23-12-16–Radcliffe Open Mic

Well its Christmas and the censor only cleared one song, lol
Played
Its a burden being wonderful like you – Steel Panther
Hollywood nights – Bob Segar
Time Stand Still – Rush
…. for Christmas – Red Peters/Jon Chapman
I Ran – Flock Of Seagulls

Till next year, have a great one

18/11/2016–Butt Field Open Mic

Hosted it again.  Only three acts tonight , but we did all have a great time.
Next one Jan 20th with a Scottish theme required
Part 1
Staffordshire Hill – Jon Chapman
Hollywood Hills – Bob Segar
Crazy – Seal
Resist – Rush
Child in Time – Deep Purple
*&ck Christmas – Eric Idle
Your getting Christmas – Jon Chapman (music) Story/Lyrics by Red Peters
Heroes – David Bowie

Part 2
Come from a land down under - Men at Work
The River – Bruce Springsteen
Its a burden being Wonderful like me – Steel Panther
12 days of Christmas – Traditional and alternative
I just died in your arm arms – Cutting Crew
Part 2a
500 Miles – Proclaimers with Richard on vocals
Rock and Roll – Led Zeppelin (Lounge lizard version) with Richard on guitar

21/10/2016–Butt Field Open Mic

Hosted the third open mic at Butt Field

Was a good night and filled with music.

Played

Its a burden being Wonderful like me – Steel Panther
I Ran – Flock of Seagulls
I just died in your arms tonight – Cutting Crew
Desert Sky – U2
Hollywood Nights – Bob Seger (first time)
Feel like making Love – Bad Company (first time)

House of the Rising Sun – The Animals with Neil

Joined Richard on 500 Miles – Proclaimers

Behind Blue Eyes – The Who

21/10/2016–Butt Field Open Mic

Our third open mic hosted by me. Not a large turn out but still 3 hours of live entertainment.

Also the first run out of the new PA and it performed great!!!

 

1. Jon
2. Elliot
3. Jim
4. Richard
5. Me, Him & Pete (AKA Incognito)
6. Phil

 

Just tested the recordings, something went wrong so will need to try again on that front.

 

Next one is November 18th 2016

07-10-2016–Radcliffe open Mic

Back again for what was a low turn out but a great night all the same

Played
Its a burden being wonderful like me - Steel Panther
I could have died in your arms tonight – Cutting Crew
Crazy – Seal
In gods country – U2
The house of the Rising Sun – the Animals (backing rhythm acoustic guitar)
Slow blues in A….

10-09-2016 Foalles stag do at Tynemouth Lodge beer garden

Played
Rocking in the free world – Neil Young with Chris ???
Pinball Wizard – the Who, with Edward Box

09-09-2016 Radcliffe open Mic

A change in week, so

Played

I died in your arms tonight – Cutting Crew
I Want to break free - Queen
Rocking in the free world – Neil Young (with drums, bass and lead guitar)
Shouting in a Bucket Blues – Kevin Ayres

5/8/2016–Radcliffe Open Mic

The open mic had been hijacked by Phil Smeeton, due to his 60th in a few days,

 

Played

The Birthday Song - Charlie McDonnell
The Ballard of Bob and Rose – Jon Chapman
Shouting In A Bucket Blues – Kevin Ayers (first time)
Heroes – David Bowie

Almost played Birthday by the Beatles, as it was my birthday too.

1-07-2016–Radcliffe Open Mic

Its the first Friday of the month, also 100 years since the start of Somme and the tragic events that started there all those years ago.

Played

Staffordshire Hill – Jon Chapman. Its is about the National Arboretum, but seemed fitting for the occasion
Land down under – Men at work
Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin. A bit of a protest song

 

Following me was a most unique act

Japanese violin, African Harp and Tamla Drums, a wonderful sound they put together in their first performance

24-06-2016–Hickling Open Mic

Back again on a very nice and warm night.
Played
Please Read the letter – Plant/Krause version
Child in Time – Deep Purple
Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin ( a statement on common sense and also a comment on the future of the UK) – The swing version!
Heroes – David Bowie (Lounge Lizard version)

Thanks for the excellent cajon playing on all the track by ....

They are changing the day of the Open mic to the first Thursday in the month, next one July 7th.

03-06-2016–Radcliffe Open Mic, The Legion

It could have been a quite night but wasn’t as people stepped up and played in various combinations.

Played

Crazy – Seal
Aint no love in he heart of the city – Whitesnake
The River – Bruce Springsteen
I’m not in Love – 10CC
Heroes – David Bowie

 

Next stop Bingham on 10 June

13-05-16–Butt Field Open Mic

My host8ng duties, and I love it.

 

Up first as the host and during my spot, some muppets were charging around the field on a small monkey bike, they soon got chased off.

