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

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Hi everybody,

It’s busy, busy, busy round here at the moment so this weeks update is going to be shorter than usual.

Last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan was a full book of wonderful musical acts which I got some video footage off. I plan to put these videos (and others I have captured in the past) onto the newly created Open Mic Network YouTube Channel.

Feel free to subscribe to it if you have a YouTube account and when new videos are posted you’ll know.

In all of the performances there was one new face that graced the Open Mic stage and her name is Claire Drewitt. She performed beautifully and it’s my hope that she comes back sooner rather than later.

I just wanted to remind you all that the Open Mic @ The Third Cork is on again this Thursday night from 8pm.

Now that we’re well and truly into daylight savings you’ll be able to fully appreciate the view of the ocean from the Third Cork balcony while eating your wood fired pizza waiting to get onto the stage…

All of this could be yours if you come along this Thursday night

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

Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday December 1st, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight

Plus…

Open Mic @ The Third Cork
Thursday December 2nd, 2010
Third Cork Wine Bar
Upstairs, 26 Semaphore Road
8pm – 11:30pm

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

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Hi everybody,

Last week was a busy week for the Open Mic Network and now that we’re experiencing the first weeks of Spring (which means that Summer is just around the corner) it’s going to get even busier with everybody coming out of their winter hibernation.

Is it just me or have we had an amazingly cold and wet Winter?

Anyhow, on with the update…

Open Mic @ The Dan
Last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan was a quiet affair, quieter than the week before. We still had an almost full book but people were arriving at The Dan later after doing something else like seeing a band.

It’s great to see that the Open Mic @ The Dan is being used as a meeting place as well as a Open Mic.

No new faces this week but we did have Steve Sheehy and Mike Trake returning to the Open Mic stage after a long(ish) absence.

Steve Sheehy (aka Grizzlesod)

Mike Trake

The Trendy Tramp (Nice Bass, Nice Pose)

Sunday Sessions @ The Dan
Joe Man Murphy cranked it up last Sunday to a very appreciative crowd of Joe Man fans and punters alike. it was really great to see Joe doing his stuff in a 45 minute slot as it really gave him a chance to build a quality show around his songs.

It was just Joe, a guitar and a stompbox. Pure class!

The Open Mic around Joe’s performance was also pure class with performers such as Anthony D’antonio, Lindsay Boyd and of course The Violent Rage Of Steve McQueen keeping the crowd entertained.

It was a great afternoon of music.

JoE mAn MuRpHy

The Violent Rage Of Steve McQueen

The Crowd

In other Open Mic Network news…

SongDare
I wanted to let you all know that I’ve started a video series on my website called SongDare. Some of you might’ve heard me talk about this concept but it goes like this…

You request a song, and I mean any song, no matter how bizarre or beautiful it may be, and if I can play it just by using my voice and an acoustic guitar, I’ll make a video of it, put it up on YouTube and embed the video on my website.

I have experimented with this in the past through the Open Mic @ The Dan however, doing it this way will inspire me to keep on going with it plus, I can do the videos at my own pace, as time allows.

I’ve put the first one up already. It’s “Waiting for A Girl Like You“ by Foreigner and it was requested ages ago by Noni Espinoza of Caramigo fame.

You can view on my website or view it on YouTube. If you have a SongDare for me to attempt then contact me and I’ll see what I can do for you. Let me know what you think.

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

Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday September 15th, 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 to take down names.

See you then,

Corey

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Let me tell you, this guy is a lot of fun to watch as he gets right into what he does. He also writes his own material which I hope to hear more of at future Open Mics.

Until then,

Corey
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It features Andy Armstrong and Marta Bayly singing the Andy Armstrong tune “Cafe Coolsville” at the Grand Launch of the Open Mic @ The Joiners Arms on May 14th.

Check out the amazing harmonies…

My apologies for redness of the video, I’ll have the lighting rectified very soon however, this should give you a taste of the amazing talent that graces the Open Mic stages at The Dan and The Joiners,

Until then,

Corey
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I know that the video is a bit dark but in the near future the lighting setup for the Open Mic @ The Dan is going to be more video friendly.

Enjoy…

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This video is Matt performing at the April 1st Open Mic @ The Dan. The following 3 songs are featured in this video:

• 1/2 Mast
• Disobey
• Mice & Men

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This first one is the ever popular Andy Armstrong & Marta Bayly doing what they do best, singing the most wonderful harmonies.

The songs they sing in this video are:

• We Can Work It Out
• Crazy
• Don’t Fall In Love Without Me

Enjoy…

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