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		<title>Open Mic Network Update &#8211; September 6th, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:41:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey Stewart</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi everybody, Apologies for missing out on last weeks update but I was just way too busy however, I&#8217;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 [...]


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<p>Hi everybody,</p>
<p>Apologies for missing out on last weeks update but I was just way too busy however, I&#8217;ll make it up to you all this week.</p>
<p><strong>Open Mic @ The Dan</strong><br />
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&#8230; a very long time. That of course didn&#8217;t detract from the fact that it was a wonderful night of entertainment and camaraderie for all involved.</p>
<p>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 <strong>Minority Tradition</strong> and they were absolutely fantastic.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-605" title="minoritytradition" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0003.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Minority Tradition</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Open Mic @ The Third Cork</strong><br />
We had probably the biggest turnout of audience and performers at the latest <strong>Open Mic @ The Third Cork</strong> thanks to Heather Frahn and her &#8220;Big Song&#8221; songwriting workshop participants. Because of this we had <strong>9 new faces</strong> on the night.</p>
<p>I personally want to thank <strong>Heather Frahn</strong> and her workshop participants <strong>Elsa, Marlee, Liz, Brenda, Amy, Jeremy, Ben and Natalie</strong> for braving the cold and having a go on the Open Mic stage. You&#8217;re welcome anytime <img src='http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-606" title="bigsongcd" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0019.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Big Song Project CD</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-607" title="heatherfrahn" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0018.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Heather Frahn</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-608" title="benandnatalie" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0021.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ben &amp; Natalie</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Sunday Sessions @ The Dan &#8211; #&#8217;s 4 and 5</strong><br />
The August 29th Sunday Sessions at The Dan was fantastic. We had a full book and <strong>Simon Peter</strong> was on fire with <strong>Sarah O&#8217;Brien</strong> on violin providing some wonderful counterpoint to Simon&#8217;s music.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-609" title="simonandsarah" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMAG0006.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Simon Peter &amp; Sarah O&#8217;Brien</span></strong></p>
<p>This coming Sunday Session (the 5th out of a series of 6) has <strong>Joe Murphy</strong> 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.</p>
<p>You&#8217;re going to love the music that he creates from this setup.</p>
<p>In other Open Mic Network news&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>WARNING: Gratuitous Self Promotion Alert</strong><br />
Just a couple of things that I wanted to tell you about:</p>
<p>1. I&#8217;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 <strong>contact me</strong>.</p>
<p>For more information about what I can do for you and your guitar playing <strong><a href="http://www.coreystewartonline.com/services/" target="_blank">go to my website</a></strong>.</p>
<p>2. As well as starting up guitar lessons I&#8217;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.</p>
<p>If you want to know more please <strong>contact me</strong> or, for more information about what I can do for you and your music career, <strong><a href="http://www.coreystewartonline.com/services/" target="_blank">go to my website</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Open Mic @ The Dan</span><br />
Wednesday September 8th, 2010<br />
Daniel O’Connell Hotel<br />
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> 8pm – Midnight</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Plus… Make sure you mark this in your diary in</em><strong> <span style="color: #800000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BOLD RED PEN!</span></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sunday Sessions @ The Dan #5</span><br />
(Special Guest – Joe Man Murphy)<br />
Sunday September 12th, 2010<br />
Daniel O’Connell Hotel<br />
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> 5pm – 9pm</span></strong></p>
<p>Remember to get in early to reserve a spot on the running sheet as it can get very busy. I&#8217;ll be there from 6:30pm (3:30pm for Sunday Sessions) to take down names.</p>
<p>See you then,</p>
<p>Corey <img src='http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>


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		<title>Open Mic Network Update &#8211; August 24th, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey Stewart</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi everybody, Only one more week until Winter is officially over and if you&#8217;re like me, it can&#8217;t come around quick enough. Right now my fingers feel like they&#8217;re frozen blocks of ice. Thank goodness we have places like the Daniel O&#8217;Connell Hotel with their open fires and warm inviting atmosphere. Sounds like a great [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi everybody,</p>
