Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic

Subject: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 03 Mar 04 - 03:27 PM

I know there are some few of us who ghost Mudcat (Some more often that others) so I wanna post this here to catch their eyes....

I'm now hosting an Open Mic @ The Kildare House , every monday evening from 8:30-12:30 (We'll go later if it's hoppin'!)

There are prizes to be won every week... 1st prize is a 50 buck gift certificate to Riverside Music (4769 Wyandotte East, Windsor)

2nd prize is a 20 buck gift certificate to The Kildare House

Winners determined by audience applause

At the end of the year (Dec 27th) all 1st and 2nd prize winners from the year will have their names in a draw to win 500 bucks!

So, bring a guitar... Bring a saxophone... Bring a kazoo... Bring 3 people to sing with you!
Play Folk... Play Blues...   Play Classic or Contemporary Rock... Play Originals! It's all good!

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Mar 04 - 03:45 PM

Oh Big Mick.... paging Big Mick.... we need to get you south of the border again....   

And it won't be snowing this time :D

Steve

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Devilmaster
Date: 03 Mar 04 - 03:49 PM

btw, that guest above was me.... damn cookies.

Anyways, Mick it doesn't have to be a Monday night, but we should make some plans sir.

And to the others who are close enough, slide on down.... Don't let me win the prizes, I'm not good.... ;)

Steve

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Big Mick
Date: 03 Mar 04 - 04:05 PM

Which Steve? Doesn't matter, yeah, we need to make plans and go over and see if we can give old Hammond a run for his money. I will have to rest up, cuz he is younger than I am ........ but then, who isn't?

Mick

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 03 Mar 04 - 04:14 PM

God?

LOL

There's no running where I'm invloved mate... too much like exercise!

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 04 Mar 04 - 03:27 PM

Way to show your support Mudcat!

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: PeteBoom
Date: 04 Mar 04 - 03:45 PM

Hey - Make it a Sunday open mic and I'd be there... And I'd promise not to bring anything that goes "squawk" or "gareeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee". ;-)

Pete

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 04 Mar 04 - 03:52 PM

Can't change the date... sorry....

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Charley Noble
Date: 04 Mar 04 - 08:02 PM

So Kildare House is located in "Walkerville" which is a neighborhood of Windsor, Ontario?

Hey, I'm pretty sure it's in the Milky Way Galaxy but before I warp in I'd like some reassurance.

What's the "inspection time" now for those trying to pass over the border, with or without musical instruments?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: IvanB
Date: 04 Mar 04 - 09:54 PM

Clinton, the wife and I are in the sunny south for the next month or so, but I'll sure try to make it down sometime in April. Sounds like a good time.

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: ddw
Date: 04 Mar 04 - 11:19 PM

Charley,

It obviously varies from time to time, but for the most part there are very few delays at the border any more — especially coming into Canada. More likely to encounter a bit of bother going back to the U.S., tho' that hasn't been much of a problem lately either. On a Monday night I would be amazed if it takes more than 10 minutes coming in (and maybe only a couple of minutes). Going home, maybe 15 or 20 unless they're on really high alert.

As for bringing instruments, there should be no problem if you're not coming in to play for money. If you're just coming in to meet friends for some music, I doubt they would say much more than "have a good time." Just be sure you can name a couple of the friends and know the address of where you're going.

Cheers,

david

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Big Mick
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 12:36 AM

Obviously the next two weeks are tough on an Irish musician but anytime after that I am up for a mass descent of Mudcatters on the Kildare House. Even if we don't sing, we can heckle that red headed fella. We should all show up with our instruments, and then leave the lad hanging.............hahahahahaha. Clint, you sure you want to do this? DDW, Charley, give us some dates. It is about a 2 1/2 hour drive for me, but one I will be glad to make to sing with you all.

Mick

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: PeteBoom
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 10:29 AM

Since I only promised to not bring people who squawk or go gereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee on Sundays, I guess I'll tell them all about it. I know how much Clinton loves the sound of the great highland bagpipe.

