Hello Songwriter,
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Life goes on as the threat of a pandemic looms. While many are brushing up on their Irish songs, DSA members, Rising Stars, and the BYO Hall of Fame band is brushing up on songs by our inductees to be performed at Love and War on April 18. Wow, the talent line up is really coming together.
CALL FOR PERFORMERS - last chance to apply this week.
2020 Hall of Fame inductees: John Denver, England Dan Seals, John Ford Coley, Steve Wiseberg, Janie Fricke, and Gregg Smith. Last year, DSA initiated a new Rising Star program to encourage young aspiring musicians to celebrate our legends with performances of songs by our inductees. DSA is reaching out to the local music schools and asking for auditions at each school for the honor to perform. These students will be backed up by the BYO Hall of Fame band consisting of highly respected local musicians. The band members and special guests will also perform songs by our inductees.
WHAT: DSA Hall Of Fame
WHERE: Love and War in Texas
WHEN: April 18th, Doors open 6:30PM Show Starts at 7PM
TICKETS: General Admission - 15 in advance, 18 at the door
Students: 10 in advance, 12 at the door
More Info: http://dallassongwritershalloffame.blogspot.com
SPECIAL EVENTS COMING UP
DEEP ELLUM DALLAS SONGWRITERS SPOTLIGHT STAGE -APRIL 3 - 5, 7-11pm
Check out the line up on the event page.
https://www.facebook.com/events/624936004966130/
DALLAS SONGWRITERS SPOTLIGHT ON THE WILDFLOWER CITY LINE STAGE -MAY 15-17
https://www.facebook.com/events/587790638677242/
Our regular DSA MONTHLY EVENTS:
* First Thursday Monthly Meeting, with guest speaker and song critiques.
* Songwriter Meetup, 1st Monday, at Half Price Books on NWH in Dallas
* the 3rd Thursday Open Mic at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Addison hosted by Harry.
* the 2nd Wednesday Showcase at Opening Bell in South Side.
* the 4th Thursday Showcase at Love and War in Texas in Plano
We had a great showing again this month at the Monday Meetup on Feb 3. A number of members and visitors shared their songs, including host Harry Hewlett, David Case, Chris George, William Tel, Bill Martin, Liz Merida, Carolyn Humphreys, Bryan Durklin, and Kent Hofmeister.
At our first Thursday Meeting, Don Wall talked to us about how to make videos for our songs. Here's a video of the meeting on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/615703919198867/
We had a good crowd attending at the Opening Bell showcase on the 2nd Wednesday, Feb 12, and a great line up of performers, including: Bill Martin; Cat McGee; John Mason; Allen Larson; HOST: Harry Hewlett. You can start here with Allen Larson and scroll forward.
https://www.facebook.com/104739376244963/videos/1037145709985649/
Attendance was way up at Dunn Brothers for the Third Thursday Open Mic on Feb 20 hosted by Harry Hewlett. Check out the videos of Beau McDermott, Roland, Jeff grace, Keith Dodson, Natasha Blanton, Bill Martin, Ashley Andrade, Barbe McMillen, Allen Larson, Phil Ward and host Harry Hewlett. You can start here with Harry Hewlett and scroll forward.
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/197677308264231/
Our attendance at Love and War was slim but a great line up of performers including host Harry Hewlett, Joining Cromer, Don Wall, Just Us, Craig Langford, and open mic performers Jeff Groce, Morgan Bennett, Allen Larson and Phill Ward. You can start here and scroll backward. https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/181656559927547/
You can find videos on each of these performers from our showcases and open mics on our facebook page in videos.
Our LYRIC CONTEST has quarterly deadlines: March 31, June, September, December.
Winners from the Spring 2019 contest has been announced below.
ANNUAL SONG CONTEST Opens on June 1. Semifinalist were announced on November 7th. Winners to be announced at the Awards Banquet on January 18, 6PM, Sons of Hermann Hall. https://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com
YOUNG SONGWRITERS CONTEST - We have a new contest for youth 18 and under. Winners were announced on Jan 18. 2020 Contest opens June 1.
https://youngsongwriterscontest.blogspot.com
We are migrating our member forum from yahoo to google groups. Here is the new google group. https://groups.google.com/d/forum/dallas-songwriters-members
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, John Jaggers, Bobby Montgomery, David Lewis, Michael Brandenberger, Phillip Casteel, Alexis Tapp, Don Wall, Harry Hewlett, Kery Maddox, Ginger Stanoia, Kenneth Shoemaker, and Kristi Myers for their recent contributions to our fall fundraiser. Other contributors include Ireland, John 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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Here is a link to a complete list of the winners: https://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com
The DSA Song Contest Awards Dinner that was held on Saturday, January 18, at Sons of Hermann Hall was well attended with 70+. Awards were presented for the Song Contest, Lyric Contest, Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Semi-finalists Eddie Bowers, Charles Carter, Addison Havens, David Lewis, Bill Martin, Kyle Short and Stephanie Sammons will be performing, as well as, young songwriters Jade Nichol and TK Brown, who received 18 and under Rising Star Awards, plus Harry Hewlett and Barbara McMillen.
