Sunday, December 7, 2008

DSA E-News #90 December 2008

Hello Songwriter,

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving with family. I can't believe Christmas Season is here. WOW! College is out this week. What a semester. DSA has a lot of work to do this season with the late closing of our song contest. This will be the latest we have ever concluded the contest.
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1. 2008 SONG CONTEST - CONTEST CLOSED - DEC 1ST


http://www.dallassongwriters.org/scontest.htm

ANNOUNCEMENT DATES HAVE BEEN MOVED TO JANUARY.


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2. SONGS FROM THE SOUL OF SERVICE
http://www.songssoulservice.org
WINNERS ANNOUNCED ,
Thanks to our judges : Lawrence Gelburd, Blake Milton, Sir Earl Toon, Barbara Farkas, Mark Menza, Steve Weingart & Mitch Paliga.
Thanks to our screeners: Mary Dawson, Ducado Vega, Trade-off, Mathew JC, Michael Gott, and Greg Dugan
Song are currently being produced for the new CD.
Read the latest story about this years winners
http://songssoulservice.blogspot.com/

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3. DSA MEETINGS

MONTHLY MEETING - http://www.dallassongwriters.com/meetingblog.htm

DSA Monthly Guest Speaker & Song Critiques
- Every Second Tuesday, except Aug.

At the Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak, Dallas


The next meeting is Tuesday, DEC. 9

DSA CHRISTMAS PARTY - FOOD AND FUN - NETWORKING
Our Program will be a surprise video short - a must see

Bring a sweet or chips and dip.
Barbara is bringing beef and chicken taquitos and a vegetable tray

Critiques will follow.
Planned 2008 Speakers
JAN - Rayan Callaway
FEB - Adam Mitchell
MAR - John Christopher Davis
Have any suggestions? What kind of programs would you like?

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DSA T-SHIRTS $10 christmas special at the meeting or online by mail $15

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Songwriting, Song Swap Workshop
FIRST MONDAY – Jan 5, 7-9
White Rock Coffee in East Dallas. http://www.wrcoffee.com/

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4. SHOWCASES & OPEN MICS -
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/showcasesblog.htm

DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE - Thurs. Nov. 20
OPEN MIC EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

SONGWRITERS CONNECTING TO SENIORS - nothing currently scheduled
“In Their Own Words” Songwriters playing their own songs
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5. LYRIC CONTEST
LYRICISTS GAIN RECOGNITION THROUGH COMPETITION
Summer Contest Winners still to be announced.

Next Lyric Contest Deadline Extended to- January 13th, 2008
 for Fall Lyric Contest
( Yes, we are running slightly behind)
Entry fee is $10
Please see lyric contest webpage for details.
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/lyriccontestblog.htm
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6. MEMBER NEWS - Membership Meeting & elections report
Monthly Meeting on November 11.


WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Tommy Byrd, Jeremy Ellis, Roger Russell, Adrian Hall and SSS Contest Winners: Sergent Paul Cataldi, Capt. Morgan Greene, Lt Billy Roberson, Specialist Robert Charles, Specialist Greg Pritchard, Capt. Steve Wilson, Airman Jane Cumberland, SSG Adrian Taylor, Specialist Pam Barragan, Capt Michael Del Palazzo, Specialist Zach Johnson, Specialist Frankie Cleary, Col. Curtis Goho,
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Paul Penrod, Reagan Redfern, Nancy Rynders, Michael Roth

TIME TO RENEW: The following members have an
anniversay month in:


MARCH: Jack Gullege, Matt Martindale, Fred Christoffer


APRIL : Glitter Rose, Nataliya Stinson


MAY: Max Stalling, Steve Samuels, Susan Fowler, JR Byrd, BonJean Rush,


JUNE: Jose Volante, Dyanna Kristie, Scott White,
 Mike Dawson, Anne White, Bobby McBride
JULY: Austin Cunningham, Bill Honker, Charlotte Ryerson, Alex Townes, Sally Ritchie, Randy Wallace, Jackie Doss, Aaron Corey, John Gasperic
AUG: Emily Elbert, 


SEPT: Tina Marzola, Pat McGuire, David Kenoly, Kevin Sproul, Charles Sterling, Sylvia Urech, John Metz, Debra Lane
OCT: Judith de los Santos, Morri Hartgraves, Tony Burroughs, Michael Hart, Adam Donmoyer, Rich Ellis, Danny Everitt, Mathew Marsh, Brad Price, William LLoyd.
NOV: Robert Couch, Joni Ringo, Donna Aylor, Jenna Drey, Mike Hyden, Richard Kirwin, Will Brown, Elizabeth KirchgatterAl Scroggins, Ian Dickson, Will Livingston, Clif Munroe, Jan Seides, Steve Smith, Alisha Jackson, Sharon Pisors, David Carter, Tim Dawson, Terry Fann, Jason Heald, Brad Henske, Forrest Lawson, Phillip Marcus, Linda Moroziuk, Paul Reaney, Walter Sargent, Andy Taylor, John T Wilson,
Renew your membership online,
You'll find the link to the store on the panel to the right
Or paste this link in your browser: http://store.kagi.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?storeID=7TE_LIVE&&
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7. WORKSHOPS - DSA WORKSHOPS ARE SPONSORED BY BMI
(Each month we have a workshop at our monthly meeting on the 1st Monday and 2nd Tuesday.)
DSA will be giving a Saturday workshop at a college in the spring.

For other workshops around the country, please click on the workshop link to your right.
or paste this in your browser: http://www.dallassongwriters.org/workshopsblog.htm
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8. Events - Featuring local and worldwide events of the songwriting community including, seminars, conferences, showcases, and contests. Click on the link #8 to the right or copy and paste this link in your browser.

http://songwriterevents.blogspot.com/
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9. Featured Articles:

Texans Grab Grammy Nominations
The nominations for the 51st annual Grammy Awards were announced Wednesday, December 3, with several Texas artists in the running.
T Bone Burnett - Album of the Year and Record of the Year, ( for his role in producing the Robert Plant and Alison Krauss album Raising Sand).
George Strait - Best Country Album (Troubadour), Best Male Country Vocal Performance (for the same album’s title track), Best Country Collaboration with Vocals (for which he was nominated twice — for “House of Cash” with Patty Loveless, and “Shiftwork” with Kenny Chesney).
Lee Ann Womack - Best Female Country Vocal Performance (for “Last Call”)
LeAnn Rimes - Best Female Country Vocal Performance ( “What I Cannot Change”)
Rodney Crowell’s Sex & Gasoline - Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album.
Grupo Fantasma - Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album
Marcia Ball - Best Contemporary Blues Album
Pinetop Perkins - Best Traditional Blues Album
Ruben Ramos & the Mexican Revolution - Best Tejano Album
Brooks & Dunn - Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
the Mars Volta - Best Hard Rock Performance
Trout Fishing in America - Best Musical Album for Children
Kirk Franklin - Best Gospel Song and Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album-
Beyoncé - Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
Don Henley’s the Eagles - Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, Best Pop Instrumental Performance and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and
Jonas Brothers - Best New Artist ( who bought a house in Dallas earlier this year)
The Grammy Awards will be held Feb. 8 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and broadcast
on CBS.
On another Grammy note, There's a new museum. The GRAMMY Museum is more than just a celebration of the music industry's most prestigious award. It's a one-of-a-kind experience where music fans are invited to look behind the curtain at how today's music is created and produced. As a GRAMMY Museum Charter Member, your support will be instrumental in shaping the future of the Museum, as well as music around the world, starting right here in Los Angeles.

In this exciting year of firsts, your membership will be your backstage pass to explore a world of intimate performances, lectures, classes and events.
Plus as a Recording Academy member you will receive a 20% discount!
In order to get your 20% discount please enter the promotional code CHARTER when applying for membership.

There are four easy ways to join:
1. Call the membership office: 213.765.6800 (press 3 for Membership)
2. Send us an e-mail: membership@grammymuseum.org
3. Join online: www.grammymuseum.org/membership
4. Send a check to:
Membership Department
714 W. Olympic, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Songwriter Spotlight

Arlos Smith had his first #1 hit with John Michael Montgomery's 'Home To You' and was named Songwriter of the Year back in 2000. Smith hit #1 again in 2004 with Rascal Flatt's 'Mayberry', which gained him SESAC's Song of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year. Read more in Music City News.........
http://www.nashvillemusicguide.com/nmg_052.htm


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Thanks for reading this far. I have added a new Events page to the newsletter. Let me know if you have any other suggestions.
On a final note, my songwriting class at Collin College will be performing their final song at the Abbey Grill in Frisco Monday Dec 8 at 7PM.
I'm sorry I missed those of you who may have come out to see me at the Crossroads showcase last Saturday night. I'm sick with a bad soar throat and did not want to spread my germs. I know the showcase was wonderful anyway. The Crossroads showcase is each first Saturday night at the Varsity Grill in Plano and each Thursday at the Filling Station.