What I would say crossing the border for my reason for going to Canada will not carry the same weight as my usual reason, particularly if anywhere near Mick, but, I too may be convinced to make an extra journey.

Monday should not be bad - Wednesdays, remarkably enough, are getting tough. No idea why.

Pete

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Big Mick
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 11:12 AM

Pete ....... old buddy ...... two red headed Celts from West Michigan, crossing at the same time with instruments ...... and with your reputation ..... I think I should be afraid. LOL. This sounds fun.

Mick

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 01:45 PM

On Crossing The Border...

Do NOT tell them you're coming over to play in public... tell them you are going to a chums house... for a few cocktails, and maybe a late dinner... If they think you're coming over to play in public, they'll want you to show a 'work' permit...

I can be PMed for my addy, and phone number to add creedence to your tale...

"We should all show up with our instruments, and then leave the lad hanging"

If you bring gear all this way and don't play, I might have to kick your ass BM! LOL

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: ddw
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 04:51 PM

Mick — if you and Pete show up around the same time you'll have the Canadian border authorities on high alert; they'll think the Fenians are back for a second go....

I'll probably be going this Monday (March 8). I live just a few miles from Clinton and I'm sorta used to him, so I'm not scared any more.....

8>))

david

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: GUEST,Toz
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 07:57 PM

Hello everyone !
I just found this site checking for Kildare house pix to show a few mates of mine up here what I use to do .
They dont beleive me but oh well ,no worries , I found a new spot that has great potential !!!!!!
Anyone want a gig up north hehehe.
It wont be for a year I am sure though as I am at a motorcycle dealer selling bikes .[something I enjoy being around]
Well all the best to everyone glad I stumbled across the site !
Cheers Toz
Oh yes Clinton ,what ever happened to the Chatham pub
Olde Kellys ????? Just curious .me

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 05 Mar 04 - 08:33 PM

How far up north mate????   Cause I ALWAYS wanna play gigs for you Toz!

(This is the guy who gave me my start in the music world folks! Try not to hold that against him! LOL)

Auld Kellys continues to work away at it... had high hopes when you were on board...

You can contact me directly at

[e-mail]

Especially if ya wanna get yer invite to my wedding in October!

Great to hear from ya Toz!

I'll let the folks around the K House know yer doin' well!

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: PeteBoom
Date: 06 Mar 04 - 01:40 PM

Ah, Mick, you're forgetting I have those four magic words...

the name of the pipe band I play in... and the gear to back it up...

Cheers ;-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 07 Mar 04 - 11:03 AM

Refresh... tomorrow night!

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: ddw
Date: 07 Mar 04 - 11:16 AM

Hey Clinton,

What are the ground rules? Number of songs, length of time, lottery for who plays, etc.?

I sorta figured a bald-headed blues player might break up the march of red-headed Celtic players.....

cheers,

david

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 07 Mar 04 - 11:27 AM

Ground rules?

I'll be taking down names of folks who want to play as they arrive, and putting them up in that order... I guess... I suppose trying to keep the 'gear heavy' folks till last might be a good idea...

Length of time/Number of songs? Well, if it's just you and me, I'll leave ya up there all night if I can! LOL I'm gonna try to get a feel for it as it happens...

Celtic Players? You might find that most people coming out do more originals and classic rock than anything else... That's sorta typical for Open Mics around here....

That's why I sent email to the Windsor Folk club to let them know... not that I've heard anything back from them... But it'd be nice to have some talent through to break up the Beatles and Cat Stevens covers... (yawn!)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: ddw
Date: 07 Mar 04 - 11:44 AM

Clinton,

I'm gonna drop in at another open mic tonight at The Mill. Quite a few of the WFS people have been there the past few weeks, so I'll let them know about this. As for the WFS people not getting back to you — we haven't had any kind of get-together when we could spread the word. I'll make a point of bringing it up at the next executive meeting and/or the coffee house this coming Friday.

Cheers,

david

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 07 Mar 04 - 05:03 PM

Might see ya tonight @ The Mill chum!

