What a great month of May! We were so blessed with cooler weather. Perfect for our outdoor festival stages. But before we talk of that, lets recap our March-April events.
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| Alexis Tapp |
And the winners are:
Vern Dailey Songwriter of the Year - Alexis Tapp
Song of the Year - Shoulda Coulda Woulda by Wayne Willingham
/@dallassongwriters_official2702
- Thanks to our judge Jamey Shannon who had a hard job. The scores were
very close.
For a list of the competing songs go to the Best Songs of the Meeting Page: https://bestsongsofthemeeting.blogspot.com/2022/03/
See the replay on Youtube: https://youtu.be/biSYiLJVXV8 
The
2023 Hall of Fame ceremony was held on Saturday, April 15 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), Selena Gomez and Buddy Magazine's Ron
McKeown and Stoney Burns, plus Dallas Guitar Show's Jimmy Wallace, Mark Pollock, and Charley Wirz. DSA members (Ian Dickson, Wayne Willingham and Rio King) and Rising Stars under 18 ( Taylor Alyne, Claire Causey, Chloe Rae, Lavada Burns, Junia Rodriguez, and Kayden Turner) performed inductee songs with the BYOB band (Pam and Len Musgrove, Gregg Ballew, Sue Schildt, John Summers and Stan Woodward. https://dallassongwritershalloffame.blogspot.com
We also managed and performed on the City Line Stage for 3 days at the
Wildflower Arts Festival - May 20-22 - City Line Stage - YouTube link:
Wild DAWG deep sea fishing adventure in
Port Aransas June 15 - 18 will be an awesome weekend. Join our 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
Thanks to Sarah Skoog, Paul Zander, John Jaggers, Ben Halim, 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
APRIL - Our special event for April was the DSA Hall of Fame 2023 -
The
2023 Hall of Fame ceremony was held on Saturday, April 15 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), Selena Gomez and Buddy Magazine's Ron
McKeown and Stoney Burns, plus Dallas Guitar Show's Jimmy Wallace, Mark Pollock, and Charley Wirz. DSA members (Ian Dickson, Wayne Willingham and Rio King) and Rising Stars under 18 ( Taylor Alyne, Claire Causey, Chloe Rae, Lavada Burns, Junia Rodriguez, and Kayden Turner) performed inductee songs with the BYOB band (Pam and Len Musgrove, Gregg Ballew, Sue Schildt, John Summers and Stan Woodward. https://dallassongwritershalloffame.blogspot.com
MAY - We were busy in May with two outdoor festivals. Our members performed for 4 days on several stages for the
Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair - May 26 - 29. DSA Members performed. See all performances https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2QmQKUl70-0kMD48nrt13pDklxuLD190
We also managed and performed on the City Line Stage for 3 days at the
Wildflower Arts Festival - May 20-22 - City Line Stage - YouTube link:
JUNE - Brings the opening of the DSA 2023 International Song Contest and our Young Songwriters Song Contest. See below for details and the link.
REGULAR EVENTS
The 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, Seth Ginsberg, Keith Dodson and Barbara McMillen. June 7, 14, 21, 28
Third Thursday Songwriter Spotlight streams to YouTube. 7-9 featuring Michael RJ Roth (2021 DSA SC GP runner up with Gone, Gone, Gone) June 8
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. June 22, July 27, Aug 24
Quick look events page: https://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com
DOWN THE LINE
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| Wild Dawgs |
Sunday, July 23 - Columbia Lodge 66 presents the 5th Annual Blue Christmas In July - A perfect Sunday afternoon blues event for charity including a BBQ Brisket, Chicken, Sausage Dinner + potato salad (bring a side) and a show with Texas Slim and Gregg A Smith to benefit the Larry Tutson Toy Drive at Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm Street, OBA.
$15 at the door. $10 with toy donation
Bobby Wilbanks' and Gregg Smith's Birthday.
Aug 5 - DSA Pool Party - Good times again at Joe Miltons. Bring a pot luck dish.
