SONGWRITERS NOTES E-NEWS #193 DECEMBER 2017

Hello Songwriter, 

This will be a shorter version of the newsletter because I'm busy with the script and printed program for our upcoming event, the culmination of the Song Contest and our Best Songs of the Meeting competition. 

  Our Awards Banquet will be on Friday December 8, 2017. This is such a great event filled with first rate talent. Some of our DSA Song Contest Semi finalists and Best Songs of the Meeting Finalists will perform including local artists Loralai Milton, Ireland, Megan Sullivan, Don Wall, Al Lumbreras, Allen Larson and Virginia native, Mike Ryan. The event will be at the historic Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm St., Dallas, Texas 75226 The doors open at 6:00 pm. Dinner starts at 6:30 pm and the program starts at 7:00 pm. Admission is $25.00 advance purchase online or $30.00 at the door. Cash bar available.

Tickets online at: https://dallassongwriters.org/shop/dsa-song-contest-awardschristmas-party/

Here is what our program director, Bobby Montgomery says about the event.
 
"The Christmas/Awards Banquet is the highlight and culmination of the “Best of the Best” in DSA’s international songwriting competition as well as our monthly song critique.

This is the time we set aside to recognize and honor artists locally, nationally and internationally for their songwriting entries through out the year.

If you attended the last few award banquets, you will recall the excitement and anticipation that filled the room among friends, family recipients as the program unfolded and awards were presented. The excitement was contagious!

The banquet and entertainment alone is worth the price of admission, however sharing in the excitement of our fellow songwriters is priceless!

Whether you have a dog in the hunt or not, don’t miss this opportunity to come out and support DSA in our celebration of “The Best of the Best”. Many will be performing their songs live!

If you are unable to attend due to previous plans or distance, please consider making a tax-deductible donation in support of this event and all that DSA provides.

Thank you in advance for your attendance and support"

https://dallassongwriters.org/shop/dsa-song-contest-awardschristmas-party/

Summer Lyric Contest winners will be announced at the Awards Dinner. Here are the semifinalists.
 Caterpillar by Alexis Tapp, Wylie, Tx
 Two Choices  by Ross Miller, Newton, MA
 Sunday Town by Martin Robley, Ballarua, Australia
Peace by Aadil Farook, Pakistan 
If I Step onto That Train by Michael RJ Roth, Arlington, VA
Fog of War by Ross Miller, Newton, MA
Sullivan's Hollow  by Alexis Tapp, Wylie, TX
My Mirror and I  by Alexis Tapp, Wylie, TX
My Favorite Old Song by Bill Kapac, Wildwood, NJ   

 Other regular DSA monthly events are the open mics on the 2nd Wednesday, 3rd Thursdays and 1st Monday.

Thanks to Paul Zander, Jon Jaggers, Bobby Montgomery, Ginger Stanoia, Kenneth Shoemaker, and Kristi Myers for their recent contributions to our fall fundraiser. Other contributors include Ireland, Jon Jaggers, Bill Kapac, Rio King, Mimi Balkey, Suzi Morse, and Jared LoStrato. There is still time to donate. Go to this link: https://dallassongwriters.org/shop/donation/

 Did you know we are live streaming on Facebook? Thanks to Harry Hewlett you can view some of our open mics and guest speakers in a live stream on Facebook? See guest our guest speakers, and past Angela's showcases. Can't make it? Then tune into Facebook/dallassongwriters. Want to be on our facebook streams? Show up and perform.