<p>Only one more week until Winter is officially over and if you&#8217;re like me, it can&#8217;t come around quick enough. Right now my fingers feel like they&#8217;re frozen blocks of ice.</p>
<p>Thank goodness we have places like the <strong>Daniel O&#8217;Connell Hotel</strong> with their open fires and warm inviting atmosphere.</p>
<p>Sounds like a great place to hold a Open Mic <img src='http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Speaking about The Dan&#8230; Last weeks <strong>Open Mic @ The Dan</strong> proved again to be an event of high quality entertainment and great social interaction through the universal language of music.</p>
<p>We had a new face grace the Open Mic stage. His name is <strong>Paul Keenan</strong> who is originally from Ireland but he now calls Adelaide home. He got up and did three Pearl Jam covers that blew the audience away. If you closed your eyes you would&#8217;ve sworn that Eddie Vedder was on stage.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-602" title="paulkeenan" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/IMAG0015.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Paul Keenan</span></strong></p>
<p>I know I mention new faces a lot in these updates but I also want to take the time to thank the loyal core of regulars who support the Open Mic community week in and week out through their performances and their friendship.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t want to single anybody out or make some sort of list because I don&#8217;t want to miss anyones name but please be aware that I really appreciate your support and I will let you know personally to this effect.</p>
<p>I also want to remind you all that the <strong>Sunday Sessions @ The Dan #4</strong> with <strong>Simon Peter</strong> as special guest is on this <strong>Sunday August 29th</strong>. I can&#8217;t wait to hear SP do his thing again, I love the way he performs and his songwriting is superb. You&#8217;re going to love this weeks Sunday Sesh.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-309" title="simonpeter" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/simonpeter.JPG" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Simon Peter</span></strong></p>
<p>Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Open Mic @ The Dan</span><br />
Wednesday August 25th, 2010<br />
Daniel O’Connell Hotel<br />
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> 8pm – Midnight</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Plus&#8230; Make sure you mark this in your diary in <strong><span style="color: #800000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BOLD RED PEN!</span></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sunday Sessions @ The Dan #4</span><br />
(Special Guest – Simon Peter)<br />
Sunday August 29th, 2010<br />
Daniel O’Connell Hotel<br />
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> 5pm – 9pm</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Plus&#8230; Mark this event in your diary as well</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Open Mic @ The Third Cork</span><br />
Thursday September 2nd, 2010<br />
Third Cork Wine Bar<br />
Upstairs, 26 Semaphore Road, S4<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> 8pm &#8211; 11:30pm</span></strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>See you this Wensdee,</p>
<p>Corey <img src='http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>


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		<title>Open Mic Network Update &#8211; August 16th, 2010</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi everybody,</p>
<p>Last weeks <strong>Open Mic @ The Dan</strong> was all a blur for me as I was held up due to a previously organised rehearsal that I needed to be at.</p>
<p>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, <strong><a href="http://www.seanwiegand.com" target="_blank">Sean Wiegand</a></strong> 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.</p>
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<p>That aside, I still had a great night, the list was full to the brim and the performances were fantastic.</p>
<p>There were a couple of new faces who graced the Open Mic stage last week. First of all was Ray Melton&#8217;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!</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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&#8230;</p>
<p>Where they belong!</p>
<p>In other Open Mic Network news&#8230;</p>
<p>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!</p>
<p>Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Open Mic @ The Dan</span><br />
Wednesday August 18th, 2010<br />
Daniel O’Connell Hotel<br />
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> 8pm – Midnight</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Plus&#8230; Make sure you mark this in your diary in<strong> <span style="color: #800000;">BOLD RED PEN!</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sunday Sessions @ The Dan #4</span><br />
(Special Guest &#8211; <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Simon Peter</span>)<br />
Sunday August 29th, 2010<br />
Daniel O&#8217;Connell Hotel<br />
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> 5pm &#8211; 9pm</span></strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>See you this Wensdee,</p>
