Hello Songwriter,
Every warmer day brings the promise of spring and Spring Break in Texas means a trip to Austin for SXSW. I'll be traveling down to attend the Grammy Party among many other happenings.
Our Second Tuesday Workshop will feature Pete Miller revealing the Song of The Year 2013 while critiquing the top five. The suspense is killing me. - see #2 below for details.
The SongSwap is coming up at Half Price Books on 1st Monday. Our regular DSA monthly events remain the same 1st and 3rd Monday SongSwaps and 1st and 3rd Thursday Open Mic. For details, see #2 and #4 below. Also we have a regular showcase at House of Blues every last Wednesday of the month and a new open mic christian fellowship in a historic building in Waxahachie, see #4 below. Food is served at 6PM and it goes for a couple of hours.
2-Bit Palomino was wonderful in concert at the MCL Grand. Bill Nash is a true songcrafter. A number of folks attended the workshop earlier in the day.
Dallas Songwriters blooms in spring on two outdoor stages. Steve Sullivan has been working hard to schedule the Deep Ellum Arts Festival stage. We're looking forward to a big three day weekend of original songs on our stage, expecting over 100,000 attendees. You can fly your company's banner on our stage by talking to Steve about a space by email. The opportunity is also available for the Wildflower Festival. For details see this page http://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com/p/advertise.html
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QUICK LOOK CALENDAR OF DSA MONTHLY EVENTS - put this in your bookmark.
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1. ANNUAL SONG CONTEST - Winners Announced.
2013 Dallas Songwriters Song Contest
Now in its 23rd year, The DSA 2013 Song Contest is one of the longest running international song contests for amateur songwriters. Over $5,000 in cash and prizes.
GRAND PRIZE WINNER - Do You Believe by Jay Gallagher, Philadelphia, PA
JAY GALLAGHER - RECEIVES
A Casio Privia Piano
and a Nashville recording session at Bieard Music Group.
1st Runner Up
Looking Glass by Rick Webster, Perth, Australia
wins studio time at
2nd Runner up
3, 2, 1 by Jay Gallagher, Philadelphia, PA
wins recording time at
Grand Prize winners receive:
($199.95 Value)
Includes Artist Website, 1 Yr. Hosting
1 Yr. Sonicbids Membership
HARDCOPY OF NEWSLETTER ANNOUNCEMENT HANDED OUT AT THE ARLINGTON GUITAR SHOW
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Click here for more info about this contest, and for more information about joining DSA (membership not required to enter contest). Click here to view a list of frequently asked questions.
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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/
2nd TUESDAY WORKSHOP - MARCH 11
Local producer and our judge for Best Songs of the Meeting, PETE MILLER, will reveal the Song of The Year 2013 by reviewing the top five songs with their critiques.ABOUT PETE MILLER
Pete has enjoyed a successful career in both live performance and recording. With extensive touring over the years, he has had the opportunity of sharing the stage with a number of musical greats including The Temptations, Gladys Knight, Beach Boys, Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, and Garth Brooks. Recording credits cover a wide range of musical styles and projects such as albums for various artists, and jingles for TV and radio. In the DFW area, he has had the honor of producing and arranging projects for many artists and songwriters. One of his most recent works was for DSA Board member Aaron Shook.
Song critiques will follow.
MEETING DETAILS AND LOCATION
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DSA T-SHIRTS
NEW shirts: $15 at the meeting (you must ask me for the special) or online by mail $20
OLD 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 - Steve Sullivan, coordinator.
Tino's Too Mexican Restaurant 2205 Ave K, Plano, Tx 972 881-9226
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3. BEST SONGS of the 2nd Tuesday Meeting
FEB 2014
NO MEETING IN FEB
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?
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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4. SHOWCASES AND OPEN MICS -
OPEN MICS
DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE -
EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
HALF PRICE BOOKS - NORTHWEST HIGHWAY - Rotating guest host featured artist
EVERY 1ST THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Sign up begins at 6:30
Featured Artist at 8PM
SING or bring an instrument
MGB Ministeries Presents:
Supporting Artists in the Body of Christ
A cultural exchange fellowship @ Getzendaner Park, Chautauqua Building
the Last Thursday of every month
CREATING A PLATFORM FOR WORSHIP
It’s an informal gathering of artists to celebrate every tribe, tongue, and nation within
the Body of Christ through worship arts. We encourage ALL artists to participate in the worship including worship painters, worship dancing, banners, shofars, etc. Bring your gifts for the King!
