Category Archives: Music

What is the purpose of Open Mic’s?

Posted on October 13, 2017 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

If you’ve been following my BLOG you would know that I have been active in the local Open Mic community for several years now. The experience has been fun but also educational. Some hosts have it down to a science … Continue reading →

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Live from Mexico

Posted on October 6, 2017 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

The last time I was in Mexico City I was talking to a friend about the Open Mic tour that I did in Ottawa. He suggested that I do an open mic in Mexico City. I was in Mexico city … Continue reading →

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Room for improvement…

Posted on September 12, 2016 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

I’ve been involved with the music industry on and off for over 50 years and I am amazed that it hasn’t really changed. Musicians find it hard to find places to play, Venue owners find it hard to find good … Continue reading →

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Live from the Royal Oak in Kanata (Sept 6)

Posted on September 8, 2016 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

This mp3 file is a recording from the Open mic on Tuesday Sept 6 at the Royal Oak Tavern in Kanata, Ontario.

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Summer music in Kanata

Posted on June 1, 2016 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

“The Running Man” On June 15 @ Lunch the Kanata North BIA will host “The Running Man” at the Hub in Kanata. Spend an hour enjoying the sun and listening to acoustic hits from the past 6 decades. Google searches … Continue reading →

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I’m not dead

Posted on February 23, 2016 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

Hey Everyone, I’ve had a few people ask why I haven’t been doing a lot of blogging lately. Well…. Don’t worry I am still in the land of the living and have been busy with music, work, and living. I … Continue reading →

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finge benefits

Posted on December 3, 2015 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

Last March I wondered to myself if I could still memorize enough material to be able to pull together a show that people would pay to see. I started where most people do, on the Internet. I researched the most … Continue reading →

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Open Mic Nights

Posted on September 25, 2015 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

In March of this year I started pulling together a show with my cousin Ray. I know that in order to perform for an evening you need at least 30 songs, but the reality of the situation is you need … Continue reading →

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