Hello Songwriter,
We had a very sad March with the news of former DSA president, Steve Sullivan's untimely death due to a car accident in Alexandria, LA. DSA sent their condolences with the guitar floral pictured on the right. Some of us were able to break away and attend the services in Alexandria. Steve is survived by his wife, Renee, and his stepdaughter, Tiffany, his two brothers and their wives, children and grandchildren. Please visit Steve's facebook page to post your condolences. There will be a Celebration of Life for Steve at Love and War in Texas in Plano, Tx, on April 25th 7PM.
April flowers bring Arts Month in Dallas. DSA has a lot of events.
Our Hall of Fame is April 20th, at the historic Sons of Hermann Hall DSA will be inducting Stephen Stills, Steve Miller, Boz Scaggs, Larry Henley and Rod Phelps. Check out the Dallas Songwriters Hall of Fame website. Our talent is cast and the band is pulling together the charts for rehearsal. This is gonna be such a treat to see our Rising Star talent from local music schools performing with our seasoned DSA members.
Our special showcase in April is the Deep Ellum Arts Festival Sons of Hermann Hall Ballroom stage, April 5 and 7. The Festival is free and fun! Our other special showcase is coming in May at the Wildflower Festival City Line stage.
Our regular DSA monthly events:
* the Monthly Meeting, 1st Thursday, Guest Speaker, Songwriter Graham Bramblett from Nashville who is touring supporting his new album.
* Songwriter Meetup, 1st Monday, at Half Price Books on NWH in Dallas - Harry Hewlett hosts;
* the 3rd Thursday Open Mic at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Addison.
* the 2nd Wednesday Showcase at Opening Bell in South Side
* the 4th Thursday Showcase at Love and War in Texas in Plano
Our Lyric Contest will maintain it's quarterly deadlines: March, June, September, December.
Song Contest opens in June.
As you can see, you should block out almost every Thursday on your calendar for DSA events, a 1st Monday and a 2nd Wednesday.
We have a new book review by Allan Larson of the Terry Jennings book about his father Waylon Jennings. Read it here: https://dsabookstore.blogspot.com
We still count on you for support with your membership and donations. But most of all we want you to take advantage of the educational opportunities and participate.
There is still a chance to donate for the new year. Your generosity keeps our organization going. Just go to www.dallassongwriters.org and click on the donation link.
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. Go to this link: https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association
Songcerely,
Barbe
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VIDEO OF PAST MEETINGS
BRUCE CHANNEL : https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/1820749174645104/
2. THAT’S JUST WHAT I’LL DO Craig Langford
Between The Waves Conference and Festival - June 7 - 9
As the Midwest's premier event geared toward independent musicians and anyone interested in music creation, collaboration, performance, production, distribution, publishing, or licensing, Between The Waves Conference and Festival brings together musicians, educators, and music industry leaders for an immersive experience built on inspiration, instruction, networking, and support.
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DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE - Addison
see review of
11th Anniversary DSA 3rd Thursday Open Mic at Dunn Bros.
2019
APR
1 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books
4 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
10 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
14 - Idiot's Hill House Concert. w Drew Kennedy contact Tim Phillips
18 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
20 - DSA HALL OF FAME
25 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
MAY
2 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
2-4 ASCAP Inside The Music, LA
3 - 5 Dallas Guitar Show
6 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books
9 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
16 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
17 - 19 - Wildflower Festival
23 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
JUNE
2 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books
6 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
6 - 9 Between The Wave Music Conference, Madison Wisconsin
12 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
20 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
27 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
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/
Local Blues events: Bluelisablues.blogspot.com
Local Jazz events: https://www.kntu.com/live-wire/
_________________________________DSA LYRIC CONTEST
- Next deadline WINTER CONTEST postmarked March 31st
Enter online https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-lyric-contest/
or https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association
or by mail
Dallas Songwriters Lyric Contest,
Sammons Center For The Arts
3630 Harry Hines Blvd #20 Dallas, Tx 75219
Thanks to Lyric Contest Co- Director, Gene Schilaci
FALL LYRIC CONTEST - Our website was down during this period. We had two entries which will roll over to the WINTER CONTEST
SUMMER 2018 -WINNERS ANNOUNCED -
Come Rain Come Shine by Martin Robley, Ballajura Western Australia
SEMIFINALIST
A Seat At The Table by Ross Miller, Newton. MA
Come Rain Come Shine by Martin Robley, Ballajura Western Australia
Fireworks Don't Last Very Long by Bill Kapac, West Wildwood, NJ
Let Yourself Fly by Ross Miller, Newton. MA
Restored(The Jimmy Song) by Patrick Shade
Rottin’ Reindeer by Melissa Standifird, Dallas Tx
Rockin’ Reindeer by Melissa Standifird, Dallas Tx
Till We All Drove It by TY Nelson, Billings, MT
THE 2018 SUMMER WINNER IS .........
