There's been a disagreement at Kilvert's (I missed all this - I was too tired to go out on Tuesday), and as a result Toby has approached the Globe, and the Globe have offered a regular Tuesday Open Mic spot. They have a better sound system, but no keyboard, so Anna Fry will be unable to join in with her piano playing.
The Open Mic has been meeting at Kilvert's for six years now, so it's a pity that they don't seem able to sort out their differences this time - and I've only heard one side of the story, so I'm not going to comment on the rights and wrongs of it.
Edited to add: I've just looked on Facebook, and it seems that the Original Kilvert's Open Mic will still be happening (with Anna Fry on piano) and there will also be a Globe Open Mic with Toby and Dirty Ray and friends.
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As many Open Mic regulars know, we ask that no amplified music is played after 11, with the occasional exception. When Toby continued to play after being asked then told to turn it down, after 11, the amps were switched off. This, coupled with our stance of not paying anyone to host or organise Open Mic, has upset Toby. I've wished him well with his Open Mics at the Globe, but asked him to make clear that we will still be holding Open Mics for those who still wish to use our venue.
The reason for stopping at 11, by the way, is a mix of licensing issues (if we loose our music license we can't have ANY music again) and respect for our next door neighbours, especially considering they have a young baby.
We look forward to seeing fresh faces and familiar friends at Open Mics in the future, and will continue to run as a casual, friendly Open Mic club encouraging new and old performers alike.
Cheers
Ed and the Kilverts team
Lesley,
My daugther has for sale a very nice hardly used touched sensitive keyboard, stand instruction book etc.. If u are interested please ring her on 07813000593. It might just be Numbnesuitable for the evenings at the new venue
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