W/e 8/6/07 - open Mic & Marillion

Tuesday 5/6/07 Old Duke Bristol
up first, a slot I am liking, but the down side is the number of people playing. The wonderfull Jermima, who plays Chello was sin along with Simon who plays piano brilliantly. He also sings.
Played
Website - Jon Chapman
Don't Hurt yourself - Marilion
A better man - Jon Chapman. Aborted the song as it did not start as I planned, although Eddie said it sounded alright. More work/Practice required.
Tuesday 5/6/07 Somerset House, Bristol
A new pub on the circuit, owed by Gary who owns the Rose of Denmark. The session is hosted by 'wispering' Bob Garret.
Played
Web Site - Jon Chapman
Don't hurt yourself - Marillion
The Ballard of Bob and Rose - Jon Chapman
Wednesday 6/6/07 Mr Wolfs, Bristol
Following our victory over Estonia
Played
Website - Jon Chapman
Don't Hurt yourself - Marillion
Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin (Wedding band version) I must play later when the venue fills up a bit more. Vid Warren came in and did his stuff. How he does it I don't know, but its brill to listen too.
Thursday 7/6/07 - Sommerville Club, Bristol
Played
Don't Hurt yourself - Marillion
A better man - Jon Chapman. Mannaged to get through it and it sounded good. Later marco, who also plays, came up and asked me if it was my song and that he could really relate to it. He liked the lyrics. Thanks mate.Icing on the cake tonight was winning in the raffel. Won the cuddly toy.
Friday - 8/6/07 Colsten Hall, Bristol
Tonight is Marillion, thats why I have been playing their song all week, spreading the word and all that. An excellent gig, but I think the heat meant it was a bit shorter. I was happy, Will be seeing them next week in Nottingham. Long drive home, but happy.Met up with Spud and Laura, whom I met in Holland during the week-end. Goo to see them again.
A long blog this week.
TTFN badger readers.
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Open Mic w/e 6/7/06

As I write this I am looking forward to tomorrow. Genesis at Old Trafford.
Monday 2/7/07 - Robin Hood, Bristol
A new one for me, but full of old friends. I am usually to knackered to go out on Mondays but today was different as I wsa in late.
Played
Website - Jon ChapmanTombstone - Jon ChapmanBetter Man - Jon Chapman
Tuesday 3/7/07 Old Duke, Bristol
Played
Better man - Jon ChapmanTombstone - Jon Chapman
Wednesday 4/7/07 Rose of Denmark, Bristol
Played
Tombstone - Jon ChapmanTime for a change - Jon Chapman. Not played for it for a while, still needs work.Nails- Jon Chapman
Got to do a quick 4th song later in the evening
Behind Blue Eyes - the Who
Thats it badger readers.
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Glastonbudget 2007

Just back from this cracking tribute to Glastonbury. Well worth the effort and small expense. The beer is cheap, the food does not give you the sh*ts and is also very cheap, you cannot get a pie a chips for £3 outside, so how do they do it.
The bands were brill, sorry I could not see any of the unsigned, those I did catch I wil llook out for in the future.
The weather was crap, but they cannot help that altogh a bank holiday is always wet in the uk.
Any how one happy family, roll on next year.
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Monday 21/5/07

Looking forward to this week.
1. The who at Birmingham
2. Open Mic in Bristol
3. Possible open mic in Langley Mill
4. Glastonbudget!!!!
Yippie
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Monday 21/5/07

Looking forward to this week.
1. The who at Birmingham
2. Open Mic in Bristol
3. Possible open mic in Langley Mill
4. Glastonbudget!!!!
Yippie
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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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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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