.https://dallassongwriters.org/2018-summer-lyric-contest-winners/
2018 Spring Winners: https://wp.me/p5ky4B-32R
2018 Winter Comments are posted here: http://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com/p/lyric-contest.html
PAST WINNERS and LYRICS POSTED ON THE OLD 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.
http://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com/p/lyric-contest.html
HARD COPY OF 2012 WINNERS IN SPRING 2013 ISSUE OF SONGWRITERS NOTES.
HARD COPY OF 2013 FALL ISSUE INCLUDES SPRING AND SUMMER WINNERS 2013
HARD COPY OF SUMMER AND FALL 2013 WINNER ARE IN THE 2014 SPRING ISSUE OF SONGWRITERS NOTES
2017 FALL WINNERS ARE......... https://dallassongwriters.org/winners-2017-fall-lyric-contest/
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Wanna get involved? Become a committee member. It's fun! Be apart of the inner workings of the DSA. We have committee positions open. Let us know if you'd like to be on the board. Just show up a our membership meeting.
2019 Directors elected at our Nov 1st 2018 Annual Membership Meeting were:
Michael Brandenberger, Bobby Montgomery, Phillip Casteel, Barbe McMillen, Joe Milton, Marcus Belmore, Steve Sullivan, Ken Duren, James Pappas, Jessica Ewy, Rod Phelps,Gene Schillaci, Harry Hewlett, Craig Langford, Buck Morgan Ricky Gene Wright. New 2019 officers were elected at the planning meeting on Jan 5th.
Officers 2019
Michael Brandenberger - Prez
Bobby Montgomery - VP Programs
Phil Casteel - Treasurer
Jessica Ewy - Secretary
Alexis Tapp - VP Membership, Lyric Contest Director
Barbe McMillen - Administration, Newsletter
Harry Hewlett - A/R
Gene Schillaci - Lyric Contest Director
Ben Halim - Tech Director
Rickey Gene Wright - Showcase Co-Director,
Craig Langford - Showcase Co-Director
Buck Morgan - PR Communications
James Pappas, Joe Milton, Ken Duren, Jack Allday - At Large
If you are not a DSA Member, you missed these tips sent out through our yahoo group:
* Publisher looking for 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.