Aug 12 - SonsStock - Mini Woodstock - period Music and craft booths at Sons of Hermann Hall. DSA members perform. An invite to perform will be sent out through the membership google group. The performance will be gratis and will include originals and a minimum of two songs from the Woodstock playlist each set. This event benefits Hermann Sons Columbia Lodge. Here is the link to the Facebook event page. https://fb.me/e/212cSTC3l
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=1588Donate to DSA in general here:
Check out the newsletter, Songwriters Notes, for details at:
Stay connected to us on Facebook:
BECOME A DSA MEMBER OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
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.
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 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
showcases. Can't make it? Then tune into Facebook/dallassongwriters.
Want to be on our facebook streams? Show up and perform.
Songcerely,
Barbe
1. DSA SONG CONTEST - 2023 Song Contest Opens June 1.
Songwriters compete in 8 categories.
Category and overall winners share in almost $5,000 in prizes, including a song demo, a keyboard, a song critique, deluxe memberships in on-line music communities, $$$ cash prizes and more.
We have a song contest for young singer/songwriters so spread the word to your young friends.
DSA Young Songwriters Contest - for youth 18 and under. June 1 - Sept 30
The 2022 Contest winners were announced at our Awards Program on
January 14. For a complete list of the winners see our song contest
page http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com/2023/01/dallas-songwriters-song-contest-awards.html and our press pages:
2022 Grand Prize Winners
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| Grand Prize Winner Thierry Coupey shows off his Casio PX-S1000 Privia Piano |
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| 1st and 2nd Grand Prize Runner Up Mike P Ryan |
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| Young Songwriter Contest Winner Joli Hope |
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DSA Young Songwriters Contest - for youth 18 and under. Winner Announced Jan 16
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
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 me and I can give you a quick lesson on how to set it up.
DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
Location: Your home
6:30 pm: Networking and visiting
7:00 pm: Program followed by song critiques for members
Zoom ID # 247 652 3092-
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2476523092
Meeting - Thursday, May 4th
FEATURES BILLY SPRAGUE
We have another terrific speaker for this month's member meeting! Billy Sprague is a prolific speaker, songwriter, author and artist who first toured with Amy Grant and Michael W Smith before pursuing his own recording and songwriting path. Other artists such as Debbie Boone, Kathy Troccoli, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Sandi Patty, Susan Ashton and many others have recorded his songs. Via Dolorosa earned him a Song of the Year Dove Award. Man After Your Own Heart won inspirational song of the year. He has also co-written two award-winning youth musicals and currently has two Broadway-style musicals in development. The Last Days of Buster Drumwright, with partners in Nashville and a second musical, Riding Time with no Hands, which chronicles the life, loves, scars and dreams of an aspiring songwriter.As an author, Billy’s debut novel has just released. Music City Mayhymn is a detective story set in Nashville. His second novel is in the wings set for launch summer of 2023. He has authored two non-fiction books, Letter to a Grieving Heart and Is God Really There? (and is He good?). Letter to a Grieving Heart continues to be a perennial source of comfort with sales exceeding 50,000. And, as a recording artist, Billy's solo projects passionately reflect his life journey, including Soundtrack of My Soul and his latest, Songs in the Key of Awe. Find these and other works at: billyspraguemusic.comHis topic will be "Discovery vs Invention in the Songwriting Process" so don't miss it!
Meeting - Thursday, June 1stWe have been getting some great speakers at out monthly meetings and this month is no exception!! Bill O’Hanlon has been playing guitar, piano and writing songs for over 50 years. In recent years, he’s gotten more serious about songwriting and has co-written more than 300 songs a year for the past few years and over 1,400 songs total. Bill has gotten over 79+ cuts of his songs with independent artists and several sync placements. In addition, Bill was chosen as Songwriter of the Year in 2022 by SongTown, an online songwriting community and he has also written 39 books, the last three of which are about songwriting. A more complete bio is attached.
Bill's topic will be "Writing Hookier Melodies with the Line+3 Method" so it's one that sure to be very useful to us all!
Meeting - Thursday, July 6th - Dalis Allen
Also, be sure to get in your songs to be critiqued by industry pros Barbe McMillen and Joe Milton and considered for the 2023 Member Song Contest and Songwriter of the Year.
