Delaney Rose – Jan. 7, 2015

On Wednesday, January 7th, the BC Songwriters’ Showcase Association started with our first Showcase & Open Mic of 2015, featuring Delaney Rose, accompanied by Will and Laurie Firstbrook. 

Our Open Mic performers were Poul Bech, Dave Mercer, Earl Travis Taylor, Feona Lim & Bruce Rudolph.

As always, it all happens at NY Grill & Bistro – 20204 Fraser Hwy., Langley.

* Thanks to Bob the Sound Guy, for pulling double duty as photographer!

Delaney Rose, accompanied by Will and Laurie Firstbrook, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Will Firstbrook, accompanying Delaney Rose, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Delaney Rose performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Laurie Firstbrook, accompanying Delaney Rose, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase
Poul Bech - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Poul Bech - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Poul Bech - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Dave Mercer - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic
Dave Mercer - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Dave Mercer - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic LaRaine - causing the empty glass - at BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic Bob the Sound Guy - stunned that the glass is COMPLETELY empty - at the BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic
LaRaine introducing Earl Travis Taylor - performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Earl Travis Taylor - performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Dave Mercer, accompanying Earl Travis Taylor - performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Dave Mercer, accompanying Earl Travis Taylor - performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic
Dave Mercer, accompanying Earl Travis Taylor - performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Terri Breeze & John Haynes, accompanying Feona Lim, at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic John Haynes - accompanying Feona Lim - at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Feona Lim - performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic
Terri Breeze & John Haynes, accompanying Feona Lim, at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Bruce W. Rudolph - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Bruce W. Rudolph - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Bruce W. Rudolph - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic
BC Songwriters' crew, posing for an "after-Showcase" picture with Mani from NY Grill & Bistro - BCSongwriters.ca BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic - Every second Wednesday, in Langley at NY Grill & Bistro - 20204 Fraser Hwy, Langley    

 

Patricia Dunphy & Jamie Zago – December 3-14

On Wednesday, December 3rd, our Songwriter Showcase featured Patricia Dunphy & Jamie Zago, followed by Dave Mercer, Earl Travis Taylor and Jamie Zago swapping songs at the Open Mic.

As always, our Showcase & Open Mic performances take place at NY Grill & Bistro – 20204 Fraser Hwy, Langley.

LaRaine welcoming everyone to the BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca

LaRaine introducing Patricia Dunphy & Jamie Zago, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca

Jamie Zago & Patricia Dunphy - performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Patricia Dunphy & Jamie Zago, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca
Patricia Dunphy & Jamie Zago, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Patricia Dunphy, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Jamie Zago, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Patricia Dunphy, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca
Jamie Zago, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Patricia Dunphy & Jamie Zago, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Patricia Dunphy & Jamie Zago, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Patricia Dunphy & Jamie Zago, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca
Bob the Sound Guy - "Jazz Hands" - BCSongwriters.ca Patricia Dunphy & Jamie Zago, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Patricia Dunphy & Jamie Zago, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Patricia Dunphy & Jamie Zago, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca
LaRaine and Bob the Sound Guy, visiting at the Sound Board - BCSongwriters.ca Earl Travis Taylor, playing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Earl Travis Taylor, accompanied by Dave Mercer & Jamie Zago, at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Jamie Zago - performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca
Jamie Zago - performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Jamie Zago - accompanied by Dave Mercer, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Dave Mercer - accompanied by Jamie Zago, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Dave Mercer accompanying performers at the BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca
Earl Travis Taylor, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Earl Travis Taylor, accompanied by Dave Mercer & Jamie Zago, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Earl Travis Taylor, accompanied by Dave Mercer & Jamie Zago, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Earl Travis Taylor, accompanied by Dave Mercer & Jamie Zago, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca
Jamie Zago - accompanied by Dave Mercer, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Dave Mercer - accompanied by Jamie Zago, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Earl Travis Taylor, accompanied by Dave Mercer & Jamie Zago, at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Dave Mercer - accompanying Open Mic performers, on his new guitar - BCSongwriters.ca
Jamie Zago, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Jamie Zago, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Bob the Sound Guy, working to create a "scales-worth" of wine glasses - BCSongwriters.ca BC Songwriters' Board & NY Grill & Bistro Management, Staff & Patrons - BCSongwriters.ca

 

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.

Cornel Dyke - performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca  Cornel Dyke - performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Cornel Dyke - performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Cornel Dyke - performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca
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    

 

Earl Travis Taylor – Oct. 22-14

Earl & Bob - Earl Tavis Taylor & Bob Batyi playing the Songwriter Showcase at the BCSSA, held at NY Grill & BistroOn Wednesday, October 22nd, Earl Travis Taylor (accompanied by Bob Batyi) performed at the Songwriter Showcase.