NEW MEMBERS: Have you joined our member only yahoo group where you can talk with the group and get special offers and last minute updates on events? subscribe: dallassongwriters-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
PATRON SAINTS: PAUL ZANDER, BOBBY MONTGOMERY, JOHN JAGGERS
Patron Sponsor L3: Michael Brandenberger, Bill Honker, John Stone
Patron Sponsor L1: Cliff Monroe, Suzi Morse, Rio King, Ginger Stanoio
Patron Sponsor: Mimi Balkey, Kristi Myers
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Beau McDermott, Christopher Kuhn, Jade Nichol, Stephanie Sammons, Mathew Carroll, Ainsley Lornds, Ben Halim, Keith A Dodson, Julie and Jeff Carter, Steven Lowden, Ted Vahovius, David Lewis, Anna Xiong, Jane Fallon, Caera Thornton, Robert Long, Michael Richards, Teresa Ann Turner, Katie Dundas, Donette Murphy, Alejandro Dominguez, Jack Simmons, Steve Brown, Terry Jennings, Todd Catham, Jack Allday, Josh Goode, Ryan Mahoney, Steve Ledford, Lance French, Melissa Standifird, Douglas Lloyd, Mitch Horner, Kerry Maddox, Brandon Elliott,
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Rob Case, Steve Ledford, Ryan Mahoney, Raquel Linderman, John Nelson, Ron Young, James Pappas, Jacquelyn Schwartz, Aaron Shook, Gene Schillaci, James Foster, Stephen Valenzuela, Johnny Cromer, Terry Bloss, Don Wall, David Clearr, Phil Casteel, Ryan Galloway, Rick Babb, Ken Golden, Scott Mendenhall, Stephen Houpt, John Mason, Trevor Dahlen, Ginger Stanoui, Gigi Gostas, Alexis Tapp, Suzi Morse, Ricky Gene Wright, Cat McGee, Aaron Shook, Ken Duren, Phillip Wildman, Greg Waits, Randy Wallace
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
RECORDING
https://weheartmusic.typepad.com/blog/musicians-who-died-in-2019.html
BOOK REVIEW
Barbe McMillen's blog, The Craft of Songwriting
Official Showcase applications due June 10
October 24 - 27, 2019
Grand Rapids, Michigan
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
NERFA | Northeast Regional Folk Alliance
Semi-Formal Showcase applications due July 9
November 8-11, 2019
Stamford, Connecticut
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
SWRFA | Southwest Regional Folk Alliance
Official Showcase application due July 15
September 26 - 30, 2019
Austin, Texas
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
FAR-West | Folk Alliance Region West
Summer Registration Rate ends August 31
October 10 - 13, 2019
Woodland Hills, California
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
SERFA | Southeast Regional Folk Alliance
More Info Here
May 15 - 19, 2019
Chattanooga, Tennessee
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
https://www.folk.org/page/Regions
April flowers bring Arts Month in Dallas. DSA has a lot of events.
Our Hall of Fame is April 20th, at the historic Sons of Hermann Hall DSA will be inducting Stephen Stills, Steve Miller, Boz Scaggs, Larry Henley and Rod Phelps. Check out the Dallas Songwriters Hall of Fame website. Our talent is cast and the band is pulling together the charts for rehearsal. This is gonna be such a treat to see our Rising Star talent from local music schools performing with our seasoned DSA members.
Our special showcase in April is the Deep Ellum Arts Festival Sons of Hermann Hall Ballroom stage, April 5 and 7. The Festival is free and fun! Our other special showcase is coming in May at the Wildflower Festival City Line stage.
Our regular DSA monthly events:
* the Monthly Meeting, 1st Thursday, Guest Speaker, Songwriter Graham Bramblett from Nashville who is touring supporting his new album.
* Songwriter Meetup, 1st Monday, at Half Price Books on NWH in Dallas - Harry Hewlett hosts;
* the 3rd Thursday Open Mic at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Addison.
* the 2nd Wednesday Showcase at Opening Bell in South Side
* the 4th Thursday Showcase at Love and War in Texas in Plano
Our Lyric Contest will maintain it's quarterly deadlines: March, June, September, December.
Song Contest opens in June.
As you can see, you should block out almost every Thursday on your calendar for DSA events, a 1st Monday and a 2nd Wednesday.
We have a new book review by Allan Larson of the Terry Jennings book about his father Waylon Jennings. Read it here: https://dsabookstore.blogspot.com
We still count on you for support with your membership and donations. But most of all we want you to take advantage of the educational opportunities and participate.
There is still a chance to donate for the new year. Your generosity keeps our organization going. Just go to www.dallassongwriters.org and click on the donation link.
