News Flash!! ***New starting time – 7:30pm***
Hi everybody,
Welcome to all new subscribers to the Open Mic Network mailing list.
After the chaos and confusion of a fortnight ago it was fantastic to see that last weeks Open Mic was a very smooth running affair.
The running sheet was again full by 6:45pm and we started at 7:30pm due to high demand. We had 20 performer slots filled by 25 performers, it was a full on night but one full of amazing performances and a special event.
First of all, nestled within the list of performers were 4 new faces. A big welcome goes out to Mary Webb, Nicole & Rebecca and Paul Warren for gracing the Open Mic stage for the first time.
May you come back soon, the door is always open to you 
Secondly, last Wednesday was Mel Sander’s birthday and the Open Mic @ The Dan was the venue for her party. From where I was sitting it looked like she was having a wonderful time. I hope you had a great night Mel, Happy Birthday!
Some other highlights to mention:
- The return of Garth Dutton as first cab off the rank. Welcome back mate!
- Mary Webb and her amazing voice
- Jade Ambroze showcasing two new songs
- The Warren family singers
A special mention goes out to Alex Frost who missed the Open Mic last week due to sickness. A big GET WELL SOON goes out to you from all of us, you were missed terribly.
In other Open Mic news…
1. As of this Wednesday, the Open Mic @ The Dan will start at 7:30pm. I’ve just got off the phone with Greg at The Dan about this. Make sure you spread the word ok
2. Coming up this Tuesday night (April 21st) at the Joiners Arms Hotel (yes, that place where the new Open Mic will start up in 4 weeks time) is the start of the SCALA “Join Us” Songwriting Workshops for 2009.
I mention this because, being a SCALA (short for Songwriters, Composers & Lyricists Association) member since 1992 I believe that these workshops will help all songwriters of any level refine their songwriting process and network with like minds at the same time.
It’s just like an Open Mic for songwriters and I’ll be showcasing one of my songs “Mountain Top” for discussion and feedback. Hope to see you there.
3. I’ve almost completed the finishing touches to the new Open Mic Network website. I found some videos on YouTube of Open Mic @ The Dan performances from Andy & Marta, Matt Clearing and Rowey G to put up on the site.
My plan is to phase out the Open Mic @ The Dan website and use the Open Mic Network site instead. Feel free to have a look around, let me know what you think.
Ok, here is a reminder of what’s happening this week plus other stuff:
Wednesday April 22nd, 2009
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
7:30pm – Midnight
(New Start Time)
…and what about this new Open Mic starting in 4 WEEKS?
***The Grand Launch***
Thursday May 14th, 2009
Joiners Arms Hotel
9 Manton Street, Hindmarsh
8pm – Midnight
Plus…
(Proudly Presented By SCALA)
Tuesday April 21st, 2009
Joiners Arms Hotel
7:30pm Start
Featuring: Corey Stewart & David Cronin
As always, make sure you get to The Dan early to avoid disappointment. I’ll be there from 6:30pm to take down names.
Hope to see you this Wensdee,
Corey
The Open Mic Network
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