Two Hour Open Mic – April 15th

On April 15th, we had a two hour Open Mic, with a variety of singer/songwriters sharing their songs.

Songwriters performing included Bob Gray, John Haynes, Feona Lim (accompanied by John Haynes & Bob Batyi), Poul Bech, and Earl Travis Taylor (accompanied by Bob Batyi)…  a fun evening at BC Songwriters was had by all!

As always, the BC Songwriters’ Showcase & Open Mic evenings are held, every second Wednesday, at NY Grill & Bistro – 20204 Fraser Hwy, Langley.

Bob the Sound Guy, Bob the Picture Guy and LaRaine the MC, kicking off the BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Bob Gray, accompanied by LaRaine - BCSongwriters.ca Bob Gray, accompanied by LaRaine - BCSongwriters.ca Bob Gray, accompanied by LaRaine - BCSongwriters.ca
Bob Gray, accompanied by LaRaine - BCSongwriters.ca LaRaine introducing John Haynes - BCSongwriters.ca John Haynes - playing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca John Haynes - playing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca
John Haynes - playing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca John Haynes - playing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca John Haynes - playing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Bob the Sound Guy - making everyone sound great! - BCSongwriters.ca
Poul Bech - Playing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Poul Bech - Playing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Poul Bech - Playing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca  Poul Bech - Playing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca
Feona Lim (centre) and John Haynes (right) from Lotus Band, accompanied by Bob (the Sound Guy) Batyi, at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Feona Lim and John Haynes, from Lotus Band, accompanied by Bob (the Sound Guy) Batyi, at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic — at BC Songwriters' Showcase Association. - BCSongwriters.ca Feona Lim - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic — BCSongwriters.ca John Haynes - accompanying Feona Lim, at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic — at BC Songwriters' Showcase Association - BCSongwriters.ca
Bob (the Sound Guy) Batyi - accompanying performers at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic — BCSongwriters.ca Feona Lim and John Haynes, from Lotus Band, accompanied by Bob (the Sound Guy) Batyi, at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic — at BC Songwriters' Showcase Association. - BCSongwriters.ca Feona Lim and John Haynes, from Lotus Band, accompanied by Bob (the Sound Guy) Batyi, at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic — at BC Songwriters' Showcase Association. - BCSongwriters.ca LaRaine, BC Songwriters' President and Showcase Booker, doubling as Sound Person, as Bob the Sound Guy takes a turn on stage. — BCSongwriters.ca
Bob Batyi, Feona Lim & John Haynes at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Feona Lim, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca John Haynes, at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic — BCSongwriters.ca Bob (the Sound Guy) Batyi - accompanying performers at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic — BCSongwriters.ca
Earl Travis Taylor - performing at the BC Songwriters' Two Hour Open Mic — BCSongwriters.ca Earl Travis Taylor - (accompanied by Bob Batyi) performing at the BC Songwriters' Two Hour Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Earl Travis Taylor - (accompanied by Bob Batyi) performing at the BC Songwriters' Two Hour Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Earl Travis Taylor - performing at the BC Songwriters' Two Hour Open Mic — BCSongwriters.ca
Bob (the Sound Guy) Batyi - accompanying performers at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic — BCSongwriters.ca Earl Travis Taylor - (accompanied by Bob Batyi) performing at the BC Songwriters' Two Hour Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca An after Open Mic photo, with Mani from NY Grill & Bistro, alongside Bob the Sound Guy, Earl Travis Taylor & LaRaine from BC Songwriters. The BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic performances are held, every second Wednesday, at NY Grill & Bistro in Langley  

 

Lotus Band – Feb 18, 2015

Lotus Band - performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.caOur Feb 18th Songwriter Showcase featured three members of Lotus Band – with John Haynes and Feona Lim performing their songs, accompanied by bassist Terri Breeze.

The overflowing Open Mic list included performances by Poul Bech, Delaney Rose, Tricia Dunphy, Kevin Wellman, Troy Godfrey and Donna Armstrong.

The BC Songwriters’ Showcase & Open Mic, as always, took place at NY Grill & Bistro, in Langley.

Click on any image below, to open the photos in a pop-up gallery.

John Haynes being introduced by LaRaine, at the start of the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca John Haynes, of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca John Haynes, of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca John Haynes, of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca
John Haynes, of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca John Haynes, accompanied by Terri Breeze, both of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca John Haynes, of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca John Haynes, of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca
John Haynes, of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca John Haynes, of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca John Haynes, accompanied by Terri Breeze, both of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Feona Lim, of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca
Feona Lim, accompanied by John Haynes, members of Lotus Band, playing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Terri Breeze, of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca John Haynes, of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Feona Lim, accompanied by John Haynes, members of Lotus Band, playing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca
Dsc_4828 Feona Lim, of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Terri Breeze, of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Feona Lim, of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca
Bob the Sound Guy, making sure everyone sounds great, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic LaRaine, BC Songwriters' President and Showcase Booker, thanking Feona, Terri and John (of Lotus Band) for an awesome Songwriter Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Poul Bech performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Poul Bech performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca
Poul Bech performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Tricia Dunphy performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Tricia Dunphy performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Tricia Dunphy performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca
Kevin Wellman performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Kevin Wellman performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Kevin Wellman performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Bob the Sound Guy, checking the level of the bar counter, using an improvised liquid level, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca
Troy Godfrey performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Troy Godfrey performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Troy Godfrey performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Donna Armstrong performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca
Donna Armstrong performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Donna Armstrong performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Bob the Sound Guy, Mani from NY Grill & Bistro, Bob G and LaRaine (BC Songwriters' President) pose for an after-Showcase photo - BCSongwriters.ca  