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
DSA SONG CONTEST - 2019 Contest Opens in June.
http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com Cash Prizes +
JOHN LATINI WINS GRAND PRIZE IN THE 2018 DALLAS SONGWRITERS SONG CONTEST
Grand Prize winner, John Latini, was a semifinalist in the categories of Americana, Christian, Pop and Singer Songwriter. His grand prize winning song, "Pull Me Up”, won in two categories. A three time Detroit Blues Champion, John Latini is riding the wave from his last release and 5th Cd, his first full length blues recording “The Blues Just Makes Me Feel Good”. Within 10 days of its release to radio, it garnered 41 shining reviews including one in No Depression, “Vocalist/guitarist/ songwriter John Latini's first full length release is a shack-shakin', window bustin' blues party.” The album remained on the top 50 Blues Album Chart for 7 months in 2017, and took the #23 spot for the Top 200 Contemporary Blues Album releases of 2017. John took some time out in his busy world to answer a few questions about his songwriting success. more .... https://dsapress.blogspot.com/2019/03/john-latini-wins-grand-prize-in-2018.html
THANKS TO OUR SONG CONTEST SPONSORS
GRAND PRIZE - A Casio Privia Piano
https://www.casio.com/products/electronic-musical-instruments/stage-pianos/px-360
https://www.casio.com/products/electronic-musical-instruments/stage-pianos/px-360
1st, 2nd and 3rd place
wins recording time at
Grand Prize winners receive:
($199.95 Value)
Includes Artist Website, 1 Yr. Hosting
1 Yr. Sonicbids Membership
Category winners get cash prizes
Winners announced at our Awards Banquet.
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DSA MEETINGS - http://dsameetings.blogspot.com
Songwriter Graham Bramblett is Guest Speaker for Thursday, April 4th , at Half Brice Books.
Bramblett is Nashville songwriter who is currently touring to support his latest album release, Standard Harmony. Bramblet says, "I really enjoy recording and playing live shows, but at the end of the day, it all goes back to the song. That's what really drives me- the process that begins with nothing and turns into something."
Bramblett was raised in Dallas, spent some time in Nashville after college, then moved to St Paul and now is back in Nashville.
Critiques will follow:
As usual, for members we will also have song critiques by industry pros Barbe McMillen and Joe Milton. Bring your song on a CD or email an MP3 to Harry Hewlett at hhhewlett@gmail.com, and also bring plenty of copies of the lyrics so the members can give comments as well. You will also be entered in the DSA Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year contest. The cost is $10 per song.
As usual, for members we will also have song critiques by industry pros Barbe McMillen and Joe Milton. Bring your song on a CD or email an MP3 to Harry Hewlett at hhhewlett@gmail.com, and also bring plenty of copies of the lyrics so the members can give comments as well. You will also be entered in the DSA Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year contest. The cost is $10 per song.
Location: Half Price Books/Northwest Highway in Dallas
6:00 pm: Doors Open/Networking and visiting
7:00 pm: Program followed by song critiques for members only
Pay online for critique. https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association or
6:00 pm: Doors Open/Networking and visiting
7:00 pm: Program followed by song critiques for members only
Pay online for critique. https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association or
https://dallassongwriters.org/shop/dsa-meeting-song-critique-entry/
Each song is entered into the Song of The Year and Songwriter of the Year Competition which is awarded at our December Awards Banquet.
Each song is entered into the Song of The Year and Songwriter of the Year Competition which is awarded at our December Awards Banquet.
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VIDEO OF PAST MEETINGS
Thanks to Harry Hewlett we have a video of the Sept 6th 2018 meeting with Bruce Channel. Bruce received an award from BMI for two million radio performances of Hey! Baby. His original record of Hey! Baby is featured in the hit movie, Dirty Dancing, and on the international sound track album, listed in BILLBOARD’s Pop Album for over three months with sales of over twelve + million units.
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BEST SONGS of the Meeting -
2018
Winners were announced at the Awards Dinner.
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR IS CRAIG LANGFORD
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR IS CRAIG LANGFORD
SONG OF THE YEAR WINNNERS
1. A TIME FOR LOVE Michael Brandenberger
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| Michael Brandenberger |
3. BRANDY BLUES Rio King
See the Best Songs of the Meeting and Songwriter of the Year
Past Winners here:
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WORKSHOPS and CONFERENCES
DSA MEETUP - 1st Monday at Half Price Books - March 4th, 6:30PM, hosted by Harry Hewlett
Online Songwriting Workshop - http://www.barbaramcmillen.com/p/workshops-online-classes.html
Instructions for applying for this wonderful opportunity included in article.