Please Note: You must go to the Dallas Songwriters website (see link below) to enter your song, or you can play them live. When
you go to the website look for "Forms" on the upper right-hand corner
of the page then point to "Song Critiques" and the form will show up.
You can type in the lyrics or cut & paste. For the song audio go to
"Choose File" and load your audio file(s). You can pay online via the critique form, and the cost is $10 per song.
You can pay online for critiques at: https://dallassongwriters.org/song-critique/
https://www.dallassongwriters.org
If you have a problem with this link, you can pay on square and show lyric and play audio on your computer. Here is square link.
https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association
http://www.dallassongwriters.org
Each song is entered into the Song of The Year and Songwriter of the Year Competition which is awarded at our Program in February.
https://www.dallassongwriters.org
If you have a problem with this link, you can pay on square and show lyric and play audio on your computer. Here is square link.
https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association
http://www.dallassongwriters.org
Each song is entered into the Song of The Year and Songwriter of the Year Competition which is awarded at our Program in February.
Pool Party - Saturday, Aug 5th
DOWN THE LINE:
SEPT 7 - TBA
OCT 5 - TBA
NOV 2 - TBA
DEC 7 - DSA Christmas Party
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3. BEST SONGS of the Meeting - 2022
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.
JAN
Go Nowhere But Straight Ahead by Seth Ginsberg
Memorial Day by Eric Ramsey and Michael Roth
Montreal (We All Flew To Paris) by Wayne Willingham and Michael Roth
Even As The Fire Burns Bright by Alexis Tapp
FEB
The Hardest Thing To See by Michael Roth
Full Moon Over His Shoulder by Wayne Willingham
I Know A Guy by Troy Inslee & Bobby Montgomery
I'll Stay by Troy Inslee
Drink Happy Thoughts by Troy Inslee
MAR
A Little More Time by Wayne Willingham
Let's Sit Together and Tell Our Stories by Seth Ginsberg
Peanut Butter Poor by Troy Inslee
Love Verse Is All by Troy Inslee
Rattlesnake Rita by Keith Dodson
APR
He Ain’t Got Diddy by Wayne GathrightCheap as a Kiss by Michael R. J. Roth
Lamborghini Dreams by Steve Ledford
At Our House by Wayne Willingham
Broken Pieces (Of What Used to Be) by Troy Inslee
Lovers Dose by Troy Inslee
I'm Money! By Seth Ginsburg
Hide a way by Heather Hatchet
Almost Everything by Seth Ginsburg
Jonah Chapter 4 by Keith Dodson
End of the Line by Steve Ledford
Even as the Fire Burns Bright by Alexis Tapp
MAY
We’re Here for the Ones We Love by Seth Ginsburg
Cinco de Mayo by Keith Dodson
I Sing Sad Songs Too by Steve Ledford
What A Day To Feel Gods Peace by Troy Inslee
There’s Always a Train by Steve Ledford
Slingshot at the Moon by Michael Roth
JUN
Who Gets The Love by Wayne Willingham
In The City Of Angels by Troy Inslee
I Look To The Sky by Alexis Tapp
I’m Not As Ugly As I Look by Michael RJ Roth
Sweet Songs by Steve Ledford
4. WORKSHOPS and CONFERENCES
DSA MONTHLY GUEST SPEAKER AND SONG CRITIQUES - on First Thursday, at 6:30pm - Zooming into DSA Events - Zoom ID # 247 652 3092
On Wednesday, June 7, at 10 am CT, Folk Alliance presents "What Makes a Great Showcase Application" - ON ZOOM
Discover how to make your application stand out. Don't miss this webinar with panelists Lisa Whytock (Showcase Scotland), Nicole Roman-Johnston (SXSW), and Jerod Rivers (FAI). Here's what you'll learn:
- Elements of a touring and marketing plan that showcase your career-readiness
- Tips for professional promo assets
- What the jury process looks like and the criteria that jurors look at
- And more!
