I'm the defacto stage manager and sound guy for DONNA PEARSON for her second Green Dolphin show this year. If you missed the first one, here's your second chance. If you didn't miss the first one, I'm sure we'll see you there! Check out http://donnapearson.net
A very special Open Mic Night! The feature for this show will be none other than DEVON SPROULE, from Charlottesville, Va. Open Mic from 9 - 1. Devon goes on at 10:30 for approx. 45 minutes. Don't miss this!
It's a steamy August night in Downtown Roanoke, Virginia, and at a noisy little bar called the Green Dolphin Grille is the best open mic in town. The readers of the local City Magazine determined it the "best".
On this hot summer's eve, the open mic slots are pretty full by 9 o'clock, but 3 consecutive slots are reserved for the special feature performer. At 10:30, a wispy, pretty young lady sits at the microphone, handling her D-28 like an extension of her arms, hands and fingers.
The din of the patrons contiunues though the first 30 seconds of her first song and gradually subsides while the silky voice melds with the smooth, jazzy 7ths, 9ths and major 7ths coming so cleanly from the Martin.
By the end of that first song, it was obvious from the tremendous applause that Devon Sproule owned the stage and commanded the audience. Somewhat against their nature, they listened and dwelled upon the intricate guitar work and lyrical phrases reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel. And 45 minutes later, many of them went back to their socializing - but only after buying CDs containing many of the tunes they had heard this evening.
I have listened to the highly-acclaimed UPSTATE SONGS album, and though it is a fine example of the well-written music of Devon Sproule, no recording could capture the magic of this fine performer live.
Pity the folks who stayed home, thinking it was just an open mic.
This is Britt Mistele's Songwriter Night. Great food - great music - come!
With special guest, Donna Pearson! Donna brings her original songs and melodic voice to the PIG tonight. Stick around for our 2 duet songs together! This will be out on the wonderful deck under the stars! The PIG is in the Botetourt Commons Shopping Center, 1/2 mile north of I-81 on hwy. 220. Come for the great food and be entertained!
I really dig the PIG!
Our second time at 3rd St. The March concert was fantastic, and we hope this one will be even better. TSC is a non-smoking, alcohol-free venue with a `listening room' environment. Great coffee, terrific desserts, and it ends at 10, while the evening is still young. Open Mic starts around 7:30 until we go on at 8:30. See you there!
Schedule is subject to change - see http://songwritersfestival.com for details.
The whole Nashville Songwriters Festival experience was terrific - a lot of hard work, but very rewarding, too. More later when I get home and have time to relate the experience.
My turn to wow 'em! Schedule is subject to change - see http://songwritersfestival.com for details.
This is a special open mic event for participants of the Nashville Songwriters Festival that includes live recording, critiques and discussion.
This will be out on the wonderful deck under the stars! The PIG is in the Botetourt Commons Shopping Center, 1/2 mile north of I-81 on hwy. 220. Come for the great food and be entertained!
I really dig the PIG!
I'll be playing as special guest of Donna Pearson in this great show! Also appearing will be Samuel Thomas Mann, Al Coffey and a cast of thousands! Come getcher lollipop.
What a great time! Donna Pearson is amost amazing performer - belting out tune after tune with surprising vocal finesse. Y just gotts hear her sometime - SOON!
This brother Sam's opening night as host of the Flat Broke Open Mic. It's a long way to drive, but it's an important night!
Hey! This was a great place! Sam's opening night was a little slow, but I know he'll build it into one of the area's biggest weekly events. Be sure to check out the Soapbox Laundro Lounge when you're in Wilmington. http://www.soapboxlaundrolounge.com
This is a concert as WOODY, with Sonny Campbell and Al Coffey and myself. It's a smoke-and-alcohol-free venue with great coffee, soft drinks and home made cakes - and the best part? It's a great listening room in a relaxed atmosphere. There will be an open mic for music and poetry between 7 and 8:15. We'll start promptly at 8:30. BRING FRIENDS!
What a great audience! We had a wonderful time and appreciate all who came out to listen. Your enthusiastic response energized us on stage.
This is a private concert for the residents of Edinburgh Square. I'll be appearing as "WOODY" with Sonny Campbell and Al Coffey. It's a special concert and tribute to Lillian Banks, who moved to Edinburgh Square from being my downstairs neighbor.
This was one of the most gratifying concerts I've ever done. Woody is never flawless, but the great energy of the group and the musicianship of Sonny and Al seem to overcome the shortcomings that result from our rare appearances together. We were right tight.
The audience of between 20 and 30 people, mostly the age range of our parents, were so appreciative and so courteous! They radiated our energy back at us for the entire length of the concert, and I hope it was as fun and memorable for them as it was for us. Thank you, residents of Edinburgh Square!