Happy Holidays

Songcerely,
Barbara McMillen, Editor
Songwriter Notes
Founding President Emeritus, DSA

Thursday, October 30, 2008

DSA E-News #89 November 2008

DSA SPECIAL EVENT FUNDRAISER

Bring your family and friends to the old Square in McKinney, Texas. Help us fill all the seats of the McKinney Performing Arts Center on Nov. 9th for the Crossroads Benefit Concert headlining the fabulous new grass band, Beatlegras. One of the band members is Milo Deering, a session players that has played on many DSA members albums, including LeAnn Rhimes' first.

MUSIC DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS.

Kindly rush, do not walk, to the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wqs2W0ORXk&eurl=http://www.pegasusnews.com/bands/beatlegras/
[NOTE: Be advised, the brief animation antics at the front of the
video quickly evolve into live performance footage of Beatlegras.]

Lean more about the band at http://www.beatlegras.com/

Also, the McKinney Performing Arts center is a WONDERFUL VENUE, like a fine wooden instrument that has aged, for a great sound. The historic building also has a great sound SYSTEM. Did you know that it was the old courthouse? It reminds me of the courtroom in the movie "To Kill A Mockingbird".

Here is a note from DSA Director Mary Guthire about the event.

Just a note here to encourage you to support DSA in its brand-new fundraiser, the big event happening on Sunday, Nov. 9 inside the gorgeous McKinney Performing Arts Center, located on McKinney's historic downtown square.

Why support the event? Because it will help fund your DSA programs. Do you look forward to workshops, seminars, contests, open mics? Do you enjoy networking with other DSA members via the Yahoo group, at Song Swap and more? Then step on up and let's go hear some fantastic music together on Nov. 9 in McKinney and keep this good thing going!

Headliner is internationally acclaimed Beatlegras, known for their original acoustic takes on Beatles music. Supporting that are five -- count 'em -- five local woman artists who will present a smashing day of pop, rock, roots, Latin and more: Lisa Mickelson, Jeanie Sliva, Lisa Apple, Tania Cordobes and Annie Cornelius (performance times below). And did we mention the Silent Auction yet? I heard there's even a $100 wine tasting -- come check it all out.

Tickets are $21 each in advance, and benefit both the Dallas Songwriters Association and the Crossroads Family Services, a nonprofit that helps women and families via education, intervention, and crisis counseling. It's a wonderful partnership, and you get to help two worthy organizations at once!

Here's how to get tickets:

Event tickets may be purchased online at www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org or by calling (214) 544-4630 Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The cost for a ticket, which includes access to all performances and events, is $21. Additional fees apply to phone and online purchases. Or, you can probably snag a ticket from DSA President Steve Sullivan himself at $21 flat.

Here's the other details:

The event begins at 2:00 p.m. with local singer songwriter artists Lisa Apple; 2:30 Jeanie Sliva; 3:00 Lisa Mickelson; 3:30 Tania Cordobés; and 4:30 Annie Cornelius performing pop, folk, and Latin tunes. Internationally famous concert headliner, BEATLEGRAS, (www.beatlegras.com) will perform from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The silent auction and wine tasting will also take place from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the basement Gallery Room.

If you have other questions, you might want to post them to DSA President Steve Sullivan - this has become a labor of love for him, and he's the man with the answers. That said, thanks, Steve, for your efforts to raise funds for DSA -- we will all benefit!

See you in McKinney --
Thanks,
Mary Guthrie
DSA Board Member

Quick Look Schedule: Doors open at 1:30
DSA Members Showcase
2:00 Lisa Apple;
2:30 Jeanie Sliva;
3:00 Lisa Mickelson;
3:30 Tania Cordobés;
4:30 Annie Cornelius
5-7 Beatlegras http://www.beatlegras.com

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1. 2008 SONG CONTEST - ENTER NOW- DEC 1ST


http://www.dallassongwriters.org/scontest.htm

The DSA 2008 Song Contest is still accepting submissions, the deadline has been extended to Dec 1. This year TWO new categories have been introduced - "Bare Bones" (vocals + 1 or 2 instruments) and "Music Video."


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2. SONGS FROM THE SOUL OF SERVICE
http://www.songssoulservice.org
WINNERS ANNOUNCED ,
Thanks to our judges : Lawrence Gelburd, Blake Milton, Sir Earl Toon, Barbara Farkas, Mark Menza, Steve Weingart & Mitch Paliga.
Thanks to our screeners: Mary Dawson, Ducado Vega, Trade-off, Mathew JC, Michael Gott, and Greg Dugan
Song are currently being produced for the new CD.
Read the latest story about this years winners
http://songssoulservice.blogspot.com/

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3. DSA MEETINGS

MONTHLY MEETING - http://www.dallassongwriters.com/meetingblog.htm

DSA Monthly Guest Speaker & Song Critiques
- Every Second Tuesday, except Aug.

At the Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak, Dallas


The next meeting is Tuesday, NOV 11
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & ELECTIONS
Our Program will be Co-Writing Round Tables.
Lyricist bring your lyrics, players bring your instruments (a piano is available)
Critiques will follow.
Planned 2008 Speakers
DEC - Christmas Party
JAN - Rayan Callaway
FEB - Adam Mitchell
MAR - John Christopher Davis
Have any suggestions? What kind of programs would you like?

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DSA T-SHIRTS $12 at the meeting or online by mail $15

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Songwriting, Song Swap Workshop
FIRST MONDAY – Nov 3, 7-9
White Rock Coffee in East Dallas. http://www.wrcoffee.com/

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4. SHOWCASES & OPEN MICS -
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/showcasesblog.htm

DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE - Thurs. Nov. 20
OPEN MIC EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

SONGWRITERS CONNECTING TO SENIORS - nothing currently scheduled
“In Their Own Words” Songwriters playing their own songs
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5. LYRIC CONTEST
LYRICISTS GAIN RECOGNITION THROUGH COMPETITION
Summer Contest Winners will be announced at November meeting.

Next Lyric Contest Deadline - December 9th, 2008
 for Fall Lyric Contest
Entry fee is $10
Please see lyric contest webpage for details.
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/lyriccontestblog.htm
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6. MEMBER NEWS - Membership Meeting & elections scheduled for
Monthly Meeting on November 11.

We are looking for dedicated members to serve on our Board of Directors or as a committee member. Our committees include: Membership, Song Contest, Lyric Contest, Workshops, Critiques, Meetings, Marketing, Finance, fundraising, sponsorship, public relations. You can join this list of committee members by volunteering to info at dallassongwriters.org

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Tania Cordova, Jenna Colston, James Foster, Taylor Houdeh, Mardi Garcia, Kipp Brennan
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: James Papas, Lisa Apple, Ken Golden, Jerry Dobson
TIME TO RENEW: The following members have an
anniversay month in:


MARCH: Jack Gullege, Matt Martindale, Fred Christoffer


APRIL : Glitter Rose, Nataliya Stinson


MAY: Max Stalling, Steve Samuels, Susan Fowler, JR Byrd, BonJean Rush,


JUNE: Jose Volante, Dyanna Kristie, Scott White,
 Mike Dawson, Anne White, Bobby McBride
JULY: Austin Cunningham, Bill Honker, Charlotte Ryerson, Alex Townes, Sally Ritchie, Randy Wallace, Jackie Doss, Aaron Corey, John Gasperic
AUG: Emily Elbert, 


SEPT: Tina Marzola, Pat McGuire, David Kenoly, Kevin Sproul, Charles Sterling, Sylvia Urech, John Metz, Debra Lane
OCT: Judith de los Santos, Paul Penrod, Morri Hartgraves, Tony Burroughs, Michael Hart, Adam Donmoyer, Rich Ellis, Danny Everitt, Mathew Marsh, Brad Price, Reagan Redfern, William LLoyd.
Renew your membership online,
You'll find the link to the store on the panel to the right

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7. WORKSHOPS -
Last month DSA gave A FREE WORKSHOP for students and members at
Richland College. Topics included Music Biz, Song Rights,
Anatomy of a Song & Popular Song Forms,
Writing Good Melodies and Lyrics,
plus song critques. We had 18 students participate.

