Hello Songwriter,
I've just returned from Sonoma, Ca. where I was visiting my writing partner, Laurie Windham. We are working on revisions of our musical, GIVE ME A BREAK. We got a lot accomplished and managed to work in some fun, as well.
I promise I'll get to all your emails by the end of the week. Most important now is just to get this newsletter out to you. We have a great meeting planned for tomorrow night.
I have booked a room at the center for a workshop with Gary Nicholson on June 24th. http://dallassongwritersworkshops.blogspot.com/ We'll need folks to let us know if they can come. We're keeping it as inexpensive as possible . See this website about Gary Nicholson: http://www.garynicholson.com
Here is a list of Gary's Texas gigs. You'll probably want to attend one of these below.
TEXAS GIGS- JUNE '09
JUNE 19 - KEYS LOUNGE - FT.WORTH
JUNE 20 - T BONE WALKER FESTIVAL- LINDEN
JUNE 25- Mc DAVID THEATER, BASS HALL - FT WORTH
JUNE 26 - LOVE AND WAR - PLANO
JUNE 27- SAXON PUB-AUSTIN
The Songs from the Soul of Service Concert last Memorial Day weekend was organized beautifully by Will Brown. Those of us who attended were treated to some really great talent. Thanks to all of you who donated money or bought tickets to the event and especially to the committee members who worked to put the concert on.
I did manage to get the cd finished in time for release at the concert thanks to diligence of our art designer, Chris Liddiard, a DSA member. I highly recommend you contact Chris for your next Cd cover design. He is easy to work with and very talented. Visit his website Bottom Line Design at http://www.bottomlinedesign.co.uk or email him at: chris at bottomlinedesign.co.uk
Also, Keith Rust and Tim Wilson over at Crystal Clear Studios, the short run cd duplication, were instrumental in a 48 hour turn around, which they promise to anyone. Need 100 cds quick? They are the most reasonable! http://www.crystalclearstudios.com or email Tim at: cdr at crystalclearstudios.com Keith has been a true supporter of local music for many years and Tim is Mr. Customer Service, helping to make a beautiful product in a better than timely manor.
We now have 7 DSA monthly events.
QUICK LOOK CALENDAR OF DSA MONTHLY EVENTS - put this in your bookmark.
http://calendar.yahoo.com/dallassongwriters
I hope to see you at one of the events soon.
Songcerely,
Barbe McMillen
Founding President Emeritus
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1. 2008 SONG CONTEST - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
http://www.dallassongwriters.com/songcontest/2008/2008winners.htm
Here is winning songs in a series of three podcasts at:
http://www.dallassongwriters.podomatic.com
Drawing for the IPod. Number 66 was drawn by our guest speaker at the meeting. Congratulations to Gaylon Embrey for his entry, Little Angel Faces, being the 66th song contest entry.
SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/scontest.htm
or direct link:
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/semifinalists.htm
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2. SONGS FROM THE SOUL OF SERVICE
http://www.songssoulservice.org
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Our Concert was Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday May 23rd at the Neotropolis in the North Carrollton area. The Black Doves with lead singer and our grand prize winner, Capt. Steve Wilson was our awesome headliner. Also. winner Jill Charles performed a super rendition of the National Anthem and her winning song, among others.
Anna Terry and Bob Paterno also performed between sets in the cafe.
The Cd of the 2008 winning songs, Songs From the Soul of Service Vol. 2 released for public sales at the concert and is now available online at: http://store.kagi.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?storeID=7TE_LIVE&page=SSS4
Produced by The Dallas Songwriters Association,
Songs From The Soul of Service Committee:
William Brown, Phd, Committee Chair
Barbara McMillen, Cd Production
Jose Volante, Mike Dawson, Lisa Lazo, Joni Ringo, Nancy Rynders, Bob Paterno, Buck Morgan, Steve Sullivan, Chris Liddiard & Kevin Sproul
Mastered at Dyer Sound Lab by Don Ashley, Dallas, TX, dashley at texasmusicgroup.com
Art Direction, Graphic Layout and Design by Chris Liddiard, Chris at bottomlinedesign.co.uk
Insert printed at PostNet, North Dallas, TX, tx191@postnet.com
Duplication by Crystal Clear, Dallas, Tx, cdr at crystalclearstudios.com
Cds and jewel cases provided by WM Sales 800-836-7745
Special Thanks to Ross Vick for Production on "We'll Be Together"
ross at truehearttexas.com
Thanks to our sponsors: TexasVFW.org, Gaylord Texan, Broadjam.com, Don Ashley, Bottomlinedesign.co.uk, Crystal Clear Sound, WM Sales, Ross Vick & Chase Bank
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, Mathew JC, Michael Gott, and Greg Dugan.
