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Open Mic Network Update – September 6th, 2010
Hi everybody,
Apologies for missing out on last weeks update but I was just way too busy however, I’ll make it up to you all this week.
Open Mic @ The Dan
It was an unusually quiet night at The Dan last week, so much so that we had spaces left on the running sheet for the first time in… a very long time. That of course didn’t detract from the fact that it was a wonderful night of entertainment and camaraderie for all involved.
There was one new act that really took the opportunity given to them to showcase their own music. They were a four piece outfit called Minority Tradition and they were absolutely fantastic.
Minority Tradition
Open Mic @ The Third Cork
We had probably the biggest turnout of audience and performers at the latest Open Mic @ The Third Cork thanks to Heather Frahn and her “Big Song” songwriting workshop participants. Because of this we had 9 new faces on the night.
I personally want to thank Heather Frahn and her workshop participants Elsa, Marlee, Liz, Brenda, Amy, Jeremy, Ben and Natalie for braving the cold and having a go on the Open Mic stage. You’re welcome anytime 
Big Song Project CD
Heather Frahn
Ben & Natalie
Sunday Sessions @ The Dan – #’s 4 and 5
The August 29th Sunday Sessions at The Dan was fantastic. We had a full book and Simon Peter was on fire with Sarah O’Brien on violin providing some wonderful counterpoint to Simon’s music.
Simon Peter & Sarah O’Brien
This coming Sunday Session (the 5th out of a series of 6) has Joe Murphy gracing the Open Mic stage as the special guest artist. Joe is currently experimenting with a new direction with his music involving an acoustic guitar, stompbox and a looping machine.
You’re going to love the music that he creates from this setup.
In other Open Mic Network news…
WARNING: Gratuitous Self Promotion Alert
Just a couple of things that I wanted to tell you about:
1. I’ve decided to start teaching guitar again after a long absence so, if you want to either start learning guitar from scratch or, to broaden your knowledge on guitar with someone who has been playing for about 25 years then contact me.
For more information about what I can do for you and your guitar playing go to my website.
2. As well as starting up guitar lessons I’m also available to help you with your music business and songwriting needs. Consider me like a coach or mentor rather than a consultant (sounds way too formal) but either way, my experience and knowledge over my 25 years of involvement as a songwriter and musician can be used to your advantage.
If you want to know more please contact me or, for more information about what I can do for you and your music career, go to my website.
Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday September 8th, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight
Plus… Make sure you mark this in your diary in BOLD RED PEN!
Sunday Sessions @ The Dan #5
(Special Guest – Joe Man Murphy)
Sunday September 12th, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
5pm – 9pm
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 (3:30pm for Sunday Sessions) to take down names.
See you then,
Corey
Open Mic Network Update – August 16th, 2010
Hi everybody,
Last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan was all a blur for me as I was held up due to a previously organised rehearsal that I needed to be at.
Notwithstanding that, I still managed to get to the Open Mic with 2 minutes to spare but felt rushed all night because of it, sos much so I forgot my camera and therefore no photos but, Sean Wiegand and his trusty pen and paper came to the rescue. He decided that sketching some artists would be the way to go and as you can see below, the results speak for themselves.
Click on the images to see them full size.
That aside, I still had a great night, the list was full to the brim and the performances were fantastic.
There were a couple of new faces who graced the Open Mic stage last week. First of all was Ray Melton’s friend Gordon who formed a duo with Ray for the night and both of them performed very well considering that the Open Mic @ The Dan was their first performance together in over a year. Well done!
The second new face is a fellow by the name of Ben Todd who was celebrating his birthday last week and decided to get up on stage. What followed was an amazing performance that stunned everyone there, including some of his friends who had no idea that Ben could perform the way he did.
Personally, I thought Ben was superb and it shows to me again the power of the Open Mic Network in getting people out of their bedrooms and onto the stage…
Where they belong!