They were followed by the fantastic Open Mic offerings of Paul Bech, Trent Olver & Dave Mercer.

Mani and Shyra from NY Grill & Bistro, as always, were the perfect hosts for BC Songwriters and their audience!

As always, the Showcase & Open Mic take place at NY Grill & Bistro – 20204 Fraser Hwy, Langley.

Here are some photos from the BC Songwriters’ Showcase & Open Mic…

(click on any image to open it up in a pop up gallery viewer)

LaRaine (BC Songwriters' President & Showcase Booker) welcoming everyone to the Songwriter Showcase & Open Mic LaRaine introducing the featured performers: Earl Travis Taylor, accompanied by Bob Batyi LaRaine introducing the featured performers: Earl Travis Taylor, accompanied by Bob Batyi LaRaine and Earl Travis Taylor talking about Earl's recording for his upcoming CD release — at BC Songwriters' Showcase Association.
Earl Travis Taylor (accompanied by Bob Batyi) playing the BCSSA Songwriter Showcase Earl Travis Taylor, playing the BC Songwriters' Showcase Bob Batyi (aka Bob the Sound Guy) playing guitar at the Songwriter Showcase Earl Travis Taylor (accompanied by Bob Batyi) playing the BCSSA Songwriter Showcase
Earl Travis Taylor, playing the BC Songwriters' Showcase Bob Batyi playing guitar at the Songwriter Showcase Earl Travis Taylor (accompanied by Bob Batyi) playing the BCSSA Songwriter Showcase Earl Travis Taylor, playing the BC Songwriters' Showcase
Bob Batyi playing guitar at the Songwriter Showcase Earl Travis Taylor (accompanied by Bob Batyi) playing the BCSSA Songwriter Showcase Earl Travis Taylor, playing the BC Songwriters' Showcase Bob Batyi playing guitar at the Songwriter Showcase
Earl Travis Taylor (accompanied by Bob Batyi) playing the BCSSA Songwriter Showcase Earl Travis Taylor, playing the BC Songwriters' Showcase Bob Batyi playing guitar at the Songwriter Showcase Earl Travis Taylor (accompanied by Bob Batyi) playing the BCSSA Songwriter Showcase
Earl Travis Taylor (accompanied by Bob Batyi) playing the BCSSA Songwriter Showcase Dave the Sound Guy, standing in for Bob the Sound Guy, who was busy being Bob the Accompanying Guitar Player Earl Travis Taylor, playing the BC Songwriters' Showcase Earl Travis Taylor, playing the BC Songwriters' Showcase
Earl Travis Taylor, playing the BC Songwriters' Showcase Dave the Sound Guy, standing in for Bob the Sound Guy, who was busy being Bob the Accompanying Guitar Player Paul Bech playing the BC Songwriters’ Open Mic Paul Bech playing the BC Songwriters’ Open Mic
Paul Bech playing the BC Songwriters’ Open Mic Trent Olver playing the BC Songwriters’ Open Mic Trent Olver playing the BC Songwriters’ Open Mic Trent Olver playing the BC Songwriters’ Open Mic
Dave Mercer playing the BC Songwriters’ Open Mic Dave Mercer (accompanied by Bob Batyi) playing the BC Songwriters’ Open Mic Dave Mercer (accompanied by Bob Batyi) playing the BC Songwriters’ Open Mic Mani Vigg and Shyra, from NY Grill & Bistro, posing for a photo, after the BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic, with Bob, LaRaine and Earl from BC Songwriters
BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic - Every second Wednesday, in Langley at NY Grill & Bistro - 20204 Fraser Hwy, Langley

EleanorRising – 09-10-14

EleanorRising

On Wednesday, September 10th, the Songwriter Showcase featured an acoustic set by Rudy and Ryan, the talented singer/songwriter/musicians behind Eleanor Rising.

After a fantastic hour, Open Mic continued the great music, with Cornel Dyke, Dave Mercer, Ken Johnson, Rob Harvey, Earl Travis Taylor & Talia Dyke all performing their original tunes for the appreciative crowd at NY Grill & Bistro!

You can find out more about Eleanor Rising, the band members and hear their music, on their website: https://eleanorrisingband.com/

As always, the fun and great music of BC Songwriters’ Showcase and Open Mic performances take place at NY Grill & Bistro – 20204 Fraser Hwy, Langley.

