The Open Mic Network

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:

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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