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ALAN DUBLON
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ELAINE SAMUELS
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Find us on:-
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Venue address:-
Second and last Sundays
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Next One- June 25th - Hosted by Elaine Samuels
Page Contents (mostly about Elaine's nights)
1. Which Open Mic Night Dates are where?
2. Performer Opportunities/News
4. Songwriting Competition (October 30th 2016)
5. June 25th (Elaine's Sunday) Ailsa Performers
6. May 29th (Elaine's Sunday) Ailsa Performers
9. Info / reviews - other open mics
Which Open Mic dates are where in 2016 and 2017:-
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Ailsa
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Ailsa
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Jun 25th |
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Jul 9th |
Jul 30th |
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Aug 13th |
Aug 27th |
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Sep 10th |
Sep 24th |
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Oct 8th |
Oct 29th |
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Nov 12th |
Nov 26th |
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Dec 10th |
Dec 31st (or maybe Dec 24th TBC) |
INFO ABOUT THE NIGHTS WHICH ELAINE HOSTS - LAST SUNDAYS - AILSA
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Elaine's Open Mic Night |
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PA I bring my Peavey mixer amp system, which has plenty of channels and should be able to cope with a small group on stage (4 vocal mics and plenty of jack inputs for the DI of instruments).
Singer needing accompanist?: If you can bring a song sheet for the song(s) you would like to sing, with clearly marked guitar chords, I can accompany you on my guitar - if you are a singer wanting to do a spot.
First come - first served: I will make a list of people wanting to play, who come along on the night and spots or opportunities to get accompaniment or jam will be given on a first come first served basis. You can book a spot in advance and will be given a preferential placement but you still need to turn up reasonably early to secure your spot it if we have a busy night.
If you are an instrumentalist wanting to jam: If you are a good lead player wanting the chance to jam along with an act, I would be happy for you to plug in and jam with my numbers (as host). Other acts may be interested in added accompaniment - but it would have to be their choice.
Photos and Video My husband, Clive, takes photos and video footage when he comes along. (He isn't always there). If you would prefer not to be photographed or videoed please let us know. If we do video your performance, we will put it onto You Tube privately for you to view and it can stay private or, if you would like it to featured, we can make it public on the: A+E Open Mic You Tube page.
Good Opportunity If you are looking to make contacts with the music business - get gigs and get yourself known - this open mic is a GREAT opportunity, since I have contacts with local venues and festivals and you can have your music featured / linked to the Open Mic page, once you come and play. I can offer support spots at my gigs too. |
Sunday 25th June - Ailsa Tavern (the next A&E Open Mic - hosted by Elaine)
The Performers so far:-
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Shaun Berry will be giving us a spot - on his UK tour from South Africa! Check him out!
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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
A "booked" spot still needs to be claimed by arriving before 8pm on the night and your name will be listed when you arrive.
An early spot will guarantee you 3 numbers but a later spot may only be 2, if we are busy.!
This is because we try to fit everyone in and let them have an audience to play to (& many people leave by 10.30pm).
(Latecomers may not get a spot if we are particularly busy)!
Monday May 29th - Ailsa Tavern (hosted by Elaine)
The Performers Who Played:-
1. Martin Dyson
2. Terry Silver
3. Alan Dublon
4. Phil Garvey
5. Surya Cooper
6. Capishe - Jon Bental and Beverley
7. Richard Stephenson
8. Mark Sharp
9. Diane
10. Peter London
11. Evensong - Mark & Annie
12. Piers & Bill
13. Phil Ray
14. Simon O'Grady
15. Cookie
It was a really lovely night! A host of performers who performed brilliantly and a really listening, responsive audience! We also discovered that Simon O Grady plays the flute incredibly well (along with his super voice and guitar playing)! Thank-you everyone who came!
