in this town at the moment.
All in all, 35 performers have graced the Open Mic stage including 3 new faces. The newbies were:
Giovanni & Lucca – Amazing duo singing some amazing songs.
Jane – THE find of the last fortnight. Found the Open Mic @ The Dan via the Triple J gig guide.
I’m noticing that there are a lot of regular Open Mic performers who are really coming along in their musicianship and performance confidence as well as others who are now playing in other venues in Adelaide.
I’d like to think that the Open Mic @ The Dan (plus The Joiners and the upcoming Third Cork) played a part in their development. That’s what the Open Mic Network is all about.
In other Open Mic news…
I’ve been asked by Rob Childs of SCALA (Songwriters, Composers & Lyricists Association) to program a SCALA songwriter showcase featuring myself and other Open Mic’ers every couple of months. The first of these is happening at Higher Ground (9 Light Square, City – the old Night Train) on Thursday April 22nd starting at 8pm.
Accompanying Darren and myself on the first (of many) showcases are Shane Noonan, Robert Pickering, Peter Clayton, Pretty Radio plus… Andy & Marta.
WOW! What a lineup
If you have (up to) 30 minutes of original material that you would like to showcase in front of a performer friendly audience then let me know. I’m looking for acts for the next showcase in June 2010.
If you want to find out more information about this amazingly supportive songwriting organisation (which I have been a proud member since 1992) then go to the SCALA website or check out their Facebook page or MySpace page. If you’re not already a SCALA member then I’d recommend you seriously consider joining.
Here’s a reminder about this weeks Open Mic @ The Dan for you all:
Wednesday April 14th, 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 #1
SCALA Songwriter Showcase
Thursday April 22nd, 2010
Higher Ground (Ex Night Train)
9 Light Square, City
Shane Noonan
Robert Pickering
Peter Clayton
Pretty Radio
Andy & Marta
Corey & Darren
Plus, make sure you put this in your diary and circle it with a big red pen #2
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
**Only 4 weeks to go!**
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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