Robert Ehlert won the Fall lyric Contest.
Here is a link to the pdf of the Awards Program: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12U21eMdAYS13sS4Z5smSL3AD059xYUVt/view?usp=sharing
Category winners get cash prizes
Winners announced at our Awards Banquet.
JOHN LATINI WINS GRAND PRIZE IN THE 2018 DALLAS SONGWRITERS SONG CONTEST
http://dsapress.blogspot.com/2019/03/john-latini-wins-grand-prize-in-2018.html
JINGLE JANGLE with Hooper and Brooks
Learn why Dallas is the focus of the jingle industry and hear jingles and how they are developed from guest speakers Johnny Hooper and Randy Brooks.
Johnny Hooper, award winning composer of radio and TV jingles, including promos for Kix Brooks' “American Country Countdown”, Radio Disney, and Casey Kasem’s “Top 20 Countdown”. Johnny was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2016. In addition to being an expert on this topic he is a performing vocalist, writer and guitarist who played at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, England.
Randy Brooks Singer/songwriter of novelty songs, including "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer," "Will You Be Ready at the Plate When Jesus Throws the Ball," and "I'd Rather Be Sailin' (with Governor Palin.") Performs often at the Bluebird Cafe and also performs with the bands The Bad Monkeys, Young Country, and Southwestern Pilgrimage
VIDEO OF PAST MEETINGS
Don Wall about DIY Music videos, Feb 6, 2020
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/564837404103111/
John Jaggers about the Colorado capo, January 6, 2020. https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/615703919198867/
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/
Another Whiskey - David Case
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DSA MONTHLY GUEST SPEAKER AND SONG CRITIQUES - on Thursday, Feb 6 at 6:30pm - Half Price Books: Don Wall on DIY Music Video
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 and 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 every 6 months.
Opening Bell - 2nd Wednesday, 7-10 - guest host each month
DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE - Addison
see review of
11th Anniversary DSA 3rd Thursday Open Mic at Dunn Bros.
2020
MAR
2 - DSA 1st Monday Meetup at Half Price Books
5 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques at Half Price Books
11 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
20 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
27 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
31 - Deadline for Lyric Contest
APRIL
2- DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques at Half Price Books
3 - 4 Deep Ellum Fest DSA spotlight Stage
6 - DSA 1st Monday Meetup at Half Price Books
8 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
16 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
18 - DSA Hall of Fame at Love and War
23 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
MAY
1 - 3 Dallas International Guitar Show - DSA booth
4 - DSA 1st Monday Meetup at Half Price Books
7 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques at Half Price Books
13 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
15-17 Wildflower Festival DSA Spotlight on City Line Stage
21 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
21 - 31 Kerrville Folk Festival
28 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
JUNE
1 - DSA Song Contest Opens
1 - 7 Kerrville Folk Festival
1 - DSA 1st Monday Meetup at Half Price Books
4 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques at Half Price Books
6 - DSA @ Cityline - 6 - 9pm
10 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
18 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
25 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
AUG
20 - 22 Cutting Edge Seminar - NOLA
28-30 DIY Musician Conference, 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/
Local Blues events: Bluelisablues.blogspot.com
Local Jazz events: https://www.kntu.com/live-wire/
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DSA LYRIC CONTEST
- Next deadline WINTER CONTEST postmarked Mar 31st
https://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com/p/lyric-contest.html
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 2019 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED at the Awards Banquet on Jan 18
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
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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.
2020 Directors elected at our Nov 4 2019 Annual Membership Meeting were:
Michael Brandenberger, Bobby Montgomery, Phillip Casteel, Barbe McMillen, Ben Halim, Joe Milton, Rene Sullivan, Ken Duren, Jessica Ewy, Alexis Tapp, Harry Hewlett, Buck Morgan, Jack Allday, Don Wall and Ricky Gene Wright. New 2020 officers were elected at the planning meeting on Jan 4th.
Officers 2020
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 - VP of A/R, showcases
Ben Halim - VP of Technology
Rickey Gene Wright - Showcase Co-Director,
Don Wall - PR Communications
James Pappas, Joe Milton, Ken Duren, Buck Morgan, 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 forum group. We are currently migrating the yahoo group to a google group.
Members have a chance to play in local venues and festival stages.
MEMBER NEWS
Member Brook Malouf wanted to share that Texas artist Hayden Haddock just released his new album, and he cut my song “America” that I co-wrote with Evan Thompson for this new album.
