Hello Songwriter,
Finally, our busy calendar slowed down a little, back into our regular routine for the summer. On Thursday, June 20th, Ian Dickson and Harry Hewlett received an appreciation award for their service managing the City Line Courtyard stage at the Wildflower Festival. The awards was given at the volunteer party at City Hall. Below is Ian and Harry with Mayor Paul Voelker.
We had a great showing at the Monday Meetup again this month. A number of members and visitors shared their songs.
At our first Thursday Meeting, Jana Standfield entertained us with her songs and songwriting tales. For the past 15 years, Jana has made her living as a Keynote speaker at conferences and corporate events. Missed the meeting? Here's the facebook video
Learn more about Jana: https://www.janastanfield.com/about-jana/.
We had over 45 people attending at the Opening Bell showcase on the 2nd Wednesday. Featured this month were Johnny Cromer, Jeff and Julie Cater, Paul Zander, Lance French, Joe Milton and Craig Langford.
Allen Larson hosted for Harry at Dunn Brothers for the Third Thursday Open Mic so that Harry could get his award. It was a fun evening with a full line up.
Our attendance at Love and War keeps growing. Performers who put on a great show were Michael Brandenberger, Cat McGee, John Mason, Aaron Shook, Harry Hewlett.
You can find videos on each of these performers from our showcases and open mics on our facebook page in videos.
Our regular DSA monthly events:
THIS IS ON MONDAY JULY ! AND NOT THE FIRST THURSDAY because of the 4th
* the Monthly Meeting, Guest Speaker, Craig Langford
* Songwriter Meetup, 1st Monday, at Half Price Books on NWH in Dallas - the is our monthly meeting this month
* the 3rd Thursday Open Mic at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Addison hosted by Harry.
* the 2nd Wednesday Showcase at Opening Bell in South Side hosted by Craig Langford
* the 4th Thursday Showcase at Love and War in Texas in Plano hosted by Rickey Gene Wright.
Our Lyric Contest will maintain it's quarterly deadlines: March, June, September, December.
Song Contest now open with Sept 30th deadline.
SPECIAL EVENT - BLUE CHRISTMAS IN JULY - BBQ and Blues
Hermann Sons Life Columbia Lodge Presents Blue Christmas In July event to benefit Dallas Songwriters Association Toy Drive. The DSA Toy Drive will partner with The Larry Tutson Jr. Toy Drive to benefit the South Dallas Youth Community on July 27th at Sons of Hermann Hall OBA. BBQ and Blues. Suggested minimum donation $10. This is a fundraising event to provide toys and bicycles (helmets and locks with each bike) at Christmas to children in South Dallas. What a great cause with the bonus of great BBQ and music. What a deal!
https://www.facebook.com/events/843253099385230/
SPRECIAL EVENT IN AUGUST:
First Saturday in Aug. - August the 3rd, 4 PM is our Annual Summerfest-come one come all! It's at the Miltons. They have a big pool, with a board and slide-bring a towell. We’re having lots of food - Brisket, Chicken and Sausage - feel free to bring your favorite homemade delights and beverages. And we be jammin!
COMING IN FALL
I will be teaching Songwriting Classes again this fall starting Aug 27th. There is a Tuesday Thursday class 11:30 - 1 and added this fall is a Monday night class 6 - 8 . This class has been included in the continuing education roster this year, so you don't have to go through getting transcripts and other troublesome things. Go to Collin.org and search for Barbara McMillen.
Check out the 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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Category winners get cash prizes
Winners announced at our Awards Banquet.
JOHN LATINI WINS GRAND PRIZE IN THE 2018 DALLAS SONGWRITERS SONG CONTEST
VIDEO OF PAST MEETINGS
ED BURNET: May 2, 2019 Half Price Books
https://www.facebook.com/groups/242191552781160/permalink/839986039668372/
BRUCE CHANNEL : https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/1820749174645104/
Songs Critiqued in June
Madison Elizabeth's Day by David Lewis
So No To Crack by Johnny Cromer
Monohans by Randy Overton
Old Lubbock Love by Harry Hewlett
I Just Want You by Beau McDermott
2. THAT’S JUST WHAT I’LL DO Craig Langford
You can follow along with my class in an online 10 week workshop.
