Hello Songwriter,
Still hot here! Missed my mountain vacation thanks to my mother-in-law. Jealous because Allan Larsen is in Galveston right now! Oh well, the mercury is supposed to drop below 100 this weekend. I remember once Jimmy Kachulis, songwriting professor from Berklee, came to Big D to present a workshop in July. His comment as we drove home from the airport was, "Where are all the people? There's no one on the street." My reply, "Jimmy, it's 105 outside! No one will be on the street until after 9PM." He also forgot to bring a hat. I loaned him my ASCAP ball cap, because he had little on top to protect his head. Hmmm, never got it back!
Been pretty quiet here. August is usually a mass exodus month for Dallasites. (Kinda like Paris but not as long or radical). BTW, former student & DSA member, Pru Gilmore, has been in Paris staying at the Irish Cultural Center on a student exchange. She reports that her songwriting has become prolific during her residency. DSA Prez, Buck Morgan, has returned from NYC. Run out by Irene, escaping on the last flight. Good night, Irene! School started last week. I have a full class of very talented young songwriters. The Open Mic at Dunn Brothers was well attended.
The DSA monthly 2nd Tuesday Meeting resumes. We were expecting Attorney Craig Crafton to speak at our 2nd Tuesday meeting, but a conflict has come up on his schedule and I have exchanged places with him. I'll do a melody writing mini workshop at the 2nd Tuesday meeting and he will present his legal lecture in Nov. The First Monday Song Swap WILL meet on Labor Day. (Group leader, Mary Guthrie will not be there, but look for Roger Russell and other DSA members.
There's been a call for new DSA t-shirt designs and we're slowly updating our website. Any ideas of designs? Let us know.
Not a DSA member? Then you've missed the musings via our member yahoo group of our DSA Prez, Buck Morgan. Catch up with what's going on here: http://dsaprezsez.blogspot.com/
QUICK LOOK CALENDAR OF DSA MONTHLY EVENTS - put this in your bookmark.
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1. ANNUAL SONG CONTEST - WINNERS ANNOUNCED HERE
See Grand Prize Judge, Roy Elkins, comments and listen to the winning songs.
DSA Announces Grand Prize Winners of 22nd Annual Contest
MINNESOTA'S SHANE MARTIN WINS 2011 DALLAS SONG CONTEST
Wyler Delray won the drawing for the ipod.
PAST WINNERS
See the press release on the 2009-10 song contest winners:
Get a hard copy of the April issue of Songwriters Notes with a list of winners and read about grand prize winner, Lanny Sherwin.
See the winners, be sure to scroll to the bottom for Roy Elkins comments on the cream of the crop.
Semifinalists were posted on the song contest website on March 15th.
Mimi Balkey won the drawing for the ipod.
THANKS TO TRADITION GUITARS FOR GENEROUSLY DONATING THE GUITAR TO OUR GRAND PRIZE WINNER.
Here 2008 winning songs in a series of three podcasts at:
2001 - 2007 Winners Compilation CDs available at the DSA store
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All winning songs are on a CD Compilation that was given out at the Awards Ceremony. To get any 3 double CD's simply make a quarter note donation to DSA through our online store and send us an email to request which 3 years of Cd's you want us to mail you.
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2. DSA MEETINGS - http://dsameetings.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, Sept 13
Marrying Lyric to Melody by Barbe McMillen
Future Programs:
OCT: Heather Little
NOV: Annual Membership Meeting, Atty. Craig Crafton
DEC: Christmas Party
JAN 2012: Overcoming Stage Fright, tentative
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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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MONDAY SONG SWAPS for peer critique
Song Swap Workshops
Monthly 7:30-10 PM
Free, Visitors Welcome
Where songwriters perform their songs for peer review. Bring your guitar and a few lyric sheets. This is like an old fashioned guitar pull with comments between songs.
FIRST MONDAY in East Dallas
Half Price Books, 5803 E Northwest Hwy Dallas, TX 75231-6519 (214) 379-8000
Roger Russell, Jame Pappas coordinating.
We'll be in the Community Room at the back left in the building.
THIRD MONDAY in PLANO -
Tino's at Collin Creek Mall- Steve Sullivan, coordinator.