<p>Corey <img src='http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>


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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:53:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey Stewart</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi everybody,</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Phew!</p>
<p>Nevertheless, all of the events provided some amazing opportunities to meet new people and to hear some amazing music.</p>
<p>Between the Open Mics at The Dan and The Third Cork we had <strong>12 new performers spread over 10 acts</strong> 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</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Chris Eves</strong></li>
<li><strong>Dan Isaac</strong></li>
<li><strong>Dan Spackman</strong></li>
<li><strong>Clancy Retallick</strong></li>
<li><strong>David Rogers</strong></li>
<li><strong>Damon Evans</strong></li>
<li><strong>Adrian</strong></li>
<li><strong>2UP </strong>(a new duo if you haven&#8217;t guessed)</li>
<li><strong>Tristan Newsome</strong></li>
<li><strong>Hana and Elly</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>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 <strong>Clancy Retallick</strong> and <strong>David Rogers</strong> came from. I&#8217;m going to make sure I get down there and check it out very, very soon. Sounds like a hoot.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-560" title="clancyretallick" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/IMAG0017.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Clancy Retallick</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-561" title="davidrogers" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/IMAG0018.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>David Rogers</strong></p>
<p>The <strong>Sunday Sessions @ The Dan</strong> was another success with special guest <strong>Kelly Menhennett</strong> providing an amazing performance for the very appreciative crowd. For me, the other big highlight of the night was the return of <strong>&#8220;The Violent Rage Of Steve McQueen&#8221;</strong> who literally took over The Dan and made themselves at home.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-562" title="kellymenhennett" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/IMAG0005.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Kelly Menhennett</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-563" title="TVROSM" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/IMAG0009.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>The Violent Rage Of Steve McQueen</strong></p>
<p>Nice work boys&#8230;</p>
<p>Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Open Mic @ The Dan</span><br />
Wednesday August 11th, 2010<br />
Daniel O’Connell Hotel<br />
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> 8pm – Midnight</span></strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>See you next Wensdee,</p>
<p>Corey <img src='http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>


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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:19:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey Stewart</dc:creator>
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<p>Hi everybody,</p>
<p>As you&#8217;ll notice in this weeks update that there are no photos. The reason for this is that I accidentally deleted all of the photos in my camera last Wednesday trying to delete a fuzzy photo of one of the acts. DOH! That&#8217;s what you get for trying to do more than one thing at once <img src='http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Anyways, last weeks <strong>Open Mic @ The Dan</strong> was fantastic, even though winter is still clutching its icy grip upon us all, the crowds are starting to come back and new performers are still gracing the Open Mic stage.</p>
<p>New performers such as <strong>The Rockbottoms</strong>, <strong>Alex Cameron</strong> and <strong>Vivienne Holloway</strong>.</p>
<p>Great stuff by all!</p>
<p>This week is a very busy week here at the Open Mic Network with three events for you to choose from (or, you can go to all of them)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Open Mic @ The Dan</span><br />
Wednesday August 4th, 2010<br />
Daniel O’Connell Hotel<br />
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> 8pm – Midnight</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Plus, make sure you mark these other events off in your diary in BOLD RED PEN!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Open Mic @ The Third Cork</span><br />
Thursday August 5th, 2010<br />
The Third Cork<br />
Level 1, 26 Semaphore Road, Semaphore<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> 8pm – Midnight(ish)</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Plus&#8230;</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sunday Sessions @ The Dan #3</span><br />
Special Guest &#8211; <a href="http://www.myspace.com/kellymenhennett" target="_blank">Kelly Menhennett</a><br />
Sunday August 8th, 2010<br />
Daniel O’Connell Hotel<br />
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> 5pm &#8211; 9pm</span></strong></p>
<p>For all Open Mic Network events I suggest you get in early to avoid disappointment. I’ll be there from 6:30pm (and 3:30pm for the Sunday Sessions) to take down names.</p>
<p>See you this week,</p>
<p>Corey <img src='http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>


