Hi everybody,
Last weeks Open Mic was the first to start at 7:30pm and it seemed the experiment worked a treat.
When I arrived at The Dan at 6:30pm I was amazed to find a line up of performers wanting to personally book their spot on the running sheet.
By 7:10pm all 18 performer spots had been filled. It was then I realized just how popular the Open Mic @ The Dan has become. WOW!
Last weeks Open Mic also marked the debut performance of Shane Naylor who amazed us with his performance. It was just him, his acoustic guitar and a loop station but he made it sound like there was a whole band on stage.
I know you’ve heard me say it many times but I’m constantly amazed by the depth of talent in this town. Shane was simply, mesmerizing. I hope he comes back again.
A big welcome back is in order for Alex Frost (who, after a week off due to sickness, was in very fine voice) and Paul Bulian who marked his return to the Open Mic stage with a huge performance.
In other Open Mic related news…
A big THANK YOU to all Open Mic’ers who turned up to the first SCALA Songwriting Workshop for 2009.
David Robinson and I were initially hoping for about 10 songwriters to attend however, we doubled that figure which proves to me that the craft of songwriting is alive and well in this town. Fantastic!
The next SCALA Songwriting Workshop is planned for the 3rd Tuesday of next month on May 19th. I’ll give out more details when they come to light.
Ok, here is a reminder of what’s happening this week plus other stuff (note the new starting time):
Open Mic @ The Dan
Wednesday April 29th, 2009
Daniel O’Connell Hotel
165 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
7:30pm – Midnight
…and what about this new Open Mic starting in 3 WEEKS?
Open Mic @ The Joiners Arms
***The Grand Launch***
Thursday May 14th, 2009
Joiners Arms Hotel
9 Manton Street, Hindmarsh
8pm – Midnight
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 
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