REO's 20th Annual REO Songwriters Retreat
July 28-Aug 2 - Mentors Jason Duke & Marty Dodson will teach an Advanced 301 track and a Beginners 101 track on creating a compelling songs! 6-Day all-inclusive retreat at the river's edge. Details Here
Strongwriter Retreat
Host takes 1st time slot 7-7:30 to start show and warm up stage.
During 6-month period, each qualified DSA performer gets at least 1 prime time 30 min slot - 7:30, 8:00, or 8:30 at Opening Bell (2nd Wed) or Love & War (4th Thur), not both. To qualify, must be current DSA member, have 1/2 hour of original songs, and be proven solo performer - no tracks, band, or complicated gear. [Note: 2 back-to-back acts can share stage for 1 hr, if arranged for in advance. ]
Each show ends with Open mic 9-10:00, signup at door, 1-3 original songs. DSA members, only.
Rotation of performers (assignment of time slots) starts again 1st half 2020.
Opening Bell - 2nd Wednesday, 7-10 hosted by Craig Langford
DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE - Addison
see review of
11th Anniversary DSA 3rd Thursday Open Mic at Dunn Bros.
2019
JULY
1 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
4 - NO DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
10 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
18 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
25 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
28-Aug 2 REO Rafting Songwriting Retreat see workshop above
AUG
1 - NO DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
3 - DSA Pool Party & BBQ at the Miltons
5 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books
14 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
15 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
17-19 REO Strongwriter Retreat see workshop above
22 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
SEPT
2 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books
5 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
9 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
17 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
24 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
OCT
3 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
7 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books
14 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
15 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
17-19 REO Strongwriter Retreat see workshop above
22 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
NOV
4 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books
7 - DSA Annual Membership Meeting and final Song Critiques entries.
13 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
21 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
28 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
DEC
2 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books
5 - NO DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
8 - DSA Christmas Party
11 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
19 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
26 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
JAN
4 - DSA Board Planning Meeting
2 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques MOVED to the 6th
6 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques at Half Price Books
8 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
16 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
18 - DSA Awards Dinner
23 - 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/
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DSA LYRIC CONTEST
- Next deadline SUMMER CONTEST postmarked SEPT 30th
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
FALL 2018 LYRIC CONTEST WINNER -
We've awarded Michael Roth the contest winner.
https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-lyric-contest-winner-fall-2018/
WINTER 2019 -WINNERS ANNOUNCED -
We had a tie between Ireland and Harri Wolf
https://dallassongwriters.org/winners-ireland-and-harri-wolf-tie-in-the-2019-winter-lyric-contest/
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 - Lyric Contest Director
Renee Sullivan, VP Membership
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.
NEWS: DSA Member, Brook Malouf is celebrating a cut with Maddie Wilson called RIP. It was just released on Friday. You can check out the song here:
https://www.maddiewilsonmusic.com/music/ RIP.
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: Robert Ehlert, Bill Martin, Nichol Daniels, Jana Stanfield, Amanda Banks, Pamela Musgrove, 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
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Anthony Groom, Ken Duren Randy Overton, Carol Shaw, Lance French, Dori Weaver,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
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: 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 MARCH: Melissa Standifird
EXPIRED IN APRIL: None Thanks for renewing
EXPIRED IN MAY: Alejandro Dominguez, Steve Brown
EXPIRED IN JUNE: Donette Murphy, Jack Simmons, Robert Long
TIME TO RENEW: Mary Guthrie, Haley McDaniel
Renew your membership online.