SPONSORED BY BMI

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Thanks for reading this far. I hope you have enjoyed the new newsletter format. I welcome your input.
Also, thanks to those of you who have asked about how the songwriting class at Collin College is going. It's been really fun.
I will be performing at the new Crossroads venue at the Filling Station on Preston Rd at Lloyd, almost to Plano, on the 1st and 2nd Thursday in November, 6th and 13th. I'll be playing for a one hour set. DSA President Steve Sullivan is running that showcase and will also be performing a set. Come on out.
Songcerely,
Barbara McMillen, Editor
Songwriter Notes
Founding President Emeritus, DSA

Oct e-news #88

Hello Songwriter,

I wanted to let you know that I'm am speaking on melody writing
at the DSA meeting tonight in Dallas, Tx.
at the Center For Community Cooperation 2900 Live Oak at Oak
street near Baylor Hospital, 7PM

I'm teaching songwriting at Collin College, so I'm behind in
getting out the monthly newsletter. I hope to get one to you
in the next few days with more DSA news.

More events this week:
Summer Lyric Contest deadline today.
Annual Song Contest deadline Oct 31st.
DSA Open mic at Dunn Brothers this Thurs
DSA has a booth at the Arlington Guitar Show this weekend
Crossroads Fundraisers featuring Beatlegras and DSA members
on the Square in McKinney, Tx Nov. 9.

Check our website - a newsletter to come.

Thanks for reading this email!
Barbara McMillen
Founding President Emeritus
Dallas Songwriters Association
info.at.dallassongwriters.org

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Dallas Songwriters Email Newsletter #87 SEPT 2008

In this Message:
1. Song Contest _ Enter Now thru Oct 31st
2. Songs From Soul of Service - winners announced
3. DSA Meetings-
Every 1st Monday - Songwriting Song
Swap Workshop -, Oct 6th
Every 2nd Tuesday -Guest Speaker, Song & Lyric Critiques Oct 14th
4. DSA Showcases & Open Mics
Every 1st Saturday @ Varsity Club, Plano- Oct 4th
Every 3rd Thursday @ Dunn Brothers - Sept 18th, Oct 16th
Every 3rd Sat. @ Rock House, Addison- Sept 20th, Oct 18th
Songwriters Connecting to Seniors - Sept 27th
5. Lyric Contest – Spring Contest deadline extended, Oct. 14h
6. Member News: need to renew
7. Workshops - Acoustic music camp
8. Feature Articles
9. Trade Shows & Events-
10. Contests
11. Monthly Opportunities- Members only pitch & special discounts
12. DSA on MySpace.com
13. Yahoo Groups & Newsletter -
14. Best Songs of the Meeting-
15. Area Performances - Open Mics – News -
16. Volunteer and Donation Opportunities

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1. 2008 SONG CONTEST - ENTER NOW- OCT 31ST
Check out 2007 WINNERS posted online.
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/scontest.htm

Judging Process for the DSA Contest

Each year, the DSA judges determine the top three winners from each category, as well as honorable mentions, and Roy is presented with that list of artists to determine grand prize winners. The category judges do not tell Roy which artists won categories or who received honorable mention; he's simply presented with the artists and approximately 30 songs.

Roy's painstaking process for reviewing the songs is carefully laid out to ensure that each song is thoroughly analyzed. Since Roy lives about an hour away from the Broadjam office, not only is his gas bill through the roof, but he has plenty of time to listen to music on the road. Once presented with the finalists' songs, Roy will burn them on to CD (actually he'll have me do it, but let's give him the credit on this one) and he'll listen to the songs every day on his two hour commute until he can narrow it down to about 15-20 songs.

Roy then takes those 15-20 songs and listens to them in his studio until he can narrow the list down to an undetermined amount - usually 8-12 songs.

These 8-12 songs then get put on another CD so that Roy can listen again in his car.
At this point, Roy brings a voice recorder along on his commute and takes notes about each song as he's listening to them. After that, leaders usually emerge, but that doesn't mean it's a simple decision. As you can imagine, this far in to the judging process, Roy knows each song like he wrote them himself, and as Roy says, "It's usually the songs that I can't stop humming to myself throughout the day that end up winning, whether it's a catchy hook or memorable melody. Each year the quality of submissions gets better, making it a more difficult decision for me, but I can still remember the hook of each Grand Prize winning song since I started judging this contest.
I get a thrill out doing this. To date, it is still the only contest I judge, I'm proud to be a part of it, and I highly recommend it to all songwriters."



The DSA 2008 Song Contest is open and accepting submissions, and this year TWO new categories have been introduced - "Bare Bones" (vocals + 1 or 2 instruments) and
"Music Video."



Click here to submit to the DSA 2008 Song Contest.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
Gibson Guitars
Broadjam
Sonicbids
Ourstage
Nancy Rynders
Texas Music Group
Santa Fe Design
Mike McClain 972-271-3906
Crystal Clear Sound http://www.crystalclearsound.com/
Dallas Guitar Show http://www.guitarshow.com
WM Sales/Cam Audio
http://wmsales.com
http://www.camaudio.com
Patrick McGuire Recording http://www.pmrec.com/
River Sounds Recording Resort
Bar-b Music Marketing Consultants
http://www.texasmusicgroup.com/barb

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Get the 2002-2006CD compilation with a donation to DSA.

To get YOUR copy of the CD (while they last), you can
make a donation to DSA through our online store.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO DSA
http://store.kagi.com/?7TE_LIVE&lang=en
Quarternote Donation Donate $ 25 to DSA, receive the
2006 Song Contest CD Compilation
Halfnote Donation Donate $ 50 to DSA, receive the 2006
& 2005 Song Contest CD Compilation and a DSA T-shirt
Dottednote Donation Donate $ 75 to DSA, receive the
2006-2004 Song Contest CD Compilation and a DSA T-shirt
Wholenote Donation Donate $100 to DSA, receive the
2006 - 2002 Song Contest CD Compilation & DSA T-shirt

OR send your donation by mail to:
DSA c/o Sammons Center For The Arts
3630 Harry Hines Blvd. Box 20
Dallas, TX 75219
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2. SONGS FROM THE SOUL OF SERVICE
http://www.songssoulservice.org
WINNERS ANNOUNCED , Thanks to our judges : Lawrence Gelburd, Blake Milton, Sir Earl Toon, Barbara Farkas, Mark Menza, Steve Weingart & Mitch Paliga. Thanks to our screeners: Mary Dawson, Ducado Vega, Trade-off, Mathew JC, Michael Gott, and Greg Dugan
Song are currently being produced for the new CD.
Read the latest story about this years winners
http://songssoulservice.blogspot.com/
Now in its second year, the Songs From The Soul Of Service song contest is open exclusively to active duty members of the US Military as well as those currently inactive due to injury or disability suffered after the start of the war in Afghanistan. Participants may also submit songs on behalf an immediate family member. There were eight categories ranging from Country to Hip Hop, with a special category for participants currently serving in either Iraq or Afghanistan. Entries are accepted by mail or can be submitted on-line at www.songssoulservice.org
As with the first Songs From The Soul Of Service contest, the winning songs will be compiled on a professionally produced CD.

BUY 2006 Winners CD TODAY - A handsome product that we are very proud of . DSA appreciates the work of the SSS committee and especially Ross Vick, Jose Volante and Annie Cornelius for the hours of dedication to this project. DSA also owes a big "thank you" for conceiving and directing this entire project which seemed the impossible dream at the beginning. Get your CD with a donation either online at:

http://www.songssoulservice.org
or by mail please send a donation (includes tax and shipping and handling) to:

Songs From the Soul of Service CD
Dallas Songwriters Association
3630 Harry Hines Blvd. Bx 20
Dallas, Tx 75219
Give a Soulnote Donation of $15 a get a CD
Give a Dotted Soulnote Donation of $30 and get a CD & a t-shirt

DSA is a proud member of the America Supports You team.
Thanks to our partners, sponsors, and supporters:
Broadjam www.broadjam.com
Gaylord Texan www.gaylordtexan.com
Yorktown Digital Works http://www.yorktowndigital.com/
Texas Music Group http://www.texasmusicgroup.com
Department of Texas VFW
America Supports You http://www.americasupportsyou.mil
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3. DSA MEETINGS

MONTHLY MEETING - http://www.dallassongwriters.com/meetingblog.htm

DSA Monthly Guest Speaker & Song Critiques
- Every Second Tuesday, except Aug.

At the Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak, Dallas

The next meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 14th

Writing Better Melodies 
Guest Speaker- Barbara McMillen
Founding President Emeritus, Dallas Songwriters Association
Associate Professor of Songwriting, Collin College

http://www.myspace.com/barbaramcmillen

6:30 PM - Sign In/ NETWORKING
7:00 PM – Announcements
7:30 PM – Guest Speaker
8:00 PM – SONG CRITIQUES - Members only - $5 Per Critique (1 song per member, please)...
Bring CD (bring one song on a CD) or cassette and 30 lyric sheets so that each person will be able to follow the lyric as the song plays. Songs should be the FIRST track on the CD or Tape.

