The Open Mic Network

Open Mic Network Update – June 7th, 2010

Hi everybody,

Last week was a bumper week of Open Mic activity for the network so to make it simpler for you I’m going to divide the update into three main sections.

1. Open Mic @ The Dan

Last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan was business as usual, a full book overflowing with quality performers. It was one of those nights where you could shut the doors of The Dan and forget about the cold, wintery world outside and enjoy the warm and creative atmosphere inside where both punters and performers were winners.

It was fantastic to finally meet up with a chap by the name of Martin Giebner from (Austria via the UK) whom I’ve been communicating regularly via email (he found out about the Open Mic Network online) and let me tell you he plays a mean acoustic and has a great voice. A welcome addition to the community

Martin Giebner

While was one of the new faces last week there was another who needs to be mentioned. His name is Chuck Wagon Slim and he did a version of “Rawhide” that just tore The Dan to shreds. Wonderful stuff!

Chuck Wagon Slim

2. Open Mic @ The Third Cork

The second Open Mic @ The Third Cork was a bit thin on performers (Semaphore is not that far away surely) however, the place was absolutely packed with punters. Mary Trees and Jane (from Jane and Sam fame) were the only new performers to grace The Third Cork stage while the other 8 performers were at the Grand Opening last month.

I must say that for me the highlights of the night were Sean Kemp’s acoustic renditions of Lady Gaga songs as well as yours truly doing some electric guitar jamming with Jane’s songs. It was magic and the management of The Third cork were so impressed with Jane that there’s a possibility of more gigs at The Third Cork for her.

Sean Kemp showing us his Pokerface

Jane & Yours Truly

It Was Packed!!!

If that’s not a reason to go to an Open Mic then I don’t know what is

Make sure you put into your diary the next exciting episode of the Open Mic @ The Third Cork which will take place on Thursday July 1st from 8pm until Midnight(ish).

3. Other Open Mic Network news

SCALA Open Mic To Stage #2
Yes, it’s that time again for another SCALA Songwriter Showcase featuring Open Mic Network performers. Make sure you get to Higher Ground (9 Light Square, City) on Thursday June 17th for an 8pm start. There is a cover charge with proceeds going to the artists – $5 waged, $4 concession and $3 for SCALA members. Come along and support local original artists.

SCALA FOOM Song Competition (entries close July 1st)
While I’m chatting about all things SCALA I want to mention that every year that they hold a songwriting competition called FOOM (Festival Of Original Music) and it’s on again for 2010. Entries close on July 1st so there is a little bit of time left to get your song in. All information about FOOM 2010 can be found on the SCALA website.

Sunday Sessions @ The Dan start in July 2010
I mentioned a few weeks ago that there was talk between Darren, myself and The Dan to extend the Open Mic concept to Sunday afternoons as well as the Wednesday nights under the working banner of “Sunday Sessions @ The Dan”. Well, I’m really happy to say that we’ve finally decided on dates and times for this new concept which will be running on a trial basis for 3 months (with a big thankyou to all that participated in the survey I ran both in person and on the Facebook page).

It will start on Sunday July 11th and will run every fortnight until September 26th kicking off at 5pm and finishing at 9pm. Both Darren and I are really excited about this new concept which will be an Open Mic but with the addition of a featured guest artist playing a 30 to 45 minute set.

I’ll let you know more information when it comes to hand.

Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week:

Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday June 9th, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight

Plus, mark this in BOLD RED PEN!

Featuring:

Jane & Sam

Joe Murphy

Anthony D’Antonio

Corey & Darren

Thursday June 17th, 2010

Higher Ground Arts Complex

9 Light Square, City

8pm – Midnight

$5 (Waged) / $4 (Concession) / $3 (SCALA members)

For all Open Mic Network events I suggest you get in early to avoid disappointment. I’ll be there from 6:30pm to take down names.

See you next Wensdee,

Corey

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