Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Melody Magic Workshop on June 13th in San Francisco
Jai Josefs will give a Melody Magic Workshop on Saturday, June 13th from 10:30am-3:30pm in San Francisco. Cost will be $55 in advance and $65 walk- up. Call (650) 654.3966 to register. First 12 people to sign up will be guaranteed a critique of their song. MELODY MAGIC WORKSHOP: Some melodies seem to have an almost "magical" quality to them. They're fresh, interesting, and most importantly you immediately like and remember them. In this workshop, using examples from hit songs in the pop, rock, and country idioms, Jai will demonstrate how you too can create melodies that have this effect on the listener. You will learn the specific "tricks" that great writers use to make their melodies memorable - and most importantly how you can immediately begin applying these techniques to your own writing. Jai will be giving song critiques in the afternoon part of the workshop. The critiques will have a special focus on how the principals of melody writing discussed in the morning session do or don't work in the song presented, but will also cover all aspects of the song including lyrics, chords, marketability, etc.
Song Screening, May 18 & 19, Northern California
Steven Mclintock will screen songs in San Carlos and San Francisco on Monday May 18th and Tuesday, May 19th respectively. Steven has enjoyed 30 years as a successful songwriter, He is a singer, songwriter, publisher, producer, manager, studio/label owner, and Internet entrepreneur, Steven McClintock. With more than 350 recorded songs to his credit, he has received a BMI SONGWRITER AWARD for his hit composition, "All This Time", recorded by Tiffany. SUBMIT: Cuttable songs and Self Contained artists. Steven will gladly give feedback on songs regardless of whether he can use them or not.
Presented by West Coast Songwriters
Presented by West Coast Songwriters
Music Industry Panel, May 17th, Davis, Califrornia
West Coast Songwriters Sac Valley, and Creative Music Services, Presents "From A Songwriter To The True Artist" A Music Industry Panel, on Sunday May 17th, 2pm at Borders Books in Davis. Our special guest panelist are Mike Pinder, founding member of the incredible Moody Blues. Marcus Barone, a very well known Music Supervisor with Sony pictures, DreamWorks, ABC, MTV and more. Nona Brown, whose composition "I Know God Can Do Everything" was recorded by Grammy Award winner Edwin Hawkins. Ed Ulibarri, toured with Foreigner, Styx, and others. Michael Aczon, Author, Music attorney, who is usually our phenomenal moderator will be a part of the panel this time. Claytoven Richardson, wonderful songwriter, author, graphic artist, and vocalist. Eric Chun, owner of Creative Music services, a musician extraordinaire, will be our moderator. This is an exceptional opportunity to meet and talk with all these professionals in such a casual, close environment. They will answer questions and give advice you could not find anywhere else. Please don't miss this once in a life time opportunity. The cost is free, the opportunity is priceless! To sign up Call or email: Kathie Rollins WCS regional director and panel coordinator 916-698-0308 rollinska at sbcglobal.net
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Great Castell Kayak Race for Cancer
http://www.castelltexas.com/race.html
THE KAYAKS ARE COMING, THE KAYAKS ARE COMING!
"GiCKR" IS FINE IN 2009
It's 2009 and the kayaks are coming again! Jump in a kayak, dance at the concert or volunteer for The Great Castell Kayak Race June 6th, 2009 to raise money to benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation and ("gicker") GCKR . This is the seventh year of the race and it has become a hill country tradition. The Llano River is Texas' cleanest and wildest river, flowing through some of the most historic portions of central Texas. Organizers distribute bags donated by LCRA for trash clean up for all (so those who decide to mosey down the river can do a good deed). Even though this is a "race" many folks participate to help with the cause and for a nice family day. Many serious boaters do the GCKR race to practice for the Texas Safari later in the month of June.
The race begins at the 87 river bridge over the lovely Llano River on Saturday June 6th, 2009, at 8 AM and
The Llano river RV Park hosts the put in. Pre-registration fee is $40 and includes t-shirt, bandana, snacks,
free live music concert starring the Dust Devils and much more. Raffle for gift baskets $5 per ticket!
There is a free music concert all day at Riversounds at the finish line featuring Texas Songwriters in the Round, Daniel Link, the Dust Devils
and more. The race founder, Jerialice, is a musician and wanted to provide some live original Texas music at this event as an addition to the fun aspects of the fundraiser. There will be opportunities for folks to donate at the music concert which begins at 11 AM at the finish line. The music is being generously supported by "KFAN FM Texas Rebel Radio" and Mitchell Planning Group LLC to help raise as much money as possible.
This year KXAN/CW of Austin Texas is a major media sponsor and will help spread the word all over central Texas. Organizers are appreciative
to have so much support from all the media of their region. The Race is proud to announce Scott & White and Llano Memorial Health Care System, two regional medical facilities that are very involved in community efforts and the fight against cancer, as new underwriters.
The race has a new 501-c3 foundation, GCKR, in Castell where the race ends every year from it's starting point in Mason County. The first five years the beneficiary of the 12 mile race rotated until Jerialice Arsenault, founder and Director, lost her sister Judith Curtis to cancer in 2007. After that, she and her surviving sister, Janice Ramalho agreed to try to help others.
