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Open Mic Network Update – February 1st, 2010
Hi everybody,
2010 is looking like a busy year already for the Open Mic @ The Dan. We managed to fit 18 performers onto the running sheet and last week was the second week in a row that we started at 7:30pm rather than 8pm.
All in all though, the atmosphere at the venue was one of awesome community music. There were impromptu jams springing up from everywhere and the joyful sounds of community were ruminating through The Dan.
Last weeks Open Mic was an absolute joy to be part of. We even heard some Australian songs in celebration of a belated Australia Day (nice one Peter Clayton)
In the list of 18 performers there were three amazing new acts. They were (in order of appearance):
Michael & Jodie – An acoustic duo who had their first ever performance on a stage at the Open Mic @ The Dan. They did two covers but it was their original song that stole the show, as well as Jodie’s amazing voice.
Harry Thwaites – Initially contacted me via the web (yes the online marketing is really working here. I’m really happy about that), he put on a wonderful set of three songs. Just one man and an electric guitar. Very nice indeed.
Simon Basey – He of The Timbers fame , Darren Zaza’s favourite band at the moment (he saw them at the Grace Emily recently and can’t stop raving about them). Did three of his own songs that were wonderful stories to listen to. Made me want to go and check out more of Simon’s music asap.
To Michael, Jodie, Harry and Simon, thanks for giving the Open Mic @ The Dan a go. I hope you enjoyed yourselves and can’t wait to hear from you all again.
Welcome to the community 
If you saw a couple of strange devices on the Open Mic stage last week don’t worry, it was only me experimenting with a bit of recording through the PA. The reason why I was doing this was to see if I could get some really clear live recordings of the Open Mic for the website, Facebook and MySpace pages plus, a possible Open Mic Network live CD one day.
As it turned out, the levels were a bit too high which made the whole recording distorted but the potential is certainly there. I also want to start doing some more videos as well but I’ll keep all of you posted as to the progression of my live recording and video experiments.
Just a reminder of this weeks Open Mic @ The Dan for you all:
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday February 3rd, 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 25th, 2010
Hi everybody,
Last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan was a real blast.
We had 17 performers providing an amazing night’s worth of entertainment for all who were there. The summer season has well and truly kicked in.
There were 2 new faces in the list of 17 performers that I need to mention. First of all there’s Claire Gurry who writes songs based on her very full, diverse and rather interesting life. She is a great example of what can be achieved when you roll up your sleeves and just dive into life.
Her infectious happiness was a real treat. Great energy
Secondly there was Tony Krelle who gave the Open Mic crowd 3 cover songs of very high quality. The great thing about Tony’s performance was that the covers he played were not from your stock standard cover band repertoire. Personally, I really appreciate that.
Thank you Claire and Tony for gracing the Open Mic stage, I hope you can come back again soon.
Claire Gurry
Tony Krelle
Mighty Mick
The Lovely Rowey G
The MC
Just a reminder of what is happening this week. I think that as part of Australia Day celebrations everyone needs to play at least one Aussie song. What do you reckon?
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday January 27, 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
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