Tinos Mexican Restaurant Collin Creek Mall, Plano, Tx
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3. SHOWCASES AND OPEN MICS -
OPEN MIC
DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE -
EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
SHOWCASE AND OPEN MIC
HOURS 6-9PM 211 San Antonio Street, Mason, TX 76856
Our season opener is on St. Patricks Day and shows will be on the 3rd Thursday of each month starting in March.
Guidelines for our stars @ Texas Songwriters in the Round shows:
* All original set of 45 minutes
* A professional commercially released CD with some airplay and press.
We allow any songwriter to come be part of the TSR in the Round, with one star per month! If you'd like to come out and join in as a rounder I can make sure you have a place for the night! To Showcase contact: Jeri Alice
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4. LYRIC CONTEST - Next deadline postmarked September 30th SUMMER CONTEST or enter online.
SPRING LYRIC CONTEST IN THE JUDGING PROCESS
WINTER 2011 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
SEMIFINALISTS
Award Winning Angel by Larry Dodge, Dallas, TX
The Homecoming Dance by Lisa Simmons, Lewisville, TX
Crumbs by Dom Stasi, Willow Springs, IL
The Brothers by Sammie Lee Marler, Brunswick, GA
LYRICS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE
LYRICISTS GAIN RECOGNITION THROUGH COMPETITION
Next Lyric Contest Deadline is June 30th, 2010 for Spring Lyric Contest
Entry fee is $10
Please see lyric contest webpage for details.
April 2010 Hardcopy issue of Songwriters Notes has Summer and Fall 2009 winners posted.
October 2009 Hardcopy issue of Songwriters Notes has Fall 2008 & winter/spring 2009 Lyric contest winning songs listed:
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5. MEMBER NEWS -
The 2011 Board of Directors met on January 23rd to elect officers and plan for the year according the the wishes of the membership's input at the January 11th meeting.
Wanna get involved? Become a committee member. It's fun!
To view a list of the 2011 Officer and Directors and Committees go to this link:
If you are not a DSA Member, you missed these tips sent out through our yahoo group:
* Publisher looking for Childrens songs
* Artists/Producers 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
* Music related job listing
* Film Licensing Co. seeking instrumental music
* Cheap and free tickets - Free tickets to selected Winspear Opera House events.
Lyricists are invited to co-write with music writers by submitting your lyric through the member yahoo group.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Alexander Gorodiscas, Joyce Sanders, Ken Luginbyhl, Lu Ann Danley, Stephen Welp, Richard Ray Hurt and Song Contest Winners: Kyle Carey, Wyler Delray, John Friday, Janini Wilson, John Visconti, Donna Lisa, Tara Pruya, Christal Prout, Shoshana Sperling, Ruben Estevez, Syonwall Towery, Noel Cohen, Mike Corbin, Andre Kerek, Shane Martin, Renee Safier, Keith Thompson, Paul McNair, and Brendan Watson.
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Brook Malouf, Mary Guthrie, Michael Roth, Raquel Lonon and Jeremy Ellis
TIME TO RENEW: The following members owe dues:
YOU HAVE A TWO MONTH GRACE PERIOD TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP OR YOU WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE MEMBER GROUP
MAY: Jackie Doss, Timberly Padden, Tim Phillips, Prudence Potter, and Steve Weisberg.
JUNE:Jan Oaborne, Butch Schindel, Brent Benton, Molly Bush, Prudence Gilmore, Karon Hi, Keven Mountcastle, Tim Schramm, and Tracie Merchant.
JULY: Elaine Gardner-Morales, CB Luce, Jetta Morris
AUGUST: Evan Krause, Dixon Beasley, Andrew Boyer, Scott Fant
PLEASE RENEW THIS MONTH: Ken Nelson, Bill Honker, Ken Golden, Bobby Montgomery, Mina Shansa, Ken Golden
PLEASE RENEW THIS MONTH: Ken Nelson, Bill Honker, Ken Golden, Bobby Montgomery, Mina Shansa, Ken Golden
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&page=Second_Sales_Page
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6. WORKSHOPS - DSA WORKSHOPS ARE SPONSORED BY BMI
(Each month DSA hosts 3 workshops at our monthly meetings on the 1st Monday, 3rd Monday and 2nd Tuesday. see item 2 above.)
http://dsameetings.blogspot.com
http://dsameetings.blogspot.com
Texas Independent Music Expo,
November 5th at Sons of Hermann Hall
November 5th at Sons of Hermann Hall
Educational panels, showcases, and song critiques
Contest deadline Sept 30th only $10 to enter
www.texasindependentmusicexpo.com
Contest deadline Sept 30th only $10 to enter
www.texasindependentmusicexpo.com
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7. EVENTS- Featuring local and worldwide events of the songwriting community including, seminars, conferences, and showcases.