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		<description><![CDATA[Hi everybody, Man, is it my imagination or is it getting colder before it gets warmer in Adelaide? I don&#8217;t want to start talking about the weather but I&#8217;m so very glad that the Daniel O&#8217;Connell has a couple of open fires to keep everything nice and cozy that&#8217;s for sure. Open Mic @ The [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi everybody,</p>
<p>Man, is it my imagination or is it getting colder before it gets warmer in Adelaide? I don&#8217;t want to start talking about the weather but I&#8217;m so very glad that the Daniel O&#8217;Connell has a couple of open fires to keep everything nice and cozy that&#8217;s for sure.</p>
<p><strong>Open Mic @ The Dan</strong><br />
Speaking about The Dan, the <strong>Open Mic @ The Dan</strong> was its usual busy self. We had a full book which included two new faces.</p>
<p>First of all there was Lindsay Boyd&#8217;s mate <strong>Maurie</strong> who pumped out some late 50&#8242;s, early 60 rock for all of us to enjoy</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-517" title="maurie" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMAG0008.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Maurie</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Secondly there was <strong>Ray Melton</strong> who gave the Open Mic audience three of his best as well.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-518" title="raymelton" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMAG00101.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ray Melton</strong></p>
<p>Other highlights of the night for me were:</p>
<ul>
<li><em>Ange &amp; Kate with their lovely harmonies</em></li>
<li><em>Martin Giebner and his Xaphoon</em></li>
<li><em>Andrew Stott and his drummer mate Liv</em></li>
<li><em>The return of Mike Trake and Mighty Mick</em></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-519" title="xaphoon" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMAG0022.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Martin Giebner &amp; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xaphoon" target="_blank">Xaphoon</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Open Mic Theme Nights?</strong><br />
While all of this Open Mic&#8217;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.</p>
<p>Hmmm, Open Mic theme nights&#8230; What do you think? <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">I personally think it&#8217;s a great idea.</span></strong></p>
<p>Kathryn started brainstorming some theme ideas on the running sheet and the ones that caught my eye were:</p>
<ul>
<li><em>80&#8242;s Keyboard Songs &#8220;Unplugged&#8221;</em></li>
<li><em>Songs with the word &#8220;train&#8221; in them (Kenny will love that one)</em></li>
<li><em>Aussie anthems</em></li>
<li><em>Mullet/Hair Band music</em></li>
<li><em>Modonna covers</em></li>
</ul>
<p>This idea certainly has legs, any theme night ideas? <strong><a href="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/contact/" target="_blank">Let me know.</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Sunday Sessions @ The Dan</strong><br />
Yesterday&#8217;s <strong>Sunday Session @ The Dan</strong> 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.</p>
<p>Courtney Robb was in one word <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">AWESOME!</span></strong> 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.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-520" title="courtneyrobb-ball" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMAG00073.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Courtney Robb</strong></p>
<p><strong>I Have A Favour To Ask Of You&#8230;</strong><br />
As you may or may not know I&#8217;m recording my CD and so far I&#8217;ve recorded 18 guide tracks which I have on <strong><a href="http://www.coreystewartonline.com" target="_blank">my website</a></strong>. I need to whittle down the 18 songs to a final 12 and this is where I need your help.</p>
<p>What I want from you guys is some feedback on what songs you&#8217;d keep on the CD and what songs you&#8217;d leave behind. To do this just go to the <strong><a href="http://www.coreystewartonline.com/music/cd-project/" target="_blank">CD Project</a></strong> page of my website, have a listen to the songs and leave your feedback by email or via the comments section of the page.</p>
<p>A big thank you to all in advance.</p>
<p>Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Open Mic @ The Dan</span><br />
Wednesday July 28th, 2010<br />
Daniel O’Connell Hotel<br />
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> 8pm – Midnight</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Plus, make sure you mark this event off in <strong><span style="color: #800000;">BOLD RED PEN!</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Open Mic @ The Third Cork</span><br />
Thursday August 5th, 2010<br />
The Third Cork<br />
Level 1, 26 Semaphore Road, Semaphore<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> 8pm &#8211; Midnight(ish)</span></strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>See you next Wensdee,</p>
<p>Corey <img src='http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>


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		<dc:creator>Corey Stewart</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi everybody,</p>
<p>There&#8217;s no rest for the wicked this week so I&#8217;ll keep this update brief.</p>
