The Open Mic Network

Open Mic Network Update – December 6th, 2010

Hi everybody,

Wow, last week was an amazing week. Both Open Mics at The Dan and The Third Cork were HUGE in performer numbers and in audience numbers.

It gave me a real indication that after a bit of a quiet patch things are going to get busier and busier for the Open Mic Network.

Bring it on I say

Open Mic @ The Dan
We had the pleasure of hosting 6 students from the Leanne Hoad Singing School (accompanied by their teacher Kristy) who were using the Open Mic @ The Dan as a means of gaining some much needed real-world performing experience.

They were:

• Lauren Cirocco
• April Ling
• Julian Smith
• John Lord
• Laura Healey
• Belinda Cece

They also managed to collectively bring a very large and appreciative crowd who stayed around for most of the proceedings which was wonderful to see and the most important thing was that everybody had a wonderful time.

Personally, I hope that this is the first of many times that the students from the Leanne Hoad Singing School come along to The Dan and have a go. They were a great addition to the Open Mic community.

Other new faces on the night were Rosco, a musician from Sydney who was passing through and Azim Zain who waited patiently for most of the night and was still playing when his taxi came to pick him up. That’s dedication for you.

The Crowd

Open Mic @ The Third Cork
For the first time the running sheet for the Third Cork was full which means that the word is finally gaining momentum around the local area. There was a really nice balance of The Dan and local performers last week with 3 new faces gracing the Open Mic stage.

They were Aaron, Lyle Berg and Rubes & Rohan who treated us to a wonderful jazz/blues performance.

Rubes & Rohan

To all of the new faces, please come again you’re welcome anytime. To everybody else, love ya work

In other Open Mic Network news…

Open Mic Videos
As an experiment I got my video camera out and attempted to film some performances.

I wanted to find out where the best camera spots are at both The Dan and Third Cork were so some of the footage turned out and some didn’t however, the ones that did will be put up on the Open Mic Network YouTube Channel.

At the moment it features a Rob Carlin performance but more videos are coming very soon.

As for putting performances up on YouTube I’m making the assumption that you as an Open Mic performer don’t mind being filmed. If you don’t want to be filmed, now is your chance to tell me in advance.

Let me know and I will happily respect your wish.

New Years Eve @ The Dan
Just a reminder that we are having an Open Mic @ The Dan on New Years Eve. this falls on a Friday this year so the normal Wednesday event will be moved to the Friday. Spread the word and if you’re considering having a new years party then have it at The Dan.

Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:

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

Plus…

Open Mic @ The Dan (NYE)
Friday December 31st, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight

Remember to get in early to reserve a spot on the running sheet as it can get very busy. I’ll be there from 6:30pm on both nights to take down names.

See you then,

Corey