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: ddw
Date: 08 Mar 04 - 04:16 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 08 Mar 04 - 05:02 PM

I hope a bunch of folks come out... I've picked a lousy time to come down with a bit of a head-cold!

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 09 Mar 04 - 12:26 PM

Well, as the Barenaked Ladies sing "Thanks, that was fun!"

Thanks for coming out David! I got a lot of great comments on your playing from the staff and from the few customers we had listening!

Do come out again... this promises to be a good time...

All we need now is an audience.

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: maire-aine
Date: 09 Mar 04 - 04:50 PM

Oops. Missed this post until today, so I missed last night. Will try for March 15th. Slainte.

Maryanne

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 09 Mar 04 - 04:57 PM

Coo'... cause really all we're missing now is an audience...

An audience who is willing to listen to a little bit of everything is best...

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 11:48 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 22 Mar 04 - 05:12 PM

Yet another refresh!

Ya's missed a good one last week folks... Ddw here took the first prize...

YOU could be the winner this week!

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Devilmaster
Date: 22 Mar 04 - 08:03 PM

I might make it out tonite..... ;) (inside joke, since i'm usually there anyways)

Anyways, mental note Clinton, we should figger out 'Twas the scots' by bowser and blue if we're gonna do it some year for Kit.....

See ya later tonite.
Steve

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 22 Mar 04 - 08:19 PM

He knows the song, and I'm sure he'd be tickled pink!

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Cool Beans
Date: 23 Mar 04 - 07:17 PM

Good to know about this. I'm in Huntington Woods, a Detroit suburb. Hope to get over some Monday eve to listen and play. Will call first to make sure it's on.

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 23 Mar 04 - 09:17 PM

It'll be on CB... be happy to see ya there!

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: ddw
Date: 26 Mar 04 - 05:02 PM

OK, folks. Maybe I'm showing myself to be an utter fool for doing this, but I'm gonna shoot myself in the foot and tell you something. This open mic is the only one I've ever heard of that offers prizes every week and I'm happy as hell to have won two of them.

Well, I won one. The other I got because nobody else showed up. I half-jokingly told Clinton I was gonna ride this gravy train to a new 12-string I want, and if you other jokers don't come out to make things interesting, I'll continue to do just that. I've got $100 toward it so far and I'm sure as hell not too proud to keep on.

The long and short of it is — Clinton is running an open mic and I'd go out to support him, even if there weren't any prizes involved. But since there are, I think I'd be a fool not to go every time I can. The worst that can happen is that I get to do a few tunes and hear music and performers I've never heard before. The best of it is that I get to do a few tunes and hear music and performers I've never heard before and win a prize to boot.

Can't beat that!

Hope to see some more faces Monday night.

cheers,

david

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Big Mick
Date: 26 Mar 04 - 05:05 PM

David, I hope to get over there in the next few weeks. But remember that it is a 3 hour drive for me. It would be great to see you again.

Mick

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: maire-aine
Date: 26 Mar 04 - 11:47 PM

I came over for a while last Monday, but left before Dave played. I try not to be out too late on a week-night. But I'll try to get over again this week. Mick, if you do come over one of these weeks, let me know.

Maryanne

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: ddw
Date: 27 Mar 04 - 01:04 AM

Mick, it'd be great to see you again, too, so I hope we don't miss each other if you do get a chance to come to Windsor. I'll be there this Monday night, but not the two weeks after that.

cheers,

david

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: ddw
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 12:41 AM

OK, you lot. One last refresh on this. 'Cause I'd like to hear somebody else play besides Clinton and me. Any takers?

cheers,

david

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 12:40 PM

Hey... wazzat supposed to mean David???

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: maire-aine
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 06:07 PM

Sorry, guys. Won't be able to come over tonight. See ya.
M

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Big Mick
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 06:11 PM

I can't make it tonight either, dammit. I will wait a couple of weeks and come over when ddw can be there.

