Paul (saxophone), Alan Dublon (centre), Matt Wedgewood (right)
Judith and Surya
Richard (bass), Paul (sax) and Dave Irons singing and playing Mustang Sally
The backing singers / players for Mustang Sally
Open Mic Nights - O'Brien's Brentford
Song-writing Competition at September's Open Mic Night
We had 4 entrants on the night. It would have been 6 but two sadly couldn't get to the competition on the night even though they had written songs! It was really interesting to hear how everyone had incorporated the "rules of the game" line into their songs. We did shoot some video but not sure how well it will come across. I was having problems with the sound system and it was difficult for the competitors because they had never performed
these, recently written, songs in public before. Certainly, I felt my performance was shakey! Anyway, although the actual scores were very close, the winner was Alan Dublon, (organiser of the Mulberry Open Mic nights in Twickenham) who wrote a very funny song about a "violent misogynyst" who "shoots first and shags later"! The tune was bouncy and very reminiscent of "Bare Necessities" from the Jungle Book film. The prize money (due
as well to a couple of generous extra donations - thank-you Dave and Richard) was £30.
The next song competition will be announced after Christmas
Alan Elaine
A jam on Mustang Sally to close the final night at O Brien's with thanks to all those who took part over the last year
Paul (saxophone), Alan Dublon (centre), Matt Wedgewood (right) |
Judith and Surya |
Richard (bass), Paul (sax) and Dave Irons singing and playing Mustang Sally |
The backing singers / players for Mustang Sally |
Some You Tubes from the O'Brien's Open Mic Performances
The O'Brien's Anthem, by Nessles
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Elaine performing new song 'Kindred Spirit' on Dec 20th with Jimmy on bass. |
Nessles and 'One for the Ex' also on 20th Dec
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Nessles and 'Joe - You Just Don't Know' on 31st Jan
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Run for Home from Ian and Elaine 28th Feb 2010 |
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Trev, Elaine, Jimmy and Terry from open mic night 25th April 2010
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Terry's Banjo Masterclass 25th April 2010
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Elaine and Richard with I'll Always Love You from 25th April
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Other photos from previous Open Mic nights:-
August 29th
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Message from Cathy, one of the backing singers opposite:- We had a great time thanks so much! The atmosphere was great, music wonderful and you made us feel at home. I have looked at the gigs and hope to pop in one of them soon. No chance of seeing anything like your music in Worthing! Thanks again and see you sometime! Cathy |
Above: Everyone singing and playing "Mustang Sally" - Dave on lead vocal and rhythm guitar, John on slide guitar solos and look at all the backing singers on this one!
 Dave Irons with Elaine and Dave Viney (organising the music at Brenttford Fest) on backing vocs. |
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July 25th
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June 27th
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May 23rd
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April 25th
Jimi (bass) with Elaine and Trevor (lead vocalist from rock band "Aim")
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February 28th
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 Ian with Elaine singing backing vocals |
January 31st
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December 20th
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November 22nd
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October 25th
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