The Wallis Collaborates With Composer Stephen Schwartz for ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop
By BWW News Desk (Broadway World)
The 2019 ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop, in partnership with Universal Theatrical Group (UTG) and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis), returns to The Wallis' Beverly Hills campus in May marking the fourth consecutive year for this creative collaboration. The acclaimed workshop series gives participating composers and lyricists the rare opportunity to present selections from original musical works-in-progress for professional critique. Continue Reading 
Watch the video to explore the EXPO experience... Continue Reading
Texas Sounds and Cities Conference Debuts April 26
Visit Fort Worth and the Texas Music Office to host Texas Sounds and Cities music conference on Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center.
Between The Waves Conference and Festival - June 7 - 9
As the Midwest's premier event geared toward independent musicians and anyone interested in music creation, collaboration, performance, production, distribution, publishing, or licensing, Between The Waves Conference and Festival brings together musicians, educators, and music industry leaders for an immersive experience built on inspiration, instruction, networking, and support.
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SHOWCASES AND OPEN MICS
SHOWCASES: DSA SPOTLIGHT
DEEP ELLUM ARTS FESTIVAL @ SON’S OF HERMANN UPSTAIRS BALLROOM -
APRIL 5 & 7, 2019!!!
FRIDAY 4-5-19
5:00 HARRY HEWLETT (HOST)
5:30 JERIALICE ARSENAULT
6:00 DON WALL
6:30 RAQUEL NGUYEN-LINDAMEN
7:00 STEPHANIE SAMMONS
7:30 BUCK MORGAN (HOST)
8:00 JADE NICHOL
8:30 ALLEN LARSON
9:00 RIO KING
SUNDAY 4-7-19
12:00 CRAIG LANGFORD
12:30 IRELAND
1:00 IAN DICKSON
1:30 MICHAEL BRANDENBERGER
2:00 JOHN MASON
2:30 CAT MCGEE
3:00 BARBE MCMILLEN
3:30 RICKEY GENE WRIGHT
4:00 JESSICA EWY
4:30 JOHN JAGGERS
5:00 BOBBY DALLAS
OPEN MICS
HALF PRICE BOOKS OPEN MIC and co-writes - NORTHWEST HIGHWAY -
EVERY 1ST MONDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm hosted by Harry Hewlett
Open mic has changed to an old fashion guitar pull and group discussion about creation to biz. Bring your guitar of pull one from Harry. Play your recorded songs from your phone.
Open mic has changed to an old fashion guitar pull and group discussion about creation to biz. Bring your guitar of pull one from Harry. Play your recorded songs from your phone.
If you want peer feedback on a song bring a few lyric sheets
DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE - Addison
EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Hosted by Harry Hewlett
In November 2018, DSA is celebrated 14 years at Dunn Brothers. Check out our facebook page for performance videos
11th Anniversary DSA 3rd Thursday Open Mic at Dunn Bros.
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://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association
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EVENTS - Featuring local and worldwide events of the songwriting community including, seminars, conferences, and showcases.
2019
APR
1 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books
4 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
10 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
14 - Idiot's Hill House Concert. w Drew Kennedy contact Tim Phillips
18 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
20 - DSA HALL OF FAME
25 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
MAY
2 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
2-4 ASCAP Inside The Music, LA
3 - 5 Dallas Guitar Show
6 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books
9 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
16 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
17 - 19 - Wildflower Festival
23 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
JUNE
2 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books
6 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
6 - 9 Between The Wave Music Conference, Madison Wisconsin
12 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
20 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
27 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
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/
Local Blues events: Bluelisablues.blogspot.com
Local Jazz events: https://www.kntu.com/live-wire/
_________________________________DSA LYRIC CONTEST
- Next deadline WINTER CONTEST postmarked March 31st
Enter online https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-lyric-contest/
or https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association
or by mail
Dallas Songwriters Lyric Contest,
Sammons Center For The Arts
3630 Harry Hines Blvd #20 Dallas, Tx 75219
Thanks to Lyric Contest Co- Director, Gene Schilaci
FALL LYRIC CONTEST - Our website was down during this period. We had two entries which will roll over to the WINTER CONTEST
SUMMER 2018 -WINNERS ANNOUNCED -
Come Rain Come Shine by Martin Robley, Ballajura Western Australia
SEMIFINALIST
A Seat At The Table by Ross Miller, Newton. MA
Come Rain Come Shine by Martin Robley, Ballajura Western Australia
Fireworks Don't Last Very Long by Bill Kapac, West Wildwood, NJ
Let Yourself Fly by Ross Miller, Newton. MA
Restored(The Jimmy Song) by Patrick Shade
Rottin’ Reindeer by Melissa Standifird, Dallas Tx
Rockin’ Reindeer by Melissa Standifird, Dallas Tx
Till We All Drove It by TY Nelson, Billings, MT
THE 2018 SUMMER WINNER IS .........