We especially want to support songwriters to come with their songs and musicians to come with chord charts ready to jam with others. Please call in advance so we can fit everybody in.
For more info contact: Michael Barton 972.935.2552
SHOWCASES
HOUSE OF BLUES
Every last Wednesday
You must be a member to showcase.
Email Buck Morgan to get on the roster for this month.
DEEP ELLUM ARTS FESTIVAL Stage in April
WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL stage in May
DEEP ELLUM ARTS FESTIVAL Stage in April
WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL stage in May
SONGWRITERS CONNECTING TO SENIORS - on hold
SHOWCASE AND OPEN MIC -
HOURS 6-9PM 211 San Antonio Street, Mason, TX 76856
Shows will be on the 3rd Thursday of each month .
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
5. DSA LYRIC CONTEST - Next deadline postmarked MARCH 31th - WINTER CONTEST
Enter onine
FALL 2013 IS IN THE JUDGING PROCESS
2013 SUMMER WINNER
Handle With Care by Mario Spinosi, Eynon, PA
CURRENT WINNERS and PAST WINNERS and LYRICS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE
LYRICISTS GAIN RECOGNITION THROUGH COMPETITION
Next Lyric Contest Deadline is June 30th for Spring Lyric Contest
Entry fee is $10
Please see lyric contest webpage for details.
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6. MEMBER NEWS -
Wanna get involved? Become a committee member. It's fun! Be apart of the inner workings or the DSA. We have a board position open.
To view a list of the 2014 elected Directors 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.
THANK YOU PATRON L3: TREVOR DAHLEN
PATRON SAINTS: PAUL ZANDER, ROGER RUSSELL
Thanks to our past president, Roger Russell for providing the PA at the Wildflower Festival and donating the Wildflower check to DSA. Also, for several matching donations from Hewlett Packard and Network For Good.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Aaron Rose, Tim Spitzer, Jesse Anderson, Wayne Dobrey, Anthony Castillo, Daniel Zagotta
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Buck Morgan, Mimi Balkey, Gigi Gostas, Morri Hartgraves, Steve Sullivan, Michael Brandenberger, Troll Mallow, Bill Kapac
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
EXPIRED IN AUG: Wendy Jill Cohen Tobias, Becky Wright, Robert Graham, Daniel Sumber, Chris Alvarado, Philip Creamer, Steve Chizmadia, Gordon Lustig, Kevin Reardon, Susie McLean, Eric Colville, Diane Lekven, Nestor Cora, Chris O'Neill, Gavin Potter, Vanessa Padla, Andy Taylor, Keeton Coffman, Chase Thompson, Belle Schneiderman, Spencer Clark
EXPIRED IN SEPT: Devin Hill
EXPIRED IN NOV: Liz Miller
EXPIRED IN DEC: Scott White
EXPIRED IN JAN: Grady Yates, Steve Erickson, Ray Phillips, Terry Bloss, Kelly Aldous,Tim Malloly, Mikah Young, Carlos Savetman
EXPIRED IN FEB: Trevor Dahlen, Emmitt Fennessey
TIME TO RENEW THIS MONTH: Jana Zettl, Kayla Elloit, Kimberly Elliot, Kelsey Grogan, Robin Willis, Ken Duren, Cary Cooper, David Byboth
TIME TO RENEW THIS MONTH: Jana Zettl, Kayla Elloit, Kimberly Elliot, Kelsey Grogan, Robin Willis, Ken Duren, Cary Cooper, David Byboth
A New Members page off the Dallas Songwriters homepage has a list of members and a url link. Please check the page and email me your link if it is not included.
Member News :
Read performance reviews here: http://dsareviews.blogspot.com/
SEE OUR NEW MEMBER NEWS PAGE HERE.
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
(Each month DSA hosts 3 workshops at our monthly meetings on the 1st Monday, 3rd Monday and 2nd Tuesday these are ongoing. see item 2 above.)
Kerrville Songwriters School. May 26th - 29th
Faculty includes: Steve Seskin, Allen Shamblin, Mary Gauthier, Lloyd Maines, Terri Hendrix, Ray Chesna, Vance Gilbert and several others. It's a great school and the festival before and after it is a lot of fun as well. For details go to kerrville-music.com/songwritersschool.htm.