The hope of the Race is to raise awareness of needs in the rural areas and to bring together the elements for healing. GCKR will focus on writing grants in place of the yearly auction. 100% of all donations will go to the foundation in lieu of the auction. In years past, the auction raised the majority of the funds, so some changes will be happening over the next year as the board members paddle down new waters!
The pre-registration fee is $40 - forms on web site - www.castelltexas.com.
Day of Registration at the park is $45.
www.castelltexas.com
512-217-4596 for race info!
Llano River RV PARK:
866-640-9696 37 Keller Velino Road Mason, Texas 76856
THE KAYAKS ARE COMING, THE KAYAKS ARE COMING!
"GiCKR" IS FINE IN 2009
It's 2009 and the kayaks are coming again! Jump in a kayak, dance at the concert or volunteer for The Great Castell Kayak Race June 6th, 2009 to raise money to benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation and ("gicker") GCKR . This is the seventh year of the race and it has become a hill country tradition. The Llano River is Texas' cleanest and wildest river, flowing through some of the most historic portions of central Texas. Organizers distribute bags donated by LCRA for trash clean up for all (so those who decide to mosey down the river can do a good deed). Even though this is a "race" many folks participate to help with the cause and for a nice family day. Many serious boaters do the GCKR race to practice for the Texas Safari later in the month of June.
The race begins at the 87 river bridge over the lovely Llano River on Saturday June 6th, 2009, at 8 AM and
The Llano river RV Park hosts the put in. Pre-registration fee is $40 and includes t-shirt, bandana, snacks,
free live music concert starring the Dust Devils and much more. Raffle for gift baskets $5 per ticket!
There is a free music concert all day at Riversounds at the finish line featuring Texas Songwriters in the Round, Daniel Link, the Dust Devils
and more. The race founder, Jerialice, is a musician and wanted to provide some live original Texas music at this event as an addition to the fun aspects of the fundraiser. There will be opportunities for folks to donate at the music concert which begins at 11 AM at the finish line. The music is being generously supported by "KFAN FM Texas Rebel Radio" and Mitchell Planning Group LLC to help raise as much money as possible.
This year KXAN/CW of Austin Texas is a major media sponsor and will help spread the word all over central Texas. Organizers are appreciative
to have so much support from all the media of their region. The Race is proud to announce Scott & White and Llano Memorial Health Care System, two regional medical facilities that are very involved in community efforts and the fight against cancer, as new underwriters.
The race has a new 501-c3 foundation, GCKR, in Castell where the race ends every year from it's starting point in Mason County. The first five years the beneficiary of the 12 mile race rotated until Jerialice Arsenault, founder and Director, lost her sister Judith Curtis to cancer in 2007. After that, she and her surviving sister, Janice Ramalho agreed to try to help others.
The hope of the Race is to raise awareness of needs in the rural areas and to bring together the elements for healing. GCKR will focus on writing grants in place of the yearly auction. 100% of all donations will go to the foundation in lieu of the auction. In years past, the auction raised the majority of the funds, so some changes will be happening over the next year as the board members paddle down new waters!
The pre-registration fee is $40 - forms on web site - www.castelltexas.com.
Day of Registration at the park is $45.
www.castelltexas.com
512-217-4596 for race info!
Llano River RV PARK:
866-640-9696 37 Keller Velino Road Mason, Texas 76856
Skip Ewing’s Horse & Writer “Invitational” July 12-18, 2009
www.HorseandWriter.com
All accepted applicants attend on Full Paid scholarships worth $2500 and pay no tuition!
This year's staff includes: Skip Ewing, Deanna Bryant, and Clay Mills.
Applications must be postmarked by May 15
Contact The Horse & Writer Team at theteam@horseandwriter.com
All accepted applicants attend on Full Paid scholarships worth $2500 and pay no tuition!
This year's staff includes: Skip Ewing, Deanna Bryant, and Clay Mills.
Applications must be postmarked by May 15
Contact The Horse & Writer Team at theteam@horseandwriter.com
Play For Publishers Workshop
a Barbara Cloyd Songwriting Workshop
THURS JUNE 25 through SAT JUNE 27
to be held at THE BLUEBIRD CAFE, NASHVILLE TN
with
Scott Gunter - Universal Publishing
Rusty Gaston - This Music
Jennifer Chaffin - Curb Music Publishing
Kos Weaver - Disney Music
Jennifer Johnson - Golden Vault Music
Greg Gallo - Greg Gallo Music
The deadline is MON MAY 18th
Go to http://www.barbaracloyd.com for all information.
THURS JUNE 25 through SAT JUNE 27
to be held at THE BLUEBIRD CAFE, NASHVILLE TN
with
Scott Gunter - Universal Publishing
Rusty Gaston - This Music
Jennifer Chaffin - Curb Music Publishing
Kos Weaver - Disney Music
Jennifer Johnson - Golden Vault Music
Greg Gallo - Greg Gallo Music
The deadline is MON MAY 18th
Go to http://www.barbaracloyd.com for all information.