<p>Last weeks <strong>Open Mic @ The Dan</strong> was hit pretty hard by the very cold weather we&#8217;ve been having of late and I personally haven&#8217;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.</p>
<p>The first spot is normally taken by <strong><a href="http://www.garthdurtton.com" target="_blank">Garth Dutton</a></strong> 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.</p>
<p>That will make recovery for him so much easier.</p>
<p>Also, I wanted to remind you all that the next installment of the <strong>Sunday Sessions @ The Dan</strong> is happening this <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sunday, July 25th</span></strong> kicking off at 5pm with <strong>Courtney Robb</strong> as the special guest. Mark it in your diary and tell all your friends, the whole night is not to be missed.</p>
<p>Here are some photos from last weeks <strong>Open Mic @ The Dan.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-512 aligncenter" title="costa" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMAG00072.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Costa WTF!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-513 aligncenter" title="thetimbers1" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMAG00111.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Simon &amp; Sarah (The Timbers)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-514 aligncenter" title="thetimbers2" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMAG0012.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ben &amp; Craig (The Timbers)</strong></p>
<p>Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Open Mic @ The Dan<br />
Wednesday July 21st, 2010<br />
Daniel O’Connell Hotel<br />
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide<br />
8pm – Midnight</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Plus, make sure you mark this event off in <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">BOLD RED PEN!</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Sunday Sessions @ The Dan #2<br />
(Special Guest &#8211; Courtney Robb)<br />
Sunday July 25th, 2010<br />
Daniel O&#8217;Connell Hotel<br />
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide<br />
5pm &#8211; 9pm</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>See you next Wensdee,</p>
<p>Corey <img src='http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>


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		<dc:creator>Corey Stewart</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi everybody,</p>
<p>Attendance-wise, last weeks <strong>Open Mic @ The Dan</strong> 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&#8217;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.</p>
<p>In fact we had a record number of new faces at the <strong>Open Mic @ The Dan</strong>. Five new acts comprising of seven new people:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-502 aligncenter" title="nickandjohn" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMAG00071.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Nick &amp; John</strong> (Open Mic @ The Third Cork favourites)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-503 aligncenter" title="angelaandkate" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMAG0011.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Angela &amp; Kate</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-504 aligncenter" title="kateandluke" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMAG0015.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Luke</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-505 aligncenter" title="sam" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMAG0016.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Sam</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-506 aligncenter" title="tim" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMAG00171.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tim</strong></p>
<p>Thank you all for venturing down to the <strong>Open Mic @ The Dan</strong>. I certainly would love to see you all again as I was very, very impressed by your performances</p>
<p>Now, for an update on the first <strong>Sunday Sessions @ The Dan</strong>. It was a success!</p>
<p>We had a full book, a full pub, full bellies (especially after eating the Linguini special &#8211; YUM!) and a full evening of wonderful entertainment spearheaded by special guest performer Anthony D&#8217;Antonio.</p>
<p>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&#8217;Connell Hotel and punters and musicians alike were treated to some wonderful performances.</p>
<p>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 <strong>&#8220;Average At Best&#8221;</strong> (but they were much better than that trust me) and secondly, a trio going under the name of <strong>&#8220;The Violent Rage Of Steve McQueen.&#8221;</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-507" title="averageatbest" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMAG00061.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Average At Best</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-508" title="violentrage" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMAG0010.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Steve McQueen&#8217;s Violent Rage</strong></p>
<p>If that&#8217;s not the best band name you&#8217;ve heard of in a long time well&#8230; <strong>You got to get out more <img src='http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </strong></p>