If you missed the concert, you can catch the Tribute to our fallen soldiers from DFW at our Podomatic site:
You Know Me Tribute to Fallen
URL: http://dallassongwriters.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-05-21T21_14_44-07_00
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
Map & Directions http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.html
The next meeting is Tuesday, June 9th.
Program: BEYOND OPEN MICS
Panel Discussion with: Pascale Hall, Opening Bell Coffee House, Mary Guthrie, Mary and the Mood Swings, and DSA President, Steve Sullivan.
Think you're ready to play a real gig after conquering the open mic at the local coffee shop?
The Dallas Songwriters Assoc. hopes to learn from the experiences of others as it hosts a panel discussion on "Beyond Open Mic" featuring Mary Guthrie of Merry and the Mood Swings, Pascale Hall, president and CEO of Opening Bell Coffee, Inc. (a popular venue that books musicians daily), and Steve Sullivan, who has developed performance opportunties for DSA members at three different venues.
Planned 2008 Speakers
JUN - Beyond Open Mics - panel of local venue owners on how to get a paying gig
Have any suggestions? What kind of programs would you like?
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DSA T-SHIRTS $10 at the meeting (you must ask me for the special) or online by mail $15
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Songwriting, Song Swap Workshop
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/workshops/workshopframe.htm
FIRST MONDAY – June 1, 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
OPEN MICS
DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE - Thurs. June 18
EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
HOT IRON OPEN MIC - Fri., June 12
EVERY 2ND FRIDAY
Steve Sullivan's CROSSROADS SHOWCASES
Every First Saturday at the Varsity Grill, Plano, TX NW corner of Coit & Spring Creek
2nd Thursday at the Filling Station, Preston Rd in N. Dallas
3rd Saturday at the Hot Iron, 14th Street in East Plano
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5. LYRIC CONTEST - WINTER WINNERS ANNOUNCED
SEMIFINALISTS
Concrete Cowboys by Roger Russell, McKinney, Tx
Drops of Water On The Glass Roger Russell, McKinney, Tx
Time Will Only Tell by Beth Scivally, Ovilla, Tx
What Was Left I Paid The Lawyers by Roger Russell, McKinney, Tx
VIEW WINNERS & CRITIQUES AT WEBLINK BELOW
SPRING LYRIC CONTEST DEADLINE IS JUNE 21. There is still time to submit your lyrics.
WINTER LYRIC CONTEST WINNERS WIL BE PUBLISHED SOON
LYRICISTS GAIN RECOGNITION THROUGH COMPETITION
Summer Contest Winners still to be announced.
Next Lyric Contest Deadline Extended to- March 15th, 2009 for Winter Lyric Contest
( Yes, we are catching up)
Entry fee is $10
Please see lyric contest webpage for details.
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/lyriccontestblog.htm
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6. MEMBER NEWS -
If you are not a DSA Member, you missed these tips sent out through our yahoo group:
* Artist/Producer looking for original material for recording artists
* Major Brand X (To be disclosed at a later time) Seeks Independent artist for music campaign.
* Where to get your cd reviewed
* Live Reinforcement Sound job listing in Grandbury
* Cheep tickets
There are three committee seats open.
Vacant - Cordinator Song Swap Workshop
* We need someone to coordinate the Monday SongSwap at the White Rock Coffee while Annie is on hiatus.
Vacant - Librarian, workshops
Vacant - Monthly Meeting Critiques
* We need someone to run the A&R at the meetings.
Please contact Steve Sullivan, sullarch at verizon dot net, to express your interest in serving.
To view a list of the 2009 Officer & Directors and Committees go to this link:
http://dsadirectors.blogspot.com/
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Gerald Patton, Michelle Faasse, Janis McQuinton, Tom Thomas and Hilary Roberts
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP:Craig St Clair, Jackie Doss, John Tracy Wilson & Kathy Nichols
TIME TO RENEW: The following members owe dues:
OCT: Judith de los Santos, Tony Burroughs, Michael Hart, Adam Donmoyer, Rich Ellis, Danny Everitt, Mathew Marsh, Brad Price
NOV: Robert Couch, Joni Ringo, Donna Aylor, Jenna Drey, Mike Hyden, Richard Kirwin, Will Brown, Elizabeth Kirchgatter, Al 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,
DEC: Jeff Sharp, Lisa Mickelson, Steve Morgan, Bil Basinski, Steve Hill
JAN: Jeff Moxcey, Beverly Houston, Kathy Davidson, Drew Harakal, Sidney Miller, Ann Abercrombie, Kay Seamayer
FEB: Carol Shaw, Jennifer Carson, Jason Winford & Bill Amos
MARCH: Helene Cronin, Mark Hughey, Barbara Seiler, Michael Franceus, Neal Fletcher, Troll Mallow, Rory Moore
APRIL: Mike Parrish, Stephen Boone, Ed Williams, Akin Akintola
MAY: Annie Cornelius, James Cornelius, Kathy Dunn, Mark Evans, David Lott, Michael Shane Russell, Aaron Rodriquez, Jeff Odon, Alicia Smither, Grady Yates, Beth Scivally, Rick Yentsch, & Richard Pickett.