SEPT
7-9 Big Sound, Brisbane, AUstralia
7-9 POPKOMM, Berlin, GER
9-11 West Coast Songwriters Conference, Los Altos Hills, CA
18 - 20 New Music Seminar, NY, NY
21 - 24 Cutting Edge Music Conference, NOLA
29 - Oct 2 Southwest Regional Folk Alliance, Austin, Tx
OCT
6-8 Durango Songwriters Expo, Boulder, CO
12 - 15 Americana Music Conference, Nashville, TN
18-22 CMJ MusicMarathon, NY, NY
NOV
5 Texas Independent Music Expo , Dallas, TX
DEC
7-11 Aspen Live Music Conference, Aspen, CO
2012
JAN
5 - 8 ASG Songwriter Symposium, Austin TX
28-31 MIDEM, Cannes, FR
FEB
16-19 Mellennium Music Conference, Harrisburg, PA
22-26 Folk Alliance, Memphis, TN
MARCH
14 - 18 SXSW Music Fest, Austin, TX
OPEN MICS
TEXAS CONCERT LISTINGS
Comprehensive VENUE LIST - compliments of Uncle Calvins
DALLAS TEXAS CONCERT LISTINGS
Dallas Morning News Guide Live Music Listing ( hit search after opening the page)
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8. Featured Articles:
PREZ SEZ: Tune in to DSA President, Buck Morgan's, musings and DSA goings on.
Troubadour Texas, a 22 one hour episode television series following talented singer songwriters as they chase their dreams across the Lone Star State, debutes Sept. 24th taking you behind the scenes to bring you the music, the passion, and the journey of talented men and women living the life of a troubadour. Look for some DSA members and friends featured in the series. http://troubadourtx.com/ The series airs on the CW Network which is KDAF Channel 9 in the DFW area. To find your cable channel or local station by zip code go here. http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/stations/
I was fortunate to meet and hear Leiber and Stoller when they were singing and playing the grand piano in the foyer of the Diamond Rose in St Paul de Vence, France. I was attending a very exclusive Rhino Records dinner party at the restaurant on the last night of MIDEM, the international music conference that I attended annually for many years. What a real treat to hear the soundtrack of my youth performed by the songwriters themselves. - Barbe
He "was a charming mess — extravagantly verbal, always in a flamboyant dither." - Jerry Wexler
Jerry Leiber, Lyricist in Songwriting Duo Leiber and Stoller, Dies at 78
By Claudia Luther -- Jerry Leiber, who with his songwriting partner Mike Stoller, created a songbook that infused the rock ‘n' roll scene of the 1950s and early ‘60s with energy and mischievous humor, has died. He was 78. ... Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, Leiber and his lifelong writing partner, Stoller, wrote hits that included Elvis Presley's rat-a-tat-tat rendition of "Hound Dog" in 1956 and Peggy Lee's 1969 recording of the jaded "Is That All There Is?" But they may be best remembered for the ebullient, impudent hits written for black groups like the Clovers ("Love Potion No. 9"), the Drifters ("Ruby Baby"); the Cheers ("Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots"), the Robins ("Smokey Joe's Cafe," "Riot in Cell Block No. 9") and, especially, a Robins' spinoff group that Leiber and Stoller helped create, the Coasters ("Searchin'," "Yakety Yak," "Poison Ivy," "Charlie Brown," "Down in Mexico," "Little Egypt").