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OTHER LOCAL AND RELATED INFORMATION
Information on other Open Mics / Jams (ordered in proximity to the Ailsa, Twickenham)
Vic Cracknell Open Mic Nights (various nights and venues in Surrey / Hampshire)
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Sundays |
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Last (Elaine) and second (Alan) Sundays |
Ailsa Tavern, Twickenham |
7pm-ish |
See this page |
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First Sundays (Elaine and Alan sharing) |
Stokes and Moncreiff, Twickenham |
7pm-ish |
See this page |
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Third Sundays (starting Jan 2013 - see below) |
The Fox Inn, Hanwell |
7.30pm | |
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Every Sunday |
White Horse, Richmond |
8pm |
Web info |
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Every Sunday |
Morts Wine Bar |
6pm |
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Every Sunday |
The Brave Bar |
8pm |
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Mondays |
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Every Monday |
Royal Oak, Hampton | 8.30pm | Web info |
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Every Monday |
Bagster House, Shepperton | 8.30pm | cookie@karaoke.eclipse.co.uk |
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Tuesdays |
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Monthly-ish on a second Tuesday of Month |
Bagster House, Shepperton | 8.30pm | cookie@karaoke.eclipse.co.uk |
| Every Tuesday | The Swan, Hampton Wick, Kingston | 8pm | Web info |
| Every Tuesday |
Mau Mau Bar, Ladbrook Grove, London, W11 |
8.30pm | Web info |
| Every Tuesday | The Swan, Esher |
8:30pm |
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| Every Tuesday | George, Aldershot | 8pm | Web info |
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Wednesdays |
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| Every Wednesday | Red Lion, Isleworth | 9pm | Web info |
| Every Wednesday | The Mitre, Richmond | 8.45pm | Web info |
| Every 2nd Wednesday of the month | The Ash Tree, Ashford | 8pm | Web info |
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Thursdays |
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| Every Thursday |
Six Bells (Edwin) |
9pm | Web info |
| Every Thursday |
Rifleman, Twickenham
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8:30pm |
Web info |
| Third Thursdays | The Kings Arms, Hanwell | 8pm | Web info |
| Every Thursday | Halfway House, Barnes |
8:30pm |
Web info |
| Every Thursday | Percy Lambert, Weybridge | 9pm | Web info |
| First Thursdays of the month | The Viaduct, Hanwell |
8:30pm |
Email: paul.brill1@btinternet.com |
| Every Thursday | The Oak, Kingston |
7:30pm |
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| Every Thursday | The Old Moot, Kingston | 8pm | |
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Red Lion, Brightwell cum Sotwell
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8pm | Web info |
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Monthly - usually 3rd Friday (Check for info) |
Osterley - Thistleworth Tennis Club |
8:30pm |
More info - email: mauricejsmith@hotmail.co.uk |
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OPEN MIC / JAM NOTES: Open Mics start at different times, some you have to arrive at the start to sign up - or you don't get a spot, some have amplification and some not and some only allow non electric music! Always check the Open Mic is "on" before setting off; pubs, which are the usual venues, are closing and changing hands frequently in these difficult times and your Open Mic may have closed or moved to a new venue! The table above is not an exhaustive list. For more information, check out the web sites below:-
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Review of the W7 Edge Open Mic, Hanwell - Tuesday, December 29th, 2015
This is a very vibrant event in a perfectly shaped space at the Grosvenor Pub, which incidently serves some very interesting real ales! The Open Mic is run by a trio collective with Ranjit hosting and keeping the pre booked slots happening in good time. I enjoyed playing here although there was often a high level of noise from the bar, since it was a busy night! The performers were given a "free drink" token to spend at the bar and a collection bucket was passed around later in the evening to cover maintenance costs of the equipment.
Review of the Swan Inn Open Mic, Hampton Wick - Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015
This Open Mic only started a couple of weeks earlier but was nevertheless attracting an obvious group of Open Mic performers and audience. The pub has a lovely stage area with wooden surround rail and the Open Mic has a good quality Yamaha PA system with quality mics. I was extremely impressed with the standard of the performers and really enjoyed the warm, friendly atmosophere as well as playing there.
Review of Grey Horse Open Mic - Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 (now moved to The Cavern, Raynes Park)
I discovered that the Open Mic spots at the Grey Horse were all booked in advance and so - as I decided to come along as a last minute decision was pleasantly surprised to get to play a number! The evening is hosted by Maria Ahearn and is very friendly and welcoming. The evening was not typical as the usual room at the back was not available on this particular night but even though it was a little noisy at the bar at times, the atmosphere was great, there were some interesting singer / song-writers, the sound was very good and I had a great time!
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