Cornel Dyke & Family – Nov. 19-14

On Wednesday, November 19th, the Songwriter Showcase featured the singer/songwriter talents of Cornel Dyke & Family at 7:30 pm.

The Songwriter Showcase was followed, as always, at 8:30 pm, by Open Mic.  Those Open Mic performers this week were Dan Beer, Bruce W. Rudolph, KerryLee Manuel and Earl Travis Taylor (who drew double duty as the evening’s MC).

It all took place at the home of BC Songwriters’ Showcase & Open Mic – the NY Grill & Bistro – 20204 Fraser Hwy, Langley.

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Cornel Dyke - performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Cornel Dyke, accompanied by daughters Vienna and Talia - performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Cornel Dyke, accompanied by daughter Talia - performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Cornel Dyke, accompanied by daughters Vienna and Talia - performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca
Vienna & Talia Dyke - performing at BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Vienna & Talia Dyke - performing at BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Cornel Dyke, accompanied by Dan Beer and Talia Dyke - performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Bob the Sound Guy, comparing the evaporative properties of various liquids - BCSongwriters.ca
Dan Beer - performing at BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Dan Beer, accompanied by Jim McGregor - performing at BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca  Dan Beer, accompanied by Jim McGregor - performing at BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Bruce W. Rudolph - performing at BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca
Bruce W. Rudolph - performing at BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Bruce W. Rudolph - performing at BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Earl Travis Taylor introducing KerryLee Manuel - performing at BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca KerryLee Manuel - performing at BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca
KerryLee Manuel - performing at BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Dan Beer and Jim McGregor enjoying the show - BCSongwriters.ca Earl Travis Taylor - performing at BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Earl Travis Taylor - performing at BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca
 Earl Travis Taylor - performing at BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Mani from NY Grill & Bistro & Bob from BC Songwriters, with two restaurant patrons , after the Showcase & Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca    

 

Alyssa Baker & Laine Henderson – 9-24-14

BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic - Every second Wednesday, in Langley at NY Grill & Bistro - 20204 Fraser Hwy, LangleyThe Songwriter Showcase on Wednesday, Sept. 24th featured two amazing ladies:

Laine Henderson & Alyssa Baker

Their talent inspired the crowd, and the show continued for the second hour, with Dan Beer, Tricia Dunphy, Bruce W. Rudolph and John Haynes playing the Open Mic.

Mani and Christina from NY Grill & Bistro made sure everyone had the food and drink they needed, while the songwriters kept the crowd entertained!

It all took place at NY Grill & Bistro, 20204 Fraser Hwy, Langley

LaRaine (BC Songwriters' President & Talent-Booker Extra-Ordinaire) introducing Laine Henderson, as she performs at the BC Songwriters Association Songwriter Showcase Laine Henderson playing the BCSSA Songwriter Showcase Laine Henderson playing the BCSSA Songwriter Showcase Laine Henderson playing the BCSSA Songwriter Showcase
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Laine Henderson playing the BCSSA Songwriter Showcase Laine Henderson playing the BCSSA Songwriter Showcase Bob the Sound Guy - Apparently, our volume control only goes to seven LaRaine (BC Songwriters' President & Talent-Booker Extra-Ordinaire) introducing Alyssa Baker, as she performs at the BC Songwriters Association Songwriter Showcase
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Alyssa Baker playing the BC Songwriters' Showcase Alyssa Baker playing the BC Songwriters' Showcase Alyssa Baker playing the BC Songwriters' Showcase Alyssa Baker playing the BC Songwriters' Showcase
Bob the Sound Guy, adjusting a level — with Bob the Sound Guy at BC Songwriters' Showcase Association. Dan Beer - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley Dan Beer - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley Dan Beer - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley
Dan Beer - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley Tricia Dunphy - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley Tricia Dunphy - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley Tricia Dunphy - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley
Bruce W. Rudolph - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic in Langley Bruce W. Rudolph - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic in Langley Bruce W. Rudolph - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic in Langley John Haynes (the Psychic Cowboy) - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic in Langley
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Dan Beer – 08-13-14

Dan Beer, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase, held at NY Grill & Bistro - 20204 Fraser Hwy, LangleyOn Wednesday, August 13th, the BCSSA’s Songwriter Showcase at NY Grill & Bistro in Langley, featured Dan Beer, accompanied by Jon & Kat Goheen.  As always when Dan performs, a sing-a-long good time was had by all in attendance!  