<p>Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Open Mic @ The Dan<br />
Wednesday July 14th, 2010<br />
Daniel O’Connell Hotel<br />
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide<br />
8pm – Midnight</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>See you next Wensdee,</p>
<p>Corey <img src='http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>


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		<description><![CDATA[Hi everybody, My apologies for not having last weeks update online, I just simply ran out of time last week but I will make it up to you this week. Open Mic @ The Dan Over the last fortnight the Open Mic @ The Dan has enjoyed a resurgence in performer numbers. Even though we&#8217;re [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi everybody,</p>
<p>My apologies for not having last weeks update online, I just simply ran out of time last week but I will make it up to you this week.</p>
<p><strong>Open Mic @ The Dan</strong><br />
Over the last fortnight the <strong>Open Mic @ The Dan</strong> has enjoyed a resurgence in performer numbers. Even though we&#8217;re in the midst of a very cold winter for Adelaide standards the need to hang out at The Dan on a Wednesday night transcends the cold.</p>
<p>Besides, the open fire at The Dan is very, very enticing indeed, just like the talent that has been gracing the Open Mic stage of late.</p>
<p>We had three new faces at The Dan over the last couple of weeks. In the first week, we had <strong>Jasper Cownie</strong> who put on a fantastic show that the performer friendly audience couldn&#8217;t get enough of.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-493" title="jaspercownie" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMAG0017.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Jasper Cownie</strong></p>
<p>Last week we had a duo consisting of Melbournites <strong>Larissa Agosti</strong> and <strong>Kath Nelligan</strong> and man, did they tear the house down. Great songwriting, great stage presence and great harmonies. Larissa had a CD for sale which I purchased and listened to soon after. I was very impressed.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-494" title="larissaandkath" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMAG0006.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Larissa &amp; Kath</strong></p>
<p><strong>Open Mic @ The Third Cork</strong><br />
Last Thursday saw the third instalment of the monthly <strong>Open Mic @ The Third Cork</strong> and let me just say that it was absolutely brilliant both in atmosphere and in sheer talent. Every performer who graced the stage at The Third Cork was a quality act including 2 new faces.</p>
<p>The new faces were <strong>Melissa Waters</strong> and a duo called <strong>Dr Nick</strong>. Thanks for coming down, hope to see you again real at the next <strong>Open Mic @ The Third Cork</strong> which will be on <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thursday August 5th</span></strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-495" title="melissawaters" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMAG0002.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Melissa Waters</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-496" title="drnick" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMAG0007.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Dr Nick</strong></p>
<p>A big thanks also goes out to Catherine and her crew at The Third Cork for making us all feel very, very welcome (and for those yummy pizzas). Can&#8217;t wait for August 5th.</p>
<p><em>In other Open Mic Network news&#8230;</em></p>
<p><strong>Sunday Sessions @ The Dan Starts July 11th</strong><br />
It&#8217;s not long to go until the first <strong>&#8220;Sunday Sessions&#8221; @ The Dan</strong> gets underway on <strong>Sunday July 11th</strong>. In case you&#8217;re wondering, the Sunday Sessions is essentially the <strong>Open Mic @ The Dan</strong> but on a Sunday and with a special guest performer thrown into the mix for good measure.</p>
<p>The special guest performer for the first Sunday Sessions is none other than <strong>Anthony D&#8217;Antonio</strong> (YAY!)</p>
<p>It kicks off at 5pm (with Anthony starting a 40 minute set from between 6pm and 6:30pm) and finishing at 9pm so you have time to hit the hay at a reasonable hour in preparation for the start of the working week. I&#8217;ll be at The Dan from between 3pm and 3:30pm to take down names.</p>
<p>Please bear in mind, this is on a 3 month trial so the more people that go to these sessions, the better chance we have at making this a permanent fixture on The Dan&#8217;s entertainment calendar.</p>
<p>What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than with great friends, great food/drink and great music.</p>
<p>Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week on the Open Mic Network:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Open Mic @ The Dan</span><br />
Wednesday July 7th, 2010<br />
Daniel O’Connell Hotel<br />
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> 8pm – Midnight</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Plus, mark this in <strong><span style="color: #800000;">BOLD RED PEN!</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">&#8220;Sunday Sessions&#8221; @ The Dan #1</span><br />
Sunday July 11th, 2010<br />
Daniel O’Connell Hotel<br />
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> 5pm &#8211; 9pm</span></strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>See you next Wensdee,</p>