Trent Willmon produced it.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tzjVsG0bxOY
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: https://groups.google.com/d/forum/dallas-songwriters-members
PATRON SAINTS: PAUL ZANDER, BOBBY MONTGOMERY, JOHN JAGGERS, BEN HALIM
Patron Sponsor L3: Michael Brandenberger, Bill Honker, John Stone, David Lewis
Patron Sponsor L1: Cliff Monroe, Suzi Morse, Rio King, Ginger Stanoio
Patron Sponsor: Mimi Balkey, Kristi Myers
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Kyle Short, Trisha James, Carl Roberts, Greg Hinds, Richard Kirby, William Lee, Adam Rekerdres, William Wheeler, TK Brown, Bill Sibley, David Case, Phillip Ward, Susan Hanlon, Mattie Ager, William Grant, Natasha Blanton, Leah Mesiah, Jeff Groce, Mary Logan, Hugh Lehman, Robert Ehlert, Bill Martin, Nichol Daniels, Jana Stanfield, Amanda Banks, Pamela Musgrove, Beau McDermott, Christopher Kuhn, Jade Nichol, Mathew Carroll, Ainsley Lornds, Keith A Dodson, Julie and Jeff Carter,
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Kerry Maddox, Cara Thornton, Ron Young, Ben Halim, Keith Dodson, Stephanie Sammons, David Lewis, Bernard Groll, Andrew Plan, Allen Larson, Joanna Endsley, Cat McGee, David Banning, Brook Malouf, Alexis Tapp, Gigi Gostas, 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, , 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 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
EXPIRED IN JULY: Mary Guthrie, Haley McDaniel
EXPIRED IN AUG:Michael Richards, Trevor Dahlen
EXPIRED IN SEPT: Katie Dundas, Teresa Ann Turner, Jane Fallon, Ken Golden, Stephen Houpt, Scott Mendenhall, John Mason
EXPIRED IN OCT: Nitanie Paris
EXPIRED IN NOV: Ryan Galloway, Anna Xiong
EXPIRED IN DEC: none
EXPIRED IN JAN:Ginger Stanoiu, Bobby McCormick, Ted Vahovious, Steve Lowden, Randy Bell, Andre Kerek, Stephen Valenzuela, Don Wall, Terry Bloss, Denise Roster, Gene Schillaci, David Claerr, Renee Saffier, Scott Thorn, Clark Ford, Stephanie Johnson, Mark Patterson
EXPIRED IN FEB: Josh Goode, Mathew Carroll, Ashley Sounds, Julie and Jeff Cater
TIME TO RENEW: Suzi Morse, James Foster, Lance French, Jessica Ewy, Ron Young, Cat McGee, Ken Duren, Raquel Linderman, Chris Kuhn, Beau McDermott, Johnny Cromer
https://weheartmusic.typepad.com/blog/musicians-who-died-in-2019.html
VIDEO
Barbe McMillen's blog, The Craft of Songwriting
WILDFLOWER SINGER SONGWRITER CONTEST
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BW STEVENSON SONG CONTEST - poordavidspub.com
DEADLINE 4/10/2020
TO ENTER, SEND MP3 OR CD OF TWO ORIGINAL SONGS
ALONG WITH A $25 ENTRY FEE TO:
POOR DAVID'S PUB
1313 S. LAMAR ST.
DALLAS, TX 75215
BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION AND SONG TITLES
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FARM | Folk Alliance Region Midwest
Official Showcase applications due June 10
October 22 - 26, 2020
Grand Rapids, Michigan
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
NERFA | Northeast Regional Folk Alliance
Semi-Formal Showcase applications due July 9
November 12-15, 2020
Stamford, Connecticut
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
SWRFA | Southwest Regional Folk Alliance
Official Showcase application due July 15
September 23 - 27, 2020
Austin, Texas
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
FAR-West | Folk Alliance Region West
Summer Registration Rate ends August 31
October 8 - 11, 2020
Woodland Hills, California
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
SERFA | Southeast Regional Folk Alliance
More Info Here
May 13 - 17, 2020
Chattanooga, Tennessee
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
https://www.folk.org/page/Regions
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Life goes on as the threat of a pandemic looms. While many are brushing up on their Irish songs, DSA members, Rising Stars, and the BYO Hall of Fame band is brushing up on songs by our inductees to be performed at Love and War on April 18. Wow, the talent line up is really coming together.
CALL FOR PERFORMERS - last chance to apply this week.
2020 Hall of Fame inductees: John Denver, England Dan Seals, John Ford Coley, Steve Wiseberg, Janie Fricke, and Gregg Smith. Last year, DSA initiated a new Rising Star program to encourage young aspiring musicians to celebrate our legends with performances of songs by our inductees. DSA is reaching out to the local music schools and asking for auditions at each school for the honor to perform. These students will be backed up by the BYO Hall of Fame band consisting of highly respected local musicians. The band members and special guests will also perform songs by our inductees.
