Songwritiers Notes Issue #222 January

Hello Songwriter,

Happy New Year 2021 from Dallas Texas.

As we begin the new year still in a state of stay at home, I want to thank you for creating and playing your songs with us on Zoom and being a part of our Facebook community. We are thankful for our songwriting community and the DSA Director of Showcases, Harry Hewlett for facilitating our educational and performance opportunities. We've have grown the number of events we are producing monthly from 5 live events to at least 10 virtual events. Your songs have been a light in the darkness of alone, lifting our spirits and connecting us like virtual hugs. 

SPECIAL EVENTS
           This month wee will be celebrating the best songs of 2020 with our Virtual Song Contest Awards Program. When we did a call for semifinalists to perform, we have such a big response that we have had to make the event a two night affair.

         Saturday, January 9th, 12 - 3 Dallas Songwriters Song Contest Semifinalists will showcase.

                       Streaming on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/events/385918485667970/

         Saturday, January 16th, 12 - 3 Dallas Songwriters Song Contest Awards Program.

You'll want to join us streaming live on Facebook for some exceptional entertainment and to find out who are the winners. Our Young Songwriter winner is someone very special and in the future you will be able to say you saw her here before she became a big star.

      Also, there will be some community awards presented to some well deserving businesses. 

SHOWCASES

DSA continues to have virtual showcases every Saturday, 12-3 with some of the best songwriters internationally. Want to showcase? It's easy, join us for a Wednesday open mic and let Harry know you are ready for a 30 minutes spot.

DSA Virtual Global Showcase- Every Saturday 12 - 3 Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

DSA members performing on Zoom from around the world. Tune in and see members from far away.   Create you own watch party and invite friends.

9th DSA Song Contest Awards Semifinalist perform 

16th DSA 2020 Awards Program

    https://www.facebook.com/events/385918485667970/

We resumed our open mic at Love and War in Plano back in June and are enjoying our chance to safely perform before a live audience. Come out and have a great meal and perform, but don't forget to bring your own mic.

Love and War - Thursday - Jan 28 - We are back to regular 4th Thursday - this is at the venue and streamed to FB. It is currently an open mic. Bring your own mic.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2592301734332269/

OPEN MIC  - Virtual

Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic  -  Every Wednesday  7 - 9 - Jan 7, 14, 21, 28

https://www.facebook.com/events/717703665629658/

ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86341155881

Whether you are wanting to keep your chops up or get your feet wet in virtual performing, you will want to join our host Harry Hewlett every Wednesday, 7 - 9 for our open mic. Please join us. It is so much fun.

WORKSHOPS

MONTHLY MEETING - Virtual 

DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques

Jan 7. 6:30PM  - Brad Davis is back! By demand for Part 2

 https://zoom.us/j/907852000

WORKSHOP - Virtual

  1st Monday MEETUP - ZOOM LAB (for those preparing for virtual showcase) and SONG SWAP and discussion - Jan 4

Virtual. https://zoom.us/j/881960764

Hosted by Harry Hewlett - work on your performance or songwriting

https://www.facebook.com/events/1401733876664952/

 Wanna join us online for our events via Zoom? It's easier than you think ! Here is a how to video: ZOOM’S JOIN A MEETING VIDEO (Watch this video first!)

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-?zcid=1588

 Check out the blog for DSA website. There are eight categories: Songwriting Tips, General, Humor, My Lyrics, Music Business, Music Promotion, Music Technology and Inspirational. Don Wall has another new blog post. https://blog.dallassongwriters.org/my-covid-road-trip-ii/

Please check out the blog site and read the new articles: https://blog.dallassongwriters.org 

We've added a new category to our contest so spread the word to your young friends.

DSA Young Songwriters Contest - for youth 18 and under.   June 1 - Sept 30

https://youngsongwriterscontest.blogspot.com

Donate to DSA in general here:

https://dallassongwriters.org/donate-to-dsa/

Check out the newsletter, Songwriters Notes, for details at:

http://songwriternotes.blogspot.com/

Stay connected to us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/

BECOME A DSA MEMBER OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

https://dallassongwriters.org/join-dsa/ 

or

https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association

FALL SONGWRITING CLASSES at Collin College

If you are interested in taking a class but want to do it as Continuing Ed, let me know and I will direct you to the right person.