Acclaimed songwriters Zac Maloy, Lee Thomas Miller, and Scooter Carusoe will deliver the course at the Oklahoma State University's Greenwood School of Music, to help guide and develop aspiring songwriters. They've written songs performed by some of the industry's big names (Trace Adkins, Garth Brooks, Chris Stapleton, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Daughtry, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, etc..). Three participants (drawn from a hat) will get a one-on-one session with one of the instructors. Pretty cool opportunity! The masterclass is part of the Dancing Turtle Interactive Celebration of the Arts which is a first-time event that should be a lot of fun! Lots of music workshops along with dance, theater, film, visual arts, and industrial arts. Website: dancingturtleok.org
Regional Folk Alliance Conferences : https://folk.org/about/regions/
Various workshops are coming up weekly. I Will share them by forwarding the emails through the member google group.
______________________________________________________- 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.
We
offer the opportunity for our members from all over the world. Please
join our fun community via zoom and showcase. Barbe or 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
email Bill Martin.
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. Barbe or 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
email Bill Martin.Coming this spring
DSA Virtual Songwriters Spotlight - normally 2nd Thursday 7-8pm
Hosted by Harry Hewlett featuring rotating co-host and songwriter performance and interview
Thursday June 8, 7pm - Michael RJ Roth (2021 DSA SC GP runner up with Gone, Gone, Gone)
Thursday July 11, 7pm - Alexis Tapp (Songwriter of The Year Winner) Jolie Hope (Young Songwriter of The Year Winner)
Thursday Aug 10, 7pm - Jamey Shannon (Music Biz Prof at Mississippi Delta College)Youtube archives
January 31 performers Don Wall and Allen Larson
Feb 3 - Rickey Gene Wright, host - Bill Martin
Feb 3 - 2022 Grand Prize Song Contest Winner Thierry Coupey, host - Barbara McMillen
Tuesday March 21, 7pm - Mike P Ryan (2nd and 3rd place Grand Prize Winner)
Thursday April 20, 7pm - Robert Graham (all the way from Perth, Australia)
Thursday May 11, 7pm - Wayne Willingham (2022 Song of the Year Winner)
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!)
DSA FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT STAGE Performances on Youtube
Wanna perform on our virtual showcases? Here’s how:
1. Join Dallas Songwriters Association here: https://dallassongwriters.org/join-dsa/
2. Contact Barbara McMillen 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 Bill Martin.
DSA FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT STAGE Performances on Youtube
Deep Ellum Community Arts Festival - May 26 - 29
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2QmQKUl70-0kMD48nrt13pDklxuLD190Wildflower Arts Festival - May 20-22 - City Line Stage
OPEN MICS - these events will be on Zoom except Love and War
LOVE AND WAR (Plano) - 4th Thursday, 7-10, Bring Your Own Mic Open Mic - perform for Audience - streamed to Facebook
Hosting rotated as an open mic on Zoom. We will perform in the round in the order that you come into the meeting.
Hosted by Bill Martin -1st Wed, 2nd Wed, Allen Larson- 3rd Wed, Seth Ginsburg - 4th Wed - Keith Dodson, 5th Wed - mystery host (this could be you)
streamed live to Facebook on the Dallas Songwriters Association page
Zoom ID # 617 432 0082
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
All DSA virtual events are via Zoom streamed to Facebook Live
MAY
3 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Bill Martin hosts
4 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Critiques - Guest Speaker - Nancy Peacock
5-7 - Dallas International Guitar Festival
10 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Allen Larson hosts
17 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Seth Ginsburg hosts
19-21 Wildflower Festival City Line Stage
24 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Keith Dobson hosts
25 - DSA Open Mic at Love N War with Rickey Gene Wright
26-29 Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair
31 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Mystery guest host
JUN
1 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Critiques - Guest Speaker - TBD
7 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Bill Martin hosts
14 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Allen Larson hosts
15-17 Wild Dawg Fishing Trip
21 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Seth Ginsburg hosts
22 - DSA Open Mic at Love N War with Rickey Gene Wright
28 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Keith Dobson hosts
JUL
5 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Bill Martin hosts
6 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Critiques - Guest Speaker - TBD
12 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Allen Larson hosts
19 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Seth Ginsburg hosts
23 - Blue Christmas In July at Sons of Hermann Hall
26 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Keith Dobson hosts
27 - DSA Open Mic at Love N War with Rickey Gene Wright
AUG
2 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Bill Martin hosts
5 - DSA Pool Party at Joe Miltons
