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Open Mic Network Update – March 23rd, 2010

Hi everybody,

Well, it only seems like last Friday that the madness of the Open Mic @ The Dan was upon us… Wait a minute, it was! Last Friday’s Open Mic went off.

It went off because of the performers that were there and the people who came along to watch, listen and generally be part of the Open Mic community for that night and even though it was a little quiet on the running sheet we made up for it in sheer strength in crowd numbers. Two waves of pub crawls made sure of that.

At one point The Dan was so packed you couldn’t move and Darren and I were down the front protecting the gear and the performers at the same time.

In all of the madness there was one new face and her name was Jess Lambert. She put on a great show and the crowd she pulled along with the seething hoards that she touched, moved and inspired with her performance was amazing to witness.

I also wanted to mention a big welcome back to the Open Mic stage to Matt Saunders who has been away from it all for a while. It was great to see you and your beautiful Orange Gretch guitar doing what you do best.

Jess Lambert

Matt Saunders

The Bloody Big Crowd

In other Open Mic news…

First of all, I just received a text message from John McCall who runs the Open Mic @ The QA (Queens Arms) saying that tonight’s Open Mic is the last night EVER at the QA and that he’s now looking for a new venue. My suggestion is that you go to the Queens Arms Hotel which is located at 88 Wright Street in the City tonight and support John and his Open Mic. Starts at 8pm

I’ll try and get there myself…

Lastly, I’ve just finished talking to the owner of a wonderful restaurant/venue in Semaphore called The Third Cork located on the first floor of 26 Semaphore Road regarding starting up an Open Mic there on the first Thursday of every month starting on Thursday May 6th from 8pm until Midnight. I’m very proud that The Third Cork wants to tap into our Open Mic community and I’m also excited to tap into theirs, this has the potential to be a huge monthly event.

Musically, the Semaphore area prides itself on being a vibrant and creative community and an Open Mic thrown into the already eclectic mix will only enhance what is already there. I’ll let you know more details as they come to hand but if you have any questions or, want more information, just let me know.

Here’s a reminder about this weeks Open Mic @ The Dan for you all:

Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday March 24th, 2010
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
8pm – Midnight

Plus, make sure you put this in your diary and circle it with a big red pen…

Open Mic @ The Third Cork
First Thursday Of The Month
(Starting May 6th, 2010)
The Third Cork, Semaphore
First Floor, 26 Semaphore Road
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 Wensdee,

Corey