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

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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

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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

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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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From the feedback I’ve been getting this new Open Mic will become as popular as the well established Open Mic @ The Dan which has been going strong for just over 2.5 years.

The Open Mic @ The Joiners is initially running for a 12 week trial to see how it goes and after that (all going well) it will become a permanent fixture in the ever growing Open Mic Network.

The reason for starting up a second Open Mic is very simple, there’s a huge demand for it as the Open Mic @ The Dan is now bulging at the seams with quality performers wanting to have a go.

My goal with the Open Mic Network has been to firmly establish a community of songwriters, musicians and punters who want to support each other and the greater music scene in Adelaide with the Open Mics at The Dan and now at The Joiners being the hub of this community.

Some people have asked me whether there’s going to be any difference between the Open Mics at The Dan and The Joiners.

My answer to the question is NO.

The Open Mic @ The Dan formula is working and working very well so there’s no reason to tamper with it. The Open Mic @ The Joiners will run in the same way. I’ll be there from 6:30pm to take names, first come will be first served as I’m not going to take any pre-bookings.

Everyone will get three songs on the Open Mic stage followed by a free drink at the end of the performance, simple as that…

Anyway, the Joiners Arms Hotel is located at 9 Manton Street Hindmarsh nestled between the Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Hindmarsh Stadium.

The best thing about the Joiners is that there are no residents nearby to complain about noise and while The Dan has to close the bar by midnight, the Joiners can remain open for as long as the Open Mic crowd demands it.

All in all, it’s going to be a fantastic night. I hope to see you there,

Until then, see you next Thursdee,

Corey

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