Open Mic 21st January 2009

Sorry, I didn't make it to Wednesdays Open Mic at the Clutha Vaults!

Big Bob Is Back!! 19th January 2009

Big Bob Leslie is back with an Open Mic at the Clutha Vaults on Mondays, as from this evening.

Unfortunately, as it was only decided after the Open Mic on the 14th, there was not a lot of time to 'Spread the word!'

However Bob did a wide selection of ballads, and invited a few people who had turned up onto the stage to perform.

[Patch making friends with the audience!]

Elspeth sang a few songs and provided some backing vocals for Bob later on in the evening. Her dog, Patch, even joined in when she sang 'How much is that doggy in the window?' to him - he answered with barks in the appropriate pauses!!

George popped in and stayed to sing a few songs as well. A quiet start but I am sure it will pick up quite quickly once word gets around!

14th January 2009

Sandy was just finishing as I arrived this evening [ I had been at a school production of 'Joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat' at the Eastwood Theatre]. First up were Dede and Chris who were great - great voice for the songs 'House of the Rising Sun' and 'Highway to Hell', and excellent guitar playing.

Elspeth Durkin was next with accompanyment from Bob Leslie. She sang 'Autumn Leaves' and 'After the Goldrush' despite suffering from the tail end of a severe cold.

Scott Peden was up next with two songs 'No Doubt' and 'Who wants to be a millionaire?'

Next to perform was "Wee Jasper" who started with a Randy Newman song from Toy Story ' You got a friend in me' followed by 'Deep River Blues' and finishing with 'What a day for a daydream' [Sandy had been slow to get back to the stage area!]

Next up was Brian who did a little of 'Fulsom Prison Blues' and then 'Last thing on my mind' with Sandy.

Johnny T Miller and Bob Leslie took to the stage next with Johnny singing 'Barefooting' and then 'Red Dress'

Bob stayed up and sang a couple of his own Ballads - 'Her Eyes' and then 'It'll last another day'

Dave was next with a couple of songs written by his pal - but he never gave the titles.

Sandy then got Big Ron up to sing 'The Green Fields of France' beautifully.

Sandy then informed everyone that Andy the Candy Logan had arrived by this time - complete with his new BUS PASS - yes he has now turned 60 years of age - which was a surprise to many people [ who commented that they thought he was older!!!!] Sandy and the entire bar then sang 'Happy Birthday' to Andy! Andy sang a beauiful ballad 'He stopped loving her today' and then at special request sang 'Games people play'

[Andy and Duncan]
Stuart Workman, with Bob, then took to the stage and performed the Leonard Cohen song 'Manhatten' followed by 'Copperhead Road' especially for Andy.

Joe MacAtamanay was next up singing 'I'll lay ye doon love' followed by 'Up the Northern Water'!

George then sang 'Rock and Roll suicide' followed by 'the night they drove old Dixie down'

Penultimate performer was Duncan Adams who sang 'Lay down Sally' encouraging everyone else to join in with him.

Final performance of the evening was from Ian Adie singing a Neil Young song 'Lonely Man' followed by 'Stand by Me', with a little accompanyment from Bob Leslie.

Not so sure about the seating position Ian!!

Final announcement of the evening was that Bob Leslie would be resuming the Monday night Open Mics at the Clutha Vaults commencing on the 19th January 2009 - and that all would be welcome!

There is also going to be a BURNS SUPPER to be held in the Clutha Vaults on thursday the 22 January costing £10 per ticket. SHould be well worth it!

Hogmanay 2008-2009 at the Clutha Vaults, Glasgow

Although not technically an Open Mic night I did attend the Hogmanay Party at the Clutha Vaults.

Johnny T Millar was on stage with his band for most of the night, but he did get Bob Leslie up for a few songs.

Bob had asked the 'Chicken Supremes'

[consisting of Elspeth and Vivien] to do some backing vocals, and after Bob finished, Johnny asked them to stay on stage to sing backing vocals for a few of their songs.

A very good start to the New Year 2009.