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.)
GARY NICHOLSON WORKSHOP - Wed. June 24th
Details here: http://dallassongwritersworkshops.blogspot.com/
About Gary Nicholson: http://www.garynicholson.com
SECOND TUESDAY GUEST SPEAKER & SONG CRITIQUES - see Monthly Meeting above
http://www.dallassongwriters.com/meetingblog.htm
FIRST MONDAY SONG SWAP at White Rock Coffee for peer critiques
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/workshops/workshopframe.htm
OTHER WORKSHOPS
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8. Events -
Featuring local and worldwide events of the songwriting community including, seminars, conferences, & showcases. Click on the link #8 to the right or copy and paste this link in your browser.
JUNE:
6 Great Castell Kayak Race for Cancer
17-21 NXNE Seatle
19-21 SongWritersFestival.com, Nashville
25 Play for Publishers Workshop Nashville
JULY
12-17 Reo Songwriting Retreat, Vancouver, BC
12-18 Skip Ewing's Horse & Rider "Invitational" Songwriters Workshop
AUG
SEPT
OCT
2-4 SongWritersFestival.com, Loretta Lynn's Ranch
For more details visit the events page.
Also, hear the song contest winners podcast from this page.
http://songwriterevents.blogspot.com/
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9. Featured Articles:
End of the Album as the Organizing Principle
(HypeBot) -- We live in an era of MP3 players, streaming internet radio, web apps - not to mention the iTunes music application and its ability to shuffle your entire digital music collection - now the cloud and almost-mobile ubiquity, the list goes on; in what part of digital music culture does an album-length piece of work now reside? I'll answer that question - I believe it has no place in a digital future.
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=33914
Balancing Phrases
Unbalanced sections of a song create a sense of forward movement, while balanced sections stop the motion. Like a juggler, you rely on moving and stopping to create special effects in your act.
When a section has an even number of phrases, the last phrase, the balancing position, is a perfect place for important ideas because it is a place where the lyric structure stops moving. It shines a spotlight on whatever you put there. As a writer you must decide which ideas are most important, and then put them where they are the most likely to be noticed. The balancing position is always a good place.
--from Songwriting: Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure, by Pat Pattison, Copyright 2001 Berklee Press
You can purchase this book at http://www.patpattison.com
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10. Song Contests
http://songcontests.blogspot.com/
SONG DOOR: Deadline Nov. 15th
Art of Music Contest: Deadline: June 30th
The 9th Annual Independent Music Awards Deadline: Aug 21st
John Lennon Song Contest
USA Songwriting Contest
TOCRA
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11. Songwriting Resources
http://songwritingresources.blogspot.com/
New link added for Acoustic Music Scene
AcousticMusicScene.com is an online publication launched in January 2007 to provide news & commentary for the folk, roots and singer-songwriter communities. They provide their readers with links to other websites where they can learn about folk and other acoustic music organizations, venues, and artists performing in areas in which they live, work or travel.
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12. Best Songs of the 2nd Tuesday Meeting
JANUARY 2009
Cross My Heart by Vern Dailey
FEBRUARY
Easy For You by Ray Philips & Richard Davis
MARCH
1st. Shined On Me by Ray Phillips & Richard Davis
2nd Look Beyond by Jerry Dobson
APRIL
Our Heaven On Earth by Vern Dailey
Always A Day Behind by Roger Russell & Bill Amos
MAY - no critiques
To view past winners go to the Best Songs blog. http://bestsongsofthemeeting.blogspot.com/
To hear the winners go to our myspace page.
Did you know that A&R reps from labels and music publishers are listening to our Myspace page each month?
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Thanks for reading this far. If you have any suggestions for the newsletter, please let me know. Follow me on Twitter @barbemcmillen. Give me a tweet.
Songcerely,
Barbara McMillen, Editor
Songwriter Notes
Founding President Emeritus, DSA
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
DSA E-News #95 May 2009
Hello Songwriter,
Coming up May 10 is the deadline to apply for the Berklee Music Scholarship, and May 15 for the Horse & Rider Scholarship -see Events page for info.
Wildflower Fest and Songwriting School is rapidly approaching next weekend. There is still space - see workshops below.
VERY IMPORTANT:the SSS Concert is coming up May 23rd and we need volunteers. Hers is a message from William Brown:
I know you have received a couple of messages about volunteering to help with the Songs from the Soul of Service concert. However, I want to provide you some specific roles that we need help with:
· Ticket Takers
· Ushers – two are three people assist our guest in finding their way around the theatre.
· Supplemental Security – we will have one or two professionals but a couple of more sets of eyes back stage and in the parking lot wouldn’t hurt.
