Hello Songwriter,
I'm so excited that school is out and the reading is over . Maybe now I'll have a chance to breath. I'm looking forward to some lazy days of summer.
I just returned from beautiful Natchez, MS for a special graduation ceremony with my girlfriend, Wendy. I played the grand piano in the lobby of the Historic Natchez Eola Hotel and visited a number of plantation homes.
Next Tuesday, June 8 is our summer social with hotdogs, a special guest, and song critiques. Please note that we are meeting at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Lake Highlands, instead of at the CCC downtown where we normally meet.
Don't forget our song swaps on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and the Dunn Brothers open mic on the 3rd Thursday. See below for details.
We're wrapping up the month with a special performing songwriters event with guest speakers Gary Nicholson, Mark Galssmire, Lynn Adler, Tom Pasado Rao and Ryan Galloway. Plus a lot of great showcasing artists performing for local venues. There is still time to submit to showcase. It's only $5 to cover the cost of your lunch. The DFW area SWRFA one day event is scheduled for Saturday June 26th. Area venues connect with performing songwriters. Check out the details on our events page or at:http://www.unclecalvins.org/SWRFA
We had the best time at the Wildflower Festival. Can't wait until next year.
QUICK LOOK CALENDAR OF DSA MONTHLY EVENTS - put this in your bookmark.
http://calendar.yahoo.com/dallassongwriters
Songcerely,
Barbe McMillen
Founding President Emeritus
Editor, Songwriters Notes
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http://calendar.yahoo.com/dallassongwriters
Songcerely,
Barbe McMillen
Founding President Emeritus
Editor, Songwriters Notes
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Wow! Acoustic Music Camp! What a fun thing to do for the summer! Play music and brush up on your songwriting. Http://www.acousticmusiccamp.com
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1. 2009-10 SONG CONTEST - We've finally wrapped it up and delivered all prizes!
Winners were announced April 15 on the website and at the Dallas International guitar show.
See John Nitzinger and Tradition Guitars presenting the grand prize at the show.
See the press release on the song contest winners:
Get a hard copy of the April issue of Songwriters Notes with a list of winners and read about grand prize winner, Lanny Sherwin.
See the winners, be sure to scroll to the bottom for Roy Elkins comments on the cream of the crop.
Semifinalists were posted on the song contest website on March 15th.
http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com/2010/03/dsa-song-contest-semifinalists.html
Mimi Balkey won the drawing for the ipod.
http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com/2010/03/dsa-song-contest-semifinalists.html
Mimi Balkey won the drawing for the ipod.
THANKS TO TRADITION GUITARS FOR GENEROUSLY DONATING THE GUITAR TO OUR GRAND PRIZE WINNER.
See past 2008 winners.
http://www.dallassongwriters.com/songcontest/2008/2008winners.htm
Here 2008 winning songs in a series of three podcasts at:
http://www.dallassongwriters.podomatic.com/
2008 SEMIFINALISTS
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/semifinalists.htm
SONGWRITER AND MUSIC DIRECTOR, JOE DANIEL, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FORNEY TO SPEAK AT OUR SUMMER SOCIAL.
| Message: | Summer Social - Free to DSA members, $5 for visitors Hot Dogs, Chips and Iced Tea Song Critiques - Members Only - $5 | |
| Date: | Tuesday June 8, 2010 | |
| Time: | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm (GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central) | |
| Location: | Bethany Lutheran Church | |
| Street: | 10101 Walnut Hill Ln | |
| City State Zip: | Dallas TX Y! Maps | |
| Phone: | 214 762-1613 | |
| Will you attend? | RSVP to this invitation | |
Sign in Hot Dogs & Networking begins at 6:30
Announcements at 7PM
Program about 7:15
Critiques will follow. Bring your Christian songs
Announcements at 7PM
Program about 7:15
Critiques will follow. Bring your Christian songs
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DSA T-SHIRTS $10 at the meeting (you must ask me for the special) or online by mail $15
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DSA T-SHIRTS $10 at the meeting (you must ask me for the special) or online by mail $15
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MONDAY SONG SWAPS for peer critique
Song Swap Workshops
Monthly 7:30-10 PM
Free, Visitors Welcome
Monthly 7:30-10 PM
Free, Visitors Welcome
Where songwriters perform their songs for peer review. Bring your guitar and a few lyric sheets. This is like an old fashioned guitar pull with comments between songs.
http://www.songswaps.dallassongwriters.org
FIRST MONDAY in East Dallas
Half Price Books, 5803 E Northwest Hwy Dallas, TX 75231-6519 (214) 379-8000
Roger Russell, Karon Hi & Jame Pappas coordinating.
