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Open Mic Network Update – February 21, 2011
Hi everybody,
Yes, I know there’s been no updates for a couple of weeks but I’ll reveal the reason for this later on in the update.
The Open Mic @ The Dan has continued to gain strength in performing numbers. Even with the 2011 Adelaide Fringe banging on the door the crowds have been flocking to The Dan to catch some pretty amazing performances.
We have also had a lot of new faces gracing the Open Mic stages at The Dan as well as the Third Cork.
They are:
Ryan Adam Wells – An American here for the Fringe
Underground Orchid – A 4 piece acoustic outfit with great harmonies
AvaLanche – A sax playing beat poet. Mesmerising!
Gary Douglas – A guitarist with a great choice of songs
Brian Dodderidge – Solo performer with a large song catalogue
Speaking of the Open Mic @ The Third Cork, we were very short on performers on the first Thursday in February but then again the weather wasn’t very conducive to going out and having a night on the town (or by the sea as is the case with The Third Cork).
A reminder for you all that the next Open Mic @ The Third Cork is Thursday March 3rd. Come along and tell all your friends.
In other Open Mic Network news…
New Open Mic Network Website Launch
After taking a couple of weeks off updating just to finalise a few things the new Open Mic Network website is now finally up and running.
You can find it at the new, easier to remember URL – www.openmicnetwork.com.
Personally, the new site has a much better look and feel plus, it’s a lot easier to navigate around, a lot more user friendly than the old site. I’m still going to keep the old website up but as of next week it will point to the new site.
This website like any good website is going to be a constant work in progress especially when it comes to the updating and management of relevant content and the maintaining of communication with the Open Mic community.
This is where you come in…
If you have any audio, video or pictures of any Open Mic performance (whether it be yourself performing or others that you have recorded for posterity) and you want to include it on this site then contact me and we can work something out.
I will of course give credit for your work.
Over time it’s my goal to build the new Open Mic Network website into an online hub which will facilitate a “Community Of Open Mic Communities” all working together to promote grassroots music making and performing in Adelaide, South Australia and beyond.
Check out the new website when you can and let me know what you think. If there’s anything you want to see on the site or, if you just want to send through some feedback feel free to contact me. I’d love to hear from all of you
OK, here’s a reminder of what is happening in the coming weeks on the Open Mic Network. Make sure you mark these dates on your calendar in BOLD RED PEN:
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday February 23rd, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight
Plus…
Open Mic @ The Third Cork
Thursday March 3rd, 2011
Third Cork Wine Bar
Upstairs, 26 Semaphore Road, Semaphore
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 to take down names.
See you then,
Corey 
Open Mic Network Update – January 24th, 2011
Hi everybody,
Last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan was again a very, very busy event with a running sheet full of amazing talent and a pub full to the brim with a wonderful performer friendly audience who were treated to some outstanding performances.
There were no brand new performers gracing the Open Mic stage last week however, there were some performers who made a welcome return to The Dan. Performers such as Andy and Marta, Rowey G, Rob Carlin and (one of my favourites) Andrew “Mr 110%” Stott. Welcome back
This weeks Open Mic @ The Dan falls on Australia Day so why not have an Aussie Music Theme Night. YAY!
Andy & Marta
Rowey G
Rob Carlin
Andrew “Mr 110%” Stott
In other Open Mic Network news…
A Community Call Out For Website Content
As mentioned in last weeks update I’ve been busily creating a new domain name and website/blog for the Open Mic Network and with a new website comes the need to fill it with lots of relevant information.
I’m looking for the following to be included onto or, used for the new Open Mic Network website/blog:
- Photos
- Video
- Audio
- Testimonials
- Feedback
- Suggestions
Of course I will gladly give credit to all submitters with the opportunity for their submissions to be included on Facebook, YouTube and the like.
If you’re able to help me out please feel free to contact me.