Songwriting I - MUSC 1321 001
CRN:	27433

Duration: Jan 19, 2021 - May 16, 2021

6:00 pm - 8:45 pm.   Monday

Plano Campus-Spring Creek B154

View Catalog Entry

Songwriting I - MUSC 1321 000
CRN:	21507

Duration:

Jan 19, 2021 - May 16, 2021

11:30 am - 12:45 pm.   TR

Plano Campus-Spring Creek B154

View Catalog Entry 

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. 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

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.

Stay at home and stay safe.

Songcerely,
Barbe

1. DSA SONG CONTEST -   WINNERS ANNOUNCED - Semifinalist perform Jan 9

                                                                                                    Virtual Awards Show Jan. 19

We've added a new contest so spread the word to your young friends.

DSA Young Songwriters Contest - for youth 18 and under.   Winner Announced Jan 16

https://youngsongwriterscontest.blogspot.com

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.

https://www.keyboardmag.com/gear/review-casio-privia-px-s1000

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:

1 Yr. Broadjam Primo MoB Membership

($199.95 Value) 

Includes Artist Website, 1 Yr. Hosting

Category winners get cash prizes

Winners announced at our Awards Banquet.

2. DSA MEETINGS - http://dsameetings.blogspot.com

    For anyone that's not familiar with Zoom, Check out instructions here:   ZOOM’S JOIN A MEETING VIDEO (Watch this video first!)

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-?zcid=1588 it's very easy to do but you can email Harry  and he can give you a quick lesson on how to set it up.  

MONTHLY MEETING - Virtual 

DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques

Jan 7. 6:30PM  - Brad Davis is back! By demand for Part 2

 https://zoom.us/j/907852000

Brad Davis will be talking about the recent new changes in the music industry that directly effects independent songwriters and performers. 

Thriving in The New Digital Music Industry 

The Real Value of Broadcast Quality Demos and Masters

Radio is no More Radio

Master Ownership the Financial ticket 

Building The Perfect Online Presence 

Brad Davis has played guitar behind Marty Stuart, Earl Scruggs, Billy Bob Thornton, the Sweethearts of the Rodeo, and the Forester Sisters, and recorded with them, as well as Sheryl Crow, Warren Zevon, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, and Pam Tillis

braddavisrecordingstudio.com

NashvilleBMG.com

braddavismusic.com 

Critiques will follow:

As usual, for members we will also have song critiques by industry pros Barbe McMillen and Joe Milton.  Play your song live, from your computer, or your phone or email an MP3 to Harry Hewlett at hhhewlett@gmail.com, and also you can display your lyrics from your computer so the members can give comments as well.  You will also be entered into the DSA Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year contest. The cost is $10 per song. 
https://dallassongwriters.org/song-critique/

Location: Your home
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. 

DOWN THE LINE:

Feb 4- Emmeline Miles

March 4 - Eddie Brookshire 

April 1 - Helene Cronin

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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/

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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3. 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 by  David Lewis
Must Be Present to Win by  John Jaggers

Light On The Sand by  Beau McDermott

FEB

Full Moon by  Barbe McMillen

Red White and Blue by  Don Wall

The Forgotten Vet by  Don Wall
Another Whiskey by  David Case

MARCH
I Can't Breathe by Allen Larson
I Could Never by  Bill Martin
Humble Refugee by  Kerry Maddox
Home in My Dreams by  Don Wall

APRIL
Don't Sweat Tomorrow by Don Wall

I Don't Know Much About Love by Bill Martin
That Summer Song by Bill Martin
Old Lubbock Lover 2 by Harry Hewlett

Two Bald Heads by John Jaggers

MAY
Cape Cod by Don Wall
Keanu Reeves by Beau McDermott

JUNE
Dusty Devil by Harry Hewlett
Gun For Hire by Michael Roth
Lipstick and Bullets by Allen Larson
Winds of Change by Kerry Maddox

JULY
With These Hands by Alexis Tapp

From The Mountain by Alexis Tapp

SEPT

An American Dream Seth Ginsburg
Dogs Think It's Great by Seth Ginsburg
On Relief by Seth Ginsburg
II Caught Your Smile by Ron Young
If Every Week Was Friday by Rick Valente
Just Keep Breathing by Michael Roth
Simple Man by John Jaggers
Til There's Sun On My Face by Alexis Tapp

4. WORKSHOPS and CONFERENCES

DSA MEETUP - 1st Monday - Zoom - Monday, Jan 4, 7PM, hosted by Harry Hewlett 

https://zoom.us/j/881960764
DSA MONTHLY GUEST SPEAKER AND SONG CRITIQUES -  on Thursday, Jan 7 at  6:30pm - Zooming into DSA Events https://zoom.us/j/907852000

Various workshops are coming up weekly during the lockdown. I Will share them by forwarding the emails through the member google group.