We'll be in the Community Room at the back left in the building.
THIRD MONDAY in PLANO -
Tino's at Collin Creek Mall- Steve Sullivan, coordinator.
Tinos Mexican Restaurant Collin Creek Mall, Plano, Tx 972 2572
The Directors feel that DSA can support a number of these small area Song Swaps which are beneficial to attaining crucial feedback for developing your works in progress and as Annie Benjamin pointed out, works best in small groups of 10 or less. If you live in a suburb and would like to host one in your area, please reply to the group and ask for interested attendees in your area. Three people make a group for peer review or interested co-writers. I know several people who have attended the Song Swap in the past have developed beneficial co-writing relationships.
Please email DSA or talk to a board member if you'd like to start one in your neighborhood.
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3. SHOWCASES & OPEN MICS -
http://www.showcases-openmics.dallassongwriters.org
OPEN MICS
Tinos Mexican Restaurant Collin Creek Mall, Plano, Tx 972 2572
The Directors feel that DSA can support a number of these small area Song Swaps which are beneficial to attaining crucial feedback for developing your works in progress and as Annie Benjamin pointed out, works best in small groups of 10 or less. If you live in a suburb and would like to host one in your area, please reply to the group and ask for interested attendees in your area. Three people make a group for peer review or interested co-writers. I know several people who have attended the Song Swap in the past have developed beneficial co-writing relationships.
Please email DSA or talk to a board member if you'd like to start one in your neighborhood.
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3. SHOWCASES & OPEN MICS -
http://www.showcases-openmics.dallassongwriters.org
OPEN MICS
DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE -
EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
TEXAS SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND at Hilltop Cafe, Castell, Tx 76831
Texas Songwriters in the Round is beginning its 10th year of songwriters series.
We are currently meeting at the Hill Top Cafe on Hwy 87 9 miles north of Fredericksburg, Tx.
The Showcase is every 3rd Wednesday with our Star.
The group also meets every wednesday on the patio for songwriters support, performance and sharing.
512-217-4596
The group also meets every wednesday on the patio for songwriters support, performance and sharing.
512-217-4596
TSR will be in Brady "2nd Saturday" if anyone can join us please do.
Hard Eight Cafe
6-9PM
All original All the Time.
Hard Eight Cafe
6-9PM
All original All the Time.
Songwriter Shootout - a competition - cash prize and a guitar to winners
Every Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 pm
Cowtown Texas Saloon
6012 Jacksboro Highway
Fort Worth, TX
817-237-2206
We'd love to see you songwriters slinging your talent over on the west side.
It's all good and it's not all country.
It's all good and it's not all country.
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4. LYRIC CONTEST - Next deadline June 30th.
4. LYRIC CONTEST - Next deadline June 30th.
FALL 2009 WINNERS
FINALISTS
Winner _ When Lambs Become Lions by John Thomas Lane
FINALISTS
Winner _ When Lambs Become Lions by John Thomas Lane
2nd place_ The Knock by Charles David Risinger
HM_From A Distance by Akin Akintola
HM_From A Distance by Akin Akintola
VIEW WINNERS, LYRICS & COMMENTS AT WEBLINK BELOW
Next Lyric Contest Deadline is March 30th, 2010 for Spring Lyric Contest
Entry fee is $10
Please see lyric contest webpage for details.
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/lyriccontestblog.htm
October 2009 Hardcopy issue of Songwriters Notes has Fall 2008 & winter/spring 2009 Lyric contest winning songs listed:
http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=1520070&da=y
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5. MEMBER NEWS -
If you are not a DSA Member, you missed these tips sent out through our yahoo group:
* Publisher looking for Childrens 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
* Cheap and free tickets
Wanna get involved? Become a committee member. It's fun!
To view a list of the 2010 Officer & Directors and Committees go to this link:
http://dsadirectors.blogspot.com/
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5. MEMBER NEWS -
If you are not a DSA Member, you missed these tips sent out through our yahoo group:
* Publisher looking for Childrens 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
* Cheap and free tickets
Wanna get involved? Become a committee member. It's fun!
To view a list of the 2010 Officer & Directors and Committees go to this link:
http://dsadirectors.blogspot.com/
2010 DSA Board of Directors
Met to Elect Officers on January 12th to elect officers. Click on the link above to view your officers for 2010.
