The Open Mic Network

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

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