On Friday May 19th, 2017 we will be back at the Mill Courtland Community Centre for our monthly Open Stage. There will be no feature set this month so that means lots of time for Open Stage performers.
Bring your guitars, accordions, voices, acoustic instruments of all sorts or just your eyes and ears and make yourself feel “at home”. Do not feel shy because you have not played for us before. The doors will open and sign-up for the open stage will start at 7:30 pm. Remember when you sign up you get to play/sing two songs in a set of 10 minutes or less and you need to be ready to start playing when your turn starts so you won’t lose any of your 10 minutes.
The details are outlined on our About Page. The parking is free at the back of the Mill-Courtland Community Centre and admission is still $3 at the door. the facility is wheelchair accessible, alcohol, smoke and peanut free and every show is different. If you don’t come, you’ll miss it. The next open stage will be June 16th.
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Our Next Open Stage Will Be Friday, May 19th
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Open Stage on April 21, 2017 New, New, New
On Friday, April 21, 2017 we had a two NEW Open Stage performers. We had a NEW sound guy, Nick Czudyjowycz who took over at the end of the setup and did a fine production. We had NEW treats – bags of chips and such. Our next open stage night is Friday, May 19th. On April 21st, our Open Stage performers were:
- David Maranta
- Don
- Bob & Sue
- Don, Lorraine, Ann & Gord
- Jeff Beckner
- Ann & Gord
- Jakki Annerino
- Lawrence Cresswell
- Doug Peterman – NEW
- Wayne Cheater
- Rebecca Nickers – NEW , Cathy King
- Ron Hammar
- Cathy King
Ann & Gord, Sue and Bob and Don & friends did an extra song.
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March 17 Was a Night for the Irish and the Ukeleles
On Friday, March 17, 2017 we had a extra large lineup of 18 Open Stage performers. I warned you that ther could be some Irish music and yes, there was some. There were more ukuleles and more costumes than we get most nights. I will not try to write all the details, you had to be there. Our next open stage night is Friday, April 21st. On March 17th, our Open Stage performers were:1. Rob & Geralyn2. Mike & Tamara Monaghan3. Lawrence Cresswell4. Jason Rogers5. Gord & Anne6. Jakki Annerino7. Sylvia Sawatsky8. Jim Skura9. Neil Light10. Ron Hammar11. Bob & Sue12. Wayne Cheater (with Wally and Sylvia)13. Jim Penny14. David Maranta15. Don Edwards16. Janet McPharlin17. Mike MacLennan18. Scott Abrams -
February 17th Black Walnut Was a Different Show
On Friday, February 17, 2017 we had a full slate of 16 Open Stage performers including 2 first timers. I will not try to write all the details, you had to be there. Our next open stage night is Friday, March 17th. There could even be some Irish music. On February 17th, our Open Stage performers were:
1. Mike Monaghan2. Dan Hergott3. Jack Cole4. Randy Oillette5. Dan McQuade6. David Maranta7. Jakki Annerino8. Jason Rogers9. Gord and Ann10. Sylvia Sawatsky11. Wayne Cheater12. Janet McPharlin – NEW13. Bill Vanderwal – NEW14. Walli Sawatsky15. Neil Light16. Cam and Pat -
We Will Be Back On Friday, February 17th
On Friday February 17th, 2017 we will be back at the Mill Courtland Community Centre for our monthly Open Stage. There will be no featured set so there will be more time for the Open Stage.
Bring your guitars, accordions, voices, acoustic instruments of all sorts or just your eyes and ears and make yourself feel “at home”. Do not feel shy because you have not played for us before. The doors will open and sign-up for the open stage will start at 7:30 pm. Remember when you sign up you get to play/sing two songs in a set of 10 minutes or less and you need to be ready to start playing when your turn starts so you won’t lose any of your 10 minutes.