The fun and entertainment continued, as John Haynes, accompanied by Terri Breeze, Mello, Mike Kuwabara and Earl Travis Taylor performed their original songs at the BC Songwriters’ Open Mic.

All the while, Mani and Christina from NY Grill & Bistro, made sure that glasses and tummies were full… and a great evening was had by all!

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Kat Goheen, accompanying Dan Beer, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase — at BC Songwriters' Showcase Association. Dan Beer (accompanied by Jon & Kat Goheen) playing the BCSSA's Songwriter Showcase Dsc_3192 Dan Beer (accompanied by Jon & Kat Goheen) playing the BCSSA's Songwriter Showcase
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John Haynes (the Psychic Cowboy) accompanied by Terri Breeze, playing BC Songwriters' Open Mic John Haynes (the Psychic Cowboy) accompanied by Terri Breeze, playing BC Songwriters' Open Mic John Haynes (the Psychic Cowboy) accompanied by Terri Breeze, playing BC Songwriters' Open Mic Mike Kuwabara playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic
Mike Kuwabara playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Mike Kuwabara playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Earl Travis Taylor playing at BC Songwriters' Open Mic at NY Grill & Bistro in Langley Earl Travis Taylor playing at BC Songwriters' Open Mic at NY Grill & Bistro in Langley
Earl Travis Taylor playing at BC Songwriters' Open Mic at NY Grill & Bistro in Langley BC Songwriters' Board Members Bob Batyi (left) and Earl Travis Taylor (right) posing for a post-Showcase picture with Mani and Christina from NY Grill & Bistro BC Songwriters - BC Songwriters' Showcase Association - BCSSA - BCSongwriters.ca  

Dave Mercer & Conrad Gregoire – 07-30-14

On Wednesday, July 30th, the BC Songwriters’ Songwriter Showcase featured Dave Mercer & Conrad Gregoire, swapping performances of their wonderful original songs.  

The BC Songwriters’ Open Mic followed, with Mundania band, Dan Beer, Delaney Rose, Alyssa Baker & Bruce Rudolph each performing a couple of their original songs.

Dave Mercer & Conrad Gregoire performing at the BC Songwriters' Songwriter ShowcaseAs always, our Songwriter Showcases and Open Mic performances take place at NY Grill & Bistro – 20204 Fraser Hwy, Langley. 

NY Grill & Bistro - 20204 Fraser Hwy, Langley - Home of the BC Songwriters

 

LaRaine introducing Dave Mercer, at the BC Songwriters Showcase, at NY Grill & Bistro, Langley Dave Mercer, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Open Mic in Langley Conrad Gregoire, playing the BC Songwriters' Songwriter Showcase, in Langley Dave Mercer, playing the BC Songwriters' Songwriter Showcase, in Langley
Conrad Gregoire, playing the BC Songwriters' Songwriter Showcase, in Langley Dave Mercer and Conrad Gregoire, playing the BC Songwriters' Songwriter Showcase, in Langley Dave Mercer, playing the BC Songwriters' Songwriter Showcase, in Langley Conrad Gregoire, playing the BC Songwriters' Songwriter Showcase, in Langley
LaRaine introducing the Open Mic performances at BC Songwriters' Showcase in Langley Bob the Sound Guy, working his magic during the BC Songwriters' Association Songwriter Showcase and Open Mic performances Mundania band, playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic. Band members are (left to right) Chris Ramsden, Feven Banyard, Mike Svetlikov, Harrison Breeze Mundania band, playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic. Band members are (left to right) Chris Ramsden, Feven Banyard, Mike Svetlikov, Harrison Breeze
Mundania band, playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic. Band members are (left to right) Chris Ramsden, Feven Banyard, Mike Svetlikov, Harrison Breeze Dan Beer, accompanied by Dave Mercer (right), playing the BC Songwriters Showcase Open Mic Dan Beer, playing the BC Songwriters Showcase Open Mic Dan Beer, accompanied by Dave Mercer (right), playing the BC Songwriters Showcase Open Mic
Dan Beer, accompanied by Dave Mercer (right), playing the BC Songwriters Showcase Open Mic Alyssa Baker, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley Alyssa Baker, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley Alyssa Baker, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley
Alyssa Baker, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley Bruce Rudolph, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Open Mic Bruce Rudolph, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Open Mic Bruce Rudolph, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Open Mic
Bob the Sound Guy, and LaRaine the MC, thanking Mani (centre) from NY Grill & Bistro, for another fun evening    BC Songwriters - BC Songwriters' Showcase Association - BCSSA - BCSongwriters.ca  

