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Music has always been magical for me, right back to when I used to listen to my older sister's Beatles' vinyl records, or spend Sunday evenings trying to hit the tape recorder button at the right moment to download my favourite songs off the radio, so as I've cut back on my working hours in my advancing years, I thought why not create some inspirational musical events.
For fourteen happy years, I ran a backpackers' hostel business in Perth, where I had my own small bar. I played guitar and sang with thousands of backpackers, jamming with all levels of musical talent from beginners to potential contenders for talent shows. Random jam sessions would break out whenever someone started playing a guitar and I saw all kinds of innovation from young travellers using upturned coffee tins for drums to people finding tambourines and mouth organs at charity shops. As the Irish like to say, 'the craic was mighty!', meaning we had an absolute ball.
Music inspires people and brings people together. You know that feeling, I'm sure, when you hear a song and it takes you back to a special moment in your life. Memories come flooding back to you.
I missed my happy days of guitar nights or karaoke nights in my little bar, so I began to play in Open Mics, and I especially love playing with the welcoming muso's in Bali whenever I'm on holiday.
'Open Tap' - an Open Mic at the Kalamunda Tap House
Playing in some open mics restored my love of music, so in early 2026, I relaunched an open mic night at the Kalamunda Tap House, thanks to a collaboration with the owner, Mark Starling (also a musician) and in collaboration with another old friend and musician, Jon Elbery. The venue has great food, wines and craft beers, and friendly service.
So far, these have been a great success, scheduled on the first Tuesday evening of every month from 6pm to 10pm, and it has given some local amateur musicians a wonderful platform to get used to playing in front of a live audience. My only challenge is to ensure that the standard of performance is of a consistent standard to make it enjoyable for the diners in a commercial enterprise so that Mark's customers can relish a combined food, beverages and entertainment experience.
'Uncorked and Unplugged' - an Open Mic at the Hainault at Carmel Winery
On the third Friday evening of the month from 6pm to 9pm we will be launching a new gig, commencing on May 15th 2026, featuring local amateur musicians at the sensational Hainault at Carmel winery.
We are also planning some chilled Sunday sessions, also coming soon.
More information will follow very shortly, so watch this space.
'The Carmel Sessions' - Coming Soon. Details to be announced shortly.
Your Ideas Are Welcomed
I'm very much enjoying performing in my own right, but I'm especially enjoying helping to organise events that will showcase other amateur talents who wish to test themselves in front of a live audience.
If you have any suggestions for future events or venues, please feel free to contact me.
