Archive for July, 2010
Open Mic Network Update – July 26th, 2010
Hi everybody,
Man, is it my imagination or is it getting colder before it gets warmer in Adelaide? I don’t want to start talking about the weather but I’m so very glad that the Daniel O’Connell has a couple of open fires to keep everything nice and cozy that’s for sure.
Open Mic @ The Dan
Speaking about The Dan, the Open Mic @ The Dan was its usual busy self. We had a full book which included two new faces.
First of all there was Lindsay Boyd’s mate Maurie who pumped out some late 50′s, early 60 rock for all of us to enjoy
Maurie
Secondly there was Ray Melton who gave the Open Mic audience three of his best as well.
Ray Melton
Other highlights of the night for me were:
- Ange & Kate with their lovely harmonies
- Martin Giebner and his Xaphoon
- Andrew Stott and his drummer mate Liv
- The return of Mike Trake and Mighty Mick
Martin Giebner & Xaphoon
Open Mic Theme Nights?
While all of this Open Mic’ery was going on my good friend (and very regular Open Mic punter) Kathryn suggested that I should think about including some theme nights into the Open Mic program.
Hmmm, Open Mic theme nights… What do you think? I personally think it’s a great idea.
Kathryn started brainstorming some theme ideas on the running sheet and the ones that caught my eye were:
- 80′s Keyboard Songs “Unplugged”
- Songs with the word “train” in them (Kenny will love that one)
- Aussie anthems
- Mullet/Hair Band music
- Modonna covers
This idea certainly has legs, any theme night ideas? Let me know.
Sunday Sessions @ The Dan
Yesterday’s Sunday Session @ The Dan was a fairly quiet affair but then again, we were competing with the AFL Showdown, MasterChef finale and the Great Debate. All things considering, we did pretty well in the performer and attendance stakes.
Courtney Robb was in one word AWESOME! She managed to double no, triple the crowd and she had everyone (me included) eating out of the palm of her hand. Courtney is a class act and deserves a music career that others only dream of.
Courtney Robb
I Have A Favour To Ask Of You…
As you may or may not know I’m recording my CD and so far I’ve recorded 18 guide tracks which I have on my website. I need to whittle down the 18 songs to a final 12 and this is where I need your help.
What I want from you guys is some feedback on what songs you’d keep on the CD and what songs you’d leave behind. To do this just go to the CD Project page of my website, have a listen to the songs and leave your feedback by email or via the comments section of the page.
A big thank you to all in advance.
Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday July 28th, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight
Plus, make sure you mark this event off in BOLD RED PEN!
Open Mic @ The Third Cork
Thursday August 5th, 2010
The Third Cork
Level 1, 26 Semaphore Road, Semaphore
8pm – Midnight(ish)
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 
Open Mic Network Update – July 19th, 2010
Hi everybody,
There’s no rest for the wicked this week so I’ll keep this update brief.
Last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan was hit pretty hard by the very cold weather we’ve been having of late and I personally haven’t remembered feeling this cold in a while. Spots 1 to 3 were empty so Darren and I got up and started the night and I must say that I really enjoyed the opportunity to be the first cabs off the rank.
The first spot is normally taken by Garth Dutton however, he informed me by email that he fell over and hurt his wrist and therefore is unable to play guitar for a few weeks. I want to put out a get well call to Garth and if anyone else in the community has his number or email please send him your best wishes.
That will make recovery for him so much easier.
Also, I wanted to remind you all that the next installment of the Sunday Sessions @ The Dan is happening this Sunday, July 25th kicking off at 5pm with Courtney Robb as the special guest. Mark it in your diary and tell all your friends, the whole night is not to be missed.
Here are some photos from last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan.
Costa WTF!
Simon & Sarah (The Timbers)
Ben & Craig (The Timbers)
Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday July 21st, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight
Plus, make sure you mark this event off in BOLD RED PEN!
Sunday Sessions @ The Dan #2
(Special Guest – Courtney Robb)
Sunday July 25th, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
5pm – 9pm
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
Open Mic Network Update – July 12th, 2010
Hi everybody,
Attendance-wise, last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan experience pre-winter performer and audience numbers. It was like everyone who took a few weeks off to acclimatise to the colder weather all decided to turn up at once. Mind you, I’m not complaining one little bit as it was great to see a whole heap of familiar face plus, a whole heap of new ones.