.https://dallassongwriters.org/2018-summer-lyric-contest-winners/
2018 Spring Winners: https://wp.me/p5ky4B-32R
2018 Winter Comments are posted here: http://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com/p/lyric-contest.html
PAST WINNERS and LYRICS POSTED ON THE OLD 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.
http://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com/p/lyric-contest.html
HARD COPY OF 2012 WINNERS IN SPRING 2013 ISSUE OF SONGWRITERS NOTES.
HARD COPY OF 2013 FALL ISSUE INCLUDES SPRING AND SUMMER WINNERS 2013
HARD COPY OF SUMMER AND FALL 2013 WINNER ARE IN THE 2014 SPRING ISSUE OF SONGWRITERS NOTES
2017 FALL WINNERS ARE......... https://dallassongwriters.org/winners-2017-fall-lyric-contest/
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MEMBER NEWS -
Wanna get involved? Become a committee member. It's fun! Be apart of the inner workings of the DSA. We have committee positions open. Let us know if you'd like to be on the board. Just show up a our membership meeting.
2019 Directors elected at our Nov 1st 2018 Annual Membership Meeting were:
Michael Brandenberger, Bobby Montgomery, Phillip Casteel, Barbe McMillen, Joe Milton, Marcus Belmore, Steve Sullivan, Ken Duren, James Pappas, Jessica Ewy, Rod Phelps,Gene Schillaci, Harry Hewlett, Craig Langford, Buck Morgan Ricky Gene Wright. New 2019 officers were elected at the planning meeting on Jan 5th.
Officers 2019
Michael Brandenberger - Prez
Bobby Montgomery - VP Programs
Phil Casteel - Treasurer
Jessica Ewy - Secretary
Alexis Tapp - VP Membership, Lyric Contest Director
Barbe McMillen - Administration, Newsletter
Harry Hewlett - A/R
Gene Schillaci - Lyric Contest Director
Ben Halim - Tech Director
Rickey Gene Wright - Showcase Co-Director,
Craig Langford - Showcase Co-Director
Buck Morgan - PR Communications
James Pappas, Joe Milton, Ken Duren, Jack Allday - At Large
If you are not a DSA Member, you missed these tips sent out through our yahoo group:
* Publisher looking for 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.
NEW MEMBERS: Have you joined our member only yahoo group where you can talk with the group and get special offers and last minute updates on events? subscribe: dallassongwriters-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
PATRON SAINTS: PAUL ZANDER, BOBBY MONTGOMERY, JOHN JAGGERS
Patron Sponsor L3: Michael Brandenberger, Bill Honker, John Stone
Patron Sponsor L1: Cliff Monroe, Suzi Morse, Rio King, Ginger Stanoio
Patron Sponsor: Mimi Balkey, Kristi Myers
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Beau McDermott, Christopher Kuhn, Jade Nichol, Stephanie Sammons, Mathew Carroll, Ainsley Lornds, Ben Halim, Keith A Dodson, Julie and Jeff Carter, Steven Lowden, Ted Vahovius, David Lewis, Anna Xiong, Jane Fallon, Caera Thornton, Robert Long, Michael Richards, Teresa Ann Turner, Katie Dundas, Donette Murphy, Alejandro Dominguez, Jack Simmons, Steve Brown, Terry Jennings, Todd Catham, Jack Allday, Josh Goode, Ryan Mahoney, Steve Ledford, Lance French, Melissa Standifird, Douglas Lloyd, Mitch Horner, Kerry Maddox, Brandon Elliott,
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Rob Case, Steve Ledford, Ryan Mahoney, Raquel Linderman, John Nelson, Ron Young, James Pappas, Jacquelyn Schwartz, Aaron Shook, Gene Schillaci, James Foster, Stephen Valenzuela, Johnny Cromer, Terry Bloss, Don Wall, David Clearr, Phil Casteel, Ryan Galloway, Rick Babb, Ken Golden, Scott Mendenhall, Stephen Houpt, John Mason, Trevor Dahlen, Ginger Stanoui, Gigi Gostas, Alexis Tapp, Suzi Morse, Ricky Gene Wright, Cat McGee, Aaron Shook, Ken Duren, Phillip Wildman, Greg Waits, Randy Wallace
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 MAY: Dan Roark, Dickey Johnson, Kevin Brennan, Matt Brent, Charles Leftwich.