Here’s a reminder of what is happening in the coming weeks on the Open Mic Network:
Open Mic @ The Dan
(Aussie Music Theme Night)
Wednesday January 26th, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight
Plus…
Open Mic @ The Third Cork
Thursday February 3rd, 2011
Third Cork Wine Bar
Upstairs, 26 Semaphore Road, Semaphore
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 to take down names.
See you then,
Corey
Open Mic Network Update – January 10th, 2011
Hi everybody,
Wow, we are now in 2011. I hope that everyone had an amazing Xmas and wonderful New Years celebrations. I know that I did because I was at the Open Mic @ The Dan on NYE and let me tell you, it was packed and here are some images to prove it.
The Crowd Outside
The Crowd Inside
We had a full book of performers including one new face, a songwriter from WA by the name of Conan Chapman. He did a great set of originals and what a voice.
Conan Chapman
After a weeks break, the first Open Mic @ The Dan for 2011 kicks off this Wednesday January 12th. We did however, start 2011 with another Open Mic…
The Open Mic @ The Third Cork of course and for the first time in the events history we had a full book of performers so the word is well and truly getting around especially with a lot of local talent gracing the Open Mic stage.
We had three new faces at The Third Cork, they are Peter Miller, The Alchemist and Lloyd. Many thanks for everyone who came down to the Open Mic @ The Third Cork. Come again next month and bring your friends
Peter Miller
The Alchemist
In other news…
I just wanted to let you all know that last Friday I turned 40 and I couldn’t think of anything better than having a few drinks at the first Open Mic @ The Dan for 2011 to celebrate. I’d love to catch up with you so if you’re not up to anything this Wednesday night come on down to The Dan and have a drink with me.
Make attending more Open Mics a new years resolution for yourself
Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:
Open Mic @ The Dan
(First One For 2011)
Wednesday January 12th, 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
Open Mic Network Update – December 21st, 2010
Hi everybody,
Before I go any further I want to wish everybody on the mailing list a very Merry Xmas and a happy and safe New Year.
I’m looking forward to catching up with all of you in 2011 very much alive and kicking.
This will be the last Open Mic Network update for 2010 because it’s not long to go now before the madness of Xmas and NYE descends on all of us and I’ve still got some shopping to do.
I’ll also be taking a small break between this time where I’m actually going to turn my mobile phone and computer off for a few days which will be wonderful.
Last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan was incredibly busy especially because we had some visitors from Canada and the UK as part of the proceedings.
We had 3 new acts on the running sheet and they were:
Aurora & Hilda (sisters from Canada)
Andrew McCulloch (from the UK)
Michael Yon & Emma (so sorry you guys missed out on a spot, I’ll try and get you on earlier next time)
Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday December 22nd, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight
then…
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
PS: Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all
Open Mic Network Update – December 13th, 2010
Hi everybody,
I’ve got detail on when the Open Mics are starting up again in 2011.
The Open Mic @ The Dan will be on the 15th and 22nd of December with the 29th being shifted to Friday December 31st. After this the Open Mic @ The Dan will recommence on Wednesday January 12th, 2011.
As for the Third Cork the next Open Mic will be on January 6th, 2011
Speaking about The Dan, last weeks Open Mic was a welcome return to the hectic normality that we’ve all come to know and love. Full book, full venue and a full night of quality entertainment was on offer.
Personally, the highlight for me was new face Emma Phillips wowing the crowd with her acappella versions of two of her favourite songs. The crowd was hushed and a new voice was unleashed upon the ether.
Emma Phillips
Now, in other Open Mic Network news…
“SCALA – A Guided Tour” CD Release Party
This coming Thursday December 16th, SCALA (Songwriters, Composers & Lyricists Association) is launching its 19th album of original music. It’s called “SCALA – A Guided Tour” and it features 20 tracks comprised of FOOM 2010 winners and other wonderful local songwriting talent.
