HELLO SONGWRITER,
The Wildflower Festival City Line Stage in May was a huge success. 22 DSA members performed over the course of 3 days, plus the finalist of the Al Johnson Song Contest. Thanks to Michael Brandenberger and Harry Hewlett for booking DSA members and thanks to Ian Dickson for managing the stage. Ian was a WF contest winner a while back and has been involved with the Wildflower Festival since. He's been the DSA liaison all these years and thanks to his dedication DSA has had great performance opportunities each year. Harry also gave us a number of years of hard work and dedication with WF and Deep Ellum before he recently stepped down due to health. DSA really appreciates the dedication of time and expertise from both Harry and Ian. Thank you for helping us to shine at our spring festivals!
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| Tim York |
Tim York won the BW Stevenson Song Contest at Poor Davids Pub on June 29th this year. Your's truly was a judge again this year. There was a lot of talent on that stage. The semifinalist were Ronnie Duwe, John Jaggers, Rick Babb, Baylis Laramore, Travis Smith, along with Tim. Half of which are or have been DSA members. My fellow judges were Tom Faulkner and Julie Jean White. Yup, both have been DSA members in the past. Julie Jean is having a CD release party at Poor Davids on July 15, so come on out to see her. She is permanently living in Nashville now.
July brings Eric Ramsey as our meeting guest speaker on July 7 (see below for details). He's the DSA 2021 Song Contest 1st runner up for Grand Prize with his song "Gone, Gone, Gone". He was also runner up for Song of the Year with his song, "That's The Kind of Love I'm Talking About". He's won a lot of other awards and is an incredible performer too. You may have seen him on some of the DSA virtual events. Tune in via zoom or watch on Facebook.
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| Wild Dawgs |
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Wild DAWG deep sea fishing adventure in Port Aransas in June was an awesome weekend. We're building a Facebook Wild Dawg group and posting some photos and videos. If you have been on this trip you will want to join and post to share your photos of your past trips. Also, if you plan to go next year, this is a great way to connect for info.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/486583939901589EVENTS -
Our virtual open mic is still occurring every Wednesday 7 - 9. There is a new Zoom meeting number. 617 432 0082. Some of our members, who are home bound or from out of town depend on this weekly opportunity to share their songs. The hosting duties are shared by Bill Martin, Allen Larson, Kim Cotton, Seth Ginsberg and Barbara McMillen.
Love and War wants you to perform at our 4th Thursday open mic 7 - 9. Rickey Gene Wright hosts with a songwriters round format. Come out and sign in.
Opening Bell, on the 2nd Thursday, 6 - 8pm, has been cancelled.
Blues guitarist Texas Slim will preform at the Blue Christmas in July event on July 23rd at Sons of Hermann Hall. This event supports our favorite charity toy drive so come on out. https://dallassongwriterstoydrive.blogspot.com/2022/06/blue-christmas-in-july-toy-drive.html
Here's the list:
REGULAR EVENTS
1st Thursday Meeting and Critiques, Every Wed. Virtual Open Mic, 2nd Thursday showcase and open mic at Opening Bell, 4th Thursday Open Mic at Love and War.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
NO 1st THURSDAY MEETING IN AUG - POOL PARTY INSTEAD AUG 6
SONSSTOCK, AUG 13 has been cancelled, but will resume next year on Aug 19, 2023
A mini Woodstock at Sons of Hermann HallQuick look events page: https://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com
DOWN THE LINE
DSA Song Contest 2022 Awards Program - January 14, 2023
DSA Hall of Fame 2023 -
The 2023 Hall of Fame ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 22 at Love and War in Texas, streamed live to Facebook. Inductees announced soon.
