Open Mic Nights - at the Ailsa Tavern, Twickenham
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About the Pub |
Public Transport Information
Bus: H37 which runs between Hounslow and Manor Circus (Richmond) via Isleworth (down St. John's Rd).
The stop outside pub is called "St Margarets Drive".See a bus map
Nearest Tube: Richmond
Nearest Mainline Train: St. Margarets / Isleworth
The set up:-
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Open Mic upcoming dates (last Sunday of the month)
Feb 26th, Mar 25th, Apr 29th, May 27th, Jun 24th, Jul 29th, Aug 26th, Sep 30th, Oct 28th, Nov 25th, Dec 30th
New Year - New start time - 7pm
Starting from the January Open Mic night, we will be beginning the Open Mic evenings from the earlier time of 7pm (instead of 7.30pm) to try to give more time for Open Mic performers to play - as we are getting such good numbers turning up!
Announcing
NEW Open Mic Song-writing Competition!
Write a James Bond Theme song for the new film coming
out, called “Skyfall”
(which must also be the title of your song entry).
Some interesting facts about the film:-
A press release gave a brief plot outline, saying Bond's loyalty to M is
tested "as her past comes back to haunt her.
As MI6 (British intelligence) comes under attack, 007 must track down and
destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost."
His car’s an Aston Martin, his martini is shaken not stirred and his suit’s perfectly tailored – but perhaps not for much longer.
James Bond producers have had to slash their budget and are shooting in Bognor Regis after scrapping plans to head for six different
exotic countries to make the next 007 film Skyfall. Instead of distant locations such as India, China and Bali, they are using various
UK beaches. Skyfall will also rely heavily on special effects and advanced sets at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire.
February 26th - The Performers (who've said they''re coming):-
1. Mark Wynn (on tour)
2. The
Frisbys
3. Andrea Robinson
4. Alex Feinstein
If you know you will be coming along and want to let people know, you can get on the list to perform on the night in advance plus I will list your name on the open mic page (with a link to your own web information - if you have any) e-mail elaine@elainesamuels.co.uk
NOTE: To secure a "booked" spot you must arrive by 8pm on the night!
West London Open Mic Newsflash - February 2012
Folk London –
www.folklondon.co.uk
Folk
London is a useful guide to folk clubs, sessions, open mics and jams
happening in the London area – so you might like to get hold of a copy.
I shall
become a regular Folk London magazine seller at my Open Mic nights.
Come and support local Kindred Spirit Gigs
My duo / trio / band, "Kindred Spirit" have a number of local gigs coming up, where we have given Open Mic goers support spots. You can help us to retain these venues for future gigs, where we can potentially give others support spots, by coming along and helping to swell audience numbers. Here are the gigs so far:-
Feb 12
4th SAT Twickenham, The Fox, 39 Church St, Middx, TW1 3NR, 9 - 11.15pm (DUO E+A) + support Rob Joyce Pub Guide
The Marble Hill, Twickenham
Alan Dublon’s Open Mic night at the Marble Hill pub is BACK! Expect them on the
second Sunday of the month (7– 11pm). See you there!
The Windmill, Bell Rd., Hounslow
Pub manager, Kapil, is VERY keen to
have lots of live music at his pub and is offering local musicians gigs and he
also invites them to rehearse at his pub! He is looking for a reliable musician
to run a regular Open Mic Night for him for a modest fee. Anyone interested,
phone Kapil on 07825 441262
Information on other open mics
| Date | Place | Time | Web Links |
| Second Sunday | Marble Hill pub - Twickenham | 7pm | |
| First Thursday | Hanwell "W7Edge" | 8pm | |
| Monthly (Check for info) |
Osterley - Thistleworth |
8:30pm | |
| Last Sunday (mostly) | Ailsa Tavern | 7:30pm | See this page |
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Monthly on Fridays (date varies - £3 entry) |
Brentford - St. Paul's Church |
7pm | |
| Bi-monthly |
Red Lion, Brightwell cum Sotwell
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8pm | Web info |
See also the "Find an Open Mic" web site and "Virtually Acoustic" web site - for even more Open Mic Nights!
January 29th
Another busy night with - yet again some new, young faces. The standard of performing was very high and it was a very enjoyable one!
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The End Jam - lead by Dave Irons
December 18th
A few people who we thought were coming didn't make it at this one but there were other people who we didn't know were coming who did, some surprise performers from the bar, some performers who hadn't come to perform but had their arms twisted (gently) and an enjoyable set of Christmas originals from the competition entrants!
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The Christmassy End Jam
Song-writing Competition
held at the December Open Mic
(Christmas / Winter song)
Alan Dublon won the song-writing competition with "Christmas Hell" - another amusing masterpiece!
November 27th
Yet again a great night! We had 13 performers (not including myself) and some new faces - some who had travelled a long way; Cactus Finger came all the way from Reading! Cactus Finger will be supporting my "Kindred Spirit" band at a Reading gig on December 10th. We also had a spot from the fabulous "Nessles", who will be supporting my "Kindred Spirit" trio (Annie - flute/sax/whistle/vocs, Mike - bass/vocs
and myself) at the Fox and Duck, Petersham Rd., Richmond on Friday, December 9th, from 9pm!
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The End Jam - NOT "Mustang Sally" but "Hey Jude" and "Brown Eyed Girl"!