RECORDING
LISTEN
How Long, How Long Blues- Scrapper Blackwell
https://weheartmusic.typepad.com/blog/musicians-who-died-in-2019.html
VIDEO
BOOK REVIEW
Barbe McMillen's blog, The Craft of Songwriting
Finally, our busy calendar slowed down a little, back into our regular routine for the summer. On Thursday, June 20th, Ian Dickson and Harry Hewlett received an appreciation award for their service managing the City Line Courtyard stage at the Wildflower Festival. The awards was given at the volunteer party at City Hall. Below is Ian and Harry with Mayor Paul Voelker.
At our first Thursday Meeting, Jana Standfield entertained us with her songs and songwriting tales. For the past 15 years, Jana has made her living as a Keynote speaker at conferences and corporate events. Missed the meeting? Here's the facebook video
Learn more about Jana: https://www.janastanfield.com/about-jana/.
We had over 45 people attending at the Opening Bell showcase on the 2nd Wednesday. Featured this month were Johnny Cromer, Jeff and Julie Cater, Paul Zander, Lance French, Joe Milton and Craig Langford.
Allen Larson hosted for Harry at Dunn Brothers for the Third Thursday Open Mic so that Harry could get his award. It was a fun evening with a full line up.
Our attendance at Love and War keeps growing. Performers who put on a great show were Michael Brandenberger, Cat McGee, John Mason, Aaron Shook, Harry Hewlett.
You can find videos on each of these performers from our showcases and open mics on our facebook page in videos.
Our regular DSA monthly events:
THIS IS ON MONDAY JULY ! AND NOT THE FIRST THURSDAY because of the 4th
* the Monthly Meeting, Guest Speaker, Craig Langford
* Songwriter Meetup, 1st Monday, at Half Price Books on NWH in Dallas - the is our monthly meeting this month
* the 3rd Thursday Open Mic at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Addison hosted by Harry.
* the 2nd Wednesday Showcase at Opening Bell in South Side hosted by Craig Langford
* the 4th Thursday Showcase at Love and War in Texas in Plano hosted by Rickey Gene Wright.
Our Lyric Contest will maintain it's quarterly deadlines: March, June, September, December.
Song Contest now open with Sept 30th deadline.
SPECIAL EVENT - BLUE CHRISTMAS IN JULY - BBQ and Blues
Hermann Sons Life Columbia Lodge Presents Blue Christmas In July event to benefit Dallas Songwriters Association Toy Drive. The DSA Toy Drive will partner with The Larry Tutson Jr. Toy Drive to benefit the South Dallas Youth Community on July 27th at Sons of Hermann Hall OBA. BBQ and Blues. Suggested minimum donation $10. This is a fundraising event to provide toys and bicycles (helmets and locks with each bike) at Christmas to children in South Dallas. What a great cause with the bonus of great BBQ and music. What a deal!
https://www.facebook.com/events/843253099385230/
SPRECIAL EVENT IN AUGUST:
First Saturday in Aug. - August the 3rd, 4 PM is our Annual Summerfest-come one come all! It's at the Miltons. They have a big pool, with a board and slide-bring a towell. We’re having lots of food - Brisket, Chicken and Sausage - feel free to bring your favorite homemade delights and beverages. And we be jammin!
COMING IN FALL
I will be teaching Songwriting Classes again this fall starting Aug 27th. There is a Tuesday Thursday class 11:30 - 1 and added this fall is a Monday night class 6 - 8 . This class has been included in the continuing education roster this year, so you don't have to go through getting transcripts and other troublesome things. Go to Collin.org and search for Barbara McMillen.
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 Now Open.
http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com Cash Prizes +
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
Category winners get 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
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DSA MEETINGS - http://dsameetings.blogspot.com
CRAIG LANGFORD is Guest Speaker for Monday, July 1, at Half Brice Books.
SHOW AND TELL: THE CARING AND FEEDING OF STRINGED INSTRUMENTS
BB King loved his Lucille. Keith Richards is so attached to his guitar that he sleeps with it at night. You probably feel the same about your trusted side kick. Learn how to treat her right!