The great thing is that a number of Open Mic’ers are among the artists featured on the CD so get along to the Higher Ground Arts Cafe this Thursday and support local original music as well as your fellow Open Mic’ers.
Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday December 15th, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight
Plus…
“SCALA – A Guided Tour” CD Launch Party
Higher Ground Arts Cafe
Thursday December 16th, 2010
Featuring Open Mic’ers
David Robinson
Kenny Green
Andy & Marta
Corey Stewart
8pm – 11pm
$5 (waged) / $4 (concession) / $3 (SCALA members)
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
Open Mic Network Update – November 30th, 2010
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
Open Mic Network Update – November 23rd, 2010
Hi everybody,
Last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan was a blast.
We had a full book of performers and a full pub of punters and a kind of electricity in the air which only comes from the knowledge that the festive season is just around the corner.
We also had two new faces grace the Open Mic stage. They were Dan Spackman and Grant Engler who both did themselves proud in their performances considering it was their first Open Mic experience.
Dan Spackman
All in all, it was a very entertaining night.
Soul Trader
In other Open Mic news…
Open Mic @ The Dan NYE 2010 – Confirmed!
YAY! I’ve just recently confirmed with The Dan that Open Mic will happen on New Years Eve again just like we did in 2009 and 2008. This year, NYE falls on a Friday so the scheduled Open Mic on Wednesday December 29th is cancelled to make way for NYE.
I’ll keep you all updated with further developments.
What a way to welcome 2011 than by getting down to The Dan and treading the Open Mic stage. Oh, and BTW, if you were thinking of having a NYE party at home then why not take it to The Dan and let the friendly staff take care of everything for you.
Why not indeed…
Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday November 24th, 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
Open Mic Network Update – November 15th, 2010
Hi everybody,
As I’m writing this update I am feeling very happy with myself and, at the same time pretty humbled because of the amazing success of the Open Mic @ The Dan’s 4th birthday celebration last Wednesday.
It was HUGE and I must thank everybody who turned up because it was you guys that made the night such a success.
Mmmm Cake
The Crowd
I know that last week I was bemoaning the changing landscape of grassroots music in this town but last Wednesday night something happened. I was witnessing first hand the power of community and inspiring music combined.
Last weeks celebrations also marked the announcement of the Open Mic Addict Award which went to Alex Frost for her 182 appearances on the Open Mic stage. The Top 5 Open Mic appearances from November 8th, 2006 to November 10th, 2010 are:
- Alex Frost – 182
- Garth Dutton – 139 (Tie)
- Peter Clayton – 139 (Tie)
- Rob Pickering – 122
- Lindsay Boyd – 119
Alex Frost
We also had 3 new faces gracing the Open Mic stage for the very first time. They were John Gardner, Macca and Gary.
A big thanks go out to all the performers past, present and future. Keep on playing!
The Three Amigos
In other Open Mic Network news…
Last SCALA Songwriting Workshop/Songwriters Circle For 2010
I’m going to be one of the special guests for the last SCALA Songwriters Workshop for 2010 tomorrow night starting at 7:30pm sharp at Higher Ground Arts Cafe.
For a gold coin donation you’ll hear Adrian Miller and myself presenting a talk on “The Joys Of Collaboration” for the first hour of the workshop in which we’ll feature two of our songs we’ve recently written together and in the second hour you get your chance to play one of your original song to the group for constructive feedback and encouragement.
I wanted to include this in the update because I think that the SCALA Songwriting Workshop/Songwriters Circle is an under-utilised resource that will really be of benefit to Open Mic’ers who write their own songs.
It happens tomorrow night at Higher Ground Arts Cafe at 7:30pm sharp. Love to see you there.
Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:
Open Mic @ the Dan
Wednesday November 17th, 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
PS: All photos on this update were taken by Kathy Gleeson. Thanks Kathy
Open Mic Network Update – November 9th, 2010
Hi everybody,
The beginning of every month is always a very busy time with both Open Mics at The Dan and the Third Cork in full swing and all, but this month also marks the 4th birthday of the Open Mic Network which started out at The Dan on November 8th, 2006.