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Ed Willians, Tom Thomas, Trevor Dahen
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
NOV: Ian Dickson, Joni Ringo, Don Townsley, Steve Ritter, Arek Religa, Blake Milton,
DEC: Jeremy Ellis, Tommy Byrd, Adrian Hall, John Hannun, RX Bertoldi, Randy Heavin, & John Tracy Wilson
JAN: Troy Werner, Annie Benjamin, Charles Risinger, James Guittard, Warren Lett, Ryan Galloway.
FEB: John Metz, Peter Robinson, Dennis Carlan, Emile Pandolfi, Marc McClure, Darren Speed, David Firman, Kate McGunnigle, Dan Morehouse, Richard Gardzina, Jose Gomez, Bryan Bryant, Casey Desmond, John Chandler, Allan Von, & Jack Hackworth, Natalia Pikoul, Michael Constiatineo, Sean Murphy, Brandi Sidoryk, MarkStepakoff, Jen Carter-Kelly, Frank Fulton, Kevin McSpadden, Lisa Simmons, Bill DiLuigi, John Mears, Joey Avalos, Niel Nasset, Garrison Doles, Steven Richards
MARCH: Kathy Nichols, Bobby Jo Chandler, Lisa Warner, Matt Pitcher
APRIL: Janis McQuinton, Michelle Fosse, Gerald Patton
MAY: Bob Paterno, Jackie Doss, Ron Grimes
PLEASE RENEW THIS MONTH: Butch Schindel, Kevin Sullivan, Josh Goldberg
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: http://store.kagi.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?storeID=7TE_LIVE&&
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6. WORKSHOPS - DSA WORKSHOPS ARE SPONSORED BY BMI
(Each month we have a workshop at our monthly meeting on the 1st Monday, 3rd Monday and 2nd Tuesday. see item 3 above.) http://www.meetingblog.dallassongwriters.org
Occasionally we bring in special instructors for songwriting, performance or music education workshops.
Panel discussions at the SWRFA one day event on June 26th 9AM-6PM
http://www.unclecalvins.org/SWRFA
http://dallassongwritersworkshops.blogspot.com/
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7. Events -
Featuring local and worldwide events of the songwriting community including, seminars, conferences, & showcases.
http://songwriterevents.blogspot.com/
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7. Events -
Featuring local and worldwide events of the songwriting community including, seminars, conferences, & showcases.
http://songwriterevents.blogspot.com/
JUNE
2-6 Hill Country Acoustic Music Camp http://www.hccamp.org/
June 5 : The Great Castell Kayak Race http://www.castelltexas.com/race.html
CHEMO SABE We raise money to help persons in chemo therapy who need help during this challenging time. We do not exclusively help musicians, but so far that seems to be our main outreach community. Maybe because most of us don't have insurance. Also let your friends know about us, as we are ready to help as much as we can with our neighbors.
June 10: Scott Fant & Slaid Cleves at Texas Theater, Waxahachie historic squareJackie Doss at Old City Park, 7PM http://www.dallasheritagevillage.org/Event_Detail.aspx?EID=354
June 23: Grammy Mixer, Austin, Tx 6:30-8:30, The Belmont, 305 W 6th St.
Well, What Is a Good Digital Music Strategy ? Part 2 - Social Networks
Have you ever wondered how to succeed online as a music band? Hints and tips for a perfect digital musical strategy, from social networks to SEO and viral marketing. By Virginie Berger, former head of marketing at Myspace France. Missed part 1? Here it is http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/well-what-is-a-good-digital-music-strategy-part-1-introducti.html
June 26: Performing Songwriting Showcase and educational panels
AUG
Aug 6 -7: Acoustic Music Camp, Arlington, Tx http://acousticmusiccamp.com/
Aug 22-28 Skip Ewing’s Horse & Writer “Invitational” Link to "Invitational" Mane Page
OCT
11-16th Texas Songwriters Cruise http://www.txsongwriterscruise.com/
For more details visit the events page.
Also, hear the song contest winners podcast from this page.
http://songwriterevents.blogspot.com/
TEXAS CONCERT LISTINGS
http://www.dirtylinen.com/special/dl-states/TEXAS.html
Comprehensive VENUE LIST - compliments of Uncle Calvins
http://www.unclecalvins.org/OtherVenues.aspx
DALLAS TEXAS CONCERT LISTINGS
http://mojam.wolfgangsvault.com/concerts/city?city=Dallas,TX
Dallas Morning News Guide Live Music Listing ( hit search after opening the page)
http://listings.guidelive.com/portal/page?_pageid=33,97314&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
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8. Featured Articles:
For more details visit the events page.