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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DOWN THE LINE: All meetings at Half Price Books unless specified
No monthly meeting in Aug at HPB - pool party instead on first Sat. 3rd
No monthly meeting in Aug at HPB - pool party instead on first Sat. 3rd
Sept. 5th - Ben Halim on recommended software for songwriters
Oct. 3 - Barbe TBD
Nov 7 - Annual Membership Meeting - last chance to enter a song critique
Dec 8 - DSA Christmas Party 5 - 9 at The Neathery in McKinney - no meeting at Half Price Books
VIDEO OF PAST MEETINGS
JANA STANDFIELD: JUNE 6, 2019 Half Price Books
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/2413755892187746/ ED BURNET: May 2, 2019 Half Price Books
https://www.facebook.com/groups/242191552781160/permalink/839986039668372/
BRUCE CHANNEL : https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/1820749174645104/
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 - 2019
https://bestsongsofthemeeting.blogspot.com
Songs Critiqued in June
Madison Elizabeth's Day by David Lewis
So No To Crack by Johnny Cromer
Monohans by Randy Overton
Old Lubbock Love by Harry Hewlett
I Just Want You by Beau McDermott
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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3. BRANDY BLUES Rio King
See the Best Songs of the Meeting and Songwriter of the Year
Past Winners here:
WORKSHOPS and CONFERENCES
DSA MEETUP - 1st Monday at Half Price Books - June 3rd, 7PM, hosted by Harry Hewlett
DSA MONTHLY GUEST SPEAKER AND SONG CRITIQUES - 1st Thursday - Half Price Books
I will be teaching Songwriting Classes again this fall starting Aug 27th. There is a Tuesday Thursday class 11:30 - 1 and added this fall is a Monday night class 6 - 8 . This class has been included in the continuing education roster this year, so you don't have to go through getting transcripts and other troublesome things. Go to Collin.org and search for Barbara McMillen.
DSA MONTHLY GUEST SPEAKER AND SONG CRITIQUES - 1st Thursday - Half Price Books
I will be teaching Songwriting Classes again this fall starting Aug 27th. There is a Tuesday Thursday class 11:30 - 1 and added this fall is a Monday night class 6 - 8 . This class has been included in the continuing education roster this year, so you don't have to go through getting transcripts and other troublesome things. Go to Collin.org and search for Barbara McMillen.
You can follow along with my class in an online 10 week workshop.
COMING TO DALLAS IN THE FALL
REO's 20th Annual REO Songwriters Retreat
July 28-Aug 2 - Mentors Jason Duke & Marty Dodson will teach an Advanced 301 track and a Beginners 101 track on creating a compelling songs! 6-Day all-inclusive retreat at the river's edge. Details Here
Strongwriter Retreat
Aug 17-18-19, 2019 Features 6 master classes with song mentor North Easton. North will take an in-depth look at 6 major song components: rhythm, music, melody, lyrics, dynamics & heart. Optional add-on day for critiques & mentored co-writing. Details Here
COMING SOON!
COMING SOON!
Looper Workshop at Sam Ash
Guitar picking and strumming patterns at Tone Shop
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SHOWCASES AND OPEN MICS
SHOWCASES: DSA SPOTLIGHT
DSA SPOTLIGHT PERFORMERS JULY-DEC 2019 SIGNUP & GUIDELINESHost takes 1st time slot 7-7:30 to start show and warm up stage.
During 6-month period, each qualified DSA performer gets at least 1 prime time 30 min slot - 7:30, 8:00, or 8:30 at Opening Bell (2nd Wed) or Love & War (4th Thur), not both. To qualify, must be current DSA member, have 1/2 hour of original songs, and be proven solo performer - no tracks, band, or complicated gear. [Note: 2 back-to-back acts can share stage for 1 hr, if arranged for in advance. ]
Each show ends with Open mic 9-10:00, signup at door, 1-3 original songs. DSA members, only.
Rotation of performers (assignment of time slots) starts again 1st half 2020.