· Stage Hand – someone to help with equipment setup and breakdown.
· Coordinate hospitality for special guest and performers – make sure there are refreshments available for them and they have a contact for directions and information.
· Transportation for one performer from Love Field to the Neotropolis in Carrollton and possibly from the Neotropolis to Arlington.
· Get items donated to raffle off at the concert.
· Help with the display of raffle items and sell of raffle tickets at the concert.
· Help with the DSA display; sell DSA merchandise; provide DSA membership information.
· Ticket Sales – this is a big one everyone possible needs to help with the sale of tickets. Send me a message to let me know how many tickets you need, and I’ll get them two you.
· Advertising Sales – another big one. Ask your entrepreneur friends, business associates, and personal services providers if they would like to advertise on the concert poster. If you or someone you know would like to purchase and ad, please follow the steps below:
1. Mail check made out to Dallas Songwriters Association (DSA), Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd. Box 20, Dallas, TX 75219.
2. Ref. ad size on check: a) 2x1.25=$100 b) 2x3=$150 c) 2x4=$200 d)3x4=$300 e)3x6=$450 f) 3x8=$600
3. Email your ad size & content in jpg/jpeg format to William@SongsSoulService.Org prior to May 15.
If you know of organizations or businesses that might want to have a presence in the lobby the day of the concert, please have them contact me.
Members of DSA such as Steve Sullivan, Barbe McMillen, Buck Morgan, Anna Terry, Chris Liddiard, and Bob Paterno have stepped in to ensure that the message of gratitude and support the DSA is attempting to send to the men and women of our military is not undermined by lack of commitment or lack effort. It is through their hard work that, despite many set backs, the contest CD and the concert are shaping up to be very special and something we can be quite proud of as an organization.
MOST IMPORTANT: PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND WITH YOUR FAMILY.
I found this great quote:
"This is the common denominator of all great artists. Not talent, but desire.
And when done right, their music resonates with us not because of its sheer sheen, but its intimacy, its truth.
Some people want to go to the show to hear the hits. I want to go to hear the tracks that touch my soul."
Bob Lefsetz - read the full blog here : http://lefsetz.com/wordpress/index.php/archives/2009/04/27/save-the-country/
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1. 2008 SONG CONTEST - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
http://www.dallassongwriters.com/songcontest/2008/2008winners.htm
Here is winning songs in a series of three podcasts at:
http://www.dallassongwriters.podomatic.com
Drawing for the IPod. Number 66 was drawn by our guest speaker at the meeting. Congratulations to Gaylon Embrey for his entry, Little Angel Faces, being the 66th song contest entry.
Retweet: Contest winner, Ray Phillips, has shared some good news with us. Hot Seat Music www.hotseatmusic.com has listed one of Rays songs as song of the month on their website and are going to be pitching them in Nashville.
SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/scontest.htm
or direct link:
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/semifinalists.htm
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2. SONGS FROM THE SOUL OF SERVICE
http://www.songssoulservice.org
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Our Concert is scheduled for the Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday May 23rd at the Neotropolis in the North Carrollton area.
I'm looking for donations for our silent auction and raffle. I can offer a free DSA membership for your donation of equal value, or you can deduct your donation from your taxes - we are non-profit. Larger items, not necessarily just music items, because we will have a public performance. Smaller items, such as discounts to resaurants, cds, swag, etc. for the raffle. contact infoatdallassongwriters.org or reply to this email.
Also, look for a podcast of the winners as soon as we have the last song produced for the CD.
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, May 12th.
Co-writing Roundtables - you asked for it. Now it's back. Bring ideas, pen and paper, and your instrument if you play one.
Planned 2008 Speakers
JUN - Beyond Open Mics - panel of local venue owners on how to get a paying gig
Have any suggestions? What kind of programs would you like?
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DSA T-SHIRTS $10 at the meeting (you must ask me for the special) or online by mail $15
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Songwriting, Song Swap Workshop
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/workshops/workshopframe.htm
FIRST MONDAY – June 1, 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. May 21
OPEN MIC EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Steve Sullivan's CROSSROADS SHOWCASE Every First Saturday
Varsity Grill, Plano, TX NW corner of Coit & Spring Creek
June 6
and the 2nd Thursday at the Filling Station, Preston Rd in N. Dallas
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5. LYRIC CONTEST - WINTER WINNERS ANNOUNCED
SEMIFINALISTS
Concrete Cowboys by Roger Russell, McKinney, Tx
Drops of Water On The Glass Roger Russell, McKinney, Tx
Time Will Only Tell by Beth Scivally, Ovilla, Tx
What Was Left I Paid The Lawyers by Roger Russell, McKinney, Tx
VIEW WINNERS & CRITIQUES AT WEBLINK BELOW
SPRING LYRIC CONTEST DEADLINE IS JUNE 21. There is still time to submit your lyrics.