WHAT: DSA Hall Of Fame
WHERE: Love and War in Texas
WHEN: April 18th, Doors open 6:30PM Show Starts at 7PM
TICKETS: General Admission - 15 in advance, 18 at the door
Students: 10 in advance, 12 at the door
More Info: http://dallassongwritershalloffame.blogspot.com
Ticket link
SPECIAL EVENTS COMING UP
DEEP ELLUM DALLAS SONGWRITERS SPOTLIGHT STAGE -APRIL 3 - 5, 7-11pm
Check out the line up on the event page.
https://www.facebook.com/events/624936004966130/
DALLAS SONGWRITERS SPOTLIGHT ON THE WILDFLOWER CITY LINE STAGE -MAY 15-17
https://www.facebook.com/events/587790638677242/
Our regular DSA MONTHLY EVENTS:
* First Thursday Monthly Meeting, with guest speaker and song critiques.
* Songwriter Meetup, 1st Monday, at Half Price Books on NWH in Dallas
* the 3rd Thursday Open Mic at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Addison hosted by Harry.
* the 2nd Wednesday Showcase at Opening Bell in South Side.
* the 4th Thursday Showcase at Love and War in Texas in Plano
We had a great showing again this month at the Monday Meetup on Feb 3. A number of members and visitors shared their songs, including host Harry Hewlett, David Case, Chris George, William Tel, Bill Martin, Liz Merida, Carolyn Humphreys, Bryan Durklin, and Kent Hofmeister.At our first Thursday Meeting, Don Wall talked to us about how to make videos for our songs. Here's a video of the meeting on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/615703919198867/
We had a good crowd attending at the Opening Bell showcase on the 2nd Wednesday, Feb 12, and a great line up of performers, including: Bill Martin; Cat McGee; John Mason; Allen Larson; HOST: Harry Hewlett. You can start here with Allen Larson and scroll forward.
https://www.facebook.com/104739376244963/videos/1037145709985649/
Attendance was way up at Dunn Brothers for the Third Thursday Open Mic on Feb 20 hosted by Harry Hewlett. Check out the videos of Beau McDermott, Roland, Jeff grace, Keith Dodson, Natasha Blanton, Bill Martin, Ashley Andrade, Barbe McMillen, Allen Larson, Phil Ward and host Harry Hewlett. You can start here with Harry Hewlett and scroll forward.
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/197677308264231/
Our attendance at Love and War was slim but a great line up of performers including host Harry Hewlett, Joining Cromer, Don Wall, Just Us, Craig Langford, and open mic performers Jeff Groce, Morgan Bennett, Allen Larson and Phill Ward. You can start here and scroll backward. https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/181656559927547/
You can find videos on each of these performers from our showcases and open mics on our facebook page in videos.
Our LYRIC CONTEST has quarterly deadlines: March 31, June, September, December.
Winners from the Spring 2019 contest has been announced below.
ANNUAL SONG CONTEST Opens on June 1. Semifinalist were announced on November 7th. Winners to be announced at the Awards Banquet on January 18, 6PM, Sons of Hermann Hall. https://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com
YOUNG SONGWRITERS CONTEST - We have a new contest for youth 18 and under. Winners were announced on Jan 18. 2020 Contest opens June 1.
https://youngsongwriterscontest.blogspot.com
We are migrating our member forum from yahoo to google groups. Here is the new google group. https://groups.google.com/d/forum/dallas-songwriters-members
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.
WOW! What a exciting spring full of great events. Happy Valentines and Mardi Gras.
WOW! What a exciting spring full of great events. Happy Valentines and Mardi Gras.
Songcerely,
Barbe
DSA SONG CONTEST - Winners were announced at the Awards Dinner on January 18, at Sons of Hermann Hall, Dallas Tx.
Dam Stasi and Kickbend is Grand Prize Winner with song "UNLESS" https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=444966422937309
Here is a link to a complete list of the winners: https://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com
The DSA Song Contest Awards Dinner that was held on Saturday, January 18, at Sons of Hermann Hall was well attended with 70+. Awards were presented for the Song Contest, Lyric Contest, Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Semi-finalists Eddie Bowers, Charles Carter, Addison Havens, David Lewis, Bill Martin, Kyle Short and Stephanie Sammons will be performing, as well as, young songwriters Jade Nichol and TK Brown, who received 18 and under Rising Star Awards, plus Harry Hewlett and Barbara McMillen.
Robert Ehlert won the Fall lyric Contest.
