New Open-Mic a success at Murphy's!!!

Neil Gamble sets the tempo on his Woodskin cajon at the August Open-Mic at Irish Murphy's

From the very first performance, the first GFMC Open-Mic at Irish Murphy's felt like a winner!

The night began with punters making their way in twos and threes into Murphy's, out of the cold winter night, and as they slowly came...they stayed. With lots of regular faces, as well as some new ones, the night kicked off a little after 8pm with Geoff & Beryl doing a few tunes to get the night going, and from then on the board was full all night.

Performances of note were Neil Nicholas & Neil Gamble (left), Ade Kelly, Pete & Duane, Adam Parsons (and Shirley) as well as some new performers to the GFMC Open-Mic scene, Ian & Chris, Claudia and Rhonda amougst others.

An audience of about 30 punters enjoyed the nights entertainment and most stayed until the very end. The lounge at Murphy's was warn and snug and everyone was able to get nice and close to the action. There were a few suggestions around moving the Open-Mic to the Barroom as there's a bit more room, but we'll see how we go. So far so good.

With such a great start to this new round of events at Murphy's we're hoping for a big turnout to the first "Live & Local" feature concert in a fortnights time on Wednesday 29th August. Performers on that night will feature "Jamie McKinnon & Friends "Grand Melee" and "Sway" Get on down and be apart of the fun. It's free!