9 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Allen Larson hosts
12 - Sonstock - Sons of Hermann Hall - DSA Members perform
16 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Seth Ginsburg hosts
23 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Keith Dobson hosts
27 - DSA Open Mic at Love N War with Rickey Gene Wright
30 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Mystery guest host
SEPT
6 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Bill Martin hosts
7 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Critiques - Guest Speaker - TBD
13 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Allen Larson hosts
20 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Seth Ginsburg hosts
22 - North Texas Giving Day
27 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Keith Dobson hosts
28 - DSA Open Mic at Love N War with Rickey Gene Wright
OCT
4 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Bill Martin hosts
5 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Critiques - Guest Speaker - TBA
11 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Allen Larson hosts
18 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Seth Ginsburg hosts
21-22 - GUITARLINGTON
25 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Keith Dobson hosts
26 - DSA Open Mic at Love N War with Rickey Gene Wright
NOV
1 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Bill Martin hosts
2 - DSA Annual Business Meeting with elections and Critique Blowout
8 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Allen Larson hosts
15 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Seth Ginsburg hosts
22 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Keith Dobson hosts
30 - DSA Open Mic at Love N War with Rickey Gene Wright - 5th Thursday to be confirmed
DEC
6 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Bill Martin hosts
7 - DSA Christmas Party - date subject to change
13 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Allen Larson hosts
20 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Seth Ginsburg hosts
27 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Keith Dobson hosts
28 - DSA Open Mic at Love N War with Rickey Gene Wright
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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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 SPRING CONTEST postmarked June 30
http://dallassongwriterslyriccontest.blogspot.com
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
Enter Here
LYRICISTS GAIN RECOGNITION THROUGH COMPETITION
Quarterly deadlines - Winter - March 31 - Spring - June 1 - Summer - Sept 30 - Fall - December 31
Entry fee is $10
Please see lyric contest webpage for details.
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.
Directors opted to continue same lineup for another year due to the pandemic and in ability to meet in person for the elections.
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.
Members have a chance to play in local venues and festival stages.
MEMBER NEWS
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: Jeff Groce, 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
Metaverse brings new problems and opportunities to music licensing
With the rising popularity of Web3 and the metaverse, songwriters and musicians are wondering what music licensing will look like in this new space. – by Victoria Kennedy / Cointelegraph
BMI wins rate court ruling to get songwriters paid 138% more from live events
Last Week's decision, which also awarded BMI an expanded revenue base, marks the first such rate increase since 1998. – by Ed Christman / Billboard
Studio Green @ ASCAP launches with song contest to celebrate Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), the only US performing rights organization (PRO) that operates as a not-for-profit, today announced the Green Theme Song Contest, Powered by Studio Green @ ASCAP. – by ASCAP
Apply for music funding: Artist grants & support in 2023
Keep up-to-date with the latest music funding and grants available to independent musicians across the globe. Our Music Funding Map is regularly updated with new opportunities to help you receive amazing grants and take your music to the next level. – by Ditto Music
Why all melodies should be free for musicians
to use
Evoke a familiar tune in a song and get slapped with a lawsuit ... it's a tale almost as old as copyright itself. Lawyer and technologist Damien Riehl digs into why "owning" a melody is a ludicrous legal assertion and composes a radical solution for the musical woes of songwriters everywhere. – by Damien Riehl
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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2022 FALL LYRIC CONTEST WINNERS
1st place: Nothing Can Bring Me Down by Bill Kapac, West Wildwood, NJ
2nd place: Someday Soon by Bill Martin, Dallas, Tx
3rd place: Taste Of Love So Sweet by Bill Kapac, West Wildwood, NJ
See all 2022 winners here: https://dallassongwriterslyriccontest.blogspot.com/p/2022-lyric-contest-winners.html
DETAILS and COMMENTS ON THE WINNERS - https://dallassongwriterslyriccontest.blogspot.com
LYRICISTS GAIN RECOGNITION THROUGH COMPETITION
Quarterly deadlines - Winter - March 31 - Spring - June 1 - Summer - Sept 30 - Fall - December 31
Entry fee is $10
Please see lyric contest webpage for details.