VIDEOSJerry Leiber, Lyricist in Songwriting Duo Leiber and Stoller, Dies at 78
By Claudia Luther -- Jerry Leiber, who with his songwriting partner Mike Stoller, created a songbook that infused the rock ‘n' roll scene of the 1950s and early ‘60s with energy and mischievous humor, has died. He was 78. ... Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, Leiber and his lifelong writing partner, Stoller, wrote hits that included Elvis Presley's rat-a-tat-tat rendition of "Hound Dog" in 1956 and Peggy Lee's 1969 recording of the jaded "Is That All There Is?" But they may be best remembered for the ebullient, impudent hits written for black groups like the Clovers ("Love Potion No. 9"), the Drifters ("Ruby Baby"); the Cheers ("Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots"), the Robins ("Smokey Joe's Cafe," "Riot in Cell Block No. 9") and, especially, a Robins' spinoff group that Leiber and Stoller helped create, the Coasters ("Searchin'," "Yakety Yak," "Poison Ivy," "Charlie Brown," "Down in Mexico," "Little Egypt").
Talk about a night she'll never forget...
MUSIC BUSINESS - more articles posted on the new blog DSA Music Biz News
The National Music Publishers' Association announced today it has reached a resolution with YouTube in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed in 2007. As a result of this resolution, music publishers will have the opportunity to enter into a License Agreement with YouTube and receive royalties from YouTube for musical works in videos posted on the site. The license opportunity will enable music publishers to grant the rights necessary for the synchronization of their musical works with videos posted by YouTube users and to receive royalties from YouTube for user-generated videos for which YouTube receives advertising revenue worldwide. For complete information, go to nmpa.org.
Group Listening Rooms Turn Up Volume on Web Music
By Angela Watercutter -- The recent surge in online group listening services is just the latest indication that the future of the music industry lies somewhere in the cloud. In their still-nascent forms, they all offer roughly the same service — a place for people to gather online and take turns playing music for each other — but like underground dance clubs in the real world, each offers a variation on the theme, transforming the act of music discovery into a uniquely social experience.
By Angela Watercutter -- The recent surge in online group listening services is just the latest indication that the future of the music industry lies somewhere in the cloud. In their still-nascent forms, they all offer roughly the same service — a place for people to gather online and take turns playing music for each other — but like underground dance clubs in the real world, each offers a variation on the theme, transforming the act of music discovery into a uniquely social experience.
Musician's Arsenal: Killer Apps, Tools & Sites - Visibli
By Ariel Hyatt -- Imagine a world where every time you posted a link on Twitter or on Facebook, that link carried your brand, linked back to your website, played your music, promoted your social media sites and provided links to buy your music. Enter Visibli.
By Ariel Hyatt -- Imagine a world where every time you posted a link on Twitter or on Facebook, that link carried your brand, linked back to your website, played your music, promoted your social media sites and provided links to buy your music. Enter Visibli.
[A gentle man. A giant talent.]
Nick Ashford, Motown Legend, Dies Aged 70
The Telegraph -- Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson that penned elegant, soulful classics for Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye has died at the age of 70 from throat cancer. ... Ashford's father, Calvin, was a construction worker. He got his musical start at Willow Run Baptist Church, singing and writing songs for the gospel choir. He briefly attended Eastern Michigan University, in Ypsilanti, before heading to New York, where he tried but failed to find success as a dancer. In 1964, while homeless, Mr. Ashford went to White Rock Baptist Church in Harlem, where he met Simpson, a 17-year-old recent high school graduate who was studying music. They began writing songs together, selling the first bunch for $64... [In 2002 Ashford & Simpson were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.]
Nick Ashford, Motown Legend, Dies Aged 70
The Telegraph -- Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson that penned elegant, soulful classics for Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye has died at the age of 70 from throat cancer. ... Ashford's father, Calvin, was a construction worker. He got his musical start at Willow Run Baptist Church, singing and writing songs for the gospel choir. He briefly attended Eastern Michigan University, in Ypsilanti, before heading to New York, where he tried but failed to find success as a dancer. In 1964, while homeless, Mr. Ashford went to White Rock Baptist Church in Harlem, where he met Simpson, a 17-year-old recent high school graduate who was studying music. They began writing songs together, selling the first bunch for $64... [In 2002 Ashford & Simpson were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.]