Mick

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 30 Mar 04 - 01:14 PM

Well, again ya's missed a good 'un!

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: ddw
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 12:21 AM

Hey Mick,

It's a couple of weeks since that last post and I plan to be there Monday night. You game?

david

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 08:59 AM

Darn! This post appeared while I was visiting family in the Chicago & Detroit areas & had limited net access; if I'd known about it I'd have made a point of getting over to have a go & meet Clinton & any other 'catters.

Ah well... will bookmark this thread & hope it's still running the next time I get back to the states.

Clinton, I'm *amazed* that an open mic is offering that kind of money -- & every week, no less! How can they afford to do it? (Especially if the crowds remain small!)

When I lived in the Detroit area (not far from you, Cool Beans -- in Southfield), I belonged to the Paint Creek Folklore Society. I bet a fair number of Paint Creekers would be interested in this -- I'll send this info along to their newsletter editor, shall I?

Cheers,

YY

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Big Mick
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 11:25 AM

David, I am sorry, I just got this. You going next week? That would be April 26? I could probably fit it in. Let's get Maire-Aine as well.

Mick

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Cool Beans
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 12:59 PM

I may join you next week (April 26) if my buddy and I ever get to rehearse. Duos or larger groups are welcome to perform, yes?
Yorkshire Yankee, I was a Paint Creeker long ago, before the kids took up all my disposable time. Now they're grown.

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: maire-aine
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 01:19 PM

I can make it then (Apr 26). Sure. Looking forward to it.

Maryanne

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 01:42 PM

r.... rrr.... re.... reh.... rehea.... rehearse??? What's that?

Duo's are easy (Remember bring your own gear) especially if the instruments have pickups...

larger groups? Well, yer more than welcome, but how many is 'larger'?

Heh

If ya wanna PM me a 'tech rider' before you show up, I can have a look at it, and maybe get any extra prep done...

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Cool Beans
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 02:08 PM

We're just a duo. Or I may show up as an uno. I just asked about groups on behalf of any that might be out there.

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 02:14 PM

We had 3 goofy young guys clustered around one guitar and one mic a few weeks back...   Forgetting lyrics, cracking each other up, and just generally having WAY too much fun...

I had ta give 'em first place!

LOL

"How can they afford to do it?"

Afford to? It's 170 bucks every Monday... belive me, if it was scraping the profit margin, it'd be GONE in a flash! The Kildare has entertainment (paid for) every Thursday to Monday... And now that summer has landed, their business is only gonna get busier!

It's the mark of a well run pub

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: ddw
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 05:10 PM

Mick,

As it stands, I'll probably be able to make it next Monday night (Apr. 26) as well. I'm disappointed you can't make it this week, but I realize it was pretty short notice. I was out of town for a couple of weeks and had way too much landscaping and not enough music. I'm looking forward to tonight.

Maryanne, I'll look forward to seeing you again

And Cool Beans, hope to meet you as well.

Sounds like it could be a good night, but we have to watch it or that crafty Clinton will let everybody else do the work while he gets paid...

You think we should plan to roll him in the parking lot....?

cheers,

david

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 05:30 PM

Bring friends and a lunch, Dave!

:-)

Unless yer planning to "roll me one" in the parking lot!

LOL

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Big Mick
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 11:31 PM

Clinton .... might be a nice little workout .... LOL.

See you folks next Monday.

Clinton, email me some directions.

Mick

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 20 Apr 04 - 03:22 AM

You need to PM me yer email addy then mate...

But, be warned, it's easy peasy, nice-and-sleezy, from the tunnel...

:-)

P.S. Dave won again.... The Kildare House is gonna buy this guy a new 12-string, if no one else shows up!

LOL!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Devilmaster
Date: 22 Apr 04 - 11:38 PM

I'll be there Monday....   (usually there anyways...)

Hope to see you all again..
Steve

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Devilmaster
Date: 25 Apr 04 - 05:27 PM

Any chance to get some final yes/no answers?   I'm in.

