Monday, September 5, 2022

SONGWRITERS NOTES ISSUE #233 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022

 HELLO SONGWRITER,

I hope everyone survived the intense heat of the summer. Texas is glad to see some below 100 degree relief and a bit of rain. We all did a little rain dance to Joe Milton's song, Texas Rain, at the DSA pool party.
Some important things are going on this month. The Dallas Songwriters Song Contests deadlines are coming Sept 30th. 
DSA SONG CONTEST
Our annual international song contest is the longest running amateur song contest. It has eight categories and over $5,000 in prizes with three winners in each category and three grand prize winners. Read all the details here at the website: http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com You can enter the contest directly on our website here: https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-annual-song-contest/ or through our submission partner Broadjam's website: https://www.broadjam.com/contests/contest.php?contest_id=20525
DSA YOUNG SONGWRITERS CONTEST
Our contest for 18 and under also runs now through September 31.  Winners perform at awards program and win a chance for a college scholarship. For more info visit the website: https://youngsongwriterscontest.blogspot.com
Or to directly enter the contest here is the entry form: https://dallassongwriters.org/young-songwriters-contest/

An important day is fast approaching. September 22 is NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY, a time that non-profits count on support to be able to continue their programs. Early giving has already started and it all culminates on the 22nd. I hope you will click this link and give what you can to keep us going. Thanks you in advance for your support! https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/dallassongwriters

REGULAR EVENTS
September 1 brings BRAD DAVIS as our meeting guest speaker and ROXIE COPELAND on October 6 (see below for details). This FIRST THURSDAY VIRTUAL MEETING WORKSHOP is held monthly and features a guest speaker and song critiques. It is streamed live to facebook. See below for details and the Zoom meeting link.

Our virtual open mic is still occurring every Wednesday 7 - 9. Join us via the Zoom meeting number. 617 432 0082 or just watch on the Dallas Songwriters Facebook page as we stream live. 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 up with RGW.

SPECIAL EVENTS:
DSA member and past monthly meeting speaker, Bradley Banning is hosting a Happy Hour at Sloan and Williams Winery in Grapevine on September 13 from 6:30-8:30PM  in celebration of launching his 
financial planning practice this last year. All DSA members are welcome including family, friends and co-workers. It will also feature live music and should be a fun evening so hope you can make it!

SWARFA, Southwest Regional Folk Alliance is happening in Austin, Tx on September 21 - 25. This will feature showcases, panel discussions, and speakers. For more info on this great event go to the website: http://www.swfolkalliance.org

On Saturday, October 8, Sons of Hermann Hall will throw their annual OKTOBERFEST, hosted by 

Columbia 66 lodge. There will be lots of German music, sausage and sauerkraut. Doors open at 5:30, Dinner served at 7 with lot's of dancing.

Dallas Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee GARY NICHOLSON will perform at Poor David's Pub on Thursday, October 13 as a solo act. Gary is a number one hit songwriter, two time Grammy winning producer, recording artist, world traveling performer, and session guitarist. Come out and here some of his hit songs. Visit his website for a complete bio: https://www.facebook.com/garynicholsonmusic

Quick 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 are Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan, Sly and Family Stone (Dance to the Music), Roger Miller, Jim Collins (Damn Strait), and Selena Gomez.

Wild Dawgs
Oh Yeah, and the 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/486583939901589