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5. SHOWCASES AND OPEN MICS

You can view our open mics and showcases LIVE via our facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/ or Zoom to perform.

 SHOWCASES: DSA SPOTLIGHT

We offer the opportunity for our members from all over the world. Please join our fun community via zoom and showcase. Harry offers one on one instructions to get your sound right. Zoom in with us on the Wednesday open mic and let us know you are interested in showcasing or email Harry. 

Don't know how to Zoom? It's easy! You can Zoom on computer, tablet or phone. Check out instructions here:   ZOOM’S JOIN A MEETING VIDEO (Watch this video first!)

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-?zcid=1588

DSA GLOBAL VIRTUAL SHOWCASE - every Saturday 12 - 3.

   https://www.facebook.com/events/385918485667970/

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87932958559

Wanna perform on our virtual showcases?  Here’s how: 

1. Join Dallas Songwriters Association here: https://dallassongwriters.org/join-dsa/

2. Contact Harry Hewlett hhhewlett@gmail.com to have a free private session to help you understand how to get the best sound on Zoom. 

3. Join us for the Wednesday night open mic to get your feet wet.

4. Once you got the virtual performance under your belt, schedule a showcase with Harry.

DSA CITYLINE COURTYARD SHOWCASE – resumes in 2021

DSA FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT STAGES

Deep Ellum Arts Festival resumes 2021 
State Fair Stage in Oct 2021

OPEN MICS - these events will be on Zoom except Love and War

 Love and War - 4th Thursday, 7-10, Open Mic - perform for Audience - streamed to Facebook

SONGSWAP MEETUP OPEN MIC and co-writes - VIRTUAL

EVERY 1ST MONDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm hosted by Harry Hewlett. June 1
  https://zoom.us/j/881960764
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. Work on setting your sound for Zoom performance

 DSA VIRTUAL OPEN MIC every Wednesday, 7-9
Harry will be hosting these events as an open mic on Zoom. We will perform in the round in the order that you come into the meeting.

Hosted by Harry Hewlett - streamed live to Facebook

       https://www.facebook.com/events/717703665629658/

ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86341155881

DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE - Addison. 

Has been discontinued in June 2020 and beyond until further notice

In November 2019, DSA celebrated 15 years at Dunn Brothers. DB was discontinued in June 2020 and beyond until further notice. The longest running open mic in DSA history was started by Craig St Clair on Thursday, November 18, 2004 and was held on every third Thursday of the month, 6:30 - 8:30pm for 15 and 1/2 years until the COVID pandemic shut us down in March of 2020. Dunn Brothers will be receiving a DSA Community Award on January 16 at our 2020 Awards Program.

Check out our facebook page for performance videos

see review of
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

DSA Hall of Fame -  April 2021

This year, our annual DSA Hall of Fame Event, which honors outstanding songwriters with North Texas ties, has been postponed until April 19, 2021.  Live performances of the inductees songs by DSA Rising Star Students, DSA Members, and the BYO Musicians Network will be broadcast LIVE to a global audience.  We've opened up the audition process again because we have more planning time for the event. If you are interested go to the Hall of Fame website for audition procedures. Rising Stars who would like to perform can send audition videos to DSA HOF Audition Video.
2021 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.

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6. 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

2021
All DSA events are via Zoom except Love and War

JAN
2 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase

4 - DSA 1st Monday Meetup at Half Price Books

5 - DSA Board Planning Meeting  

6 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic

4 - DSA 1st Thursday Meeting and Song Critiques - Brad Davis
9 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
13 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
16 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
20 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
21 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
23 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
27 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
30 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase

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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7. DSA LYRIC CONTEST 

- Next deadline WINTER CONTEST postmarked March 31
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

                                     2020 Summer Winners

https://dallassongwriterslyriccontest.blogspot.com/2020/12/2020-summer-winners.html

                                       2020 Spring Winners

https://dallassongwriterslyriccontest.blogspot.com/2020/08/2020-spring-lyric-contest-winners.html

                                      2020 Winter Winners 

https://dallassongwriterslyriccontest.blogspot.com/2020/08/2020-lyric-contest-winners.html

                                     Enter Here

DETAILS and COMMENTS ON THE WINNERS  - https://dallassongwriterslyriccontest.blogspot.com

LYRICISTS GAIN RECOGNITION THROUGH COMPETITION
Next Lyric Contest Deadline is March 31 for Winter Lyric Contest
Entry fee is $10
Please see lyric contest webpage for details.