WINTER LYRIC CONTEST WINNERS WIL BE PUBLISHED SOON
LYRICISTS GAIN RECOGNITION THROUGH COMPETITION
Summer Contest Winners still to be announced.
Next Lyric Contest Deadline Extended to- March 15th, 2009 for Winter Lyric Contest
( Yes, we are catching up)
Entry fee is $10
Please see lyric contest webpage for details.
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/lyriccontestblog.htm
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6. MEMBER NEWS -
If you are not a DSA Member, you missed these tips sent out through our yahoo group:
* Artist/Producer looking for original material for recording artists
* Major Brand X (To be disclosed at a later time) Seeks Independent artist for music campaign.
* Where to get your cd reviewed
* Live Reinforcement Sound job listing in Grandbury
* Cheep tickets to RENT (the musical)
James Foster was voted onto the board as Showcase Director. Welcome aboard, James!
There are three committee seats open.
Vacant - Cordinator Song Swap Workshop
* We need someone to coordinate the Monday SongSwap at the White Rock Coffee while Annie is on hiatus.
Vacant - Librarian, workshops
Vacant - Monthly Meeting Critiques
* We need someone to run the A&R at the meetings.
Please contact Steve Sullivan, sullarch at verizon dot net, to express your interest in serving.
To view a list of the 2009 Officer & Directors and Committees go to this link:
http://dsadirectors.blogspot.com/
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Gerald Patton, Michelle Faasse, Janis McQuinton, Tom Thomas and Hilary Roberts
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: John Tracy Wilson & Kathy Nichols
TIME TO RENEW: The following members owe dues:
OCT: Judith de los Santos, Tony Burroughs, Michael Hart, Adam Donmoyer, Rich Ellis, Danny Everitt, Mathew Marsh, Brad Price
NOV: Robert Couch, Joni Ringo, Donna Aylor, Jenna Drey, Mike Hyden, Richard Kirwin, Will Brown, Elizabeth Kirchgatter, Al 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,
DEC: Jeff Sharp, Lisa Mickelson, Steve Morgan, Bil Basinski, Steve Hill
JAN: Jeff Moxcey, Beverly Houston, Kathy Davidson, Drew Harakal, Sidney Miller, Ann Abercrombie, Kay Seamayer
FEB: Carol Shaw, Jennifer Carson, Jason Winford & Bill Amos
MARCH: Helene Cronin, Mark Hughey, Barbara Seiler, Michael Franceus, Neal Fletcher, Troll Mallow, Rory Moore
APRIL: Mike Parrish, Stephen Boon, Ed Williams, Akin Akintola
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.)
SECOND TUESDAY GUEST SPEAKER & SONG CRITIQUES - see Monthly Meeting above
http://www.dallassongwriters.com/meetingblog.htm
FIRST MONDAY SONG SWAP at White Rock Coffee for peer critiques
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/workshops/workshopframe.htm
OTHER WORKSHOPS
Wildflower Songwriting School May 15-17
DSM Musical Workshops in May and June
Current workshops: http://www.dallassongwritersworkshops.blogspot.com/
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8. Events -
Featuring local and worldwide events of the songwriting community including, seminars, conferences, & showcases. Click on the link #8 to the right or copy and paste this link in your browser.
MAY:
10 Deadline for Berklee Music Scholarship
15-17 Wildflower Festival, Richardson, Tx
23rd Song From the Soul of Service Concert, Carrollton, Tx
30th Sweet Southern Music Festival
Free Mini Music Conference at the Dallas Public Library
JUNE:
6 Great Castell Kayak Race for Cancer
17-21 NXNE Seatle
19-21 SongWritersFestival.com, Nashville
25 Play for Publishers Workshop Nashville
JULY
12-17 Reo Songwriting Retreat, Vancouver, BC
12-18 Skip Ewing's Horse & Rider "Invitational" Songwriters Workshop
For more details visit the events page.
Also, hear the song contest winners podcast from this page.
http://songwriterevents.blogspot.com/
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9. Featured Articles:
7 Ways to Sell Your Music On iTunes
http://www.garagespin.com/2009/03/09/7-ways-sell-your-music-on-itunes/
We get a LOT of questions about this topic; this article is a pretty good answer.
If you know of Texas companies that offer these services, please let us know.
Thanks,
Casey Monahan, Marc Fort and Steve Ray
Texas Music Office, Governor's Office
P.O. Box 13246, Austin, TX 78711-3246
512.463.6666 / fax 512.463.4114
music@governor.state.tx.us
http://governor.state.tx.us/music
http://EnjoyTexasMusic.com
~You Can't Hear American Music Without Hearing Texas~
As Pete Seeger turns 90, his songs remain timeless
By ANDREW DANSBY Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle
Nearing 90, folk singer Pete Seeger still sings, but a new set of CDs preserves his earlier, stronger voice..