Those without lyric sheets may be bumped.

Mail In your Critiques now for the next meeting
Members may mail in to our PO Box a Cd to be critiqued at the meetings for a fee of $20. Your critique will be recorded and sent
to you as an MP3 file. This offers members who are unable to attend the meeting the benefit from the critique program and a chance to compete for the Songwriter of the
Year Award. Here's a comment from Morri Hartgraves about the program, "Thank you for putting the time and effort into MIC. The program is really
benefitting me as a songwriter. Sherrie and Blake's comments were appreciated.

ZINE SWAP

DSA is offering a place to swap magazines at monthly meeting. Instead of throwing out your music magazines, bring them to the meeting to share with other members. We will provide a space at the sign in tables for the Zine Swap. For more information call 214 750-0916 or visit the DSA website.

DSA LIBRARY

Songwriting /Music related books are available for checking out by DSA members at the meetings. Donations to our library are accepted.



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Planned 2008 Speakers
OCT- Writing Better Melodies, Barbara McMillen
NOV- Marketing Your Music On MySpace, Reagan Redfern
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DEC - Christmas Party
JAN - Rayan Callaway
FEB - Adam Mitchell
MAR - John Christopher Davis
Have any suggestions? What kind of programs would you like?

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DSA T-SHIRTS $12 at the meeting or online by mail
(+$3 shipping)

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Songwriting, Song Swap Workshop
FIRST MONDAY – Oct 6th
White Rock Coffee in East Dallas.
http://www.wrcoffee.com/
10105 E. Northwest Highway Dallas, TX 75238 214-341-4774
Lead by Annie Benjamin 214 213-0029
Sometimes we meet upstairs, sometimes downstairs.
There is usually about eight of us from about 7 pm
til 9 and sometimes as late as 11:00. Sometimes
there is new staff so he may not be sure of who/or
whatthe DSA is. So LOOK AROUND. however, the
folks who work there are well aware of us-
4. SHOWCASES & OPEN MICS -
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/showcasesblog.htm

DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE - Thurs. Sept 18
OPEN MIC EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
3725 Belt Line Road Addison, Texas 75001 Phone: 972-406-9711
Please direct all inquiries to: Craig St. Clair 972 307-8116 txstclair at comcast.net

Crossroads Music Showcase

CROSSROADS Addison "Singer songwriters"
Saturday, Sept. 20th 7:00-10:00 pm
ROCKHOUSE Grill / 4060 Beltline Rd. / Addison, TX
Beltline Rd. west of Dallas Tollway
7:00 Steve Sullivan
7:30 Barbe McMillen
8:00 Cliff Munroe & Drew Harakal
Headliner Artist9:00 Rich Macklin
9:30 Sam Moore & Gary Tullier
10:00 TBD
Featured Guest Next Month:Oct. 18 Tony Vea Band

CROSSROADS Plano "Singer songwriters"

CROSSROADS SHOWCASE - Sat. Oct 4-
VARSITY CLUB RESTAURANT & BAR EVERY 1ST SATURDAY
7:00pm to 10:00pm
north west corner of Coit & Spring Creek in Plano
6205 Coit Rd # 148, Plano, 75024 - (972) 758-5300

Come by to eat dinner and support live "Texas original"
singer-songwriter music. To book a 30 minute time slot, contact:Steve Sullivan, Host & DSA PresidentEmail: sullarch@verizon.net or 972-672-1339

SONGWRITERS CONNECTING TO SENIORS - Sept. 27th, 3PM
Songwriters Connecting To Seniors
“In Their Own Words”
Songwriters playing their own songs

Saturday, September 27th at 3:00pm
Apple Tree Court, 870 W. Arapaho, Richardson, Tx

The public is invited to share this special
one-hour program of original songs by Dallas Songwriters.

Barbara McMillen, DSA Founding President Emeritus, is an award winner
songwriter and performer who has a Bachelor Science degree in Music
Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. She performs and practices
Music Therapy daily in Dallas area facilities.

Steve Sullivan, DSA President, plays guitar and harmonica and mandolin.
He is also past president of the HOOT association for harmonica players.
Steve hosts a showcase one a month at the Varsity Club in Plano.

Stephen Boone, DSA member, plays acoustic guitar, and is a math tutor
and a movie extra. Stephen says, ”So far I have stood in a crowd of
victims in a public service announcement and a crowd of zombies. The
zombie movie paid 5 dollars and all the pizza I could eat.

Are you a member that would like to perform with us? Shoot me an email
info@dallassongwriters.org, we'd love to have you.

Dallas Songwriters' series of showcases aimed at reaching
out to the senior community. Let me know if you are
planning to come and perform.

The public is invited to share this special one hour program of original songs by Dallas Songwriters.
Our goal is to honor the dignity, worth and contribution
of the senior community by treating those we serve with
respect and compassion, at all times being responsive to
their needs and dedicated to their well being. We serve
together through cooperation, communication, and character
to achieve the highest and the best in ourselves and for our organization. Through the successful pursuit of our mission,
we hope to renew hope and joy to those with whom we share
our songs. Contact Barbara McMillen at barbe@texasmusicgroup.com for more information.

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5. LYRIC CONTEST - http://www.dallassongwriters.org/lyriccontestblog.htm
Summer Contest Extended

Next Lyric Contest Deadline - October 14th, 2008
for Summer Lyric Contest
Bring your entries to the meeting or mail to us:
Dallas Songwriters Lyric Contest % Sammons Center
for the Arts
3630 Harry Hines Blvd. Box 20, Dallas, TX 75219

Lyricists! Here’s your chance to shine.
The main prize is what we all aspire to - RECOGNITION
FOR OUR LYRICAL WORK!
1st place winning lyricists will receive $50
1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners and lyrics will be published
both in the DSA “Songwriters Notes” newsletter and
the website.
Entry fee is $10 per lyric.
View the past winners at: http://www.dallassongwriters.org/lyriccontest/

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6. MEMBER NEWS - Membership Meeting & elections scheduled for
Monthly Meeting in November.
Any member can serve as a committee member. Our
committees include: Membership, Song Contest, Lyric
Contest, Workshops, Critiques, Meetings, Marketing,
Finance, fundraising, sponsorship, public relations.
You can join this list of committee members by
volunteering to info@dallassongwriters.org

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: , Phillip Cooner, Edd Haynes, James Foster, Jenna Colston, Tom Carder, and Marquel Dionne

THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Mary Guthrie

TIME TO RENEW: The following members have an
anniversay month in:

MARCH: Jack Gullege, Matt Martindale, Fred Christoffer

APRIL : Glitter Rose, Stephen Boone, Nataliya Stinson

MAY: Max Stalling, Steve Samuels, Susan Fowler, JR Byrd, BonJean Rush,

JUNE: Jose Volante, Dyanna Kristie, Scott White,
Mike Dawson, Anne White, Bobby McBride
JULY: Austin Cunningham, Bill Honker, Charlotte Ryerson, Alex Townes, Sally Ritchie, Randy Wallace, Jackie Doss, Aaron Corey, John Gasperic
AUG: Ed Poteet, Emily Elbert, 

Renew your membership online
http://store.kagi.com/?7TE_LIVE&lang=en

What our members were doing last summer:

Genell Kelso was caught by DMN at a Summer Musicals Workshop. read the article here:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/healthyliving2/stories/DN-nh_dance_0722liv.ART.State.Edition1.4d7ea4e.html

Mary Guthrie has been doing a five-part series about how she got into The Mood Swings and songwriting. Great fun!
It's at
http://www.neighborsgo.com/index.php?page_id=1000&site_page_id=302&sblog_id=682

Barbara McMillen spent the summer in Austin working on the re-write of "Give Me A Break". She has started teaching Songwriting at the Collin College Preston Ridge Campus.
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7. WORKSHOPS - http://www.dallassongwritersworkshops.blogspot.com/
A FREE WORKSHOP
for students and members.

Richland College on Sept 20th, 1-5pm, Room 163
Music Biz 101, Song Rights and Key Industry positions,
Anatomy of a Song & Popular Song Forms,
Writing Good Melodies and Lyrics,
plus song critques at a charge of $10 each.
see website for details.

SPONSORED BY BMI http://www.bmi.com
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Absolute Rehearsal Studios for all your rehearsal needs
call 214 295-2673

www.absoluterehearsal.com
DSA Workshops:
http://www.dallassongwritersworkshops.blogspot.com


8. FEATURE ARTICLES -

Metaphors and Similes make your song lyrics richer.

http://somniloquy.org/poetry/statements.php?item

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=> BOOKING PRO - NOW BOOKING CHRISTIAN
BANDS AND ARTISTS; The 5000 Music Group Has
Launched A New Version Of Booking Pro
http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=113283

s Hi there from Trueheart!
Wanted to let you know about a special offer that I wanted to pass on to you, where you can get a free $5 to spend on any music you like at the music website Amie Street.

