Roger Courtney's Open Mike Club
The Barn, The Milton Arms, Milton Road, Portsmouth
Doors open at 7pm - Admission is FREE....................................................................
Thursday 30th June 2005 TRIXSTER 8.00 - 9.00 pm
Trixster combines three individual sounds to produce their own style
of music charged with energy and emotion. Their accoustic sound is
influenced by indi folk rock.
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
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Thursday 7th July 2005 GOFFMAN - FUNKY PUNKY SPUNKY MUSIC 8.00 -
9.00 pm
The treble-headed hydra that is GOFFMAN formed in late 2003 and has
been astonishing selected audiences ever since with it’s spunky
blend of punkyfunky rock.
More info: www.goffman.co.uk
Email: goffman@ntlworld.com
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
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Thursday 14th July 2005 CLARE AND SARAH 8.00 - 9.00 pm
Acoustic duo, new to the circuit with a set of popular cover songs
and some original material. Clare and Sarah were personally invited
to perform this 1 hour set by Nick Courtney after watching them
perform during an open mike session. Highly Recommended - Don't
miss !!!
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
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Thursday 21st July 2005 SWEETEDGE 8.00 - 9.00 pm
The name describes the feel of this acoustic based trio. Muz Murray
and Della Perrett's previous band was the reggae/ funk jazz fusion
Rhythm Collision while Simon Cunningham played all over the world
with Los Hombres Inglese. Della is more usually seen playing tenor
sax but she is returning now to her first instrument - her guitar.
She was originally a self taught classical guitarist but she has
written songs most of her life, having absorbed the spirit of a wide
range of influential singers. Muz and Simon are highly instrumental
in directing, moulding and developing these songs with
the 'sweetness' and 'edge' they deserve. Simon brings his unique
percussive style with his unconventional African/Indian drum kit
driving the often uncommon, shifting rhythm. Muz and Simon show
impeccable dynamics and are highly responsive to the emotional
politics Sweetedge's songs express. The band's strengths lie in its
contrast and variety whilst still having a strong identity and
continuum of its own.
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
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Thursday 28th July 2005 TOM (More info coming soon)
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
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Thursday 4th August 2005 ADE CULL 8.00 - 9.00 pm
Adrian Cull is a local born singer songwriter and guitarist.
His performances of Traditional Folk and Contemporary music have
taken place in Folk Clubs across the U.K. Germany, and the
Netherlands.
Adrian is a long time member of Terry Shulmans 'Ranters' and has also
been envolved in local Theatre and even performed one of his own
songs in the play "The Green Man" at the Reginald Road theatre.
Shaun Donnelley, John Fitzgerald and local Band Caricature have all
featured his songs in their performances. Recordings of Adrians songs
have been made at the Manners Road Studios with Steve Smith and other
local musicians and more recently in Wassenberg Germany.
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
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Thursday 11th August 2005 10 SEVEN 8.00 - 9.00 pm
Paul Vinten and his band. Well worth checking out!
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
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Thursday 18th August 2005 DRAINED UNPLUGGED 8.00 - 9.00 pm
jAMES Stewart - Guitar and Vocals
Simon Kelly - Bass
Drained are infuenced by bands like Alice in Chains, Nirvana,
Radiohead and the Cure and will perform the more mellow side of
these groups in there own style - This is a repeat performance by
popular request!!
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
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Thursday 25th August 2005 TOM KELSALL 8.00 - 9.00 pm
Tom Kelsall's style of modern folk music has been compared to
James Taylor and Elvis Costello by a variety of music writers.
Armed with just an acoustic guitar, he plays beautifully crafted,
heartfelt tunes
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
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Friday 26th August
Sellected performers (not open mike) from
Roger Courtneys Club appear at the RMA Tavern
as part of the Southsea Folk Festival
Details to follow soon.
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Thursday 1st September 2005 THE EXPLORERS 8.00 - 9.00 pm
New wave and punk classics.. songs by the likes of The Jam,
The Clash, The Undertones, Joe Jackson etc. The band is a four piece:
Andy Guitar vocals and keys
Steve Bass and vocals
Paul, Guitar
Danny Drums
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
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Thursday 8th September 2005 THE SKYIES 8.00 - 9.00 pm
Colin Marsh and his Merry Men provide the entertainment.
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
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Thursday 15th September 2005 RESERVED
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Thursday 22nd September 2005 BASTION 4 8.00 - 9.00 pm
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
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Thursday 29th September PAUL VINTEN 2005 8.00 - 9.00 pm
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
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Thursday 6th October 2005 BLACK SHEEP 8.00 - 9.00 pm
We are a three piece rock band from the midlands, We have a range of
styles such as blues/indie and heavy rock ,we also do an acoustic
set with the use of a piano or keyboard.
Most of the songs are about living around a factory based small town
were people like us are expected to follow the crowd and blend in
to a life of factory work.
But lately we are getting more political with our lyrics and taking
on bigger issues such as the goverment,war,ect.........
hope to see you there and dont worry all the songs aint that serious.
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
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Thursday 13th October 2005 SAVING AMY 8.00 - 9.00 pm
WWW.savingamy@hotmail.com
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
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Thursday 20th October 2005 16 BRONSONS 8.00 - 9.00 pm
16 Bronsons, Portsmouth finest alternative rock band have reformed
after 4 years and are returning to Pompey for a one off acoustic gig
@ Roger Courtney’s open mic night on 20th October 2005.
They will be performing some of their slower numbers with some new
stuff thrown in for good measure. These are some comments people
have made about 16 Bronsons since they reformed:
“In their prime they were the best band in pompey in my eyes”
“we played a gig with 16 bronsons and felt like slitting our
wrists after that!!!”
“Sweet band...good to know that they have been summoned from the
grave!”
Don’t miss this chance to see 16 Bronsons up close, personal and
stripped bare.
http://16bronsons.blog.co.uk
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
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CALLING ALL MUSICIANS
The 8.00pm - 9.00pm guest spot is available every week to any solo,
duo or band who wish to perform for the first hour of the evening.
This is a small venue (holds 150 people) therefore we prefer acoustic
sets and for this purpose we provide a good PA with ample guitar
imputs and 3 Mics.
You can bring your own guitar amps, drums etc,
but volume will be restricted to reasonable levels.
THE DATES BELOW ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO BOOK (8.00pm - 9.00pm)
Thursday 27th October 2005
Thursday 3rd November 2005
Thursday 10th November 2005
Thursday 17th November 2005
Thursday 24th November 2005
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The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
A good quality Sound System, microphones, etc,
are all provided. Just bring your own instruments,
guitars, etc if you want to play.
Anyone interested please telephone Nick Courtney at
Sweet Memories Record shop in Fratton.
Telephone Daytime 02392 837730
Telephone Evenings 02392 785546
Mobile 07952 967948
Email vinylrecordsuk@aol.com
Website www.thursdaymusic.co.uk
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