Myths About Fair Use
By Patricia Aufderheide -- Academics potentially enjoy some of the greatest benefits of U.S. copyright law's doctrine of fair use - which lets them use copyrighted material without permission or payment, under some circumstances. ... Now if only they knew it.
By Patricia Aufderheide -- Academics potentially enjoy some of the greatest benefits of U.S. copyright law's doctrine of fair use - which lets them use copyrighted material without permission or payment, under some circumstances. ... Now if only they knew it.
Top New Music Industry Leaders Share Tips On Telling Your Story To Press & Fans
StoryAmp, a soon-to-launch self-marketing service for indie musicians is currently offering a free ebook, "Amplify Your Story: Getting More Press through the Art of the Pitch", as bait for future customers. It's an excellent guide to getting press and attracting fans by telling the stories of your life as a musician as well as the stories of your music. The guide also includes storytelling insights from business leaders of the new music industry.
StoryAmp, a soon-to-launch self-marketing service for indie musicians is currently offering a free ebook, "Amplify Your Story: Getting More Press through the Art of the Pitch", as bait for future customers. It's an excellent guide to getting press and attracting fans by telling the stories of your life as a musician as well as the stories of your music. The guide also includes storytelling insights from business leaders of the new music industry.
Björk's "App Album" Shows The Way For Musicians
By Richard MacManus -- Icelandic musician Björk recently released what she claims to be the world's "first app album." It's an iPad and iPhone app featuring 10 songs, each song accompanied by an interactive app. The "mother" app is called Biophilia, which is the name of the album.
By Richard MacManus -- Icelandic musician Björk recently released what she claims to be the world's "first app album." It's an iPad and iPhone app featuring 10 songs, each song accompanied by an interactive app. The "mother" app is called Biophilia, which is the name of the album.
Bob Paterno's blog Making Music Making Money
CRAFT OF SONGWRITING
Barbe McMillen's blog, The Craft of Songwriting
Online Thesaurus and Rhyming Dictionary
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9. Song and Talent Contests
See contest details at:
Song, Lyric and Fiddle Contests
Texas Independent Music Expo Deadline coming Sept 30th
A comprehensive list of Song Contests compliments of MusesMuse.com
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10. Songwriting Resources
Links to websites about songwriting, performance, music industry.
DSA Book Store - reviews, links, lists of recommended reading, and what's in the DSA Library.
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11. BEST SONGS of the 2nd Tuesday Meeting
JAN 2011
Ask Your Heart by Vern Dailey
Beautiful For Just A Moment by Guy Rourk
FEB
Our Heaven On Earth by Vern Dailey
MARCH
Where Are The Daddies by Nancy Rynders
A Time For Love by Michael Brandenberger
APRIL
And Chicken Wings by Will Brown
Never Together Anymore by Nancy Rynders
MAY
Tear For Joanna by Casey Graham
The Gingerbread Man by Loretta Dunnaway
JUNE
Small Town Girl by James Pappas and Roger Russell
I Let Her Get Away by Nancy Rynders
JULY
Keep on Riding by Brook Malouf
I Don't by Ray Phillips
NO AUG. MEETING
NO AUG. MEETING
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 and R reps from labels and music publishers are listening to our Myspace page each month?
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12. SONGS FROM THE SOUL OF SERVICE
Did you know??? DSA held two song contests for active military and the Cds of the winning songs, Songs From the Soul of Service Vols. 1 and 2 are available online at:http://store.kagi.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?storeID=7TE_LIVE&page=SSS4
Tribute to our fallen soldiers from DFW at our Podomatic site:
You Know Me Tribute to Fallen
Read the latest story about this years winners
DSA depends on your support.
Giving Rocks! While it never hurts to remind you that DSA is a non-profit organization (and so your contributions are tax-deductible) - this year it means so much more. We're proud to be celebrating our 20th Anniversary as a non-profit. DSA has been an organized songwriter group since 1985 and became a non-profit in 1990.
Your gift enables us to meet our mission.
Our programs created to meet our mission goals are: a monthly newsletter, workshops, critique sessions, showcases, contests, networking opportunities and community service.
If you like what we do, and want to help us keep doing it, please make a contribution today. Gifts of all sizes are meaningful and appreciated.
Donations are welcome year round.
Donations are welcome year round.
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