Open Mic Nights

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The Ailsa Tavern

About the Pub
The Ailsa Tavern is light and airy with a friendly atmosphere and great food and drink available. Find out more details from the pub's own web site (link opposite).

When to find the Open Mic running
We are running the night on the last Sunday of every month at the earlier than usual gig times of 7.30pm - 10pm; so that people can enjoy a fun night and still get home at a reasonable hour and be fresh for work on Monday morning!

October 30th
This was yet another great night! We had 12 performers (not including myself) with some more new (and young) faces with some incredible talent!
I noticed a lot of newly purchased guitars around (with pick-ups)!

Dave Irons	Andy Cornford
Paul and Alan Dublon	Lucie Bloomfield
Piers Hogg and Bill	Alex Feinstein
Robert Joyce	Jasmine Beth
Paul Webb	Peter London
Hassan and Luke	The End Jam

Still the End Jam!

September 25th
This was a great night! We had 15 performers (not including myself) with some new (and young) faces with incredible talent!

Steve Hutchinson, Surya Cooper, Elaine Samuels and Jon Bental performing "Woodstock"

Jon Bental	Soul Feeder
Sabrina Parker	Daniel and Luke
Peter London	Dave Irons
Allie	Sonja
Judith Arkell	Piers and Bill
Robert Joyce	Sue and John
Lucie Bloomfield	Daniel, Hassan and Luke

End jam - good old "Mustang Sally"

August 28th
Despite being the August Bank Holiday weekend, we had a healthy turn out at the Open Mic Night and lots of fun, with some new faces and joining in between performers.

Steve Hutchinson (band leader "Blue Onyx" and "Polar 4") with Elaine accompanying	Judith Arkell- gigging next at the Triple Crown Richmond Sept 11th, 4pm
Sue Bigmore and "Lost" John Austin	Peter London
Graham Turner (singer / song-writer / guitarist) performing original material	Lucie Hickie (singer / song-writer / guitarist) performing original material
Liz Russo	Gary Brooker and Rob Vaughan

The "End Jam" with Peter London playing "Ticket to Ride" and plenty of backing harmonies!

July 31st - Opening Night
What a fantastic opening night we had. It was packed and everyone managed to get two numbers each (by keeping the evening going until 10.30pm). Not including myself, here are the performers in the order of their appearance. See some photos from the night below and some You Tubes from the Ailsa Tavern You Tube Page.

1. Judith Arkell (singer / song-writer / guitarist)
2. Steve Brewin & Deni Usher (blues guitar duo)
3. Andrew Prince (Chapman stick spot) - http://www.andrewprince.net
4. Anthea Neads (singer / song-writer / guitarist) + Andrew Prince (bass) - http://www.neadsandprince.com
5. Leigh Moth (singer / song-writer / guitarist) and Kay (singer) are the duo, "SoulFeeder"
6. Jodie O'Farrell (singer / guitarist) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XdVdsLaHns
7. Steve Hutchinson (singer / song-writer / guitarist / hand drummer with Moody Blues tribute band, "Blue Onyx", and "Polar 4") and Stu on guitar
8. Piers Hogg (lead guitar player known for his extensive box of effects pedals) and Bill Pearce
9. Rebecca Payne (singer / song-writer) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMv0_u-3MUM&feature=fvsr
10. Alan Dublon (singer / song-writer / guitar and mandolin player) - http://soundcloud.com/alan-dublon
11. Mike Lawley
12. Roger Harrison (singer / song-writer / guitarist)
13. Dave Irons (singer / guitarist)
14. James Henry (singer / song-writer / guitarist) - www.jameshenry.net
15. Matt Wedgewood

Judith Arkell - gigging next at the Triple Crown Richmond Sept 11th, 4pm	Steve Brewin, Deni Usher and friend
Andrew Prince (playing Chapman Stick)	Anthea Neads and Andrew Prince (playing acoustic bass)
Jodie O'Farrell	Leigh Moth and Kay - "Soul Feeder"
Rebecca Payne	Steve Hutchinson and Stu (playing lead acoustic guitar)
Mike Lawley	Dave Irons and backing singers on "Mustang Sally"
Roger Harrison	Dave Irons
James Henry	Matt Wedgewood

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