That in itself is remarkable. Several pop, rock, blues and jazz veterans I thought to be pretty old still haven’t reached 90: Fats Domino is 81; Chuck Berry, 82; Cecil Taylor, 80; and Ray Price, 83. A few in their 90s are still actively touring, including bluesmen David “Honeyboy” Edwards, 93, and Pinetop Perkins, 95 (!); both have birthdays this summer. Ukulele wizard Bill Tapia turned 101 on Jan. 1. Local singer Big Walter “the Thunderbird” Price usually gets out to sing at his birthday celebrations; last August he turned either 91 or 94 — his birth date isn’t certain. read more.......
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ent/6401627.html
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10. Song Contests
http://songcontests.blogspot.com/
SONG DOOR: Deadline Nov. 15th
Art of Music Contest: Deadline: June 30th
John Lennon Song Contest
USA Songwriting Contest
TOCRA
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11. Songwriting Resources
http://songwritingresources.blogspot.com/
New link added for Acoustic Music Scene
AcousticMusicScene.com is an online publication launched in January 2007 to provide news & commentary for the folk, roots and singer-songwriter communities. They provide their readers with links to other websites where they can learn about folk and other acoustic music organizations, venues, and artists performing in areas in which they live, work or travel.
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12. Best Songs of the 2nd Tuesday Meeting
JANUARY 2009
Cross My Heart by Vern Dailey
FEBRUARY
Easy For You by Ray Philips & Richard Davis
MARCH
1st. Shined On Me by Ray Phillips & Richard Davis
2nd Look Beyond by Jerry Dobson
To view past winners go to the Best Songs blog. http://bestsongsofthemeeting.blogspot.com/
To hear the winners go to our myspace page.
Did you know that A&R reps from labels and music publishers are listening to our Myspace page each month?
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Thanks for reading this far. If you have any suggestions for the newsletter, please let me know. Follow me on Twitter @barbemcmillen. Give me a tweet.
Songcerely,
Barbara McMillen, Editor
Songwriter Notes
Founding President Emeritus, DSA
Coming up May 10 is the deadline to apply for the Berklee Music Scholarship, and May 15 for the Horse & Rider Scholarship -see Events page for info.
Wildflower Fest and Songwriting School is rapidly approaching next weekend. There is still space - see workshops below.
VERY IMPORTANT:the SSS Concert is coming up May 23rd and we need volunteers. Hers is a message from William Brown:
I know you have received a couple of messages about volunteering to help with the Songs from the Soul of Service concert. However, I want to provide you some specific roles that we need help with:
· Ticket Takers
· Ushers – two are three people assist our guest in finding their way around the theatre.
· Supplemental Security – we will have one or two professionals but a couple of more sets of eyes back stage and in the parking lot wouldn’t hurt.
· Stage Hand – someone to help with equipment setup and breakdown.
· Coordinate hospitality for special guest and performers – make sure there are refreshments available for them and they have a contact for directions and information.
· Transportation for one performer from Love Field to the Neotropolis in Carrollton and possibly from the Neotropolis to Arlington.
· Get items donated to raffle off at the concert.
· Help with the display of raffle items and sell of raffle tickets at the concert.
· Help with the DSA display; sell DSA merchandise; provide DSA membership information.
· Ticket Sales – this is a big one everyone possible needs to help with the sale of tickets. Send me a message to let me know how many tickets you need, and I’ll get them two you.
· Advertising Sales – another big one. Ask your entrepreneur friends, business associates, and personal services providers if they would like to advertise on the concert poster. If you or someone you know would like to purchase and ad, please follow the steps below:
1. Mail check made out to Dallas Songwriters Association (DSA), Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd. Box 20, Dallas, TX 75219.
2. Ref. ad size on check: a) 2x1.25=$100 b) 2x3=$150 c) 2x4=$200 d)3x4=$300 e)3x6=$450 f) 3x8=$600
3. Email your ad size & content in jpg/jpeg format to William@SongsSoulService.Org prior to May 15.
If you know of organizations or businesses that might want to have a presence in the lobby the day of the concert, please have them contact me.
Members of DSA such as Steve Sullivan, Barbe McMillen, Buck Morgan, Anna Terry, Chris Liddiard, and Bob Paterno have stepped in to ensure that the message of gratitude and support the DSA is attempting to send to the men and women of our military is not undermined by lack of commitment or lack effort. It is through their hard work that, despite many set backs, the contest CD and the concert are shaping up to be very special and something we can be quite proud of as an organization.
MOST IMPORTANT: PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND WITH YOUR FAMILY.
I found this great quote:
"This is the common denominator of all great artists. Not talent, but desire.
And when done right, their music resonates with us not because of its sheer sheen, but its intimacy, its truth.
Some people want to go to the show to hear the hits. I want to go to hear the tracks that touch my soul."