In fact we had a record number of new faces at the Open Mic @ The Dan. Five new acts comprising of seven new people:
Nick & John (Open Mic @ The Third Cork favourites)
Angela & Kate
Luke
Sam
Tim
Thank you all for venturing down to the Open Mic @ The Dan. I certainly would love to see you all again as I was very, very impressed by your performances
Now, for an update on the first Sunday Sessions @ The Dan. It was a success!
We had a full book, a full pub, full bellies (especially after eating the Linguini special – YUM!) and a full evening of wonderful entertainment spearheaded by special guest performer Anthony D’Antonio.
Names for the running sheet were a little hard to come by early however, it seemed that after 5:30pm all roads lead to the Daniel O’Connell Hotel and punters and musicians alike were treated to some wonderful performances.
There were 2 new acts that graced the Open Mic stage. First of all there was a duo from Melbourne just passing through calling themselves “Average At Best” (but they were much better than that trust me) and secondly, a trio going under the name of “The Violent Rage Of Steve McQueen.”
Average At Best
Steve McQueen’s Violent Rage
If that’s not the best band name you’ve heard of in a long time well… You got to get out more 
Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday July 14th, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight
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
Open Mic Network Update – July 5th, 2010
Hi everybody,
My apologies for not having last weeks update online, I just simply ran out of time last week but I will make it up to you this week.
Open Mic @ The Dan
Over the last fortnight the Open Mic @ The Dan has enjoyed a resurgence in performer numbers. Even though we’re in the midst of a very cold winter for Adelaide standards the need to hang out at The Dan on a Wednesday night transcends the cold.
Besides, the open fire at The Dan is very, very enticing indeed, just like the talent that has been gracing the Open Mic stage of late.
We had three new faces at The Dan over the last couple of weeks. In the first week, we had Jasper Cownie who put on a fantastic show that the performer friendly audience couldn’t get enough of.
Jasper Cownie
Last week we had a duo consisting of Melbournites Larissa Agosti and Kath Nelligan and man, did they tear the house down. Great songwriting, great stage presence and great harmonies. Larissa had a CD for sale which I purchased and listened to soon after. I was very impressed.
Larissa & Kath
Open Mic @ The Third Cork
Last Thursday saw the third instalment of the monthly Open Mic @ The Third Cork and let me just say that it was absolutely brilliant both in atmosphere and in sheer talent. Every performer who graced the stage at The Third Cork was a quality act including 2 new faces.
The new faces were Melissa Waters and a duo called Dr Nick. Thanks for coming down, hope to see you again real at the next Open Mic @ The Third Cork which will be on Thursday August 5th.
Melissa Waters
Dr Nick
A big thanks also goes out to Catherine and her crew at The Third Cork for making us all feel very, very welcome (and for those yummy pizzas). Can’t wait for August 5th.
In other Open Mic Network news…
Sunday Sessions @ The Dan Starts July 11th
It’s not long to go until the first “Sunday Sessions” @ The Dan gets underway on Sunday July 11th. In case you’re wondering, the Sunday Sessions is essentially the Open Mic @ The Dan but on a Sunday and with a special guest performer thrown into the mix for good measure.
The special guest performer for the first Sunday Sessions is none other than Anthony D’Antonio (YAY!)
It kicks off at 5pm (with Anthony starting a 40 minute set from between 6pm and 6:30pm) and finishing at 9pm so you have time to hit the hay at a reasonable hour in preparation for the start of the working week. I’ll be at The Dan from between 3pm and 3:30pm to take down names.
Please bear in mind, this is on a 3 month trial so the more people that go to these sessions, the better chance we have at making this a permanent fixture on The Dan’s entertainment calendar.
What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than with great friends, great food/drink and great music.
Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday July 7th, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight
Plus, mark this in BOLD RED PEN!
“Sunday Sessions” @ The Dan #1
Sunday July 11th, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
5pm – 9pm
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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