EXPIRED IN JUNE: Brad Banning, Davis Banning, Bill Honker, Robert Tomberlin, Malini Shaw, Marcus Belmore.
EXPIRED IN JULY: JR Rosenberger, Bob Sullivan, Mike Mullins, Bill Cox, Bill Sibley
EXPIRED IN AUG: Robert Graham, Lanny Sherwin, Wayne Willingham
EXPIRED IN SEPT::Serges Himbaza, Doc Parker, Lezleigh Kleibrink
EXPIRED IN OCT: Christine Winburn
EXPIRED IN NOV: Martha Myer, Greg Waits, Randy Wallace
EXPIRED IN DEC: None
EXPIRED IN JAN: Jeff Moxcey, Joseph Lopez, Mitch Horner, Shanna Stallworth, Ross Miller, Jane Fallon, Yulia Petrova, Deb Weedekind, Natinee Paris, Lucia Commes, Bernard Groll
EXPIRED IN FEB: Melanie Stever, Tim SharpEXPIRED IN FEB: Melissa Standifird, Ken Duren, Lance French
EXPIRED IN JUNE: Brad Banning, Davis Banning, Bill Honker, Robert Tomberlin, Malini Shaw, Marcus Belmore.
EXPIRED IN JULY: JR Rosenberger, Bob Sullivan, Mike Mullins, Bill Cox, Bill Sibley
EXPIRED IN AUG: Robert Graham, Lanny Sherwin, Wayne Willingham
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Featured Articles:
By Gil Kaufman and Dan Reifsnyder (Royalty Exchange)
While tax season is commonly a source of dread for most Americans, working as a musician carries with it some unique tax implications, both when it comes to paying on what you earn, and in terms of what you're allowed to deduct. In this piece, we hear from some of the music industry's top tax experts on how to make the system work to your advantage. Continue Reading 
As the power of the album wanes on streaming services, sequencing matters more than ever. – by Elias Leight / Rolling Stone
By Chris Molanphy (Slate)
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's journey to the top of the charts is virtually unprecedented. Continue Reading
By Nick Evans (Cinemablend)
We had already heard that the soundtrack for The Greatest Showman was the best-selling album of the year domestically but this latest news shows that the appeal of that film and its music was truly global. ... you can never underestimate the power and appeal of music you can sing along to. Continue Reading
By Brian Heater (Tech Crunch)
MUSIC BUSINESS
By Jon Fellowes (Digital Music News)
Making your living as a musician is undeniably tough and doesn't look to be getting easier any time soon. As such, every performer should be looking to every possible avenue for making money, especially when playing live. Continue Reading 
By Gideon Waxman (Flypaper)
Making a great music video will cost you money. There's no two ways about it. But it is possible for you to obtain a memorable, high-quality music video whilst sticking to a budget, without breaking the bank. But first, why go to the effort of making a good video anyway? Continue Reading
By Steven Masur (Synch Tank)
By Janelle Rogers (Tunecore)
You can pour your heart and soul into a record and create some of the best work of your life, but creating good music in no way guarantees anyone will hear it. Here we look at five common pitfalls artists make when releasing new music, and how can avoid making them. Continue Reading
By Tarryn Meyers (Symphonic)
Being an artist is hard enough without having to manage the mini-department store that is your merch - luckily there are a number of tools out there designed to lessen the headache of keeping up with orders and streamlining sales. Continue Reading
By Rick Goetz (Music Consultant)
Although it can be difficult, music licensing can provide a solid source of income. So, what exactly is music licensing, and how can artists license their music and earn income from it? Continue Reading
By Eamonn Forde (Synchtank)
Understanding grand rights and small rights. Continue Reading
By Lisa Occhino (Bandzoogle)