Want to study songwriting but don't want to get out of your PJ's? Take a class online through a songwriting workshop yahoo group.
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8. EVENTS - Featuring local and worldwide events of the songwriting community including, seminars, conferences, and showcases.
MARCH
1 Tom Neilson, Community Unitarian Universalist Church of Plano, 7:30
7 - 16 SXSW, Austin, TX
South By Southwest Conferences, Festivals Now Open
South By Southwest (SXSW) Conferences and Festivals are now open for business at http://sxsw.com. Conference registrations, hotel requests, Film Festival submissions, Interactive Awards and SXSW Accelerator applications and Music Festival showcase applications are now being accepted. SXSW Music, SXSW Film and SXSW Interactive take place Friday, March 7 through Sunday, March 16, 2014 in Austin, TX.
APRIL
4 - 6 Deep Ellum Art Fest, Dallas, Tx
MAY
2-4 Dallas Guitar Festival, Fair Park, Dallas, Tx
14-18 SERFA Folk Alliance Regional Conference, Montreat Conference Center, Montreat, NC
16-18 Wildflower Festival, Richardson, Tx
22 Kerrville Folk Festival, Kerrville, Tx http://www.kerrville-music.com/
JUNE
- 8 Kerrville Folk Festival, Kerrville, Tx http://www.kerrville-music.com/
JUNE
- 8 Kerrville Folk Festival, Kerrville, Tx http://www.kerrville-music.com/
SEPT
25-28 SWRFA Folk Alliance Regional Conference, Austin, Tx
OCT
Arlington Guitar Show, Arlington, Tx
NOV
Go to the events page to view links to local and Texas venues. There's a list of holiday music for this month. http://songwriterevents.blogspot.com/
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9. Featured Articles:
PREZ SEZ: Tune in to DSA President's musings and DSA goings on.
ASCAP President and Chairman of the Board, Paul Williams, Responds to Introduction of the "Songwriter Equity Act"
"Our livelihoods as songwriters and composers depend on the income we earn from licensing public performances and reproductions of our works. That's why the songwriting community I represent is so appreciative of the legislation that has been introduced today to address Sections 114(i) and 115 of the US Copyright Act. It will remove one of the artificial barriers that is keeping songwriter compensation below fair market rates and creating a dramatic disparity between the compensation of music copyright holders."
Compulsory Licensing & Chilling Effects
By David Newhoff -- The compulsory license strips one of the fundamental properties of copyright, the right of choice, from the artist, and this is why Steven Tyler and Dina LaPolt were supported with letters from other creators including, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Sting, Ozzy Osbourne and Mick Fleetwood.
Keeping Fair Use "Fair"
By Frank Cullen -- ...when someone uses the term "fair use" as the basis for taking a copyrighted work without permission or compensation, you would expect that fair-minded people would think it is hardly "fair" for someone to get a free ride on the labors of another. [Thanks to Terry Hart for the link.]
Crime Jazz: Noir-ish Music from '50s Television and Film Crime Dramas
By Xeni Jardin -- In the '50s, a new style of musical score was introduced to movie soundtracks: jazz. Previously, movie music meant sweeping orchestral themes or traditional Broadway-style musicals. But with the growing popularity of bebop and hard bop as the sound of urban cool, studios began latching onto the now beat as a way to make their movies seem gritty or "street."
[Makes sense to me.]
David Crosby Undergoes Heart Surgery, Postpones Live Shows
By Tom Eames
The Beatles White Album: The Untold Story
By Bobby Owsinski -- "The White Album was very different from what The Beatles had done before, and that led to it being much disliked when it came out. People were expecting Sgt. Pepper Number Two..."
Most Misheard Lyrics
http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/music-news/-excuse-me-while-i-kiss-that-guy---music-s-6-most-misheard-lyrics-210920136.html
By Xeni Jardin -- In the '50s, a new style of musical score was introduced to movie soundtracks: jazz. Previously, movie music meant sweeping orchestral themes or traditional Broadway-style musicals. But with the growing popularity of bebop and hard bop as the sound of urban cool, studios began latching onto the now beat as a way to make their movies seem gritty or "street."
[Makes sense to me.]
