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 – 06-04-14

BC Songwriters’ Showcase – Wednesday, June 4th featured The Flying Ritas, featuring lead singer Susanne Tryphena, guitar player Dale Lot & violinist Rick Barker.

Open Mic followed, with Bruce Rudolph, Conrad Gregoire and Peace Of Earth (Sara Bean & Kevin Wellman) entertaining the crowd at the NY Grill & Bistro – 20204 Fraser Hwy, Langley.

A great evening was had by all !

The Flying Ritas playing the BC Songwriters Showcase | BC Songwriters Showcase | BCSongwriters.ca

LaRaine (second from left) taking it easy, as The Flying Ritas finish their sound check, before performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase LaRaine introducing Rick, Susanne & Dale... The Flying Ritas Susanne Tryphena and LaRaine talking, before the Songwriter Showcase begins Dale Lot of "The Flying Ritas" playing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase
Dsc_2534 Dsc_2538 Dsc_2539 Dsc_2542
Dsc_2540 Dsc_2543 Dsc_2544 Dsc_2549
Dsc_2551 Dsc_2558 Susanne Tryphena of "The Flying Ritas", playing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Rick Barker of "The Flying Ritas" playing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase
Susanne Tryphena of "The Flying Ritas", playing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Dsc_2565 LaRaine talking to Bruce Rudolph, at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Dsc_2577
Bruce Rudolph performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Conrad Gregoire performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Dsc_2587 Conrad Gregoire performing at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic
Sara Bean & Kevin Wellman (performing as Peace Of Earth) closed out the evening, at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Sara Bean & Kevin Wellman (performing as Peace Of Earth) closed out the evening, at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic Sara Bean & Kevin Wellman (performing as Peace Of Earth) closed out the evening, at the BC Songwriters' Open Mic BC Songwriters - BC Songwriters' Showcase Association - BCSSA - BCSongwriters.ca

Delaney Rose – 02-12-14

February 12th – Delaney Rose performed in the Songwriter Showcase at the NY Grill & Bistro.

Delaney Rose - BC Songwriters' Showcase | BC Songwriters Showcase Performer | BCSSA(At her request, no pictures were taken at the Songwriter Showcase)

Open Mic then followed, with LaRaine introducing Dave Mercer, then Kevin Wellman performed a few of his songs, with Sara Bean wrapping up the evening.  A fun evening had by all !!!

(Click on any image below to open the images up in a Gallery viewer)

LaRaine introducing Dave Mercer, at the start of Open Mic, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - in Langley, BC LaRaine introducing Dave Mercer, at the start of Open Mic, at the BC Songwriters' Showcase - in Langley, BC Dave Mercer, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Open Mic in Langley Dave Mercer, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Open Mic in Langley
Dave Mercer, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Open Mic in Langley LaRaine enjoying the Open Mic performances at BC Songwriters' Showcase in Langley Kevin Wellman, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Open Mic in Langley Kevin Wellman, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Open Mic in Langley
Kevin Wellman, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Open Mic in Langley Bob the Sound Guy, working his magic during the BC Songwriters' Association Songwriter Showcase and Open Mic performances Sara Bean, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Open Mic Sara Bean, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Open Mic
Sara Bean, performing at the BC Songwriters' Showcase Open Mic      

 

 

 

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 !