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.
Directors opted to continue same lineup for another year due to the pandemic and in ability to meet in person for the elections.
Board of Directors 2023
President - Michael Brandenberger
Executive VP - Bobby Montgomery
Secretary - Bill Martin
Treasurer - Phillip Casteel
VP Membership - Harry Hewlett/ - Troy Inslee Vanderhoof
VP Technology - Ben Halim/Advisors - Wayne Willingham/Jamey Shannon
VP Programs - Bobby Montgomery
Marketing Director - Wayne Willingham/Jamey Shannon
A&R Director - Harry Hewlett/ Troy Inslee Vanderhoof/Bill Martin
Workshop Director - open
Showcase Director - Bill Martin/Ace Pounder
Song Contest Director - Barbe McMillen/ Harry Hewlett
Lyric Contest Director - Alexis Tapp
PR/Communications Director - Jamey Shannon/ Wayne Willingham
Administration - Barbe McMillen
At-Large – Michael Roth/Renee Sullivan/Ken Duren/Jack Allday/Joe Milton
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.
Members have a chance to play in local venues and festival stages.
MEMBER NEWS
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: Jeff Groce, 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
Renew your membership online.
You'll find the link to the store on the panel to the right
https://dallassongwriters.org/join-dsa/
https://dallassongwriters.org/join-dsa/
Or https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association
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The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) finally confirmed the royalty rate increase for the 2018-2022 period. Here’s what that means for many songwriters, who could soon see a retroactive bonus in royalty backpay. – by NARAS
Metaverse brings new problems and opportunities to music licensing
With the rising popularity of Web3 and the metaverse, songwriters and musicians are wondering what music licensing will look like in this new space. – by Victoria Kennedy / Cointelegraph
BMI wins rate court ruling to get songwriters paid 138% more from live events
Last Week's decision, which also awarded BMI an expanded revenue base, marks the first such rate increase since 1998. – by Ed Christman / Billboard
Studio Green @ ASCAP launches with song contest to celebrate Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), the only US performing rights organization (PRO) that operates as a not-for-profit, today announced the Green Theme Song Contest, Powered by Studio Green @ ASCAP. – by ASCAP
Apply for music funding: Artist grants & support in 2023
Keep up-to-date with the latest music funding and grants available to independent musicians across the globe. Our Music Funding Map is regularly updated with new opportunities to help you receive amazing grants and take your music to the next level. – by Ditto Music
Why all melodies should be free for musicians
to use
Evoke a familiar tune in a song and get slapped with a lawsuit ... it's a tale almost as old as copyright itself. Lawyer and technologist Damien Riehl digs into why "owning" a melody is a ludicrous legal assertion and composes a radical solution for the musical woes of songwriters everywhere. – by Damien Riehl
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 about the Wild Dawgs
Fishing Trip. https://blog.dallassongwriters.org/wild-dawgs-fishin-on-the-guff/
Please check out the blog site and read the new articles: https://blog.dallassongwriters.org
IN MEMORIAM Tina Turner - 83, a music icon remembered
Bill Lee - 94. film composer (Do the Right Thing, She’s Gotta Have It, School Daze, and Mo’ Better Blues)
Pete Brown - 82, Cream lyricist, poet & singer
Andy Rourke, 59, the Smiths bassist
Richard Landis, 77, noted producer and label exec
Malcolm Dunbar, 67, A&R legend
Rita Lee, 75, Brazil’s queen of rock
Chris Strachwitz, 91, Arhoolie Records