Sorry you were not able to appear in person. Here is a link to a video of the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69Ov2xo-Acs
And there are oodles of photos on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/dallassongwriters/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2883673535018186Here is a link to the pdf of the Awards Program: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12U21eMdAYS13sS4Z5smSL3AD059xYUVt/view?usp=sharing
http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com Cash Prizes +
DSA is proud to announce that this years Grand Prize Casio Privia Keyboard is the new PX-S1000. This new electronic keyboard sounds and feels like a real piano and it is lighter weight than other keyboards with the same features. This “world’s slimmest digital piano” weighs in at just 24.7 pounds. The back panel includes a USB port, an audio (stereo mini-jack) port, and two 1/4 inch outputs, (stereo and mono). The Privia PX-S1000 contains 18 different "bread and butter" sounds, including numerous acoustic pianos, Rhodes and Wurlitzer-type electric pianos, vibes, string patches, organs, harpsichord, and acoustic bass. You can also layer and split these sounds.
Every working pianist in a metropolitan area where space and portability are paramount should try Casio's Privia PX-S1000 for themselves. From its realistic piano sound and touch, to its extreme portability and modern connectivity it’s truly a marvel.
Read full review at Keyboard Magazine.
THANKS TO OUR SONG CONTEST SPONSORS
GRAND PRIZE - A Casio Privia Piano
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
http://dsapress.blogspot.com/2019/03/john-latini-wins-grand-prize-in-2018.html
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JINGLE JANGLE with Hooper and Brooks
Learn why Dallas is the focus of the jingle industry and hear jingles and how they are developed from guest speakers Johnny Hooper and Randy Brooks.
Johnny Hooper, award winning composer of radio and TV jingles, including promos for Kix Brooks' “American Country Countdown”, Radio Disney, and Casey Kasem’s “Top 20 Countdown”. Johnny was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2016. In addition to being an expert on this topic he is a performing vocalist, writer and guitarist who played at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, England.
Randy Brooks Singer/songwriter of novelty songs, including "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer," "Will You Be Ready at the Plate When Jesus Throws the Ball," and "I'd Rather Be Sailin' (with Governor Palin.") Performs often at the Bluebird Cafe and also performs with the bands The Bad Monkeys, Young Country, and Southwestern Pilgrimage
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, your phone 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, your phone 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
Don Wall about DIY Music videos, Feb 6, 2020
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/564837404103111/
John Jaggers about the Colorado capo, January 6, 2020. https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/615703919198867/
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 - 2020
https://bestsongsofthemeeting.blogspot.com
There is a comprehensive list on this website of all submitted. Also, past winners can be located at the above url.
2020
JAN
Take Another Chance - David Lewis
Must Be Present to Win - John Jaggers
Take Another Chance - David Lewis
Must Be Present to Win - John Jaggers
Light On The Sand - Beau McDermott
FEB
Full Moon - Barbe McMillen
Red White and Blue - Don Wall
The Forgotten Vet - Don WallAnother Whiskey - David Case
2019
Winners were announced at the Awards Dinner on Jan. 18, 6Pm Sons of Hermann Hall.
2019 SONG OF THE YEAR SEMIFINALIST
THE STORY OF BONNIE & CLYDE - Barbe McMillen
WATERING HOLE - Harry Hewlett
MONAHANS by Randy Overton
I FOUND LOVE by David Lewis
RED YELLOW BLACK AND WHITE - Harry Hewlett
SANTA ALWAYS HIT EAST TEXAS LAST - Don Wall
GONNA LOVE ON YOU - Harry Hewlett
HE LOOKED LIKE WAYLON BUT SOUNDED LIKE CASH - Rickey Gene Wright
I NEVER CRIED - Rio King
MADISON ELIZABETH'S DAY - David Lewis
THE MUSIC WAS A MIRACLE - Alexis Tapp
THOUGHTS OF YOU - Barbe McMillen
WINNER OF BEST SONGS OF THE MEETING
SONG OF THE YEAR
SONG OF THE YEAR
THE STORY OF BONNIE AND CLYDE - Barbe McMillen
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR - Harry Hewlett
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR - Harry Hewlett
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WORKSHOPS and CONFERENCES
DSA MEETUP - 1st Monday at Half Price Books - Monday, Feb 3, 7PM, hosted by Harry Hewlett
DSA MONTHLY GUEST SPEAKER AND SONG CRITIQUES - on Thursday, Feb 6 at 6:30pm - Half Price Books: Don Wall on DIY Music Video
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ONLY 1 SEAT LEFT - REGISTRATON CLOSES AT 11:00 PM CST TONIGHT!
