Ashford Arms Open Mic 7/1/2010

My my my!  The Ashford Arms Open Mic is growing every week.  We've always had an excellent selection of musicians and fans at the Ashford, but every week we bring in a couple of newcomers....and their fans.  It's really great to see more and more people turning on to the Houston Open Mic Scene.

Speaking of newcomers, and because I haven't posted in a few weeks I'd like to say thank you to these new players that have come out recently.

Scrambled Yeggs opened the show a few weeks back. 

I ran into David Myers at a GoGirls Open Mic event and invited him to join us at Ashford. That, he did.

Vincent DeCarlo heard about Ashford Arms from Drummer Dave.

Ronnie found us on the internet.  (The internet is our friend.)

And that brings us to last Thursday when we had yet another new player out. Marian Ritter opened the show with some fine guitar playing and singing.  

Steve Orta joined us after a long absence.  

Zane Nordin then took the stage and got a little help from Keith Craik on the mighty blue fiddle.

Doug Michaels was also back at the Ashford after quite and absence.  It's always good to hear Doug.

David Myers has become a regular player at the Ashford and we are glad to have him.

Brandon Jantzen followed David.  Brandon has become a great friend of the Ashford Open Mic with his unique styling.

Ronnie has also been making regular trips to the Ashford and Churchill's since first arriving on the scene.  His heartfelt style of music is excellent.

Amy Waters was there.  Yes she was.  I keep wanting to call Amy a new comer, but she's not really anymore.  I'm am just amazed that she hit the stage so soon after learning to play and she is making huge improvements every week.

Pedro G. is yet another that has been absent from the Ashford roster lately.  We're glad he decided you come back out.  

And of course "Drummer Dave" Dempsey was there to keep everyone on time.  Dave does a great job  and is a very gracious and attentive drummer.  Thanks Dave!

And thanks to everyone for keeping open mics alive and well in Houston.