Thanx
Steve

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 25 Apr 04 - 06:06 PM

Well, then we'll both be there for sure eh dude!

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: ddw
Date: 25 Apr 04 - 07:33 PM

I'll be there, too. See ya....

david

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Big Mick
Date: 25 Apr 04 - 10:01 PM

I will be there. What time does it start? I have to drive about 3 hours.

Mick

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 26 Apr 04 - 03:04 AM

Figure about a 9:30 or 10 start... I usually do about a 'set' to kick things off... but if a few players show early, then things'll start early...

No matter whn ya get there BM, we'll get ya on!

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: maire-aine
Date: 26 Apr 04 - 09:18 AM

I'll be there, too.

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Cool Beans
Date: 26 Apr 04 - 12:11 PM

It looks like I'm in, too, probably as one of those earlier arrivals, unless bad things happen at work.

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 26 Apr 04 - 02:03 PM

So me, Steve, Mick, David, Maire-Aine, and Marty...

Not a half bad off the cuff gathering eh!

Do yer hair folks, I'll be bringing my digi-cam, and posting pics!

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: ddw
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 01:25 AM

Geez, Clinton — if I'd known that I would have worked on my a lot more....

Great night. Really enjoyed hearing some M'catters I'd never heard before and meeting Cool Beans for the first time. Nice to see Maryanne and Mick, too. Both very talented.... Sorry I had to pull out early.....

cheers,

david

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Big Mick
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 07:09 AM

And so another of Lane's Looney Rambles comes to an end. These things started with an 11 roundtrip drive for a 3 hour visit to Rick some years ago. They were taken to the next level with the advent of the "drive 13 hours each way" through the dead of the night to get to the FSGW Getaway and then operate on 6 hours sleep through the weekend. Last night I left home shortly after 7:00 PM and drove 3 hours to Windsor to attend the singalong with Clinton, maire-ann, Devilmaster, Cool Beans, and ddw. Heard some mighty singing and playing at the Kildare House, sat and had the odd jar with Clinton, Devilmaster and some of the regulars, left shortly after 2:00 AM and drove home (which took 3 1/2 hours) and got home in time to get my daughter off to school.

If you can, get to one of Clinton's performances or his open mike. In either case, you will be glad you did. I thoroughly enjoyed myself, with this wonderful bunch.

Mick

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Cool Beans
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 08:52 AM

A good time had by all. Enjoyed meeting and hearing everyone, and what a collection of music: traditional, original, ballads, funny songs and no duplicates. Can't believe Big Mick can string two coherent sentences together this morning after driving all night. 'Catters rule.

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: maire-aine
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 09:29 AM

I had a great time. Mick, I'm glad to see you made it home safely. Wish I could have stayed longer. Can't wait to see the pictures.

Maryanne

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Devilmaster
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 11:42 AM

Good to see everyone again, and to meet Marty for the first time....

I had a great night, listened to great music.

I'm glad everyone made it home alright, at least Mick didn't have to drive home through a snowstorm this time.... :D

Hope to see everyone again soon....

Steve

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: maire-aine
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 07:01 PM

I don't want to whine, but I will anyway. Did anybody else think that the card-players were beyond rude? I expect people will carry on conversations while I sing. It's a bar, afterall. But I thought YELLING was too much. I really wanted to just stop in the middle of the song, and smack 'em. There, I feel better.

M

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Cool Beans
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 07:25 PM

I'm with you, Maryanne. Maybe next time we grab up those seats early and block 'em out. I was in a band that once played a bar on Cape Cod where people were throwing bottles against a wall, not unlike that scene in "The Blues Brothers." But those guys last night were noisier.

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: ddw
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 08:03 PM

I couldn't agree more, but believe it or not they were well-behaved last night, compared with how they've been other nights. They've been a pain in the ass for as long as I've been going there and it never seems to occur to them — particularly the jerk with the muscle shirt and shaved head, who makes about 80 percent of the noise — that it might be better if they played in another room.