Also, hear the song contest winners podcast from this page.
http://songwriterevents.blogspot.com/
TEXAS CONCERT LISTINGS
http://www.dirtylinen.com/special/dl-states/TEXAS.html
Comprehensive VENUE LIST - compliments of Uncle Calvins
http://www.unclecalvins.org/OtherVenues.aspx
DALLAS TEXAS CONCERT LISTINGS
http://mojam.wolfgangsvault.com/concerts/city?city=Dallas,TX
Dallas Morning News Guide Live Music Listing ( hit search after opening the page)
http://listings.guidelive.com/portal/page?_pageid=33,97314&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
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8. Featured Articles:
'How Sweet It Was': The Cultural Impact Of Gospel
NPR -- For some, it's an expression of faith. To others, it's an important element of culture. Whatever its significance, gospel music helped create the foundation for rock 'n' roll, as well as rhythm and blues. A new CD and DVD collection titled How Sweet It Was: The Sights and Sounds of Gospel's Golden Age has captured some of gospel's greatest moments. (Audio)
NPR -- For some, it's an expression of faith. To others, it's an important element of culture. Whatever its significance, gospel music helped create the foundation for rock 'n' roll, as well as rhythm and blues. A new CD and DVD collection titled How Sweet It Was: The Sights and Sounds of Gospel's Golden Age has captured some of gospel's greatest moments. (Audio)
Sound Off: Soul Music Legend Bill Withers In The Documentary "Still Bill''
By Sarah Rodman -- "Lean on Me.'' "Ain't No Sunshine.'' "Lovely Day.'' "Use Me.'' "Just the Two of Us.'' There's a reason the producers of "Still Bill,'' (video trailer) an outstanding new documentary on soul singer Bill Withers, are employing the tagline "You Know the Music. Now Meet the Man.''
By Sarah Rodman -- "Lean on Me.'' "Ain't No Sunshine.'' "Lovely Day.'' "Use Me.'' "Just the Two of Us.'' There's a reason the producers of "Still Bill,'' (video trailer) an outstanding new documentary on soul singer Bill Withers, are employing the tagline "You Know the Music. Now Meet the Man.''
Don Henley Wins Copyright Infringement Case Against Politician
By Tamera Bennett -- A Judge in California District Court ruled that politician Chuck Devore's new lyrics to "The Boys of Summer" and "All She Wants to Do is Dance" are not a fair use under the Copyright Act. The judge held the new lyrics did not rise to the level required for parody, which is a defense to copyright infringement.
By Tamera Bennett -- A Judge in California District Court ruled that politician Chuck Devore's new lyrics to "The Boys of Summer" and "All She Wants to Do is Dance" are not a fair use under the Copyright Act. The judge held the new lyrics did not rise to the level required for parody, which is a defense to copyright infringement.
Bus Boy to Songwriter
By Vernon Parker -- ASCAP Board Member Hal David was born on May 25, 1921, in the East New York section of Brooklyn. He grew up in an apartment above the family-owned kosher delicatessen shop and restaurant on Pennsylvania Avenue. His parents, European immigrants, had originally settled on Manhattan's Lower East Side, where his father worked in a sweatshop before moving to Brooklyn. David helped out as a busboy in the family deli, played baseball and tennis and dreamed of becoming a great basketball player someday...
By Vernon Parker -- ASCAP Board Member Hal David was born on May 25, 1921, in the East New York section of Brooklyn. He grew up in an apartment above the family-owned kosher delicatessen shop and restaurant on Pennsylvania Avenue. His parents, European immigrants, had originally settled on Manhattan's Lower East Side, where his father worked in a sweatshop before moving to Brooklyn. David helped out as a busboy in the family deli, played baseball and tennis and dreamed of becoming a great basketball player someday...
MUSIC BUSINESS
Bob Paterno's blog Making Music Making Money
http://www.makingmusicmakemoney.blogspot.com/
Bob Paterno interviews former CEO of the mega-successful Gaylord Entertainment company, Terry London.
http://www.makingmusicmakemoney.blogspot.com/
Bob Paterno interviews former CEO of the mega-successful Gaylord Entertainment company, Terry London.
Have you ever wondered how to succeed online as a music band? Hints and tips for a perfect digital musical strategy, from social networks to SEO and viral marketing. By Virginie Berger, former head of marketing at Myspace France. Missed part 1? Here it is http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/well-what-is-a-good-digital-music-strategy-part-1-introducti.html
Why Bloggers Aren't Posting New Songs
By Shaheem Reid -- "Enough is enough," Andrew Barber ofFakeShoreDrive.com told MTV News on Wednesday. ... "I know it's a give-and-take relationship, but we already take enough from the artists.... Most ethical blogs won't post the album or keep posting [individual songs]. At a certain point, you're cutting into their sales. Its one thing to post a few songs, but to post every single song, that's basically pirating. That's where I draw the line."