 

The Flying Ritas – Feb 4th, 2015

The Flying Ritas, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase at NY Grill & Bistro - BCSongwriters.ca“The Flying Ritas” were the group featured at the BC Songwriters’ Showcase on Wednesday, February 4th.

The Flying Ritas are: Susanne Tryphena, Dale Lot, Will Firstbrook and Laurie Firstbrook.

At the BC Songwriters’ Open Mic… performers included Delaney Rose, Feona Lim, Patricia Dunphy & Bruce W. Rudolph.

As always, the fun took place at NY Grill & Bistro – 20204 Fraser Hwy, Langley!

Here are the pictures from the Showcase and Open Mic performances…

LaRaine, President and Showcase-Booker for BC Songwriters, introducing The Flying Ritas - Will Firstbrook, Susanne Tryphena, Dale Lot and Laurie Firstbrook - Performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca The Flying Ritas - Will Firstbrook, Susanne Tryphena, Dale Lot and Laurie Firstbrook - Performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Will Firstbrook, of The Flying Ritas, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Laurie Firstbrook, of The Flying Ritas, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca
Dale Lot, of The Flying Ritas, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Susanne Tryphena, of The Flying Ritas, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca The Flying Ritas - Will Firstbrook, Susanne Tryphena, Dale Lot and Laurie Firstbrook - Performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca The Flying Ritas - Susanne Tryphena and Dale Lot - Performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca
BC Songwriters' Board Members Earl Travis Taylor & LaRaine VDZ, enjoying The Flying Ritas' performace at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca The Flying Ritas - Will Firstbrook, Susanne Tryphena, Dale Lot and Laurie Firstbrook - Performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Will Firstbrook, of The Flying Ritas, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Laurie Firstbrook, of The Flying Ritas, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca
Dale Lot, of The Flying Ritas, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca Susanne Tryphena, of The Flying Ritas, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca The Flying Ritas - Will Firstbrook, Susanne Tryphena, Dale Lot and Laurie Firstbrook - Performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca The Flying Ritas - Will Firstbrook, Susanne Tryphena, Dale Lot and Laurie Firstbrook - Performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca
The Flying Ritas - Susanne Tryphena and Dale Lot - Performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - BCSongwriters.ca LaRaine, introducing the beginning of the Open Mic performances, as the BC Songwriters' Open Mic gets underway - BCSongwriters.ca Bob the Sound Guy, doing a comparative study, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Feona Lim of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca
Feona Lim, accompanied by Lotus Band bandmates Terri Breeze and John Haynes, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca  Feona Lim of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Feona Lim, accompanied by Lotus Band bandmates Terri Breeze and John Haynes, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Feona Lim of Lotus Band, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca
Patricia Dunphy, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Patricia Dunphy, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Patricia Dunphy, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca Bruce w. Rudolph, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca
Bruce w. Rudolph, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca  Bruce w. Rudolph, performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic - BCSongwriters.ca BC Songwriters' Board Members - Bob the Sound Guy, Bob the Photo Guy, Earl Travis Taylor & LaRaine VDZ - posing with Mani Vigg - Manager & Host at NY Grill & Bistro - BCSongwriters.ca BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic - Every second Wednesday, in Langley at NY Grill & Bistro - 20204 Fraser Hwy, Langley

 

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
Laine Henderson playing the BCSSA Songwriter Showcase Laine Henderson playing the BCSSA Songwriter Showcase Laine Henderson playing the BCSSA Songwriter Showcase Laine Henderson playing the BCSSA Songwriter Showcase
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
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
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
John Haynes (the Psychic Cowboy) - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic in Langley John Haynes (the Psychic Cowboy) - playing the BC Songwriters' Open Mic in Langley BC Songwriters' Showcase & Open Mic - Every second Wednesday, in Langley at NY Grill & Bistro - 20204 Fraser Hwy, Langley  

 

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    
       

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!

LaRaine from BC Songwriters, introducing Dan Beer, Jon Goheen and Kat Goheen, performing at the Songwriter Showcase Dan Beer (accompanied by Jon & Kat Goheen) playing the BCSSA's Songwriter Showcase Dsc_3197 Dsc_3192
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
Dsc_3178 Dsc_3179 LaRaine, thanking Dan Beer for performing at the BCSSA's Songwriter Showcase Bob the Sound Guy, unsure how to approach this week's experiment. #WhatIsThisWaterStuff
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