Clinton throws what barbs he can, but they seem impervious to all of them and, short of asking the management to intervene, I don't know what can be done. Maybe Marty's suggestion is best — get there early and take all the seats....

cheers,

david

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: maire-aine
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 09:03 PM

Oh. I didn't know that. The only other time I was there, the big guy wasn't. It was just the two young guys, and the were very nice when they were by themselves.

Hmmm.

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 09:41 PM

It's "Vin" who is the problem, and the other two (who stayed after he left) are chums of mine, who I will be having a talk with... To tell 'em that if they do bring him out, to please take him to a different room... preferably in a different bar... in a different time zone....

Pics should be coming soon... later tonight, or more likely tomorrow...

Thanks for ALL who came out! It was a blast and a half!

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 10:31 PM

So... don't keep us in suspense... did our Catters waltz off with 1st & 2nd place? (And if so, which ones?)

Cheers,

YY

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Devilmaster
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 12:16 AM

The two prizes, as a reminder, were a fifty dollar gift certificate to Riverside Music in Windsor, and a 20 dollar gift certificate to the Kildare House.

Although all were good, the two winners were, a local guy who is a good picker and who really sounds like Chris Deburgh. (yes the lady in red singer), and the other winner was Mudcat's own Big Mick Lane.

Steve

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 01:48 PM

Some Of The Pics Are Up In The Open Mic Gallery

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 09:35 PM

Great pics! (Just wish I knew who was who...)

Steve, thanks for the info -- and Congrats to Mick!

Cheers,

YY

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Devilmaster
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 09:44 PM

YY - Check out this thread

Its a new thread I started with the photos labelled.

Steve

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 10 May 04 - 02:49 PM

FYI.. The Big guy, and his little toadie, who were making all the noise have been told that if they are gonna come out, they are to sit in another room... preferable in another pub...

They shant be an issue any more!

Also as DDW was the only one to come out last week, he won again... and in discussion with the owners, the more often you win, the more often your name goes into the ballet-box for the 500 bucks at the end of they year... so come on out folks... make David at least WORK for his new 12 string!

LOL

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Big Mick
Date: 11 May 04 - 06:09 PM

Dammit all, I would like to have a new set of drones for my pipes, or mebbe a new Les Paul to play blues on. Gonna have to come over and see if I can't give David a run for his money.... ;-)

Mick

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: ddw
Date: 11 May 04 - 06:19 PM

Bring it on, MickMan!

Hell, I don't mind losing if I get to listen to those pipes you've got....

cheers,

david

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Cool Beans
Date: 12 May 04 - 11:48 AM

One of these days, when I dig out from under, I might put in a return appearance meself. Sounds like I'll actually be able to hear all of you this time, which would be a treat.
Marty

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 12 May 04 - 02:48 PM

"actually be able to hear all of you"

Well, it is first and foremost a pub, so most people are there to talk, drink, play cards, throw darts... And when we're lucky, some even come for the music...

Those are the BEST nights!

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: ddw
Date: 12 May 04 - 06:03 PM

Cool B — actually this week wasn't too bad. There were two tables of card players in the room, but for the most part they were attentive (or at least quiet). And once I got thru there were some good musicians there, too.

Love to see you back. Anybody who can give me the first line of a Pink Anderson tune is all right with me.....

cheers,

david

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 07 Jun 04 - 11:49 AM

Alright... now I've left you folks alone with this for too long...

Just look at what you've done by NOT coming out... Last week DDW showed up with the brand new (for him) 12 String he got with Gift certificates won at MY Open Mic! And to thing YOU coulda had a piece of that action...

It is a sweet piece of axe... and I tend to not like 12 strings much...

So come on out folks! Casue we're having fun without ya's... but it'd be better if you were there too!

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From:
Date: 09 Jun 04 - 07:01 PM

Got talent? Stop by Friday Nites, starting this Friday, June 11th @ Eros Restaurant, 2270 Wyandotte West, Next to University of Windsor, for our Open Mic nite. 519-977-1104

We would love to have you!

Acoustic Only. Cozy place. No Mics, Amps or Fire.