Played

Wondrous stories – Yes
I Ran – Flock of Seagulls
Ballard of Bob and Rose – Jon Chapman

 

Then later played again

Pinball Wizard – The Who
Since you've been gone – Rainbow with Paul on Vocals
Whole Lotta Love – Led Zeppelin with Elliot on Lead, Paul on additional Vocals and Graham on tambourine
500 miles – The Proclaimers
Desert Sky – U2
Crazy – Seal

06-05-2016–Butt Field Open Mic 2

 

 

The second open mic in Bingham and I hope it was due to superstation that less players attended.

First Open Mice here http://jonnchapman.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/01-04-2016-butt-field-open-mic.html

To those who did and those who did not, another great night was had.

Food was laid on  Pork cobs and chips, and there were crisps on the table too (bagged ready for eating not litter)
Beer at £2 and pint and Player Reward Tokens for a free drink, what an open mic it was!!!!

Next one June 10th

The Players

Jon
Secret Stripes from Hickling who then left to attend the open mic in Hickling, thanks for attending guys
Stella – from Hickling
Elliot
Magic Car from Radcliffe
Jim
Paul from Radcliffe

Jon & Jam Session

Elliot - Jam session

Paul - Jam Session

A bit of the jam session

06-05-2016–Radcliffe Open Mic

I missed last months open mic, as I was hosting the first Bingham Open mic. However, we have moved the Bingham open mic to the second Friday in the month, so no clashes!

Played first
Wonderous Stories – Yes
I Ran – Flock of Seagulls
Resist – Rush
Heroes - David Bowie
I’m not in Love – 10 CC

Till next time…

19-04-2016 - The Plough Hickling Open Mic

A great pub with great landlord and customers, usually a very busy night with loads of players, except to night. It was Chris, the host, and me!

I played twice, Chris played between my two parts

Part 1

Please read my letter - Plant/Krause version
*Wonderous Stories - Yes
*Child in time - Deep Purple
Whole lotta Love - Led Zeppelin - Lounge lizard version
The Ballad of Bob and Rose - Jon Chapman
Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin - Lounge lizard version
50 things to do before I die - Jon Chapman

Part 2

If I was a Carpenter - Tim Hardin
I Ran- Flock of Seagulls
Desert Sky - U2
50 things to do before I die - Jon Chapman
Land of Confusion - Genesis
Behind Blue Eyes/Wont Get fooled again - the Who
Pinball Wizard - the Who
Fat old Sun - Pink Floyd
Crazy - Seal


I cant remember all I played, some songs from memory, so I may update as memory comes back to me!
The only ones I knew I was going play are those * above.

All in all a cracking night, well for me, the poor punters had to endure me all night, lol!

Thanks to Graham and Liz for taking me!

Updated

01-04-2016 Butt Field Open Mic

The first open mic in Bingham and it was a big success.

I know it was April 1st but it was no joke. Too many punns!!!!!

Many thanks to all who came and supported it by playing or just by attending.


In Order of original appearance

Jon Chapman
Richard
Jim
Chris
Russ + Ian
Brian (Russ+Jon)
Stella
Tegan - Acapella
Elliot
Mark and his iPad
Noisy Neighbours
then started again with
Jim
Richard (Poetry corner)
Jon and Ian
Chris + Loads

As I do

I played

50 things to do before I die - Jon Chapman

Crazy - Seal

Whole lotta Rosie - AC/DC - Lounge lizzard version

I Ran - Flock of Seagulls

Set two

Please read my letter - Plant/Krause version

Mr Blue Sky - ELO

Its a long way to the top if you wanna rock and roll - AC/DC feat Ian on Cajon

17-03-2016 - The Plough, Hickling

The second time I have been here, the last time was a while ago, great people, great selection of beers and great musicians.

Played

Please read my letter - Plant/Krause version
Crazy - Seal
Whole lotta Rosie - AC/DC (lounge lizzard version)

All the above with cajon support.

Final song. Rocking in thefree world - Neil Young (with band)

till the next time

04-03-2016 Radcliffe Open Mic

A full night, played around 10:45, so quite late!

Played
Crazy – Seal
Resist – Rush
Behind Blue Eyes – the Who
Its a long way to the top if you wanna  Rock and roll – AC/DC (feat. Martyn on Bass, Ritchie on bagpipes [harmonica], Paul on Guitar, and ?? on guitar, audience on hand claps, Jon on Kazzoo, Guitar and vocals)

Went well…….


I will miss the next one as I am hosting one in Bingham

8-01-2016 Radcliffe Open Mic

Back to the Legion for the first time this year. I missed the last one of 2015, but hey ho.

Some great acts on.

I followed newbi Matt

Played
Ballad of Bob and Rose - Jon Chapman
Crazy - Seal
Resist - Rush
Rocking in the free world - Neil Young feat Martyn on guitar, xxx on Drums & xxx on Bass

Till next time.....