Rayneman – 03-12-14

Our Songwriter Showcase on March 12th featured the songs of Rayneman.

Rayneman - BC Songwriters' Showcase | BC Songwriters | BCSongwriters.caTheir drummer was, unfortunately, sick with the flu… but songwriter, guitar-player and lead singer – Cole, and bass-player – Jesse, provided a great performance for their appreciative fans.

You can see more information about Rayneman on their SoundCloud page.

Open Mic followed the Showcase, with Dan Beer, Tricia Dunphy and Earl Travis Taylor singing their original songs.

The live, “originals only” music took place at NY Grill & Bistro at 20204 Fraser Hwy, in downtown Langley.

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Rayneman playing the BC Songwriters' Association's Songwriter Showcase at NY Grill & Bistro in Langley Rayneman playing the BC Songwriters' Association's Songwriter Showcase at NY Grill & Bistro in Langley Rayneman playing the BC Songwriters' Association's Songwriter Showcase at NY Grill & Bistro in Langley Rayneman playing the BC Songwriters' Association's Songwriter Showcase at NY Grill & Bistro in Langley
Rayneman playing the BC Songwriters' Association's Songwriter Showcase at NY Grill & Bistro in Langley Rayneman playing the BC Songwriters' Association's Songwriter Showcase at NY Grill & Bistro in Langley Rayneman playing the BC Songwriters' Association's Songwriter Showcase at NY Grill & Bistro in Langley Rayneman playing the BC Songwriters' Association's Songwriter Showcase at NY Grill & Bistro in Langley
Rayneman playing the BC Songwriters' Association's Songwriter Showcase at NY Grill & Bistro in Langley Dan Beer, playing Open Mic at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Dan Beer, playing the BC Songwriters Showcase Open Mic Dan Beer, playing the BC Songwriters Showcase Open Mic
Dan Beer, playing the BC Songwriters Showcase Open Mic Patricia Dunphy, playing the Open Mic at BC Songwriters Showcase Patricia Dunphy, playing the Open Mic at BC Songwriters Showcase Patricia Dunphy, playing the Open Mic at BC Songwriters Showcase
Patricia Dunphy, playing the Open Mic at BC Songwriters Showcase Earl Travis Taylor, playing the Open Mic at BC Songwriters' Showcase Earl Travis Taylor, playing the Open Mic at BC Songwriters' Showcase Earl Travis Taylor, playing the Open Mic at BC Songwriters' Showcase
Earl Travis Taylor, playing the Open Mic at BC Songwriters' Showcase BC Songwriters' Showcase Board & Friends, taking in the show, at the Songwriter Showcase NY Grill & Bistro - Home of the BC Songwriters Showcase Associations - BCSSA

Dave Mercer / Earl Travis Taylor – 01/12/14

New Year… A new venue… and a great time had by all !!!

The Songwriter Showcases kicked off 2014 with a Showcase headlined by Earl Travis Taylor & Dave Mercer, at our new home-base in Langley, the NY Grill & Bistro !

The first hour, as always, consisted of the Songwriter Showcase, with Dave and Earl sharing their songs… some new compositions inter-mixed with crowd favourites.

The second hour featured the Open Mic portion, with a number of performers sharing their original songs: Sara Bean, Kevin Wellman, Dan Beer & Delaney Rose. (No photos at her request.)

We will be holding the Songwriter Showcases at NY Grill & Bistro every second Wednesday, and hope to see you there soon !