If you're not familiar with Amie Street, they are an awesome site that prices songs based on demand. Every song starts at free and goes up in price (capped at 98 cents)
based on how many other people are buying that song.

To get your free $5 (or to learn more about Amie Street) just go here:

http://www.amiestreet.com/_l/freemoney

See you there!

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9. TRADE SHOWS, CONFERENCES, SEMINARS
& EVENTS
Members can put their gigs and events on the members
yahoo calendar at:

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/dallassongwriters/cal

Sept 17-20: Atlantis Music Conference, Atlanta, GA
http://atlantismusic.com
Sept 19-21: Ft Worth Jazz Fest - free
http://www.fortworthjazz.com
Sept 18-21: The Chattahippie Music Festival, Chattanooga TN
Sept 24-27: Urban Network Conference, Houston, Tx
http://www.urbannetwork.com/houston
Oct 2-4: Durango Songwriters Expo, Cheyenne Mountain Resort
http://www.durangosong.com
Oct 3-5: AES Convention in San Francisco
http://www.AES.com
Oct 15-18 Listening Room International Songwriter Retreats
IRELAND
http://www.myspace.com/listeningroomsongwriterretreats
Oct 17-18: Llano Heritage Festival, Llano, Tx
http://www.llanochamber.org
Oct 21-25: CMJ Music Marathon, NYC
http://www.CMJ.com
No 13-14: Billboard Film & TV Music Conference, Los Angeles
http://www.billboardevents.com/billboardevents/filmtv/index.jsp
Nov 14-18 World United Radio, San Marcos
http:://www.thewumf.com
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10. CONTESTS
DSA LYRIC CONTEST-Ongoing-Quarterly Deadlines
Next Deadline OCT 14th
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/lyriccontest/
Dallas Songwriters Association 19th annual Song
Contest opens DEADLINE OCT 31

THE CW AND IMEEM LAUNCH "90210"
THEME SONG CONTEST; Bands Can Enter On
imeem For A Chance To Have Their Song
Featured On The New "90210"
http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=112807

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
Deadline: http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/

The Great American Song Contest Deadline:Oct 10th
http://www.greatamericansong.com

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11. Monthly Opportunities- For Members Only

=> SINGERS & SONGWRITERS WANTED;
One Road Record Productions Is Currently
Seeking Gifted Singers To Join Our "Family"
http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=112313

You'll get this feature via the members-only Yahoo group.

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12. MySpace.com – www.myspace.com/dallassongwriters

DSA has a Myspace page to help promote our organization
and to provide another channel of communication to our
members and friends. Please connect to
myspace.com/dallassongwriters and myspace.com/livemixmusic
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13. YAHOO GROUPS & NEWSLETTER -Tell Your
Friends We have 2 Yahoo Groups - If you do not
access your yahoo mail periodically, you may be
dropped for our group, so keep your account current.

MEMBERS ONLY: dallassongwriters@yahoogroups.com - for
members only. An easy way to get timely emails about singers
and publishers searching for songs and last minute events.
Members may also inform the group about performance dates
and ask industry related questions of the membership. There is
also access to educational files and the club calendar. Members
are verified for current membership and will have paid a
membership fee.
ANYONE WHO WANTS E-NEWS:
dallassongwritersassociation@yahoogroups.com
A general list for anyone interested in keeping up with songwriting
events and other interesting stuff. Generally you will get 1 or 2
emails a month. This is a Distribution only group - meaning that
only the "moderators" can send out emails, and they go out to all
the members of the group. The group is listed in the Yahoo directory, and open for ANYONE to join.

Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dallassongwritersassociation
and click on "JOIN THIS GROUP".
The Dallas Songwriters Association is a non-profit educational
organization dedicated to educating it's members on the craft
and business of Songwriting. Monthly meetings, showcases,
workshops, newsletter, quarterly lyric contest, yearly song contest
and networking events. Join this group to keep up with what's
happening in the music industry.
NEWSLETTERS -

Monthly Email Issue - That's what this is!
Monthly Hard Copy - handed out at the meeting and mailed
to those who do not have email.

Seasonal Hard Copy - Fall 2007 is on the website announcing
the 2007 Song Contest Semifinalists
The direct link to the page is
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/SN.htm
I will send you a hard copy if you want one - just email me.
All issues are available in PDF form at our website. Go to the
DSA main page at http://www.dallassongwriters.org and click on the Newsletter
link on the left side. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the
document. If you do not have that, go to http://www.adobe.com to
download the free software. You can read it on your computer or
print it. Hard copies were mailed to members who do not have
email addresses or cannot get attachments, or have simply asked
for one. I will mail you one, just ask.
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14. Best Songs of the Meeting –
www.dallassongwriters.org/songcritique/critiquewinners
2007.htm


2007 Winning Song No Better Day by Ed Williams
2007 Songwriter of the Year- Ed Williams

NOV 2007
A Man's Gotta Do by Ed Williams
Out of Time by Lisa Apple
DEC 2007
Nothing Left To Burn by Vicky Williams
JAN 2008
The Promise by Ray Phillips, Jim Bardfield, Jesse Block
FEB 2008
Break Even by Charles Sterling
Dancing Feet & Honky Tonk Hearts by Vern Dailey
MARCH 2008
Until Love Comes This Way by Ray Phillips & Richard Davis
APRIL 2008
Weeds In The Sandbox by Vern Dailey and Beverly Houston
MAY 2008
We Don't Eat Together Anymore by Ray Phillips & Bob Paterno
JUNE 2008
The Road I'm Walkin' Now by Ray Phillips
Honky Tonkin by Vern Dailey
JULY 2008
Cowgirl Ballerina by Ray Phillips & Richard Davis
SEPT 2008
September in My Mind by Ray Phillips & Richard Davis
Something Good by Jennifer Carson

Hear the winners each month on myspace.com/dallassongwriters

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15. Area Performances - Open Mics –News
AREA PERFORMANCES -
http://www.poordavidspub.com/
http://www.unclecalvins.org/
Mojam (Musi-Cal) Dallas Music Listings

Dallas Morning News GuideLive Music Listings

OPEN MICS - DSA sponsored Dunn Brothers Coffee, 3rd Thursday
Open Mic @ Poor David's Pub Wednesday, (2nd Wednesday)
7pm-Midnight - FREE Admission
www.myspace.com/poordavidsopenmic
Half Price Books NWHY Free Music Open Mic - 1st Thursday
NASHVILLE: The Amanda Williams Monday Writers Night,
which is host to our Durango Songwriters the THIRD
MONDAY of each month, is held at the Blue Bar on Broadway,
starting at 9pm. Next DSE night is November 19th.
Rack Room/Blue Bar 1911 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 615.327.8001
Email jack@durangosong.com
Songwriters Live showcase in South Orange County, on the fourth
Thursday contact Frank at:fgsa@earthlink.net
www.dallassongwriters.org/openmics.htm for more area open mics

VENUE LIST- Here is a link to a list of area venues that support
new music and indie artists
http://www.unclecalvins.org/OtherVenues.aspx
CD REVIEW * Trueheart - member, Ross Vick's group is
reviewed in MuseNews.
http://www.musesmuse.com/mrev-trueheart-theroad.html

Songsalive! CD Sampler 10 - GET ON IT NOW!
APPLY NOW www.songsalive.org go PROGRAMS > CD SAMPLERS
Deadline November 30, 2008
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16. Volunteer and Donation Opportunities
Want to volunteer? Email Barbara McMillen at
info at dallassongwriters.org

Educating Motivating and Uplifting Songwriters Everywhere


DSA is a 501 C-3 non-profit educational organization dedicated to
providing to songwriters everywhere opportunities for learning about
the craft and business of songwriting. Songwriters Newsletter is
published by the Dallas Songwriters Association c/o Sammons
Center for the Arts 3630 Harry Hines Blvd Box 20 Dallas, TX 75219.