If you're just starting to dip your toes into the world of online music marketing, the number of platforms at your disposal can be overwhelming. Fortunately, many of them are free (or very affordable), so there's little risk with trying them out. Continue Reading
PERFORMANCE
By Jon Fellowes (Digital Music News)
Making your living as a musician is undeniably tough and doesn't look to be getting easier any time soon. As such, every performer should be looking to every possible avenue for making money, especially when playing live. Continue Reading 
CRAFT OF SONGWRITING
By Caleb J. Murphy (Sonicbids)
Songwriting is hard. It's not easy for anyone, not even Paul McCartney. "I don't know how to do this," McCartney told NPR. "You would think I do, but it's not one of these things you ever know how to do." So it's okay if you make a couple songwriting errors, as long as you're able to recognize them and adjust. To help with that, here are seven common mistakes songwriters make that you should avoid. Continue Reading 
RECORDING
By Amy X. Wang (Rolling Stone)
A secret recording studio on Apple's Cupertino campus has made the beats of some of your favorite hits for the last 15 years. For better or worse, Garageband lets anyone from a veteran sound engineer to a novice teenager cut a track that's professional-sounding enough to make it directly onto the radio — which it often does. Continue Reading 
By Nick Westerby (The First News)
"You can record an entire band, capture ambient scenes, manipulate 3D audio, separate discrete sound sources, and add unique sounds to your final mixes — all with just one microphone – a six-inch tall ball weighing just 470 grams." Continue Reading
By Andy Jones (Music Tech)
How to get great drums sounds without a drum or a drummer! Continue Reading
LISTEN
STEVE MILLER Greatest Hits
STEVEN STILLS MANASSAS
BOZ SCAGGS - Greatest Hits
LARRY HENLEY - Bread & Butter - The Newbeats
IN MEMORIAM
https://weheartmusic.typepad.com/blog/musicians-who-died-in-2019.html
BOOK REVIEW
We have a new book review by Allan Larson of the Terry Jennings book about his father Waylon Jennings. Read it here: https://dsabookstore.blogspot.com
Online Thesaurus and Rhyming Dictionary
Great web tool for lyric writing
Music Theory Resource
Song and Talent Contests
DSA Quarterly Lyric Contest https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-lyric-contest/
Next deadline - March 30
Best Songs of the Meeting - for DSA Members only - next chance to submit in January.
DSA Song Contest OPENS JUNE
Best Songs of the Meeting - for DSA Members only - next chance to submit in January.
DSA Song Contest OPENS JUNE
http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com
POOR DAVIDS PUB BW STEVENSON CONTEST - DEADLINE APRIL 12TH
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FAI's Regional and International Events and Deadlines
FARM | Folk Alliance Region MidwestOfficial Showcase applications due June 10
October 24 - 27, 2019
Grand Rapids, Michigan
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
NERFA | Northeast Regional Folk Alliance
Semi-Formal Showcase applications due July 9
November 8-11, 2019
Stamford, Connecticut
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
SWRFA | Southwest Regional Folk Alliance
Official Showcase application due July 15
September 26 - 30, 2019
Austin, Texas
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
FAR-West | Folk Alliance Region West
Summer Registration Rate ends August 31
October 10 - 13, 2019
Woodland Hills, California
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
SERFA | Southeast Regional Folk Alliance
More Info Here
May 15 - 19, 2019
Chattanooga, Tennessee
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
https://www.folk.org/page/Regions
A comprehensive list of Song Contests
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