Bob Lefsetz - read the full blog here : http://lefsetz.com/wordpress/index.php/archives/2009/04/27/save-the-country/
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1. 2008 SONG CONTEST - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
http://www.dallassongwriters.com/songcontest/2008/2008winners.htm
Here is winning songs in a series of three podcasts at:
http://www.dallassongwriters.podomatic.com
Drawing for the IPod. Number 66 was drawn by our guest speaker at the meeting. Congratulations to Gaylon Embrey for his entry, Little Angel Faces, being the 66th song contest entry.
Retweet: Contest winner, Ray Phillips, has shared some good news with us. Hot Seat Music www.hotseatmusic.com has listed one of Rays songs as song of the month on their website and are going to be pitching them in Nashville.
SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/scontest.htm
or direct link:
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/semifinalists.htm
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2. SONGS FROM THE SOUL OF SERVICE
http://www.songssoulservice.org
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Our Concert is scheduled for the Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday May 23rd at the Neotropolis in the North Carrollton area.
I'm looking for donations for our silent auction and raffle. I can offer a free DSA membership for your donation of equal value, or you can deduct your donation from your taxes - we are non-profit. Larger items, not necessarily just music items, because we will have a public performance. Smaller items, such as discounts to resaurants, cds, swag, etc. for the raffle. contact infoatdallassongwriters.org or reply to this email.
Also, look for a podcast of the winners as soon as we have the last song produced for the CD.
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, May 12th.
Co-writing Roundtables - you asked for it. Now it's back. Bring ideas, pen and paper, and your instrument if you play one.
Planned 2008 Speakers
JUN - Beyond Open Mics - panel of local venue owners on how to get a paying gig
Have any suggestions? What kind of programs would you like?
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DSA T-SHIRTS $10 at the meeting (you must ask me for the special) or online by mail $15
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Songwriting, Song Swap Workshop
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/workshops/workshopframe.htm
FIRST MONDAY – June 1, 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. May 21
OPEN MIC EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Steve Sullivan's CROSSROADS SHOWCASE Every First Saturday
Varsity Grill, Plano, TX NW corner of Coit & Spring Creek
June 6
and the 2nd Thursday at the Filling Station, Preston Rd in N. Dallas
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5. LYRIC CONTEST - WINTER WINNERS ANNOUNCED
SEMIFINALISTS
Concrete Cowboys by Roger Russell, McKinney, Tx
Drops of Water On The Glass Roger Russell, McKinney, Tx
Time Will Only Tell by Beth Scivally, Ovilla, Tx
What Was Left I Paid The Lawyers by Roger Russell, McKinney, Tx
VIEW WINNERS & CRITIQUES AT WEBLINK BELOW
SPRING LYRIC CONTEST DEADLINE IS JUNE 21. There is still time to submit your lyrics.
WINTER LYRIC CONTEST WINNERS WIL BE PUBLISHED SOON
LYRICISTS GAIN RECOGNITION THROUGH COMPETITION
Summer Contest Winners still to be announced.
Next Lyric Contest Deadline Extended to- March 15th, 2009 for Winter Lyric Contest
( Yes, we are catching up)
Entry fee is $10
Please see lyric contest webpage for details.
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/lyriccontestblog.htm
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6. MEMBER NEWS -
If you are not a DSA Member, you missed these tips sent out through our yahoo group:
* Artist/Producer looking for original material for recording artists
* Major Brand X (To be disclosed at a later time) Seeks Independent artist for music campaign.
* Where to get your cd reviewed
* Live Reinforcement Sound job listing in Grandbury
* Cheep tickets to RENT (the musical)
James Foster was voted onto the board as Showcase Director. Welcome aboard, James!
There are three committee seats open.
Vacant - Cordinator Song Swap Workshop
* We need someone to coordinate the Monday SongSwap at the White Rock Coffee while Annie is on hiatus.
Vacant - Librarian, workshops
Vacant - Monthly Meeting Critiques
* We need someone to run the A&R at the meetings.
Please contact Steve Sullivan, sullarch at verizon dot net, to express your interest in serving.
To view a list of the 2009 Officer & Directors and Committees go to this link:
http://dsadirectors.blogspot.com/
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Gerald Patton, Michelle Faasse, Janis McQuinton, Tom Thomas and Hilary Roberts
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: John Tracy Wilson & Kathy Nichols
TIME TO RENEW: The following members owe dues:
OCT: Judith de los Santos, Tony Burroughs, Michael Hart, Adam Donmoyer, Rich Ellis, Danny Everitt, Mathew Marsh, Brad Price
NOV: Robert Couch, Joni Ringo, Donna Aylor, Jenna Drey, Mike Hyden, Richard Kirwin, Will Brown, Elizabeth Kirchgatter, Al 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,
DEC: Jeff Sharp, Lisa Mickelson, Steve Morgan, Bil Basinski, Steve Hill
JAN: Jeff Moxcey, Beverly Houston, Kathy Davidson, Drew Harakal, Sidney Miller, Ann Abercrombie, Kay Seamayer
FEB: Carol Shaw, Jennifer Carson, Jason Winford & Bill Amos
MARCH: Helene Cronin, Mark Hughey, Barbara Seiler, Michael Franceus, Neal Fletcher, Troll Mallow, Rory Moore
APRIL: Mike Parrish, Stephen Boon, Ed Williams, Akin Akintola
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.)