We are celebrating this milestone with a special Open Mic @ The Dan this Wednesday, November 10th. The announcement of the Open Mic Addict will also take place that night and I know there’s a few of you out there that really want to know who that person is
Since then, the Open Mic Network has turned into a vibrant and active community of musicians, artists and songwriters of all skills and experience working together to help and support one another.
This is the main thing that I’m most proud of.
Now, with the end of 2010 fast approaching it’s time to see what future direction the Open Mic Network can take in it’s quest to nurture grassroots music in Adelaide, in South Australia and in Australia as a whole.
When Darren and I first started the Open Mic Network the concept of an Open Mic had been around for a while but not a well known one however, between then and now, the number of Open Mics starting up in Adelaide (and around the country for that matter) have risen dramatically.
You can pretty much go to an Open Mic/Jam Session every night of the week in Adelaide and that creates a lot more performance and networking opportunities for performers but it also creates the challenge of having too much choice.
“Hmmm, which Open Mic shall I go to tonight?” I hear you all ask…
I think this Open Mic trend is also impacting on our own attendance’s as last weeks Open Mics at The Dan and the Third Cork were quiet again but don’t get me wrong though, I’m not complaining or worried at all.
In fact, it’s giving me more of a resolve to make sure that the Open Mic @ The Dan and The Third Cork are the best open Mics around in it’s marketing, organisation and most importantly, THE SOUND.
Quality performances certainly made up for the lack of performers and punters at both The Dan and The Third Cork last week. there were also a few talented new faces gracing the Open Mic stages. They are:
- Carlos Larisch – Amazing Flautist from Spain
- Kirk & Andy – Great chord progressions
- Miles – Great songs
- Nat & Josh – Piano and Djembe combination
- Brillig – Yes! You heard right
Last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan also signified Martin “Saxman” Mount’s birthday. If the photo of him below is anything to go by, he had a great night. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARTY!
Carlos
Kirk & Andy
Michaela Lucas
Marty – The Birthday Boy
Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:
Open Mic Network 4th Birthday Bash
Open Mic Addict Announcement!!!
Wednesday November 10th, 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
Open Mic Network Update – November 1st, 2010
Hi everybody,
The last three weeks have not been the best for me due to a nasty flu getting in the way of things however, with life slowly returning back to normal, I can now muster up the energy to put together another update (albeit a shorter one) for you all.
A few things have happened between October 11th (the date of the last update) and now. We’ve had 3 Open Mics @ The Dan and one SCALA Open Mic Network Showcase to deal with and all events have been fantastic in terms of attendance and of musical quality.
I just wanted to give a shout out to all of the new faces/acts that have appeared over the last three weeks. There were 6 of them and they are:
- Michaela Lucas
- Brendan David
- Marcus Meo
- Two’s A Crowd
- Trung Doan
- Gordon Evans
Thank you all for giving the Open Mic Network a go, hope to see you back either at The Dan or The Third Cork very soon
Speaking about the Open Mic @ The Third Cork… It’s on again for this month, the Open Mic @ The Third Cork this Thursday night starting at 8pm and finishing around 11:30(ish).
In other Open Mic Network news…
The SCALA Open Mic Network Showcase which took place last Thursday night at Higher Ground went very well. I wanted to thank SCALA an Higher Ground for putting it on and to all the performers Martin Giebner, A. Blackwell, Sasha Galliver and Tristan Newsome for putting on an amazing show.
You can check out the photos here
Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday November 3rd, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight
Plus…
Open Mic @ The Third Cork
Thursday November 4th, 2010
Third Cork Wine Bar
Upstairs, 26 Semaphore Road, S4
8pm – 11:30pm
Plus…
Open Mic Network 4th Birthday Bash
Open Mic Addict Announcement!!!
Wednesday November 10th, 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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