Opening Bell - 2nd Wednesday, 7-10 hosted by Craig Langford
Love and War - 4th Thursday, 7-10 - hosted by Rickey Gene Wright
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.
JULY
1 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
4 - NO DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
10 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
18 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
25 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
28-Aug 2 REO Rafting Songwriting Retreat see workshop above
AUG
1 - NO DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
3 - DSA Pool Party & BBQ at the Miltons
5 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books
14 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
15 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
17-19 REO Strongwriter Retreat see workshop above
22 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
SEPT
2 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books
5 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
9 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
17 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
24 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
OCT
3 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
7 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books
14 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
15 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
17-19 REO Strongwriter Retreat see workshop above
22 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
NOV
4 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books
7 - DSA Annual Membership Meeting and final Song Critiques entries.
13 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
21 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
28 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
DEC
2 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books
5 - NO DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
8 - DSA Christmas Party
11 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
19 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
26 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
JAN
4 - DSA Board Planning Meeting
2 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques MOVED to the 6th
6 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques at Half Price Books
8 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
16 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
18 - DSA Awards Dinner
23 - 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/
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DSA LYRIC CONTEST
- Next deadline SUMMER CONTEST postmarked SEPT 30th
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
FALL 2018 LYRIC CONTEST WINNER -
We've awarded Michael Roth the contest winner.
https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-lyric-contest-winner-fall-2018/
WINTER 2019 -WINNERS ANNOUNCED -
We had a tie between Ireland and Harri Wolf
https://dallassongwriters.org/winners-ireland-and-harri-wolf-tie-in-the-2019-winter-lyric-contest/
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 - Lyric Contest Director
Renee Sullivan, VP Membership
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.
NEWS: DSA Member, Brook Malouf is celebrating a cut with Maddie Wilson called RIP. It was just released on Friday. You can check out the song here:
https://www.maddiewilsonmusic.com/music/ RIP.
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: Robert Ehlert, Bill Martin, Nichol Daniels, Jana Stanfield, Amanda Banks, Pamela Musgrove, 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
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Anthony Groom, Ken Duren Randy Overton, Carol Shaw, Lance French, Dori Weaver,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
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: 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 MARCH: Melissa Standifird
EXPIRED IN APRIL: None Thanks for renewing
EXPIRED IN MAY: Alejandro Dominguez, Steve Brown
EXPIRED IN JUNE: Donette Murphy, Jack Simmons, Robert Long
TIME TO RENEW: Mary Guthrie, Haley McDaniel
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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Featured Articles:
From NBC to the MMA to the 30 people behind “Sicko Mode,” songwriters are at the center of the cultural conversation -- and navigating more complex challenges than ever before. Here are answers to the 12 key questions facing today’s behind-the-scenes hitmakers.– by Billboard staff
For many, the fact that the success of a song lyric tends to hinge upon on its accompanying music, the voices that sing it and the performance itself means that it cannot be considered poetry. Yet before the written word, poetry was performed and passed on through song. The thing that sets poetry apart from prose is that its impact depends on a musicality in language and rhythm, much like a song lyric. However you see it, there are many musicians who are poets in their fans’ eyes, and their song lyrics are taken seriously today — studied in classrooms and published as annotated, hardback collections. – by Jamie Atkins / UDiscoverMusic
