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.....

06-11-15 Radcliffe Open Mic

Martyn had a gig with the excellent Magic Car, supporting Reckless Eric, so asked if I would host until he could come down.

 

I opened with one song, before the firsdt act, then played later

Played

Please read my letter – Plant/Page – Plant/Krause version
then

Staffordshire Hill – Jon Chapman, I only play this is November and its about the National Arboretum
Refugee – Tom Petty, played because of what I witnessed in Berlin
Whole Lotta Love – Led Zepplin – lounge Lizard version
In Gods Country - U2