Open Mic Network Update – August 9th, 2010

Hi everybody,

Last week was a very busy week as it was one of those rare times that the Open Mics at The Dan and The Third Cork plus, the Sunday Sessions all happened at once.

Phew!

Nevertheless, all of the events provided some amazing opportunities to meet new people and to hear some amazing music.

Between the Open Mics at The Dan and The Third Cork we had 12 new performers spread over 10 acts which qualifies as a new record in my books. It just goes to show that the word is getting out that music is alive and well in this town

Chris Eves
Dan Isaac
Dan Spackman
Clancy Retallick
David Rogers
Damon Evans
Adrian
2UP (a new duo if you haven’t guessed)
Tristan Newsome
Hana and Elly

I want to mention a special shout-out to everyone at the Open Mic that happens every Thursday night at the Royal Family Hotel down at Port Elliot which is where Clancy Retallick and David Rogers came from. I’m going to make sure I get down there and check it out very, very soon. Sounds like a hoot.

Clancy Retallick

David Rogers

The Sunday Sessions @ The Dan was another success with special guest Kelly Menhennett providing an amazing performance for the very appreciative crowd. For me, the other big highlight of the night was the return of “The Violent Rage Of Steve McQueen” who literally took over The Dan and made themselves at home.