Tuesday 22/1/08 - Greyhound Beeston. Open Mic

This is a good open mic. It is friendly and fun. The acts are good as well.Perform under the monica "Not Andy".
Played
50 things to do before I die - Jon Chapman
Staffordshire Hill - Jon Chapman
Nobodys hero - Rush
In My Heart - Jon Chapman
Intend to be there next week.
till thenSleep safe....
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Original Publish Date Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:19:00 -0800

Monday 14/1/08, Golden Fleece

Well not played for a while and it showed. Its quite a good venue as your very high up and looking down on the punters.
Played
50 things to do before I die - Jon ChapmanStaffordshire Hill - Jon ChapmanPinball Wizard - the Who. Was going to do Better man or another of my tunes, but wimped out!
Till next time
Live long
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Original Publish Date Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:28:00 -0800

Wednesday 16/1/08 - Bristol

Back to Bristol for a swift visit. Brought Guitar and travelled around and got drunk and played.
Started in a pub near the Old Vic - Pint 1
Next stop to meet work people The Old Duke - Pint 2
Stop 3 and pint 3 a curry house under the old Vic. I dont eat Indian food so I left them to it!
Started at Rose of Denmark. This has changed, Bob is no longer in residence and last night was off. So I left. Pint 4
Next stop, Bunch of Grapes, Denmark Street. Glad to see this was still on and well populated. Pint 5 & 6
Played
If I was a Carpenter - Tim Hardin
Staffordshire Hill - Jon Chapman
50 things to do before I die - Jon Chapman
I wanted to play Life Pt1 & Pt2 but there is no music stand an I dont know the words so played it safe.
Moved on to Mr. Wolfs. Pints 7, 8 and 9
Been a while since I was here but a great crowd again. Jules was on the desk and it was being hosted by a nice young lady. Managed to get on next.
Played
50 things to do before I die - Jon ChapmanStaffordshire Hill - Jon Chapman (not really the song for this venue but played because I believe in the message)
Pinball Wizard - the Who
Went back to the hotel and slept. I had a good night. Thanks Bristol.
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Thunder - Rock City

Last night, what an excellent night it was.
Thunder do a Christmas show and its well worth it. They are their own support, so it is very extended, a good laugh and they play lots of different artists songs.
One of my Gigs of the year.
Badger
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Original Publish Date Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:34:00 -0800

not done much

Not really done much with the festive time upon me.
Last few Tuesdays I have been going to Gigs so not been out and played. Seen Marillion and From the Jam. Both were excellent.
Tried to do a new open mic in Nottinham last night. It has the advantage of being right outside the bus stop. Anyhow, on my way in and I get a call from the organiser that it was off. I had called him an hour or so earlier and it was on. He was shocked when he turned up to find some other evey on.
Oh well thats rock and roll.
Off to see Thunder and Fish this week.
keep on Rocking and Happy Christmas
Badger.
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Original Publish Date Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:05:00 -0800

w/e 30/11/07 Open Mic -

Tuesday 27/11/07 Great Western, Warwick
Went back to where it all started.
It was about two years ago when I did my first ever open-mic at the Western. What a difference. I was a nervous wreck, before during and after, and that was this time. No seriously I am a much better performer. I still cock-up but that's fine and I handle it. I only do it for fun.
The two young ladies from the night deserve a mention in my despatches They were excellent. Very Excellent. One on Guitar, one on Flute, both sang and it was their own stuff as well.
I met some old friends who I expected to be there, missed some who were not there and saw some friendswho I was not expecting to be there. It was a late night and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I have become spoilt with having some monitors over the past few months and that was missing as I could not really hear myself.
Played
In my Heart - jon Chapman
Staffordshire Hill - Jon Chapman
50 things to do beforeI die - Jon Chapman
I will tryand up the key on Staffordshire Hill as recommended by Jez.
Ireally miss Warwick.
TTFN Badger readers
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