SECOND TUESDAY GUEST SPEAKER & SONG CRITIQUES - see Monthly Meeting above
http://www.dallassongwriters.com/meetingblog.htm
FIRST MONDAY SONG SWAP at White Rock Coffee for peer critiques
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/workshops/workshopframe.htm
OTHER WORKSHOPS
Wildflower Songwriting School May 15-17
DSM Musical Workshops in May and June
Current workshops: http://www.dallassongwritersworkshops.blogspot.com/
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8. Events -
Featuring local and worldwide events of the songwriting community including, seminars, conferences, & showcases. Click on the link #8 to the right or copy and paste this link in your browser.
MAY:
10 Deadline for Berklee Music Scholarship
15-17 Wildflower Festival, Richardson, Tx
23rd Song From the Soul of Service Concert, Carrollton, Tx
30th Sweet Southern Music Festival
Free Mini Music Conference at the Dallas Public Library
JUNE:
6 Great Castell Kayak Race for Cancer
17-21 NXNE Seatle
19-21 SongWritersFestival.com, Nashville
25 Play for Publishers Workshop Nashville
JULY
12-17 Reo Songwriting Retreat, Vancouver, BC
12-18 Skip Ewing's Horse & Rider "Invitational" Songwriters Workshop
For more details visit the events page.
Also, hear the song contest winners podcast from this page.
http://songwriterevents.blogspot.com/
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9. Featured Articles:
7 Ways to Sell Your Music On iTunes
http://www.garagespin.com/2009/03/09/7-ways-sell-your-music-on-itunes/
We get a LOT of questions about this topic; this article is a pretty good answer.
If you know of Texas companies that offer these services, please let us know.
Thanks,
Casey Monahan, Marc Fort and Steve Ray
Texas Music Office, Governor's Office
P.O. Box 13246, Austin, TX 78711-3246
512.463.6666 / fax 512.463.4114
music@governor.state.tx.us
http://governor.state.tx.us/music
http://EnjoyTexasMusic.com
~You Can't Hear American Music Without Hearing Texas~
As Pete Seeger turns 90, his songs remain timeless
By ANDREW DANSBY Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle
Nearing 90, folk singer Pete Seeger still sings, but a new set of CDs preserves his earlier, stronger voice..
That in itself is remarkable. Several pop, rock, blues and jazz veterans I thought to be pretty old still haven’t reached 90: Fats Domino is 81; Chuck Berry, 82; Cecil Taylor, 80; and Ray Price, 83. A few in their 90s are still actively touring, including bluesmen David “Honeyboy” Edwards, 93, and Pinetop Perkins, 95 (!); both have birthdays this summer. Ukulele wizard Bill Tapia turned 101 on Jan. 1. Local singer Big Walter “the Thunderbird” Price usually gets out to sing at his birthday celebrations; last August he turned either 91 or 94 — his birth date isn’t certain. read more.......
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ent/6401627.html
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10. Song Contests
http://songcontests.blogspot.com/
SONG DOOR: Deadline Nov. 15th
Art of Music Contest: Deadline: June 30th
John Lennon Song Contest
USA Songwriting Contest
TOCRA
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11. Songwriting Resources
http://songwritingresources.blogspot.com/
New link added for Acoustic Music Scene
AcousticMusicScene.com is an online publication launched in January 2007 to provide news & commentary for the folk, roots and singer-songwriter communities. They provide their readers with links to other websites where they can learn about folk and other acoustic music organizations, venues, and artists performing in areas in which they live, work or travel.
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12. Best Songs of the 2nd Tuesday Meeting
JANUARY 2009
Cross My Heart by Vern Dailey
FEBRUARY
Easy For You by Ray Philips & Richard Davis
MARCH
1st. Shined On Me by Ray Phillips & Richard Davis
2nd Look Beyond by Jerry Dobson
To view past winners go to the Best Songs blog. http://bestsongsofthemeeting.blogspot.com/
To hear the winners go to our myspace page.
Did you know that A&R reps from labels and music publishers are listening to our Myspace page each month?
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Thanks for reading this far. If you have any suggestions for the newsletter, please let me know. Follow me on Twitter @barbemcmillen. Give me a tweet.
Songcerely,
Barbara McMillen, Editor
Songwriter Notes
Founding President Emeritus, DSA
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