Gordon Lightfoot, 84, Canadian singer/songwriter
Tim Bachman, 71, Co-founding member of Bachman Turner Overdrive
Harry Belafonte, 96, entertainer and activist
The Pop Group’s Mark Stewart, 62
Otis Redding III, 59, son of the soul icon Otis Redding
Songwriter Keith Gattis, 52 whose songs were cut by Kenny Chesney
ABBA guitarist Lasse Wellander dies at 70
Ray Shulman, 73, Gentle Giant co-founder and multi-instrumentalist
Seymour Stein, 80, Sire Records recording industry giant who signed Madonna, dies at 80
Label executive Michael Leon, 76
Procol Harum: Whiter Shade of Pale lyricist Keith Reid, 76
Ryuichi Sakamoto, 71, the groundbreaking composer behind ‘The Last Emperor’ and ‘The Revenant’
Brian 'Brizz' Gillis, 47, Co-founder of '90s boy band LFO
Tom Leadon, 70, one of the co-founders of Mudcrutch with Tom Petty
Jocelyn Morlock, 53, Juno Award-winning composer
Bobbi Ercoline, 73, whose hug became a symbol of Woodstock
Peggy Scott-Adams, 74, legendary blues and R&B singer
Nicholas Lloyd Webber, 43, composer, son of Andrew Lloyd Webber
Scott Johnson, 70, a playfully inventive composer
Simon Emmerson, founder of Grammy-nominated Afro Celt Sound System
Bobby Caldwell, 'What You Won't Do For Love' singer and songwriter, 71
Jim Gordon, 77, drummer for Eric Clapton and 'Layla' co-writer
Original Parliament-Funkadelic member Fuzzy Haskins, 81
Paul Beasley,78 of the Blind Boys of Alabama
Bobby Lee, 73 steel guitar player & online advocate
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington, 71
https://www.ihopeidiebeforeigetold.com/dead-rock-stars.php
https://weheartmusic.typepad.com/blog/musicians-who-died-in-2022.html
CRAFT OF SONGWRITING
IN MEMORIAM
Tina Turner - 83, a music icon remembered
Bill Lee - 94. film composer (Do the Right Thing, She’s Gotta Have It, School Daze, and Mo’ Better Blues)
Pete Brown - 82, Cream lyricist, poet & singer
Andy Rourke, 59, the Smiths bassist
Richard Landis, 77, noted producer and label exec
Malcolm Dunbar, 67, A&R legend
Rita Lee, 75, Brazil’s queen of rock
Chris Strachwitz, 91, Arhoolie Records
Gordon Lightfoot, 84, Canadian singer/songwriter
Tim Bachman, 71, Co-founding member of Bachman Turner Overdrive
Harry Belafonte, 96, entertainer and activist
The Pop Group’s Mark Stewart, 62
Otis Redding III, 59, son of the soul icon Otis Redding
Songwriter Keith Gattis, 52 whose songs were cut by Kenny Chesney
ABBA guitarist Lasse Wellander dies at 70
Ray Shulman, 73, Gentle Giant co-founder and multi-instrumentalist
Seymour Stein, 80, Sire Records recording industry giant who signed Madonna, dies at 80
Label executive Michael Leon, 76
Procol Harum: Whiter Shade of Pale lyricist Keith Reid, 76
Ryuichi Sakamoto, 71, the groundbreaking composer behind ‘The Last Emperor’ and ‘The Revenant’
Brian 'Brizz' Gillis, 47, Co-founder of '90s boy band LFO
Tom Leadon, 70, one of the co-founders of Mudcrutch with Tom Petty
Jocelyn Morlock, 53, Juno Award-winning composer
Bobbi Ercoline, 73, whose hug became a symbol of Woodstock
Peggy Scott-Adams, 74, legendary blues and R&B singer
Nicholas Lloyd Webber, 43, composer, son of Andrew Lloyd Webber
Scott Johnson, 70, a playfully inventive composer
Simon Emmerson, founder of Grammy-nominated Afro Celt Sound System
Bobby Caldwell, 'What You Won't Do For Love' singer and songwriter, 71
Jim Gordon, 77, drummer for Eric Clapton and 'Layla' co-writer
Original Parliament-Funkadelic member Fuzzy Haskins, 81
Paul Beasley,78 of the Blind Boys of Alabama
Bobby Lee, 73 steel guitar player & online advocate
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington, 71
https://www.ihopeidiebeforeigetold.com/dead-rock-stars.php
https://weheartmusic.typepad.com/blog/musicians-who-died-in-2022.html
CRAFT OF SONGWRITING
Bill Lee - 94. film composer (Do the Right Thing, She’s Gotta Have It, School Daze, and Mo’ Better Blues)
