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.
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
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
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
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
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