Barbara McMillen, Editor,
Founding President Emeritus
http://www.myspace.com/barbaramcmillen

Dallas Songwriters Email Newsletter #86 AUG 2008

JUST A QUICK REMINDER ABOUT DALLAS SONGWRITERS ACTIVITIES THIS MONTH


DSA Meetings -
http://www.dallassongwriters.com/meetingblog.htm
Every 1st Monday - Songwriting Song Swap Workshop - AUG 4TH
Every 2nd Tuesday - Monthly Guest Speaker, Song & Lyric Critiques NO
MEETING THIS MONTH

DSA Showcases & Open Mics

http://www.dallassongwriters.org/showcasesblog.htm

Every 1st Saturday @ Varsity Club, Plano- THIS SATURDAY - AUG 2

Every 3rd Thursday @ Dunn Brothers Coffee House, Addison- AUG 21ST

Annual Song Contest _ OPENS NEXT WEEK
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/scontest.htm

Songs From Soul of Service - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
http://www.songssoulservice.org/contestWinners.htm

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Dallas Songwriters Email Newsletter #85 JULY 2008

In this Message:

  1. Song Contest _ Enter Now thru Oct 31st
  2. Songs From Soul of Service - judging in progress
  3. DSA Meetings-

Every 1st Monday - Songwriting Song
Swap Workshop -
, July 7th

Every 2nd Tuesday - Monthly Guest Speaker, Song & Lyric Critiques July 8

  1. DSA Showcases & Open Mics

Every 1st Saturday @ Varsity Club, Plano- July 5th

Every 3rd Thursday @ Dunn Brothers Coffee
House, Addison-
July 17th

Songwriter Spotlight Airs on Dallas Cable

  1. Lyric Contest – Spring Contest deadline, Sept 9th
  2. Member News: Election results, need to renew
  3. Workshops - Acoustic music camp
  4. Feature Articles
  5. Trade Shows & Events-
  6. Contests
  7. Monthly Opportunities-
    Members only pitch & special discounts
  8. DSA on MySpace.com
  9. Yahoo Groups & Newsletter -
  10. Best Songs of the Meeting-
  11. Area Performances
    - Open Mics – News
    -
  12. Volunteer and Donation Opportunities

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1. 2008 DSA SONG CONTEST OPENS AUG 1- OCT 3
2007 WINNERS Grand Prize Winner of Epiphone Guitar

The Morning You song clip
Andy Taylor, Marietta, GA

Hank Woji of Houston, Tx won the drawing for the IPOD

Thank You, Roy and Broadjam for all your support!!!

See critiques of the top 9 songs
by Grand Prize Judge Roy Elkins

All winning songs are included on a compilation CD

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See details on the DSA website:

http://www.dallassongwriters.org/scontest.htm


THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
Gibson Guitars
Broadjam
Sonicbids
Nancy Rynders
Texas Music Group
Santa Fe Design
Mike McClain 972-271-3906

Crystal Clear Sound http://www.crystalclearsound.com/
Dallas Guitar Show http://www.guitarshow.com
Around Townes Productions 214 674-0054
WM Sales/Cam Audio
http://wmsales.com
http://www.camaudio.com
Patrick McGuire Recording http://www.pmrec.com/
Jaelius Music
Mary Dawson www.CQKmusic.com
River Sounds Recording Resort
SongU.com
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/
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http://www.texasmusicgroup.com/barb

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http://songssoulservice.blogspot.com/

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Get the 2002-2006CD compilation with a donation to DSA.

To get YOUR copy of the CD (while they last), you can
make a donation to DSA through our online store.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO DSA

http://store.kagi.com/?7TE_LIVE&lang=en

Quarternote Donation Donate $ 25 to DSA, receive the
2006 Song Contest CD Compilation

Halfnote Donation Donate $ 50 to DSA, receive the 2006
& 2005 Song Contest CD Compilation and a DSA T-shirt

Dottednote Donation Donate $ 75 to DSA, receive the
2006-2004 Song Contest CD Compilation and a DSA T-shirt

Wholenote Donation Donate $100 to DSA, receive the
2006 - 2002 Song Contest CD Compilation & DSA T-shirt


OR
send your donation by mail to:

DSA c/o Sammons Center For The Arts

3630 Harry Hines Blvd. Box 20

Dallas, TX 75219

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2. SONGS FROM THE SOUL OF SERVICE

http://www.songssoulservice.org

CONTEST CLOSED , Thanks to our judges : Lawrence Gelburd, Blake Milton, Sir Earl Toon, Barbara Farkas, Mark Menza, Steve Weingart & Mitch Paliga. Thanks to our screeners: Mary Dawson, Ducado Vega, Trade-off, Mathew JC, Michael Gott, and Greg Dugan

Now in its second year, the Songs From The Soul Of Service song contest is open exclusively to active duty members of the US Military as well as those currently inactive due to injury or disability suffered after the start of the war in Afghanistan. Participants may also submit songs on behalf an immediate family member. There were eight categories ranging from Country to Hip Hop, with a special category for participants currently serving in either Iraq or Afghanistan. Entries are accepted by mail or can be submitted on-line at www.songssoulservice.org

As with the first Songs From The Soul Of Service contest, the winning songs will be compiled on a professionally produced CD.

BUY 2006 Winners CD TODAY - A handsome product that we are very proud of . DSA appreciates the work of the SSS committee and especially Ross Vick, Jose Volante and Annie Cornelius for the hours of dedication to this project. DSA also owes a big "thank you" for conceiving and directing this entire project which seemed the impossible dream at the beginning. Get your CD with a donation either online at:

http://www.songssoulservice.org

or by mail please send a donation (includes tax and shipping and handling) to:

Songs From the Soul of Service CD
Dallas Songwriters Association
3630 Harry Hines Blvd. Bx 20
Dallas, Tx 75219

Give a Soulnote Donation of $15 a get a CD
Give a Dotted Soulnote Donation of $30 and get a CD & a t-shirt

DSA is a proud member of the America Supports You team.

Thanks to our partners, sponsors, and supporters:

Broadjam www.broadjam.com

Gaylord Texan www.gaylordtexan.com

Nancy Rynders

Compass Bank www.compassweb.com

Southwest Airlines www.southwestair.com

Walmart http://www.walmart.com
Roland http://www.rolandus.com

Yorktown Digital Works http://www.yorktowndigital.com/

Aaron Kelly, Aaron Sounds
Ross Vick, TrueHeart.com
Gary Eckert, The Access Group
John Adams, CongruentMusic.com
Mo HI Sounds LLC

Texas Music Group http://www.texasmusicgroup.com

Performing Songwriter Magazine http://www.performingsongwriter.com

Jazziz Magazine http://jazziz.com

The Navy League of the US, Dallas Council
http://navyleaguedallas.org

Department of Texas VFW
Almost Famous Productions
http://www.dvdscrapbooks.com
http://www.almost-famous.net

America Supports You http://www.americasupportsyou.mil

Vick Family Foundation

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3. DSA MEETINGS

MONTHLY MEETING - http://www.dallassongwriters.com/meetingblog.htm


DSA Monthly Guest Speaker & Song Critiques
-
Every Second Tuesday, except Aug.


At the Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak (Oak Corner),
Dallas

The next meeting is Tuesday, July 8th

Seizing the Moment Being ready to take advantage of opportunities as they come along.

Guest Speaker
- Steve Weisberg
Songwriter/ Guitarist, formerly with John Denver's band

www.myspace.com/steveweisbergmusic

6:30 PM - Sign In/ NETWORKING
7:00 PM – Announcements
7:30 PM – Guest Speaker
8:00 PM – SONG CRITIQUES
- Members only - $5 Per Critique (1 song per member, please)...
Bring CD (bring one song on a CD) or cassette and 30 lyric sheets so that each person will be able to follow the lyric as the song plays
. Songs should be the FIRST track on the CD or Tape.

Those without lyric sheets may be bumped.

Mail In your Critiques now for the next meeting
Members may mail in to our PO Box a Cd to be critiqued at the meetings for a fee of $20. Your critique will be recorded and sent
to you as an MP3 file. This offers members who are unable to attend the meeting the benefit from the critique program and a chance to compete for the Songwriter of the
Year Award. Here's a comment from Morri Hartgraves about the program,
"
Thank you for putting the time and effort into MIC. The program is really
benefitting me as a songwriter. Sherrie and Blake's comments were appreciated.

ZINE SWAP

DSA is offering a place to swap magazines at monthly meeting. Instead of throwing out your music magazines, bring them to the meeting to share with other members. We will provide a space at the sign in tables for the Zine Swap. For more information call 214 750-0916 or visit the DSA website.

DSA LIBRARY

Songwriting /Music related books are available for checking out by DSA members at the meetings. Donations to our library are accepted.



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Planned 2008 Speakers

NO MEETING IN AUGUST
SEPT - Finding Ideas for Songs, Craig St. Clair
OCT- Writing Better Melodies, Barbara McMillen
NOV- Marketing Your Music On MySpace, Reagan Redfern
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DEC - Christmas Party
JAN - Rayan Callaway
FEB - Adam Mitchell
Have any suggestions? What kind of programs would you like?