The details are outlined on our About Page. The parking is free at the back of the Mill-Courtland Community Centre and admission is still $3 at the door. The facility is wheel-chair accessible, alcohol, smoke and peanut free and every show is different. If you don’t come, you’ll miss it. -
New and Old at the January 10, 2017 Black Walnut
On Friday, January 20th, we were treated to many returning artists and to three acts featuring 5 folks who performed at the Black Walnut for their very first time. Wha-hoo! Most chose to do 3 songs/tunes and we made a full evening of it. We will be back on Friday February 17th for our next Acoustic Open Stage. On January 20th, The performers in order of appearance were:
1. Bob & Sue Cutler – NEW
2. Dan Hergott
3. Jason Rogers – NEW
4. Gord and Ann
5. Randy Ouillette
6. Jakki Annerino
7. Peter van der Maas
8. Sylvia & Walli Sawatsky – NEW
9. Scott Abrams
10. Ron Hammar
11. Cam & Pat
12. Wayne Cheater
13. David Maranta -
Ho Ho Ho, December 16, 2016 Acoustic Open Stage
On Friday, December 16, we had a terrific evening with some Prizes and fine performances from 13 Performers, including a first timer. Most of them did 3 songs each this month. We will be back with our Acoustic Open Stage on Friday, January 20 at 8pm. On December 16th, the Open Stage performers were:
1. Mike & Tamara Monaghan
2. Lawrence Cresswell
3. Dan Hergott
4. Gianni Salvador
5. Jakki Annerino
6. Randy Ouillette
7. Gord and Ann
8. David Maranta
9. Mike Hergott5 – NEW
10. Ron Hammar
11. Cam and Pat
12. Mike MacLellan
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We Had a Big Night November 18th
Yes, on Friday, November 18, 2016 we had a full slate of Open Stage Performers and full tables all around the room. We’ll be back with some seasonal treats on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 8pm. The Open Stage Performers on November 18th were:
1. Mike & Tamara Monaghan
2. David Maranta
3. Dan Hergott
4. Ed Barrington
5. Jakki Annerino
6. Randy Ouillette
7. Lawrence Cresswell
8. Gord and Ann
9. Scott Abrams
10. Jack Cole
11. Peter Van der Maas
12. Cam and Pat
13. Terry & Jim Krentzkamp
14. Ron Hammar
15. Wayne Cheater
16. Scott Chalmers and Dan McQuade -
Black Walnut Acoustic Open Stage, October 21, 2016
On Friday, October 21st we had an excellent showing of musicians and listeners. We saw some new folks and were treated to more female performers than usual and mostly duets and/or accompanied artists. I’ll put some pictures of the more recent performers on our “Performers’ Pictures” page.
On October 21st, The open stage performers were:
1. Lawrence Cresswell
2. Terry & Beth Krentzkamp
3. Dan Hergott with Randy Ouillette
4. Ron Hammar
5. Jakki Annerino with Wayne Cheater
6. Randy Ouillette with Dan Hergott
7. David Maranta & Jeff Wilmer
8. Ann Mark and Gord Castle
9. Neil Light
10. Wayne Cheater with Jakki Annerino
11. Scott Abrams
12. Kyle and Mike (NEW)
13. Paul Horton
14. Jeremy Maloney
15. Mike & Tamara Monaghan
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Season Opener For Black Walnuts Was September 16, 2016
On Friday, September 16th we started our 23rd season of the Black Walnut with a fine evening of music. Our new equipment all worked fine. We saw some folks who have not been around for a long time and welcomed the world premiere of a great 4 piece band (3 ukuleles, one guitar and 4 voices).
On September 16th, we had a great turnout, in-spite of a lot of other stuff happening that night. The open stage performers were:
1. Dan Hergott with Randy O.2. Gord, Lorraine, Ann & Dan *New group – guitar and 3 ukuleles3. David Maranta4. Randy Ouillette5. Jakki Annerino with Wayne C.6. Terry Krentzkamp with David M.7. Neil Light8. Lawrence Cresswell9. Paul Rempel10. Ron Hammar11. Scott Abrams12. Cam & Pat13. Paul Horton14. Wayne Cheater with David M.