David Crosby Undergoes Heart Surgery, Postpones Live Shows
By Tom Eames
The Beatles White Album: The Untold Story
By Bobby Owsinski -- "The White Album was very different from what The Beatles had done before, and that led to it being much disliked when it came out. People were expecting Sgt. Pepper Number Two..."
Most Misheard Lyrics
http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/music-news/-excuse-me-while-i-kiss-that-guy---music-s-6-most-misheard-lyrics-210920136.html
VIDEO
VIDEO: Interview with W.S. Holland
By Mitch Gallagher: SweetwaterSound -- W.S. Holland was there while Sam Phillips was building the careers of Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash at Sun Records, and was Cash's only drummer from 1960 - 1997 [Interesting peek at the history of rock 'n roll - Thanks to Scott Thoen for the link.]
By Mitch Gallagher: SweetwaterSound -- W.S. Holland was there while Sam Phillips was building the careers of Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash at Sun Records, and was Cash's only drummer from 1960 - 1997 [Interesting peek at the history of rock 'n roll - Thanks to Scott Thoen for the link.]
VIDEO: The One Thing That Always Remains
The history of recorded music is 90 seconds.
VIDEO: Footage of the Beatles's Last Show, on Its 45th Anniversary
By Mark Byrnes -- On January 30th, 1969, London lunch-goers were treated to an unexpected Beatles concert. That remarkable event was made all the more memorable by this – it was the band's last show together.MUSIC BUSINESS - more articles posted on the new blog DSA Music Biz News
Starving Artist Syndrome: The Modern Epidemic for Artists and Creators
By Jamie Leger -- The good news is that while most artists can't recognize the essential nutrients required to grow a prosperous, strong and healthy career-doing what they love, the majority of these elements are in fact within their control.
By Jamie Leger -- The good news is that while most artists can't recognize the essential nutrients required to grow a prosperous, strong and healthy career-doing what they love, the majority of these elements are in fact within their control.
Youtube For Musicians: The Advanced Guide!
By Shaun Letang -- ...have a look for three "not often talked about" tips that will have you using YouTube much more effectively!
By Shaun Letang -- ...have a look for three "not often talked about" tips that will have you using YouTube much more effectively!
How The Role of Genres Has Changed In Music Culture
By Mark Mulligan -- A school of thought that is gaining traction is that genres matter much less than they did, and that they are no longer so useful for categorizing music...
By Mark Mulligan -- A school of thought that is gaining traction is that genres matter much less than they did, and that they are no longer so useful for categorizing music...
How to Find Your Audience: A Step-by-Step Guide for Musicians
By Lukas Camenzind
By Lukas Camenzind
[Don't spend a single dime on a new song until everyone has signed off (literally) as to their ownership interests. Recollections change when success happens! DK]
How to Calculate Your Songwriting Splits
By Pete Bott -- Pete Bott, music, media and entertainment solicitor at Blacks Solicitors, examines the mechanics of songwriting authorship and ownership.
How to Calculate Your Songwriting Splits
By Pete Bott -- Pete Bott, music, media and entertainment solicitor at Blacks Solicitors, examines the mechanics of songwriting authorship and ownership.
Chasing Their Star, on YouTube
By Leslie Kaufman -- The message to aspiring video makers on YouTube is clear, and seductive: Attract an audience, build your brand. But success, let alone stardom and wealth, remains elusive.
By Leslie Kaufman -- The message to aspiring video makers on YouTube is clear, and seductive: Attract an audience, build your brand. But success, let alone stardom and wealth, remains elusive.
Riz Ortolani, Film Composer Who Wrote a Love Anthem, Dies at 87
By Bruce Weberjan -- Riz Ortolani, an Italian composer of dozens of film scores, whose Grammy-winning instrumental melody featured in the 1962 film Mondo Cane evolved into "More," the celebrated anthem of love covered by sensuous crooners around the globe, died on Jan. 23rd at his villa outside Rome. He was 87.
By Bruce Weberjan -- Riz Ortolani, an Italian composer of dozens of film scores, whose Grammy-winning instrumental melody featured in the 1962 film Mondo Cane evolved into "More," the celebrated anthem of love covered by sensuous crooners around the globe, died on Jan. 23rd at his villa outside Rome. He was 87.