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DSA T-SHIRTS $12
at the meeting or online by mail
(+$3 shipping)

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Songwriting, Song Swap Workshop
FIRST MONDAY – July  7th
White Rock Coffee in East Dallas.
http://www.wrcoffee.com/
10105 E. Northwest Highway
Dallas, TX 75238 214-341-4774
Lead by Annie Benjamin 214 213-0029

Sometimes we meet upstairs, sometimes downstairs.
There is usually about eight of us from about 7 pm
til 9 and sometimes as late as 11:00. Sometimes
there is new staff so he may not be sure of who/or
whatthe DSA is. So LOOK AROUND. however, the
folks who work there are well aware of us-

SONGWRITERS CONNECTING TO SENIORS - TBA

Dallas Songwriters' series of showcases aimed at reaching
out to the senior community. Let me know if you are

planning to come and perform.

The public is invited to share this special one hour program of original songs by Dallas Songwriters.
Our goal is to honor the dignity, worth and contribution
of the senior community by treating those we serve with
respect and compassion, at all times being responsive to
their needs and dedicated to their well being. We serve
together through cooperation, communication, and character
to achieve the highest and the best in ourselves and for our organization. Through the successful pursuit of our mission,
we hope to renew hope and joy to those with whom we share
our songs.
Contact Barbara McMillen at barbe@texasmusicgroup.com
for more information.

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5. LYRIC CONTEST - http://www.dallassongwriters.org/lyriccontestblog.htm

Spring 2008 Lyric Contest Winners

1. Waitress In An All Night Diner by Michael
Hollingsworth, LA, CA

2. Gas Food & Lovin' Next Right by Kathy Dunn,
Grand Prairie, TX

3. Of Wives & Men by Akin Akintola, Owings Mills, MD
HM It's So Good To Have You Home by Mike Parrish,
La Grange, GA

See website for lyrics and judges comments


Next Lyric Contest Deadline -
September 9th, 2008
for Summer Lyric Contest

Bring your entries to the meeting or mail to us:

Dallas Songwriters Lyric Contest % Sammons Center
for the Arts

3630 Harry Hines Blvd. Box 20, Dallas, TX 75219

Lyricists! Here’s your chance to shine.

The main prize is what we all aspire to - RECOGNITION
FOR OUR LYRICAL WORK!

1st place winning lyricists will receive $50

1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners and lyrics will be published
both in the DSA “Songwriters Notes” newsletter and
the website.

Entry fee is $10 per lyric.

View the past winners at: http://www.dallassongwriters.org/lyriccontest/

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6. MEMBER NEWS - Jose Volante resigned as a
director, but remains as a SSS committee member. There
is a open seat on the board. Please email your president at Sullarch@verizon.net.
Officers:
Steve Sullivan - President
Craig St Clair - Vice President, Director of Showcases
Reagan Redfern - Vice President of Membership
Sherrie Davis - Vice President of Programs
Bob Paterno - Secretary
John Davis - Treasurer, Webmaster
Board Members at Large
Barbara McMillen - Founding President Emeritus,
Administration,
Newsletter Editor
Nancy Rynders - Lyric Contest Director
William Brown - Military Song Contest Director
Mary Guthrie -
Director of P/R, song contest committee
Don Ashley - DSA store manager
Ian Dickson - Wildflower Liason
Vern Dailey - Media Publicity, Monthly Meeting Programs
Joni Trojacek (Ringo)- Sponsorships

Open

Any member can serve as a committee member. Our
committees include: Membership, Song Contest, Lyric
Contest, Workshops, Critiques, Meetings, Marketing,
Finance, fundraising, sponsorship, public relations.
You can join this list of committee members by
volunteering to
info@dallassongwriters.org


Committee Members
Annie Benjamin - Co-director of Workshops
Genell Kelso - Librarian, Songwriter Spotlight, workshop
commitee Ray Phillips - Monthly Meeting Critiques

Bev Houston - Song Contest Committee
Kevin Sproul - Songs For Soul of Service
Mike Dawson - Songs For Soul of Service

Lisa Lazo - Songs For Soul of Service
Jose Volante - Songs For Soul of Service

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: , Jerome Douglas,
Karen High, Anna Terry, & Mark Dillingham


THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP:
Michael Hollingsworth, Helene Cronin.

TIME TO RENEW: The following members have an
anniversay month in:

MARCH: Jack Gullege, Matt Martindale, Fred Christoffer

APRIL : Glitter Rose, Stephen Boone, Nataliya Stinson

MAY: Max Stalling, Steve Samuels, Susan Fowler, JR Byrd, BonJean Rush,

JUNE: Jose Volante, Dyanna Kristie, Scott White,
Mike Dawson, Anne White, Bobby McBride

Renew your membership online

http://store.kagi.com/?7TE_LIVE&lang=en


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7. WORKSHOPS

Coming soon! A free workshop for students and members at a

community college near you. Possibly at Richland College on

Sept 20th, 1-5pm, covering topics such as Music Biz 101,

Song Rights and Key Industry positions, Anatomy of a

Song & Popular Song Forms, Writing Good Melodies

and Lyrics, plus song critques at a charge of $10 each.


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A three day camp for acoustic musicians teaching you Songwriting,

Mandolin, Guitar, Fiddle, Harmony Vocal, Bluegrass & Clawhammer

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hands-on instruction and an emphasis on family friendly fun is what you

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August in Dallas/Fort Worth area and learn to make better music in

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DSA Workshops:
http://www.dallassongwritersworkshops.blogspot.com
8. FEATURE ARTICLES -
HOW NOT TO GET YOUR BAND BOOKED
A list of does and don't by a 17 year veteran of booking
bands.
Very enlightening!
http://www.jagshouse.com/music/hownot.html
Taking It to the Next Level: How to Transform Your
Band from Hometown Heroes to International
Superstars

(http://e2ma.net/go/1156019429/1049632/38387856/
goto:http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/
taking-it-to-the-next/)

If you read the column earlier this week you learned how

to
successfully promote your band, build up a following,
and how to get people other than your parents and friends to
attend your gigsand hopefully buy something. Although you've
done everything by yourself up to this point, now comes
the time where you need to think about hiring people like
booking agents, management, and lawyers to handle the
business aspects of your band so that you can keep
concentrating on your music and not get bogged down in
budgets and Excel spreadsheets. Just remember to be smart
about everything and if you have a question don't be afraid
to ask. There's nothing worse than coming home from a
successful tour with less money than you
started with.

Read More...
(http://e2ma.net/go/1156019429/1049632/38387856/goto:
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/taking-it
-to-the-next/)
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Strings and a Dream: Bands Fronted By Bassists
(http://e2ma.net/go/1156019429/1049632/38387859/goto:
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/debunking
-rocknroll-myths/)

Q. How do you know when a bass player is at the door
trying to get in?
A. He keeps fumbling around trying to find the right key.

Q. How many bass players does it take to change a light
bulb?
A. Nevermind. The keyboard player can do it with his
left hand.

Pity the poor bass player all the way on stage left holding
down the rhythm while the guitarist steals the spotlight. Only
drummers get more of a raw deal when it comes to musician
jokes.

Read More...
(http://e2ma.net/go/1156019429/1049632/38387859/go
to:http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/
debunking-rocknroll-myths/

Did I Stutter? Here Are 10 Classic Songs That Did.
(http://e2ma.net/go/1129625822/1025538/37589469/
goto:http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features
/Did%20I%20Stutter_%20Here%20Are%2010%20Cla/)

There's n-n-nothing like a little stuttering in the vocals to
drive the rocking home. Here are 10 great songs that use
the vocal trickor is that tic?to add a little drama.
"My Generation" - The Who
"You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" - Bachman-Turner Overdrive
"Bennie & the Jets" - Elton John
"Welcome to the Jungle" - Guns N' Roses

Read More...
(http://e2ma.net/go/1129625822/1025538/37589469/goto:
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/Did%20
I%20Stutter_%20Here%20Are%2010%20Cla/)
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Less Money, More Problems: Tour Survival Tips
(http://e2ma.net/go/1129625822/1025538/37589466
/goto:http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Feature
s/less-money-more-problems-gib/)

Touring may be fun, but unless you're riding in a luxurious
bus and playing amphitheatres, it's never easy. In fact,
from flat tires to shady promoters to 12-hour drives
between gigs, being on the road can test the patience
(and sanity) of even the most grounded musicians.
Factor in today's economy and the rising cost of
gas prices, and it's getting even more difficult for
most bands to survive on the road without going broke.
For that reason, we've compiled a list of rules for saving
money on tour so that you can make it to that next gig
without having to max out
your credit card at the gas pump.

Read More...
(http://e2ma.net/go/1129625822/1025538/37589466/
goto:http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features
/less-money-more-problems-gib/)


DARYL HALL'S LIVE VIDEO STREAMING WEBSITE

Have you checked Daryl's site out? I got e-mail that
Nick Lowe was on, and he played "Cruel To Be Kind".