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8.  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.

Directors opted to continue same lineup for another year due to the pandemic and in ability to meet in person for the elections.

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, Marketing
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 Workshops

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. 

https://groups.google.com/d/forum/dallas-songwriters-members

Members have a chance to play in local venues and festival stages.

MEMBER NEWS

Allen Larson released a video of his song, I Can't Breath" on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=allen%20larson&epa=SEARCH_BOX

NEW MEMBERS: Have you joined our member only google 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:  Francile McCottry. Brook Buchanan, David Dix, John Pronk, Prudence Huskey, Sam Moore, Stephen Tran, Kevin Brennan, Allison Becker, Morgan Bennett, Denny Mackey, Kyle Short, Trisha James, Carl Roberts, Greg Hinds, Richard Kirby, William Lee, Adam Rekerdres, William Wheeler, TK Brown,

THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Jeff Groce, Bradley Banning, Chris Albert, Ian Dickson, Cat McGee, Ken Duren. John Mason  Raquel Linderman, Gene Schillaci, Stephen Houpt,  Beau McDermott, Minnie Murray, Don Wall, Gene Schillaci, Julie and Jeff Cater, Johnny Cromer, Kerry Maddox, Cara Thornton, Ron Young, Ben Halim, Keith Dodson, Stephanie Sammons, David Lewis

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:Michael Richards, Trevor Dahlen
EXPIRED IN SEPT: Katie Dundas, Teresa Ann Turner, Jane Fallon, Scott Mendenhall
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, Terry Bloss, Denise Roster, David Claerr, Renee Saffier, Scott Thorn, Clark Ford, Stephanie Johnson, Mark Patterson
EXPIRED IN FEB: Josh Goode, Mathew Carroll, Ashley Sounds
EXPIRED IN MARCH: James Foster, Lance French, Chris Kuhn
EXPIRED IN APRIL:  Suzi Morse, Nichol Daniels, Amanda Banks, Pam Musgrove, Phillip Casteel, 
EXPIRED IN MAY:  John Nelson, Randy Overton, Robert Ehlert, Anthony Groom
EXPIRED IN JUNE: Dorinda Weaver, Joanna Endsley, Hugh Lehman, Todd Cotham
EXPIRED IN JULY: Mary Logan

TIME TO RENEW: Liza Mesiah, Natasha Blanton

Renew your membership online.

You'll find the link to the store on the panel to the right
https://dallassongwriters.org/join-dsa/

Or https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association
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9. Featured Articles:  Visit the new DSA blog site at: https://blog.dallassongwriters.org

LISTEN 

John Denver- Greatest Hits 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vrEljMfXYo&list=PLfDF7WcaaE8-6fo_0X7vnGN7OvNMIB7b3

England Dan - John Ford Coley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIdQeSis4vw

John Ford Coley - You Almost Loved Me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxTfYkBU9Cc

Danny Seals - It's Gonna Be Easy Now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSr3GiGAuPM

Steve Wiseberg - John Denver singing Christmas For Cowboys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejLQSpVBxBE

Gregg Smith - Don't Cry No More

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxTfYkBU9Cc

Janie Fricke - Greatest Hits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz2volLD_98&list=PLfqMV5g63sBlb7PDjRWmdA_21Bzapf4sa

IN MEMORIAM

https://www.ihopeidiebeforeigetold.com/dead-rock-stars.php

https://weheartmusic.typepad.com/blog/musicians-who-died-in-2020.html

 VIDEO

The Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down to Georgia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBjPAqmnvGA

 BOOK REVIEW - looking for book reviews

We have a 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

Barbe McMillen's blog, The Craft of Songwriting

http://craftofsongwriting.blogspot.com/

Online Thesaurus and Rhyming Dictionary

http://www.rhymezone.com//

http://thesaurus.reference.com/

Great web tool for lyric writing

http://www.visualthesaurus.com/

Music Theory Resource

http://www.hooktheory.com/

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 10. Song and Talent Contests

 DSA Song Contest JUNE 1 - Sept 30
http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com

DSA Quarterly Lyric Contest https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-lyric-contest/

Quarterly deadlines - March 31, June 30, Sept 30, Dec 31

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.   June 1 - Sept 30, 2021

https://youngsongwriterscontest.blogspot.com

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BW STEVENSON SONG CONTEST - poordavidspub.com
April 2021
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

https://www.folk.org/page/Regions

A comprehensive list of Song Contests
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