Free Music Mini Conference
Saturday, May 30, 2009 from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (CT)
Dallas Public Library
1515 Young Street
Dallas, TX 75201
Register online: http://texasmusic.eventbrite.com/
Dallas Public Library
1515 Young Street
Dallas, TX 75201
Register online: http://texasmusic.eventbrite.com/
BERKLEEMUSIC SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
MAY 10; Berkleemusic.com Announced That
May 10 Is The Deadline To Apply For Celebrity
Online Scholarships
http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=119563
May 10 Is The Deadline To Apply For Celebrity
Online Scholarships
http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=119563
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Texas Music Mini-Conference
May 30, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
On Saturday, May 30, Dallas Public Library’s Fine Arts Division will host a one-day conference on the history of Texas music.
Twelve sessions will be offered covering a wide range of performers and styles, including Stamps-Baxter and Southern Gospel music, Texas blues, rock bands from the 60s, two noted women in Texas music, the Texas International Pop Festival, jazz in Texas, the Big D Jamboree, and more. Two film screenings will be included in the day: Teen-a-Go-Go and South Dallas Pop. For details, including a complete list of topics and information about speakers, visit the library’s web site: http://dallaslibrary.org. Click on “Events” and scroll down to “Events at Central.” You may also call the Fine Arts Division at 214‑670‑1643.
Although the conference is free, space is limited, so advance reservations are requested. To register for the event, please visit http://texasmusic.eventbrite.com.
More detailed information regarding the program schedule, specific rooms, and lunch options will be e-mailed to registered attendees about a week before the conference.
In conjunction with the conference, from May 8 through the end of June, the library’s fourth floor will host an exhibit celebrating eighty years of The Light Crust Doughboys’ legacy. The band can trace its beginnings to 1929, when Bob Wills began his first group, the Wills Fiddle Band. New members were added, and in 1931 the name was changed to The Light Crust Doughboys when they became the on-air musical promoters of Light Crust Flour. Wills left the group in 1933 to form the Texas Playboys, but The Light Crust Doughboys continued to perform and record. Although there have been many changes in the membership over the years, today the band continues to honor their Western swing legacy. The library’s exhibit will include costumes, photos, instruments, and other items illustrating the band’s long history.
The Fine Arts Division appreciates these businesses for their support of this conference:
Levenson & Brinker Public Relations
True West
Buddy: The Original Texas Music Magazine
To be added to the e-mail list for details on this and other music events at the library, please visit: http://dallaslibrary2.org/list/?p=subscribe&id=9.
On Saturday, May 30, Dallas Public Library’s Fine Arts Division will host a one-day conference on the history of Texas music.
Twelve sessions will be offered covering a wide range of performers and styles, including Stamps-Baxter and Southern Gospel music, Texas blues, rock bands from the 60s, two noted women in Texas music, the Texas International Pop Festival, jazz in Texas, the Big D Jamboree, and more. Two film screenings will be included in the day: Teen-a-Go-Go and South Dallas Pop. For details, including a complete list of topics and information about speakers, visit the library’s web site: http://dallaslibrary.org. Click on “Events” and scroll down to “Events at Central.” You may also call the Fine Arts Division at 214‑670‑1643.
Although the conference is free, space is limited, so advance reservations are requested. To register for the event, please visit http://texasmusic.eventbrite.com.
More detailed information regarding the program schedule, specific rooms, and lunch options will be e-mailed to registered attendees about a week before the conference.
In conjunction with the conference, from May 8 through the end of June, the library’s fourth floor will host an exhibit celebrating eighty years of The Light Crust Doughboys’ legacy. The band can trace its beginnings to 1929, when Bob Wills began his first group, the Wills Fiddle Band. New members were added, and in 1931 the name was changed to The Light Crust Doughboys when they became the on-air musical promoters of Light Crust Flour. Wills left the group in 1933 to form the Texas Playboys, but The Light Crust Doughboys continued to perform and record. Although there have been many changes in the membership over the years, today the band continues to honor their Western swing legacy. The library’s exhibit will include costumes, photos, instruments, and other items illustrating the band’s long history.
The Fine Arts Division appreciates these businesses for their support of this conference:
Levenson & Brinker Public Relations
True West
Buddy: The Original Texas Music Magazine
To be added to the e-mail list for details on this and other music events at the library, please visit: http://dallaslibrary2.org/list/?p=subscribe&id=9.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
10th Annual REO Songwriting Retreat
July 12-17, 2009 featuring:
CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Pam Tillis
Songwriter of the Year Beth Nielsen Chapman
Berklee College of Music's Pat Pattison
Author & songwriting coach Jai Josefs
$50 Discount Offer Ends April 28! Full retreat details at:
http://www.reorafting.com/site/retreats/songwriter_retreat.html
Phone 800-736-7238 or email bryan@reorafting.com
CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Pam Tillis
Songwriter of the Year Beth Nielsen Chapman
Berklee College of Music's Pat Pattison
Author & songwriting coach Jai Josefs
$50 Discount Offer Ends April 28! Full retreat details at:
http://www.reorafting.com/site/retreats/songwriter_retreat.html
Phone 800-736-7238 or email bryan@reorafting.com
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