On Friday May 17, 2019 Our Open Stage “For the Second Homeless” had a smaller turnout of 12 performers but most played 3 songs each. We also tried out a new wireless mixer technology which Thanks to Dan Hergott worked really well and reduced the size and weight of our transportation of equipment. Ian Reid was back following a long absence from the Black Walnut. He asked does anybody know why it is called “Black Walnut?” Does anybody know? On May 17th the Open stage Performers were: 1. Patrick LeBlanc 2. Ian Reid 3. Ron Hammar 4. Jakki Annerino 5. David Maranta 6. Lawrence Cresswell 7. Pop Robinson (Paul) – NEW 8. Wayne Cheater 9. Matthias Schonlau 10. Human 11. Jack Cole 12. Isaac – NEW
No-Smoking Reminder: The entire Community Centre property is included in the City of Kitchener policy of a total ban on smoking on the property. That includes tobacco, marijuana and other smoking and includes both inside and outside the Community Centre.
On Friday April 19, 2019: It was indeed Good Friday with 17 performances, including two first times at the Black Walnut and four who performed in the first year 1994/95. We are asking them to talk about what they did in that first year and maybe repeat one of those songs. Here is a link to our face book group which has photos and more frequent updates : https://www.facebook.com/groups/436037566493112/ On Friday, April 19th the performers were: 1. Matthias Schonlau 2. Ed Barrington 3. Randy Ouillette 4. Jim Penny 5. Dan Hergott & Ellen 6. Jakki Annerino 7. Gord Castle 8. Jay Moore 9. Mark & Jeff – NEW 10. Wayne Cheater 11. Richard Reinhardt 12. Paul Rempel 13. Human 14. Cam & Pat 15. Ron Hammar 16. Adam Onmandy – NEW 17. Rebecca & Larry
This is how it was. On Friday night we had a time of reflection for memorial songs and some Irish themed songs, even some singing along. Mostly there were lots of performers including 3 first timers for Black Walnut and Jay Collins with his newest guitar that he built and strung in time for the Black Walnut. We ran out of time, so the last 4 performers who signed up after we started the event only got to sing one song each. The next Black Walnut Acoustic Open Stage will be Friday, April 19, 7-30 – 10 pm. On March 15th the performers, in order of appearance were: Carol McMullen Jake Willis Ron Hammar Hayley Nordquist – NEW Jakki Annerino David Maranta Gordon Castle Wayne Cheater Neil Light Cam & Pat Scott Abrams Jay Collins Angie & Darrell – NEW Richard Reinhardt Dan Hergottt Human Matthias Schonlau Candice – NEW
Thanks to Crossgrain and lots of Performers and Helpers February 15th
We tried out an early start time of 7:30 pm and found that only about one third of people got the message, so we actually delayed the start until 7:40 pm. I understand that next month, on March 15th, there will be no mercy If you’re late, you will miss the start of the show.
Crossgrain was the featured performer, consisting of Doug Peterman, Shane Purdy & Mike Ryan who played a wide variety of selections on 6 different instruments that were passed around on-stage. We will post a snapshot of the group on our Performers Pictures page, thanks to Joanne. Our Open stage performers were:
Wayne Cheater
Patrick LeBlanc
Greg DeGroot-Magetti
Ron Hammar
Gordon Castle
David Maranta
Jakki Annerino
Dan Hergott
Cam and Pat
Richard Reinhardtt
Human
Matthias Schonlau – NEW