In other Open Mic Network news…
I just wanted to let you all know that Sunday Sessions @ The Dan #4 with special guest Simon Peter will NOT be happening on Sunday August 22nd but the week after on Sunday August 29th. If the upcoming Sunday Sesh was like the last one then it promises to be HUGE!
Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday August 18th, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight
Plus… Make sure you mark this in your diary in BOLD RED PEN!
Sunday Sessions @ The Dan #4
(Special Guest – Simon Peter)
Sunday August 29th, 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 (3:30pm for the Sunday Sessions) to take down names.
See you this Wensdee,
Corey
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.
Kelly Menhennett
The Violent Rage Of Steve McQueen
Nice work boys…
Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday August 11th, 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 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 – March 15th, 2010
Hi everybody,
NEWSFLASH…
I want to remind everyone that because of St Patrick’s Day falling on a Wednesday this year the Open Mic @ The Dan for this week only is on Friday March 19th then it reverts back to normal the week after that and beyond.
Now with that out of the way let’s chat about last week…
Last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan was chock-a-block full of talent having a go on the Open Mic stage. The new (pre-6:30pm) running sheet system seems to be working for the time being which makes me feel a lot better.
We had two new faces last week and they were the girls of a new duo called “Pretty Radio”. Man, the harmonies they were creating were wonderful to listen to. Come back anytime
If you weren’t at the Open Mic @ The Dan last week, here are some photos to show you what you missed out on…
Pretty Radio
Damon (or Luigi)
The Big Crowd
Alex Frost & John Parrish (finally)
Now that Mad March is over and some semblance of normality has descended over Adelaide once again, here’s a reminder about this weeks Open Mic @ The Dan for you all:
Friday Open Mic (One Week Only)
Friday March 19th, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight
Then…
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday March 24th, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight
Remember, if you’re the first to arrive at The Dan please get a paper and pen and jot down the names of the others in the order of their arrival. I’ll be there around 6:30pm to take over from there plus I’ll buy you a drink for your trouble.
It’s still first come first served so be early, have a meal and enjoy the ambiance that is The Dan.
See you Fridee,
Corey
Open Mic Network Update – February 8th, 2010
Hi everybody,
It’s starting to get busier and busier now at the Open Mic @ The Dan. Last week most of the 15 or so slots available were gone by 6:45pm which is not bad considering that I get to The Dan at 6:30pm to take down names.
Even though it’s so busy we still had a large number of new faces grace the Open Mic stage, in fact we broke a record with six new faces. The word is really getting around that the Open Mic @ The Dan is the place to be and for that I have all of you to thank because with every week that passes this community is growing stronger and stronger.
The new faces of last week were:
Karyn Pitman – Put her beautiful voice to the songs of Rob Pickering and Peter Clayton
Adam Booth – Played his solo acoustic guitar instrumentals
David Lane – Did a wonderful version of Jeff Buckley
Tim Forth – Is looking for a band. His songs were certainly worth listening to
Daniel Tanner – Came all the way from the UK to play (Well he’s traveling)
Robert The Lurker – Finally got the courage up to grace the stage
To all you guys, thank you for giving the Open Mic @ The Dan a go. Come back soon, the door is always open
Just a reminder of this weeks Open Mic @ The Dan for you all:
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday February 10th, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
(165 Tynte Street, Nth Adelaide)
8pm – Midnight
If last weeks rush to the running sheet was anything to go by you really need to make sure you get to The Dan as early as you can to avoid disappointment. I’ll be there from around 6:30pm to take down names.
Remember, it’s first come, first served.
See you Wensdee,
Corey
Open Mic Network Update – January 18th, 2010
Hi everybody,
Last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan would be up there for me as one of the busiest I’ve ever encountered, and the talent… there was musical talent coming from every direction.
I had an absolute ball.
It was so busy that both Darren and I decided to start the Open Mic a half an hour early to fit everybody in and even then we still had to turn people away (thankfully they stuck around and enjoyed the music anyway).