Musicians, Comics, Poets, Storytellers, Stupid Human Tricks... 8-12am open till 1am. Have a good day.

Thanks,
Jody Wong
Eros Restaurant
Eat At Eros

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 02:57 PM

It's not nice to hijack someone elses thread to advertise....

That aside... I gig most Fridays... so it may be an awful long time befor I darken yer door with my shadow... but hope yer open mic goes well, and I'll try to make it when/if I can...

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 24 Oct 04 - 02:51 PM

Well, thanks folks! Those of you who cam e out at least...

Unfortunately, the Kildare House has pulled the plug on the Open Mic, due to lack of audience interest coupled with a loss of sponsorship.... (The Kildare House has also temporarily cancelled it's Thursday and Sunday entertainment... Tough times all round eh)

So, well, all good things eh...

To everyone who came out at any time, ta very much!

With any luck when things pick up around the K House again, we'll take another stab at the open mic thing

See ya's down the road

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 11:36 AM

Very sorry to hear it. I was really looking forward to attending (and singing!) when I came "home" for the holidays. And maybe meeting some Michigan/Ontario Mudcatters to boot. Ah, well... If they have anything going in late Dec/early Jan, please do let me know!

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 11:44 AM

Well mate... if ya let me know when you'll be around, I'll try to swing a gig night in the place, and you can get up and do a few!

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Big Mick
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 02:12 PM

This really disappoints me. I made over once, and was going to stop the Monday after Rick's Memorial, but the friggin' heart attack got in the way. Clinton ran a great night, and I was very much looking forward to stopping in again.

Clinton, keep me posted if this starts again, I want to get over and do a little more music.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 02:51 PM

I will indeed mate!

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 05:21 PM

if ya let me know when you'll be around, I'll try to swing a gig night in the place, and you can get up and do a few!

Very kind of you Clinton. Sounds good – I'll stay in touch. If I'm lucky, maybe Big Mick & a few other Mudcatters will be able to get there as well (fingers crossed for luck...)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 04:27 PM

Sorry to hear that, Clinton. I don't think I've been to any open mics all summer-- hardly even picked up the guitar it seems.

YY and all, check in to CH's website for info on his gigs. He's pretty good about keeping it up to date. Just let us know if you're going to be in the area, and we can find a place to get together.

Maryanne

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 11:08 AM

Thanks Maryanne – will do.

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Grab
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 03:30 PM

I've just reached the end of my stint in Detroit (2.5 weeks). Took in some music with DDW (thanks for everything and then some, David!) but didn't make Kildare House - sorry Clinton. I wanted to come over this last Monday and see people, but travelling that far on a school night (especially given the workload I've had, and having to be in at 8am) kind of ruled it out. Ho hum. Real shame that entertainment there is winding down - last time I was there (a couple of years back now :-) Clinton did a seriously good gig.

Don't know when I'll next be over (the reason for coming across was for project handover and closedown, so I won't be back to Ford soon), but rest assured I'll give you a shout when I next get over that way.

Graham.

PS. Congratulations, Clinton - hope life treats you both well!

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 03:56 PM

"Real shame that entertainment there is winding down"

Not winding down mate... just part of the ebb and flow...

:-)

See ya down the road eh!

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Leadfingers
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 04:33 PM

Something else will turn up to keep you busy C H - Even if its only stopping ted getting the hundredth post on a thread !!

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 05:09 PM

Oh, no doubt at all LF..

Feast or famine... It's the nature of the beast

:-)

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Devilmaster
Date: 06 Dec 05 - 06:35 PM

*ba-bump*!

Just searching round and found this thread....   

Guess what, the Open Mic is back on! Same place, same time, same boring host! ;p

So if you are in the area, every Monday night, starting round 9:30 or so, come on out and enjoy some good music.

Steve

Subject: RE: Windsor/Detroit Area Open Mic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 07 Dec 05 - 11:56 AM

Ya.. there's another thread regarding the return bud...

:-)

http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=83706&messages=25