MyPart is an AI platform 'leapfrogging' song search within the Music Industry, allowing instant discovery of songwriting talent from around the globe as well as long forgotten gems in Music Publishing Catalogs. We revolutionize the music industry's content discovery process, offering recording-artists and their teams to receive a sorted and prioritized queue of high-end music demos gathering dust in music publishing catalogs or submitted by talented songwriters from around the globe. – by MyPart
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Since 1979, TALA's professional volunteers have assisted countless individual artists and nonprofit organizations in navigating the legal and financial aspects of making a living through creative pursuits. TALA provides artists with access to expert legal and financial guidance, ensuring arts-related businesses are built on a solid foundation. TALA's signature program is the facilitation of pro bono referrals to attorney and accountant volunteers for Texas artists and arts nonprofits. Continue Reading 
By Dan Matthews (Music Think Tank)
Music even has the power to aid in the healing process. For those who have experienced trauma, music therapy can be especially powerful and can provide a unique way to begin to heal and thrive. Continue Reading 
MUSIC BUSINESS
By Jake Udell (The Industry Observer)
The important thing is to deliver music consistently (the three R's – Repetition, Relevance, and Retention). Continue Reading 
By Ljubinko Zivkovic (Living Life Fearless)
Just having a social media platform doesn't mean that the group that uses them the most, teenagers, will come, or remain using it. Continue Reading 
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While there are many strategies for doing things cheaply, marketing on an actual budget of zero dollars may seem untenable, but there are a number of creative ways to make a serious impact with your marketing that, while they can't replace paid advertising, can go a long way towards supplementing it. Continue Reading 
PERFORMANCE
By Cari Cole (Sonicbids)
When you're sick, the last thing you want to do is take the stage. Not only must the show go on, inevitably someone will upload an iPhone video of it on social media so you want to be prepared to do the best you can under trying circumstances. Continue Reading 
By Evan Zwisler (Flypaper)
Before your audience hears a single one of your notes, they'll make a series of judgements about you based on your optics. From album covers to the typeface used in your tracklist, and from your band photos to what you wear on stage. Continue Reading 
RECORDING
By Becky Scarrott (What Hi Fi?)
We're here to break down the meaning of the most common music file formats, the differences between them, and why you should care. Continue Reading 
How Long, How Long Blues- Scrapper Blackwell
By Shane Speal (Guitar World)
Eric Clapton covered one of his songs almost note for note. Rory Gallagher listed him as one of his biggest influences. Hell, even Robert Johnson covered one of his tunes. But who remembers Scrapper Blackwell? Continue Reading 
IN MEMORIAM
https://weheartmusic.typepad.com/blog/musicians-who-died-in-2019.html
By Tom McDermott (Daily Beast)
A great singer, composer, and piano player, the good doctor had a long career as one of the Crescent City's most gifted musical ambassadors. Here's a guide to his best work. Continue Reading 
NEW ORLEANS (CelebrityAccess) Dave Bartholomew, 100, a giant of New Orleans music and a rock 'n' roll pioneer, died in a suburban New Orleans hospital...
Featuring Keb' Mo'' (Playing For Change | Song Around The World)
Playing For Change musicians perform "Walking Blues" as a tribute to blues legend Robert Johnson. "Walking Blues" was originally written and recorded by Son House in 1930, and Robert Johnson recorded his own version in 1936. Continue Reading 
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
CRAFT OF SONGWRITING
CRAFT OF SONGWRITING
By Hunter Farris (Flypaper)
"From a cognitive point of view... we define catchiness as long-term musical salience, the degree to which a musical fragment remains memorable after a period of time." Continue Reading 
By Arielle Pardes (Wired)
n the 1950s, the experimental composer John Cage began to explore what would happen if some parts of a musical composition were left to chance. Music-writing, as he saw it, was doused in ego—like an artist's self-portrait—and he imagined a new form that could essentially compose itself. His efforts paved the way for a new genre called generative music, which largely removes the composer from the process. Continue Reading 
By Sammy Hakim (Flypaper)
So you want to show off your brand new song to a record label or potential manager, or to book a string of upcoming gigs, or even your friends and family, but there isn't a producer in sight who could do it on short notice and for less than a few grand. Continue Reading 
By Roy Trakin (Variety)
According to Hit Songs Deconstructed's David Penn, who founded the music data and analytics company in 2011 with his wife Yael, this summer's most consumed songs "will be more poppy, up-tempo, sing-able (as opposed to rap-able), hooky and love/relationship-oriented" compared to a similar period in 2018. Continue Reading 
Online Thesaurus and Rhyming Dictionary
Great web tool for lyric writing
Music Theory Resource