We had three new faces grace the Open Mic stage. First of all we had the singer/guitarist and the bass player from a band called Sycamore Road play some of their wonderful originals. I felt an instant connection as the bass player plays a Musicman Stingray 5 just like I do. NICE
Secondly we had Dennan Welch who has come over to Adelaide from the US and was keen to impress the crowd with his beautifully crafted acoustic songs. He succeeded in impressing the crowd. The last new face was Aggie Harris whose delicate vocals and music captured the hearts of the audience. I would love to hear more of Aggie’s music as I had missed some of it due to attending to other things.
The Boys From Sycamore Road
Dennan Walsh
Aggie Harris
To Dennan, Aggie and the guys from Sycamore Road, thanks for giving the Open Mic @ The Dan a go and hope to see you again very soon.
Other highlights of the night were:
- The return of Lindsay Boyd
- The Anthony D’antonio Band
- SP and Sarah playing some recently written material
- Beau Drummond coming back for some more
SP & Sarah
Beau Drummond
If last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan was anything to go by I’m expecting this weeks to be BLOODY HUGE!!
A Bloody Big Crowd
Speaking about this weeks Open Mic, here is a gentle reminder for you all:
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday January 20, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
(165 Tynte Street, Nth Adelaide)
8pm – Midnight
Make sure you get to The Dan as early as you can to avoid disappointment. I’ll be there from 6:30pm to take down names. Remember, it’s first come, first served.
See you Wensdee,
Corey
Open Mic Network Update – July 13th, 2009
Hi everybody and a big welcome to all new subscribers to the Open Mic Network.
Thank you to everybody who has give either Darren or myself feedback regarding the Open Mic @ The Joiners. We are fast approaching the end of the trial period and all feedback is most welcomed. The online discussion is still up on the Open Mic Network Facebook Page so if you haven’t done so already, pop in and give us your views.
Speaking about Facebook, we are 5 fans short of getting our 100 fan target.
Once the Facebook page has 100 fans we can change the Facebook generated URL to our own URL (something easier to remember like www.facebook.com/openmicnetwork). If you’re on Facebook please consider becoming a fan and/or tell all your friends about the page.
Share the love around
Open Mic @ The Dan
Last week was a bumper week for the Open Mic @ The Dan. It seems that with every week that goes by it gets busier and busier.
We had 2 new faces grace the Open Mic stage. The first of them was well known singer Kylena Vigus who accompanied Rob Pickering on 3 songs and did a beautiful job. The second new face was Jacob Majba who informed me that his Open Mic performance was his first anywhere. I was really impressed with what he did and I hope that both Jacob and Kylena come back soon
Rob Pickering & Kylena Vigus
Jacob Majba
It was also marked the welcome return of the duo of David Corkhill and John Veikerts plus the sweet, sweet sounds of Ute and her accordion.
David Corkhill & John Veikerts
Open Mic @ The Joiners
Last weeks Open Mic @ The Joiners was the quietest one yet with only 9 performers on the running sheet however, everyone who attended made the night last until 11pm by playing 4 songs instead of the usual 3. I must admit, the weather was very much against us that night, I hadn’t seen it so wet in a long, long time.
It was really great to see the return of Meredith W. Riley to the Open Mic stage. She was showcasing some new of her material and I tell you what, I could’ve listened to it all night but it was the first song that Jen Turner sang acapella that for me, was the highlight of the night. That song got the hairs standing on the back of everyone’s necks.
Breathtaking…
Meredith & Jen
Here is a reminder of what is happening this week:
Wednesday July 15th, 2009
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight
Open Mic @ The Joiners
Thursday July 16th, 2009
Joiners Arms Hotel
9 Manton Street, Hindmarsh
8pm – Midnight
As always, make sure you get to the venue early to avoid disappointment and while you’re there, have a meal. I’ll be there at both venues from 6:30pm to take down names.
See you Wensdee and/or Thursdee,
Corey
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