Songcerely,
Barbe

Spring 2017 Songwriters Notes Get a pdf version here.
Spring 2016 Songwriters Notes Get a pdf version here.
Fall 2016 Songwriters Notes Hardcopy pdf version
https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-news-songwriters-notes-fall-2016/

THANKS TO OUR SONG CONTEST SPONSORS

GRAND PRIZE  -   A Casio Privia Piano

1st Runner Up

 wins studio time at

2nd Runner up

wins recording time at 

Grand Prize winners receive:

1 Yr. Broadjam Primo MoB Membership

($199.95 Value) 

Includes Artist Website, 1 Yr. Hosting

1 Yr. Sonicbids Membership

Category winners get cash prizes

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DSA MEETINGS - Awards Dinner - Dec. 8th

Future Meetings

Thursday, Jan 4: Terry Jennings, Waylon's son is guest speaker

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BEST SONGS of the Meeting - winners announced at the Awards Dinner
Finalists Announced - https://dallassongwriters.org/song-year-finalist-announced/

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WORKSHOPS

14th Annual Songcrafting Seminar at the Bluebird Cafe
Friday, January 26th - Sunday, January 28th 2017

Two full days of lectures, workshops, critiques, performances, and a publisher presentation at the Bluebird Cafe, Nashville. The seminar features lots of lectures by Steve Seskin (writer of seven #1 records), and special guests each day one of Nashville's most sought-after songwriters, Chris Wallin, and other guests TBA.
For more information or to arrange a one-on-one session with Steve, contact Phil at pgoldberg999@gmail.com or 615-298-5981.
http://www.steveseskin.com/coursedescriptions/

Austin Songwriting Workshop
Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd
Cost:  $85 per day or $150 for both days
Some instruction and a weekend of songwriting/co-writing. Payments can be made via PayPal to theseskins@aol.com or by check (to be cashed after the workshop) made out to

Darrell Scott Songwriting Retreat

February 9-11, 2018

Join us for 3 days in the beautiful Texas Hill Country for an immersive songwriting experience led by 3-time Grammy nominee Darrell Scott. All experience levels welcome.  
Grammy Nomination – “Long Time Gone” Dixie Chicks 2003
Americana 2007 Song of the Year – “Hank Williams’ Ghost”
ASCAP Songwriter of the Year 2002
Songs recorded by: Dixie Chicks, Keb Mo, Faith Hill, Guy Clark, Sam Bush, Maura O’Connell, Kathy Mattea, Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Garth Brooks, Patty Loveless, Trace Adkins, Tim McGraw …
https://www.bluerockfoundation.org/events

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SHOWCASES AND OPEN MICS

OPEN MICS

 HALF PRICE BOOKS OPEN MIC - NORTHWEST HIGHWAY - Rotating guest host featured artist

EVERY 1ST MONDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Sign up begins at 6:30
If you want peer feedback on a song bring a few lyric sheets

DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE - Addison

EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Hosted by  Harry Hewlett

In November 2017, DSA will celebrate 13 years at Dunn Brothers
see review of

11th Anniversary DSA 3rd Thursday Open Mic at Dunn Bros.

BURGER EDGE - Richardson

EVERY 2ND WEDNESDAY - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Hosted by Michael Brandenberger and rotating guest host.

7529 Campbell Rd. at Coit

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: https://dallassongwriters.org/shop/dsa-membership/

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EVENTS - Featuring local and worldwide events of the songwriting community including, seminars, conferences, and showcases.

 2017

  DEC

2-3 Austin Songwriters Workshop with Steve Seskin
4 DSA Free Workshop and Open Mic at Half Price Books
8 DSA DSA SC Awards Dinner at Sons of Hermann Hall

13 DSA Open Mic at Burger Edge 
21 DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers

  JAN
1 DSA Open Mic at Half Price Books
4 DSA Monthly Meeting
11 DSA Open Mic at Burger Edge 
18 DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
26-28 Steve Seskin workshop at the Bluebird, Nashville

FEB
9-11 Darrell Scott Workshop, Blue Rock Studios, Wimberly, TX
14 - 18 Folk Alliance, Kansas City Folk.org

MARCH
9 - 18 SXSW, Austin, TX

See Texas Music Office events calendar https://gov.texas.gov/music/events

Moses Avalon's List of Top Ranked Music Conferences.

See house concerts and coffee houses here: http://unclecalvins.org/

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 25th 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. 

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Songcerely,

  Barbara McMillen, Editor

  Songwriter Notes

  Founding President Emeritus,

  Songwriting Consulting Services

  Online Songwriting Workshop