It’s commonplace to take voice or instrument lessons throughout our career. However, not many take the time to hone their business skills and later find themselves behind the eightball when it comes to running their desired business. I would like to share a unique opportunity coming up March 14th, 2020 that will be a benefit to anyone who has a creative spirit. Below you will find details on our upcoming workshop, lock in your seat today!!!! Please share, help us advocate and encourage artists to invest in this important part of their gift. =============================================== 28TH CUTTING EDGE ENTERTAINMENT LAW SEMINAR - AUGUST 20 - 22, 2020 |
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SHOWCASES AND OPEN MICS
SHOWCASES: DSA SPOTLIGHT
DSA SPOTLIGHT PERFORMERS 2020 SIGNUP and 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 and 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 every 6 months.
Opening Bell - 2nd Wednesday, 7-10 - guest host each month
Love and War - 4th Thursday, 7-10 - guest host each month -
City Line - Saturday June 6, 6-9.
DSA FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT STAGES
Deep Ellum Arts Festival dual stages this April 3-4 at Sons of Hermann Hall and DSA Street Stage on Main. https://www.facebook.com/events/1501080823389755/
DSA STREET STAGE lineupFRIDAY, APRIL 3RD:
7:00 Jade Nickol
7:30 Rickey Gene Wright & Denise Owen
8:00 T K Brown
8:30 Lance French with Mandy & Jonathan Banks
9:00 Raquel Nguyen-Lindemann
9:30-10:00 Rio King
SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH:
7:00 Stephen Valenzuela
7:30 Ireland
8:00 Joe Milton
8:30 Jessica & Tim Ewy
9:00 Craig Langford
9:30-10:00 Allen Larson
https://facebook.com/events/s/deep-ellums-dallas-songwriters/1501080823389755/?ti=icl
FRIDAY - APRIL 3, 2020
12:00 Michael Brandenberger
12:30 Jeff Groce
1:00 Ashley Andrade
1:30 Phil Ward
2:00 Natasha Blanton
2:30 David Case
3:00 Trisha James
3:30 Buck Morgan
4:00 Don Wall
4:30 John Jaggers
5:00 Rickey Gene Wright & Denise Owens
5:30 David Lewis
6:00 Rickey Gene Wright
6:30 Johnny Cromer
7:00 Jeff & Julie Cater (Justus)
7:30 Allen Larson
8:00 Rio King
8:30 Bill Martin
9:00 Beau McDermott
9:30-10:00 Harry Hewlett
SATURDAY - APRIL 4, 2020
12:00 Bobby Dallas
12:30 Jeff Groce
1:00 Caera Thornton
1:30 Craig St Clair
2:00 Buck Morgan
2:30 Stephen Houpt
3:00 Cat McGee
3:30 John Mason
4:00 Jade Nickol
4:30 Stephen Valenzuela
5:00 Jell & Julie Cater (Justus)
5:30 Ireland Casteel
6:00 Barbe McMillen
6:30 Kyle Short
7:00 TK Brown
7:30 Craig Langford
8:00 Dorinda Weaver
8:30 Bill Sibley
9:00 Don Wall
9:30-10:00 Harry Hewlett
Deep Ellum Best Parking Guide
https://cravedfw.com/2014/08/08/deep-ellum-best-parking-guide-ever/
City Line Wildflower Stage in May 15 - 17
State Fair Stage in Oct 2020
City Line - Saturday June 6, 6-9.
DSA FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT STAGES
Deep Ellum Arts Festival dual stages this April 3-4 at Sons of Hermann Hall and DSA Street Stage on Main. https://www.facebook.com/events/1501080823389755/
DSA STREET STAGE lineupFRIDAY, APRIL 3RD:
7:00 Jade Nickol
7:30 Rickey Gene Wright & Denise Owen
8:00 T K Brown
8:30 Lance French with Mandy & Jonathan Banks
9:00 Raquel Nguyen-Lindemann
9:30-10:00 Rio King
SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH:
7:00 Stephen Valenzuela
7:30 Ireland
8:00 Joe Milton
8:30 Jessica & Tim Ewy
9:00 Craig Langford
9:30-10:00 Allen Larson
Dallas Songwriters Association list of players for Deep Ellum Arts Festival @ Sons of Hermann Hall - Bowling Alley Room, April 3-4, 2020: https://facebook.com/events/s/dsa-deep-ellum-songwriters-sho/624936004966130/?ti=icl
12:00 Michael Brandenberger
12:30 Jeff Groce
1:00 Ashley Andrade
1:30 Phil Ward
2:00 Natasha Blanton
2:30 David Case
3:00 Trisha James
3:30 Buck Morgan
4:00 Don Wall
4:30 John Jaggers
5:00 Rickey Gene Wright & Denise Owens
5:30 David Lewis
6:00 Rickey Gene Wright
6:30 Johnny Cromer
7:00 Jeff & Julie Cater (Justus)
7:30 Allen Larson
8:00 Rio King
8:30 Bill Martin
9:00 Beau McDermott
9:30-10:00 Harry Hewlett
SATURDAY - APRIL 4, 2020
12:00 Bobby Dallas
12:30 Jeff Groce
1:00 Caera Thornton
1:30 Craig St Clair
2:00 Buck Morgan
2:30 Stephen Houpt
3:00 Cat McGee
3:30 John Mason
4:00 Jade Nickol
4:30 Stephen Valenzuela
5:00 Jell & Julie Cater (Justus)
5:30 Ireland Casteel
6:00 Barbe McMillen