Pete Brown - 82, Cream lyricist, poet & singer
Andy Rourke, 59, the Smiths bassist
Richard Landis, 77, noted producer and label exec
Malcolm Dunbar, 67, A&R legend
Rita Lee, 75, Brazil’s queen of rock
Chris Strachwitz, 91, Arhoolie Records
Gordon Lightfoot, 84, Canadian singer/songwriter
Tim Bachman, 71, Co-founding member of Bachman Turner Overdrive
Harry Belafonte, 96, entertainer and activist
The Pop Group’s Mark Stewart, 62
Otis Redding III, 59, son of the soul icon Otis Redding
Songwriter Keith Gattis, 52 whose songs were cut by Kenny Chesney
ABBA guitarist Lasse Wellander dies at 70
Ray Shulman, 73, Gentle Giant co-founder and multi-instrumentalist
Seymour Stein, 80, Sire Records recording industry giant who signed Madonna, dies at 80
Label executive Michael Leon, 76
Procol Harum: Whiter Shade of Pale lyricist Keith Reid, 76
Ryuichi Sakamoto, 71, the groundbreaking composer behind ‘The Last Emperor’ and ‘The Revenant’
Brian 'Brizz' Gillis, 47, Co-founder of '90s boy band LFO
Tom Leadon, 70, one of the co-founders of Mudcrutch with Tom Petty
Jocelyn Morlock, 53, Juno Award-winning composer
Bobbi Ercoline, 73, whose hug became a symbol of Woodstock
Peggy Scott-Adams, 74, legendary blues and R&B singer
Nicholas Lloyd Webber, 43, composer, son of Andrew Lloyd Webber
Scott Johnson, 70, a playfully inventive composer
Simon Emmerson, founder of Grammy-nominated Afro Celt Sound System
Bobby Caldwell, 'What You Won't Do For Love' singer and songwriter, 71
Jim Gordon, 77, drummer for Eric Clapton and 'Layla' co-writer
Original Parliament-Funkadelic member Fuzzy Haskins, 81
Paul Beasley,78 of the Blind Boys of Alabama
Bobby Lee, 73 steel guitar player & online advocate
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington, 71
https://www.ihopeidiebeforeigetold.com/dead-rock-stars.php
https://weheartmusic.typepad.com/blog/musicians-who-died-in-2022.html
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 offers four contests to meet our mission of providing a benchmark for competency in songwriting. Anyone can enter our Annual International Song Contest. Entries are worldwide. You do not have to be a Dallas Songwriters Association member. The 2023 contest opens June 1.
DSA Song Contest JUNE 1 - Sept 30
More info http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com Enter here: https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-annual-song-contest/
DSA Quarterly Lyric Contest
The Dallas Songwriters Quarterly Lyric Contest Entries are worldwide. You do not have to be a Dallas Songwriters Association member. Quarterly deadlines - March 31, June 30, Sept 30, Dec 31. More info: https://dallassongwriterslyriccontest.blogspot.com Enter here: https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-lyric-contest/
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: Zoom Virtual meeting
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 members bring their songs to our monthly song critique session. Each song critiqued is entered for a chance to win Songwriter of the Year or Song of the Year annually. DSA members who are unable to attend in person can upload theirs songs online and receive a recording or the song critique. Ongoing monthly on the 1st Thursday. More info: http://dsameetings.blogspot.com Members only enter here:https://dallassongwriters.org/song-critique/
DSA Young Songwriters Contest - for youth 18 and under. June 1 - Sept 30, 2023
Our annual Young Song Contest for Rising Star Award is for young songwriters 18 and under. More info: https://youngsongwriterscontest.blogspot.com/ Enter Here: https://dallassongwriters.org/young-songwriters-contest/
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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.
Donations are welcome year round.
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