Sunday, 20 May 2007

W/e 29/5/07 - Open Mics

Tuesday 15/5/07, Old Duke, Bristol
Lost of new acts tonight, so gave way to give them a turn.
Wednesday 16/5/07, Rose of Denmark, Bristol
Its back on. Excellent. This is a good session. They have a license now every two weeks
Played
Website (aka - the song formally known as 50 things to do before I die) - Jon Chapman
Nobodys Hero - Rush
If I was a Carpenter - Tim Hardin
The Ballad of Bob and Rose - Jon Chapman. A new song to channel my fustration of this Open Mic being closed three weeks ago and to welcome its re-opening. Bob and the landlord appreceated it!
Thursday 17/5/07 - Millwrights Arms, Warwick
I worked from home on Friday so called in to my musical home, now in the Millwrights
Played - Set 1
Man on the moon - REM
If I was a Carpenter - Tim Hardin
The Ballad of Bob and Rose - Jon Chapman
Nobodys hero - Rush
Set 2
Web Site - Jon Chapman
Route 66 and Heavens Door with Mick
Pinball Wizard - the Who
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Saturday, 5 May 2007

Open Mic w/e 4/5/07

Tuesday 1/5/07 - Old Duke, Bristol
Opening slot tonight three songs
Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin (wedding band version)
Time for a change - Jon Chapman. This is getting better with more playings
50 things to do before I die - Jon Chapman
With the closure of the Rose of Denmark
Wednesday 2/5/07 - Mr Wolfs, Bristol
First time and first up after the hostess
50 Things to do before I die - Jon Chapman
True Love Waits - Radiohead. Becoming a favourite of mine to play
Time for a change - Jon Chapman
Nails( Love is) - Jon Chapman
Thursday 3/5/07 - Sommerville Club, Bristol
Last act before the featured artist, who plays and sings very well (bugger)
Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin (Wedding band version)
Nobodys hero - Rush. This is a bitch of a song to play but it went well.
Till next week
Badger
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Saturday, 28 April 2007

Open Mic w/e 27/4/07

Tuesday 24/4/07 - Great Western, Warwick
Good to return to where it started
Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin (Wedding band version)
50 things to do before I die - Jon Chapman
Pinball Wizard - the Who (vocal only version)
Wednesday 25/4/07 - Rose of Denmark, Bristol
About 12 fellow werkers came out for a) to hear me sing & play
b) have a good old booze up and c) say good bye to Simon who is leaving the project.
Earlier that day the pub received notification from the council of a complaint and that no live music was allowed until, well we don't kow.
 I hope it returns the venue is brillient as is the host a nd you get to play around 5 songs befoer you think about coming off. Tis venue will be missed. Hope to meet up with Bob Garret again somewhere in the world.
Thursday - Did not play but came home.
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Original Publish Date Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:36:00 -0700

Open Mic w/e 27/4/07

Tuesday 24/4/07 - Great Western, Warwick
Good to return to where it started
Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin (Wedding band version)
50 things to do before I die - Jon Chapman
Pinball Wizard - the Who (vocal only version)
Wednesday 25/4/07 - Rose of Denmark, Bristol
About 12 fellow werkers came out for a) to hear me sing & play
b) have a good old booze up and c) say good bye to Simon who is leaving the project.
Earlier that day the pub received notification from the council of a complaint and that no live music was allowed until, well we don't kow.
 I hope it returns the venue is brillient as is the host a nd you get to play around 5 songs befoer you think about coming off. Tis venue will be missed. Hope to meet up with Bob Garret again somewhere in the world.
Thursday - Did not play but came home.
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Original Publish Date Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:36:00 -0700

Saturday, 21 April 2007

Open Mic's bristol w/e 20/4/07

Tuesday Old Duke, Bristol 17/4/07
Tonight2 songs
Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin ( not in a rock style). This was well received!
Time for a change - Jon Chapman
Wednesday, The Rose of Denmark, Bristol - 18/4/07
Played
Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin ( not in a rock style). This was well received!
Time for a change - Jon Chapman
Cover Me - Bruce Springsteen
Man on the Moon - REM
50 things to do before i die - Jon Chapman
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Original Publish Date Sat, 21 Apr 2007 12:45:00 -0700

Sunday, 15 April 2007

Bristol W/E 13/4/07

Tuesday Old Duke, Bristol 10/4/07
Tonight2 songs
50 things to do before i die - Jon Chapman
Pinball Wizard - the Who - vocal only
Wednesday, The Rose of Denmark, Bristol - 11/4/07
Played
Cover Me - Bruce Springsteen
Time 4 a change - Jon Chapman. A new song and its first outing. I think it worked well but a little long.
True Love Waits - Radiohead. This was a challenge set by Simon. Picked the tab up and a copy off his phone of the track went back to room and learnt it. Went well, so he said.
Behind Blue Eyes - the Who. Not played for a while and messed up the fast bit.
Thursday,Sommervill Club, Bristol 12/04/07
Time 4 a change - Jon Chapman.
True Love Waits - Radiohead
Second time I played these songs, Time 4 a chnge was a bit quicker (no swering as this is not the place for that.
Tonights featured artist, Mireille Mathlener,was bloody brill!
Badger
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Monday, 9 April 2007

w/e 6/4/07 - Bristol & Warwick

Tuesday Old Duke, Bristol 3/4/07
Up first tonight 3 songs
Dont't Hurt Yourself - Marillion
Pinball Wizard - the Who - vocal only
50 things to do before i die - Jon Chapman
Wednesday, The Rose of Denmark, Bristol - 4/4/07
Played
50 things to do before I die - Jon Chapman
Show me the Way - Peter Frampton - First time I have tried this song, went ok.
If I was a Carpeter - Tim Hardin
Nails - Jon Chapman
Pinball Wizard - the Who - Guitar & Vocal only
Thursday, Millwrights, Warwick - 5/04/07
If I was a Carpter - Tim Hardin
50 things to do before I die - Jon Chapman
Nails - Jon Chapman
Squeeze Box - the Who (with mick on harmonic)
Played last song of the night
Brain Damage/Eclipse - Pink Floyd
Jez played tonight several songs and his voice was in very fine form, I thought.
TTFN
Badger
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