LaRaine (BC Songwriters' President & Talent Booker) welcoming everyone to the BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic LaRaine (BC Songwriters' President & Talent Booker) introducing Rudy and Ryan from Eleanor Rising LaRaine (BC Songwriters' President & Talent Booker) introducing Rudy and Ryan from Eleanor Rising Eleanor Rising, playing an acoustic set, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase
Eleanor Rising, playing an acoustic set, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Rudy Mallari, of Eleanor Rising, playing an acoustic set, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Eleanor Rising, playing an acoustic set, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Eleanor Rising, playing an acoustic set, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase
Ryan James, of Eleanor Rising, playing an acoustic set, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Rudy Mallari, of Eleanor Rising, playing an acoustic set, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Ryan James, of Eleanor Rising, playing an acoustic set, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Eleanor Rising, playing an acoustic set, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase
Ryan James, of Eleanor Rising, playing an acoustic set, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Rudy and Ryan, of Eleanor Rising, playing an acoustic set, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Ryan James, of Eleanor Rising, playing an acoustic set, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Rudy and Ryan, of Eleanor Rising, playing an acoustic set, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase
Rudy and Ryan, of Eleanor Rising, playing an acoustic set, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Rudy and Ryan, of Eleanor Rising, playing an acoustic set, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Bob, the Sound Guy, studiously avoiding looking at the beer, so as not to be trapped in that paradoxical photographic statement Cornel Dyke kicked off the Open Mic portion of the evening
Cornel Dyke kicked off the Open Mic portion of the evening Cornel Dyke, accompanied by daughter Vienna, playing some of his great songs, at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Dave Mercer, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Dave Mercer, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic
Dave Mercer, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Bob the Sound Guy, making it go to ELEVEN! Ken Johnson came out to perform a couple of his tunes, with his fantastic electric 12 string, at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic in Langley Ken Johnson came out to perform a couple of his tunes, with his fantastic electric 12 string, at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic in Langley
Ken Johnson came out to perform a couple of his tunes, with his fantastic electric 12 string, at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic in Langley Rob Harvey, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Rob Harvey, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Rob Harvey, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic
Earl Travis Taylor, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Earl Travis Taylor, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic in Langley Earl Travis Taylor, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic in Langley Talia Dyke, accompanied by sister Vienna, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic
Talia Dyke, accompanied by sister Vienna, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Talia Dyke, accompanied by sister Vienna, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Mani, our gracious host at NY Grill & Bistro in Langley, posing for an after-Showcase picture with Bob the Sound Guy, Laraine & Earl... the folks who keep the BC Songwriters going! BC Songwriters - BC Songwriters' Showcase Association - BCSSA - BCSongwriters.ca

David Borys – 08-27-14

David Borys - performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase at the NY Grill & Bistro in LangleyThe August 27th BC Songwriters’ Showcase featured singer/songwriter David Borys, performing his original songs.

You can find out more about David, his music, and other shows he’ll be giving, on his website: http://www.davidborys.com/

Open Mic followed with Dave Stanley, John Haynes, Delaney Rose & Earl Travis Taylor each playing a couple of their original tunes.

Mani & Christina from NY Grill & Bistro were our gracious hosts, and a great time was had by all!

LaRaine introducing David Borys, getting set to perform at the BC Songwriters' Showcase, in Langley LaRaine introducing David Borys, getting set to perform at the BC Songwriters' Showcase, in Langley David Borys, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase, in Langley David Borys, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase, in Langley
David Borys, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase, in Langley David Borys, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase, in Langley David Borys, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase, in Langley David Borys, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase, in Langley
David Borys, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase, in Langley David Borys, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase, in Langley David Borys, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase, in Langley David Borys, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase, in Langley
Mani Vigg, owner/manager of NY Grill & Bistro, posing in front of his restaurant - 20204 Fraser Hwy, Langley - Home of BC Songwriters Dave Stanley, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley Dave Stanley, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley Dave Stanley, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley
John Haynes (The Psychic Cowboy) performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley John Haynes (The Psychic Cowboy) performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley John Haynes (The Psychic Cowboy) performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley Bob the Sound Guy, proclaiming his innocence over a 'sipped' beer, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic, in Langley
Earl Travis Taylor performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley Earl Travis Taylor performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley Earl Travis Taylor performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic, in Langley Bob the Sound Guy, showcasing his fantastic 'Marshall' shirt, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic, in Langley
Mani Vigg & Christina (left) from NY Grill & Bistro, pose with LaRaine, Bob the Sound Guy & Earl Travis Taylor, Board Members of the BCSSA, after a Showcase BC Songwriters - BC Songwriters' Showcase Association - BCSSA - BCSongwriters.ca