By Shaheem Reid -- "Enough is enough," Andrew Barber ofFakeShoreDrive.com told MTV News on Wednesday. ... "I know it's a give-and-take relationship, but we already take enough from the artists.... Most ethical blogs won't post the album or keep posting [individual songs]. At a certain point, you're cutting into their sales. Its one thing to post a few songs, but to post every single song, that's basically pirating. That's where I draw the line."
FYI, Pandora Makes Your Music Public
By Ryan Singe -- Pandora lets you create personalized music stations that you can stream online, but it also makes those stations viewable to anyone on the internet who knows your e-mail address.
By Ryan Singe -- Pandora lets you create personalized music stations that you can stream online, but it also makes those stations viewable to anyone on the internet who knows your e-mail address.
Glossary of Terms Used in the Music Industry
Compiled by Mario F. Gonzalez, Esq.
Compiled by Mario F. Gonzalez, Esq.
CRAFT OF SONGWRITING
Barbe McMillen's blog, The Craft of Songwriting
http://craftofsongwriting.blogspot.com/
LITERARY DEVICES - Part 2 Similes
http://craftofsongwriting.blogspot.com/
LITERARY DEVICES - Part 2 Similes
Let's look at some tools and formulas help you build similes.
Believin' One Song's Journey
By Reed Tucker -- It took Journey 30 minutes to write one of the most enduring songs in rock history. "Don't Stop Believin'" is, in many ways, more popular now than when the band first released it in 1981. Here's the story of the hit that won't die...
By Reed Tucker -- It took Journey 30 minutes to write one of the most enduring songs in rock history. "Don't Stop Believin'" is, in many ways, more popular now than when the band first released it in 1981. Here's the story of the hit that won't die...
10 Ideas For Recording Amazing Guitars
By Shane O'Connor --Recording guitars, although easy at first can be a challenge when you really want to achieve a great sound. Here are some helpful tips to improve your guitar recording chops.
By Shane O'Connor --Recording guitars, although easy at first can be a challenge when you really want to achieve a great sound. Here are some helpful tips to improve your guitar recording chops.
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9. Song & Talent Contests
See contest details at:
http://songcontests.blogspot.com/
Austin Songwriters Spring Contest - deadline June 15
A comprehensive list of Song Contests compliments of MusesMuse.com
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10. Songwriting Resources
10. Songwriting Resources
Links to websites about songwriting, performance, music industry.
http://songwritingresources.blogspot.com/
DSA Book Store - reviews, links, lists of recommended reading, and what's in the DSA Library.
http://songwritingresources.blogspot.com/
DSA Book Store - reviews, links, lists of recommended reading, and what's in the DSA Library.
Man Card by Brooke Malouf
By Myself by Nancy Rynders
FEB
This Love by Bob Paterno
MARCH MADNESS - no critiques this month
APRIL Co-writes - no critiques this month
Download a pdf hard copy of the Oct 2009 Songwriters Notes with 2008 best songs of the meeting winners announced.
http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=1520070&da=y
http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=1520070&da=y
To view past winners go to the Best Songs blog. http://bestsongsofthemeeting.blogspot.com/
To hear the winners go to our myspace page.
Did you know that A&R reps from labels and music publishers are listening to our Myspace page each month?
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12. SONGS FROM THE SOUL OF SERVICE
http://www.songssoulservice.org
http://www.songssoulservice.org
Did you know that DSA held two song contests for active military and the Cds of the winning songs, Songs From the Soul of Service Vols. 1 & 2 are available online at:http://store.kagi.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?storeID=7TE_LIVE&page=SSS4
Tribute to our fallen soldiers from DFW at our Podomatic site:
You Know Me Tribute to Fallen
URL:%20http://dallassongwriters.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-05-21T21_14_44-07_00
Read the latest story about this years winners
http://songssoulservice.blogspot.com/
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Tribute to our fallen soldiers from DFW at our Podomatic site:
You Know Me Tribute to Fallen
URL:%20http://dallassongwriters.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-05-21T21_14_44-07_00
Read the latest story about this years winners
http://songssoulservice.blogspot.com/
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Thanks for reading this far. If you have any suggestions for the newsletter, please let me know. Follow me on Twitter @barbemcmillen. Give me a tweet.
Songcerely,
Barbara McMillen, Editor
Songwriter Notes
Founding President Emeritus, DSA
Songcerely,
Barbara McMillen, Editor
Songwriter Notes
Founding President Emeritus, DSA