PERFORMANCE
How A Stressful Night For Miles Davis Spawned Two Classic Albums
By NPR Staff -- Fifty years ago, on Feb. 12th, 1964, Miles Davis led a band through one of the most exciting gigs to ever take place at New York's Philharmonic Hall...Journalist and critic Colin Fleming considers this show one of three or four greatest concerts ever given. The irony, he says, is that the experience was miserable for the musicians, who'd had an argument just before showtime.
How To Get Your Music On Pandora: Physical CD No Longer Required
By Clyde Smith -- Pandora has finally opened its doors to musicians (and comics) who aren't on a label and don't have a physical CD with UPC on Amazon.
- Post-Show Procedures: 8 Things Every Band Should Do After the Performance
How to Make Real Money Doing Donation-Based House Concerts
By Songwriter U -- How many times have you promoted the heck out of a club show, even gotten a good turnout, only to walk away with barely enough money to cover gas?...at a donation-based house concert, you can actually make money – real money! – performing your music.
LISTEN
Sam Cooke And The Song That 'Almost Scared Him'
By NPR Staff
Fred Armisen's Fake Bands (And Their Real Songs)
By NPR Staff -- A lot of obscure bands want to reach a national audience, and they send their records to NPR. Unfortunately, there's a lot of forgettable stuff in the mix, and recently the staff of "All Things Considered" received the kind of CD it would usually toss. But before chucking the disc, the show's producers noticed a familiar name on it: Fred Armisen.
By NPR Staff
Fred Armisen's Fake Bands (And Their Real Songs)
By NPR Staff -- A lot of obscure bands want to reach a national audience, and they send their records to NPR. Unfortunately, there's a lot of forgettable stuff in the mix, and recently the staff of "All Things Considered" received the kind of CD it would usually toss. But before chucking the disc, the show's producers noticed a familiar name on it: Fred Armisen.
RECORDING
Making the Most of Mastering
By Steve Harvey -- "When I listen to something, I try to experience it as a listener. Then I play with the knobs for control of the sounds. It's not just the listening experience; it's to engage the music with the listener, make them connect more."
By Steve Harvey -- "When I listen to something, I try to experience it as a listener. Then I play with the knobs for control of the sounds. It's not just the listening experience; it's to engage the music with the listener, make them connect more."
CRAFT OF SONGWRITING
[I believe rejection is an important element in the quest for creative excellence. DK]
How to Embrace Rejection and Unlock Your Creative Potential
By Justin Brady -- Rejection is a comma, not a period. The first step toward being creative and innovative is to come to terms with rejection and keep working.
SoundClouders Love Commenting on 'The Drop' in Dubstep Songs
By Eliot Van Buskirk -- For those not yet familiar with the somewhat maligned dubstep genre, A) It consists of more than Skrillex, B) Some of it's actually pretty good and C) The "drop" is the part of the song when everybody goes wild because the song just turned inside out and started making crazy bass noises.
Historical Slang We Love From The 'Oxford English Dictionary'
By Alison Nastasi
4 Ways To Hear More In Music
By Anastasia Tsioulcas -- The way a piece or a song moves us is ultimately what makes music lovers (addicts, really) come back for more.
Finding the Right App to Unblock Those Creative Juices
By Kit Eaton -- Sometimes thinking creatively about an idea, a project or a problem comes easily. Other times it can be tricky, and we get stuck looking at the issues without seeing anything new. At times like these, turn to your smartphone: Many different apps can help in the creative thinking process.
Barbe McMillen's blog, The Craft of Songwriting
Online Thesaurus and Rhyming Dictionary
Great web tool for lyric writing
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10. Song and Talent Contests
DSA Quarterly Lyric Contest http://dsalyriccontest.blogspot.com/
DSA Annual Song Contest will kick off soon.
Song, Lyric and Fiddle Contests
• Wildflower Singer Songwriter Competition - Deadline March 5
Kerrville New Folk - Deadline Feb 28th http://kerrville-music.com/newfolk.htm
A comprehensive list of Song Contests compliments of MusesMuse.com
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11. Songwriting Resources - Now accepting book reviews
Links to websites about songwriting, performance, music industry.
DSA Book Store - reviews, links, lists of recommended reading, and what's in the DSA Library.
12. Archives of Past Programs and Activities
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
CROSSROADS SHOWCASES
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 21th 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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