6:30 Kyle Short
7:00 TK Brown
7:30 Craig Langford
8:00 Dorinda Weaver
8:30 Bill Sibley
9:00 Don Wall
9:30-10:00 Harry Hewlett
Deep Ellum Best Parking Guide
https://cravedfw.com/2014/08/08/deep-ellum-best-parking-guide-ever/
City Line Wildflower Stage in May 15 - 17
State Fair Stage in Oct 2020
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 or 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 or 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. A List of DSA events only can be found at https://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com
MAR
2 - DSA 1st Monday Meetup at Half Price Books
5 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques at Half Price Books
11 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
20 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
27 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
31 - Deadline for Lyric Contest
APRIL
2- DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques at Half Price Books
3 - 4 Deep Ellum Fest DSA spotlight Stage
6 - DSA 1st Monday Meetup at Half Price Books
8 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
16 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
18 - DSA Hall of Fame at Love and War
23 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
MAY
1 - 3 Dallas International Guitar Show - DSA booth
4 - DSA 1st Monday Meetup at Half Price Books
7 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques at Half Price Books
13 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
15-17 Wildflower Festival DSA Spotlight on City Line Stage
21 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
21 - 31 Kerrville Folk Festival
28 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
JUNE
1 - DSA Song Contest Opens
1 - 7 Kerrville Folk Festival
1 - DSA 1st Monday Meetup at Half Price Books
4 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques at Half Price Books
6 - DSA @ Cityline - 6 - 9pm
10 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
18 - DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
25 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
AUG
20 - 22 Cutting Edge Seminar - NOLA
28-30 DIY Musician Conference, 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/
Local Blues events: Bluelisablues.blogspot.com
Local Jazz events: https://www.kntu.com/live-wire/
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DSA LYRIC CONTEST
- Next deadline WINTER CONTEST postmarked Mar 31st
https://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com/p/lyric-contest.html
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 2019 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED at the Awards Banquet on Jan 18
There were 25 entries
Thanks to Lyric Contest Director, Alexis for these comments.
WINNERS
1. Bow River by Robert Ehlert, Carrollton, TX
2. Tethered To The Wind by Robert Bowen, Bishopville, SC
3. Decrepitude by Harold Cronson, Dallas, Tx
Finalists:
Tethered to the Wind by Robert Bowen, Bishopville, SC
Decrepitude by Harold Cronson, Dallas, Tx
I’ll Be There by Susan Odella, Virginia, MN
Bow River by Robert Ehlert, Carrollton, TX
The Days ’til Christmas by David Case, Rockwall, Tx
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
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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.
2020 Directors elected at our Nov 4 2019 Annual Membership Meeting were:
Michael Brandenberger, Bobby Montgomery, Phillip Casteel, Barbe McMillen, Ben Halim, Joe Milton, Rene Sullivan, Ken Duren, Jessica Ewy, Alexis Tapp, Harry Hewlett, Buck Morgan, Jack Allday, Don Wall and Ricky Gene Wright. New 2020 officers were elected at the planning meeting on Jan 4th.
Officers 2020
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 - VP of A/R, showcases
Ben Halim - VP of Technology
Rickey Gene Wright - Showcase Co-Director,
Don Wall - PR Communications
James Pappas, Joe Milton, Ken Duren, Buck Morgan, 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 forum group. We are currently migrating the yahoo group to a google group.
Members have a chance to play in local venues and festival stages.
MEMBER NEWS
Member Brook Malouf wanted to share that Texas artist Hayden Haddock just released his new album, and he cut my song “America” that I co-wrote with Evan Thompson for this new album.