<p>Corey <img src='http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>


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		<title>Open Mic Network Update &#8211; June 21st, 2010</title>
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		<dc:creator>Corey Stewart</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi everybody, Last weeks Open Mic @ The Dan was a fantastic showcase of the present and emerging musical talent in Adelaide. It&#8217;s amazing what talent is out there and I&#8217;m so glad that the Open Mic Network enables people to have a place to develop themselves as a performer and their songs if they [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi everybody,</p>
<p>Last weeks <strong>Open Mic @ The Dan</strong> was a fantastic showcase of the present and emerging musical talent in Adelaide. It&#8217;s amazing what talent is out there and I&#8217;m so glad that the Open Mic Network enables people to have a place to develop themselves as a performer and their songs if they write them.</p>
<p>There was one new face who graced the Open Mic stage and his name is <strong>Brett Dunham</strong> who came from Perth to participate. I&#8217;m sure he was doing other stuff in SA but I like to think that all roads lead to the <strong>Open Mic @ The Dan</strong>.</p>
<p>Since Brett first found out about the Open Mic Network via the internet he and I have exchanged a number of phone calls and emails and it was a pleasure to meet up with him for the first time last week. I must say that Brett&#8217;s performance blew me and a number of audience members away.</p>
<p>Can&#8217;t wait to catch up again.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-485" title="brettdunham" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMAG0007.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Brett Dunham</strong></p>
<p>In other Open Mic Network news&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>SCALA &#8220;From Open Mic To Stage #2&#8243;</strong><br /> Last Thursdays SCALA songwriting showcase was a bit thin on the crowd front but not on the talent front. Even though there were some initial sound issues to contend with, all performers played to an inch of their lives to the small but deeply appreciative crowd.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-487" title="janeandsam" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMAG0001.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Jane &amp; Sam</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-488" title="joemanmurphy" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMAG00071.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Joe Murphy</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-489" title="apdantonio" src="http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMAG0011.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Anthony D&#8217;Antonio</strong></p>
<p>The next &#8220;From Open Mic To Stage&#8221; showcase will happen in a couple of months time. I&#8217;ll let you know more details as they arise.</p>
<p><strong>SCALA FOOM Songwriting Competition</strong><br /> Speaking about all things SCALA, just a reminder that time to enter your song in SCALA&#8217;s FOOM (Festival Of Original Music) Songwriting Competition is fast running out as entries close on July 1st. For more information on FOOM go to the <strong><a href="http://www.scala.org.au" target="_blank">SCALA website</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Open Mic @ Third Cork Reminder</strong><br /> While I&#8217;m on the reminders track, the next Open Mic @ The Third Cork will be on in ten days time on <strong>Thursday, July 1st.</strong> Make sure you mark that event in your diary in <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>BOLD RED PEN</strong></span>.</p>
<p><strong>Sunday Sessions Guests Almost Finalised</strong><br /> I&#8217;ve almost finalised the guests for the upcoming &#8220;Sunday Sessions @ The Dan&#8221; starting on <strong>Sunday July 11th </strong>from 5pm until 9pm. They are as follows (pending confirmations by the guests):</p>
<p>July 11th &#8211; <strong>Anthony D&#8217;Antonio</strong><br /> July 25th &#8211; <strong>Courtney Robb</strong><br /> August 8th &#8211; <strong>Kelly Menhennett</strong> (you don&#8217;t know her as yet but she needs to be seen and heard to be believed)<br /> August 29th &#8211; <strong>Simon Peter</strong><br /> September 12th &#8211; <strong>Joe Murphy</strong><br /> September 26th &#8211; <strong>Andy &amp; Marta</strong></p>
<p>Bring it on!</p>
<p>Here’s a reminder of what is happening this week:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Open Mic @ The Dan</span><br /> Wednesday June 23rd, 2010<br /> Daniel O’Connell Hotel<br /> 165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> 8pm – Midnight</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Plus, mark this in <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">BOLD RED PEN!</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Open Mic @ The Third Cork</span><br /> Thursday July 1st, 2010<br /> Third Cork Wine Bar<br /> Upstairs, 26 Semaphore Road S4<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> 8pm &#8211; Midnight</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Only 10 days to go!**</span></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>See you next Wensdee,</p>
<p>Corey <img src='http://www.openmicaustralia.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>


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