Go to: http://www.livefromdarylshouse.com/index.
php?page=ep8. You'll see the show with Nick Lowe
is chopped up. You can go DIRECTLY to "Cruel To
Be Kind", the big "hit" off "Labour Of Lust".


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9. TRADE SHOWS, CONFERENCES, SEMINARS
& EVENTS

Members can put their gigs and events on the members
yahoo calendar at:

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/dallassongwriters/cal

July 12 : 7th Annual Jesus Fest, CT
Http://www.JesusFestCT.org
July 13 - 17 : 3rd Annual Music Camp for Teens at
Quiet Valley Ranch. Kerrville, Tx
www.tfmf.org

July 13-18: REO Rafting Songwriter Retreat,
Vancouver, BC

http://www.reorafting.com/site/retreats/songwriter_retreat.html
July 19 & 20 : PAT PATTISON - THE BODY LANGUAGE
OF YOUR SONG
http://www.westcoastsongwriters.org

Aug 2-5:
Ultimate Songwriters Workshop, Eureka Springs
Ak,
http://www.ultimatesongwritersworkshop.com
Aug 7-9: Acoustic Music Camp, Dallas, Tx
http://AcousticMusician.com gerald@thegeraldjones.com
214-236-0783

Aug 10: REO rafting songwriting workshop,
Vancouver, CAN,
http://www.reorafting.co

Aug 13-17: Cutting Edge Music Biz Seminar, Workshop,
Law Seminar, Roots Gathering, New Orleans,
Http://www.cuttingedgemusicbusiness.com

Aug 14-17 Mount Sequoyah Songwriters Conderence,
Fayetteville, AR

http://www.mountsequoyah.org/www.mountsequoyah.org/
Programs_&_Events_files/Singer%20%26%20Songwriter
%20Brochure.pdf

The conference includes shows and workshops by Gretchen
Peters, Jack Williams and Kelly Mulhollan (from Still on
the Hill) and many others
.

August 24-30: Horse & Writer Invitational, Dubois,
WY ,
http://www.horseandwriter.com

August 29, 30 & 31: The Wine & Music Festival
Labor Day Weekend at Quiet Valley Ranch. Kerrville,
Tx kerrville-music.com
August 31-Sept 6: Horse & Writer Classic, Dubois, WY,
http://www.horseandwriter.com

Sept 17-20: Atlantis Music Conference, Atlanta, GA
http://atlantismusic.com

Sept 18-21: The Chattahippie Music Festival,
Chattanooga TN

Oct 21-25: CMJ Music Marathon, NYC
http://www.CMJ.com

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10. CONTESTS

DSA LYRIC CONTEST-Ongoing-Quarterly Deadlines

Next Deadline Sept 9th

Dallas Songwriters Association 17th annual Song
Contest opens
AUG 1

The 8th Annual Art of Music Writing Contest
Submit
music-related poems, short stories, essays, and/or song lyrics.
http://www.pianopress.com/artofmusic.htm

2008 INDIE INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING
CONTEST

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC)

Deadline:
http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/

The Great American Song Contest
Deadline:Oct 10th
http://www.greatamericansong.com

Cutting Edge Conference
, New Orleans showcase
ubmissions deadline July 15th
Http://www.cuttingedgemusicbusiness.com
Ongoing Contests on Broadjam: www.broadjam.com

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11. Monthly Opportunities- For Members Only

Perform on Crossroads Showcase or Songwriters
Spotlight Cable TV show
You'll get this feature via the members-only Yahoo group.

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12. MySpace.com – www.myspace.com/dallassongwriters

DSA has a Myspace page to help promote our organization

and to provide another channel of communication to our

members and friends. Please connect to

myspace.com/dallassongwriters and myspace.com/livemixmusic

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13. YAHOO GROUPS & NEWSLETTER -Tell Your

Friends We have 2 Yahoo Groups - If you do not

access your yahoo mail periodically, you may be

dropped for our group, so keep your account current.


MEMBERS ONLY: dallassongwriters@yahoogroups.com - for
members only. An easy way to get timely emails about singers
and publishers searching for songs and last minute events.
Members may also inform the group about performance dates
and ask industry related questions of the membership. There is
also access to educational files and the club calendar. Members
are verified for current membership and will have paid a
membership fee.

ANYONE WHO WANTS E-NEWS:
dallassongwritersassociation@yahoogroups.com
A general list for anyone interested in keeping up with songwriting
events and other interesting stuff. Generally you will get 1 or 2
emails a month. This is a Distribution only group - meaning that
only the "moderators"
can send out emails, and they go out to all
the members of the group. The group is listed in the Yahoo directory, and open for ANYONE to join.


Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dallassongwritersassociation
and click on "JOIN THIS GROUP".

The Dallas Songwriters Association is a non-profit educational
organization dedicated to educating it's members on the craft
and business of Songwriting. Monthly meetings, showcases,
workshops, newsletter, quarterly lyric contest, yearly song contest
and networking events. Join this group to keep up with what's
happening in the music industry.

NEWSLETTERS -


Monthly Email Issue - That's what this is!

Monthly Hard Copy - handed out at the meeting and mailed
to those who do not have email.


Seasonal
Hard Copy
- Fall 2007 is on the website announcing
the 2007 Song Contest Semifinalists

The direct link to the page is
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/SN.htm

I will send you a hard copy if you want one - just email me.

All issues are available in PDF form at our website. Go to the
DSA main page at http://www.dallassongwriters.org and click on the Newsletter
link on the left side. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the
document. If you do not have that, go to http://www.adobe.com to
download the free software. You can read it on your computer or
print it. Hard copies were mailed to members who do not have
email addresses or cannot get attachments, or have simply asked
for one. I will mail you one, just ask.

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14. Best Songs of the Meeting –

www.dallassongwriters.org/songcritique/critiquewinners

2007.htm


2007 Winning Song
No Better Day by Ed Williams
2007 Songwriter of the Year- Ed Williams

NOV 2007
A Man's Gotta Do by Ed Williams
Out of Time
by Lisa Apple

DEC 2007
Nothing Left To Burn by Vicky Williams

JAN 2008
The Promise by Ray Phillips, Jim Bardfield, Jesse Block

FEB 2008
Break Even by Charles Sterling
Dancing Feet & Honky Tonk Hearts
by Vern Dailey

MARCH 2008
Until Love Comes This Way by Ray Phillips & Richard Davis
APRIL 2008
Weeds In The Sandbox by Vern Dailey and Beverly Houston
MAY 2008
We Don't Eat Together Anymore by Ray Phillips & Bob Paterno
JUNE 2008
Hear the winners each month on myspace.com/dallassongwriters

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15. Area Performances - Open Mics –News

   AREA PERFORMANCES - 
http://www.poordavidspub.com/
http://www.unclecalvins.org/

Mojam (Musi-Cal) Dallas Music Listings

Dallas Morning News GuideLive Music Listings

OPEN MICS - DSA sponsored Dunn Brothers Coffee, 3rd Thursday

Open Mic @ Poor David's Pub Wednesday, (2nd Wednesday)

7pm-Midnight - FREE Admission
www.myspace.com/poordavidsopenmic

Half Price Books NWHY Free Music Open Mic - 1st Thursday

NASHVILLE: The Amanda Williams Monday Writers Night,
which is host to our Durango Songwriters the THIRD
MONDAY of each month, is held at the Blue Bar on Broadway,
starting at 9pm. Next DSE night is November 19th.

Rack Room/Blue Bar 1911 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 615.327.8001
Email jack@durangosong.com

Songwriters Live showcase in South Orange County, on the fourth
Thursday
contact Frank at:fgsa@earthlink.net

www.dallassongwriters.org/openmics.htm for more area open mics

VENUE LIST- Here is a link to a list of area venues that support
new music and indie artists

http://www.unclecalvins.org/OtherVenues.aspx

CD REVIEW * Trueheart - member, Ross Vick's group is
reviewed in MuseNews
.

http://www.musesmuse.com/mrev-trueheart-theroad.html


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16. Volunteer and Donation Opportunities

Want to volunteer? Email Barbara McMillen at
info@dallassongwriters.org

Educating M
otivating and Uplifting Songwriters Everywhere



DSA is a 501 C-3 non-profit educational organization dedicated to
providing to songwriters everywhere opportunities for learning about
the craft and business of songwriting. Songwriters Newsletter is
published by the
Dallas Songwriters Association c/o Sammons
Center
for the Arts 3630 Harry Hines Blvd Box 20 Dallas, TX 75219.

Barbara McMillen, Editor,
Founding President Emeritus

http://www.myspace.com/barbaramcmillen