Trent Willmon produced it.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tzjVsG0bxOY
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: https://groups.google.com/d/forum/dallas-songwriters-members
PATRON SAINTS: PAUL ZANDER, BOBBY MONTGOMERY, JOHN JAGGERS, BEN HALIM
Patron Sponsor L3: Michael Brandenberger, Bill Honker, John Stone, David Lewis
Patron Sponsor L1: Cliff Monroe, Suzi Morse, Rio King, Ginger Stanoio
Patron Sponsor: Mimi Balkey, Kristi Myers
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Kyle Short, Trisha James, Carl Roberts, Greg Hinds, Richard Kirby, William Lee, Adam Rekerdres, William Wheeler, TK Brown, Bill Sibley, David Case, Phillip Ward, Susan Hanlon, Mattie Ager, William Grant, Natasha Blanton, Leah Mesiah, Jeff Groce, Mary Logan, Hugh Lehman, Robert Ehlert, Bill Martin, Nichol Daniels, Jana Stanfield, Amanda Banks, Pamela Musgrove, Beau McDermott, Christopher Kuhn, Jade Nichol, Mathew Carroll, Ainsley Lornds, Keith A Dodson, Julie and Jeff Carter,
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Kerry Maddox, Cara Thornton, Ron Young, Ben Halim, Keith Dodson, Stephanie Sammons, David Lewis, Bernard Groll, Andrew Plan, Allen Larson, Joanna Endsley, Cat McGee, David Banning, Brook Malouf, Alexis Tapp, Gigi Gostas, 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, , 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 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
EXPIRED IN JULY: Mary Guthrie, Haley McDaniel
EXPIRED IN AUG:Michael Richards, Trevor Dahlen
EXPIRED IN SEPT: Katie Dundas, Teresa Ann Turner, Jane Fallon, Ken Golden, Stephen Houpt, Scott Mendenhall, John Mason
EXPIRED IN OCT: Nitanie Paris
EXPIRED IN NOV: Ryan Galloway, Anna Xiong
EXPIRED IN DEC: none
EXPIRED IN JAN:Ginger Stanoiu, Bobby McCormick, Ted Vahovious, Steve Lowden, Randy Bell, Andre Kerek, Stephen Valenzuela, Don Wall, Terry Bloss, Denise Roster, Gene Schillaci, David Claerr, Renee Saffier, Scott Thorn, Clark Ford, Stephanie Johnson, Mark Patterson
EXPIRED IN FEB: Josh Goode, Mathew Carroll, Ashley Sounds, Julie and Jeff Cater
TIME TO RENEW: Suzi Morse, James Foster, Lance French, Jessica Ewy, Ron Young, Cat McGee, Ken Duren, Raquel Linderman, Chris Kuhn, Beau McDermott, Johnny Cromer
Renew your membership online.
Or https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association
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LISTEN
John Denver- Greatest Hits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vrEljMfXYo&list=PLfDF7WcaaE8-6fo_0X7vnGN7OvNMIB7b3
England Dan - John Ford Coley
John Ford Coley - You Almost Loved Me
Danny Seals - It's Gonna Be Easy Now
Steve Wiseberg - John Denver singing Christmas For Cowboys
Gregg Smith - Don't Cry No More
Janie Fricke - Greatest Hits
(ASCAP)
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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
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Online Thesaurus and Rhyming Dictionary
Great web tool for lyric writing
Music Theory Resource
Song and Talent Contests
DSA Song Contest CLOSED - Winners announced Jan. 18th
http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com
http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com
DSA Quarterly Lyric Contest https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-lyric-contest/
Next deadline - Mar 31st
Best Songs of the Meeting - for DSA Members only - submit your song for critique on the 1st Thursday, at the Monthly Meeting at Half Price Books.
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 https://dallassongwriters.org/song-critique/
Best Songs of the Meeting - for DSA Members only - submit your song for critique on the 1st Thursday, at the Monthly Meeting at Half Price Books.
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 https://dallassongwriters.org/song-critique/
DSA Young Songwriters Contest - for youth 18 and under. Opens June 1
WILDFLOWER SINGER SONGWRITER CONTEST
The award-winning Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest is accepting 300 entries beginning January 1, 2020. The submissions will be narrowed to 10 Finalists who will then compete for the Grand Prize, Second Place or the Michael Terry People’s Choice Award. The deadline to enter is March 1 and all finalists perform live on stage at the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival in Richardson that draws a crowd of 65,000 attendees each year.
BW STEVENSON SONG CONTEST - poordavidspub.com
DEADLINE 4/10/2020
TO ENTER, SEND MP3 OR CD OF TWO ORIGINAL SONGS
ALONG WITH A $25 ENTRY FEE TO:
POOR DAVID'S PUB
1313 S. LAMAR ST.
DALLAS, TX 75215
BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION AND SONG TITLES
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FAI's Regional and International Events and Deadlines
Official Showcase applications due June 10
October 22 - 26, 2020
Grand Rapids, Michigan
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
NERFA | Northeast Regional Folk Alliance
Semi-Formal Showcase applications due July 9
November 12-15, 2020
Stamford, Connecticut
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
SWRFA | Southwest Regional Folk Alliance
Official Showcase application due July 15
September 23 - 27, 2020
Austin, Texas
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
FAR-West | Folk Alliance Region West
Summer Registration Rate ends August 31
October 8 - 11, 2020
Woodland Hills, California
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
SERFA | Southeast Regional Folk Alliance
More Info Here
May 13 - 17, 2020
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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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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Barbara McMillen, Editor
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