SONGWRITER EVENTS - A Department of Songwriters Notes

Events from Dallas Songwriters Association about the craft and business of songwriting worldwide for all levels of songwriters whether as a tradesman or hobbyist.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Events in Austin for April


Master Class with Pat Pattison

Please join us as we welcome back Berklee College of Music professor Pat Pattison for his seventh songwriting seminar for AMF!

Pat PattisonFriday, April 15
7:00 pm

SoundCheck Austin
1901 E. 51st St. (Stage 4 Gate 2) Austin, TX 78723
 
Pat's seminar will be a song critique session. Pat will select several songs from attendees and discuss how using elements such as point of view, structure, rhyming, symmetry, motion, contrast, and other tools can improve a song right before your eyes!  

Attendees often tell us that the critique sessions are their favorite part of Pat's seminars.  Just listen to what some past attendees have said:

"I was amazed to see how much a very small change to a lyric, a phrase, or the order of lyrics could completely change the song, adding poignancy and depth it didn't have before."

"Pat mentioned a way of appealing to your listener's physical senses to engage them. His advice on how to do this really helps me to understand how to make lyrics have more of an impact."

"It was incredibly insightful and interesting-- thank you so much for providing us with the opportunity to meet Pat and have him evaluate our songs."

"Using live music examples and Pat working interactively made for a very engaging session."

 "It blows my mind every time!"

Spend an evening with AMF & Pat Pattison.  To register, please emailkim@austinmusicfoundation.org. This event is FREE to attend.

Stick around for a meet-n-greet/reception immediately following Pat's seminar!  Light snacks and libations provided.

Pat Pattison is a professor at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches Lyric Writing and Poetry. In addition to his three books, Writing Better Lyrics, The Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure, and The Essential Guide to Rhyming, Pat has developed three online lyric-writing courses for Berklee's online school. He has written over 30 articles for Home & Studio Recording Magazine and The Performing Songwriter.

Pat continues to present songwriting clinics across the US, Canada, and the UK. Several of his students have won Grammys, including John Mayer and Gillian Welch.

PAT WEEKEND SEMINAR IN AUSTIN

Pat is also conducting a weekend seminar April 16 & 17 in Austin. If you'd like more info, please visit Pat's website for all the details.
 TRCoA Unsigned Artist Competition
TRCoA logo 2011In conjunction with Atlantic Records, Warner Chappell Records, MediaHorse Entertainment, Apple, The Guitar Center, Mc DSP, IK Multimedia, Sanjay Photography, and Stubb's, The Recording Conservatory of Austin is proud to announce the 5th annual TRCoA UNSIGNED ARTIST COMPETITION.

Prizes will include a live showcase at Stubb's for Atlantic, Warner Chappell, and MediaHorse Records, a free 10-song album recorded, mixed and mastered from Stinson Studios, photography packages by Sanjay Patel, Pro Tools LE system from The Guitar Center, and a variety of other prizes from Apple Computers Inc, Mc DSP, and IK Multimedia.

Click here http://www.trcoa.com/uac to find out more details and enter the contest. Artist submissions are accepted through April 17.
 Getting Connected: A Business Resource Fair
Getting ConnectedThis is a unique opportunity tomeet, network, and learn from local organizations that assist business owners. Whether starting out or looking to expand your existing business, Getting Connected® is a great opportunity!

Exhibitors will include business centered non-profit and networking organizations, government programs and agencies, area chambers of commerce, and community development corporations whose mission is to help business owners succeed.

Thursday, April 7
3:00 - 7:00 pm
Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Road


Three sessions will run concurrently with the fair:

BizAid Business Orientation
Registration Required, click on class time to register
Presents information about City resources for businesses.
3:15 - 4:15 pm
5:45 - 6:45 pm

Motivational Session
No registration required
Be inspired by Austin entrepreneur Philip Berber, who built a successful online trading business, sold it to Charles Schwab and joined his wife in founding, A Glimmer of Hope Foundation. Because of the significant impact they've made, they were recently listed on Barron's top 10 global givers list!
4:30 - 5:30 pm  

For more information visit our website or call 512.974.7800. 

Friday, April 1, 2011

Deep Ellum Arts Festival & Sons of Hermann April 1-3, Dallas, TX

DSA MEMBERS PERFORM AT ARTS FESTIVAL

Come on down this weekend. Here is a link to the performance schedule.

http://www.meifestivals.com/dea2011/dea2011_stageschedule.html

While you're there, visit the kick-off of the Sons of Hermann Hall 100th Celebration. Casino Night is Friday, and grab a Pancake Breakfast to start out your Saturday.




 THIS WEEK WE KICK OFF
Sons Of Hermann Hall’s
100th Year Building Anniversary!
If you haven’t seen our Hall lately then come take a look at the beautiful interior restoration work that has been done!
April 1, 2011 thru July 9, 2011 There will be many activities and events offered as part of the “100 Days of Celebration for 100 Years of Existence” of the Sons Of Hermann Hall building.  Saturday, April 9, 2011 has been designated as the official celebration day. Plans include events, activities and special presentations beginning Friday, April 1st, 2011. The one hundred days of celebration will end on Saturday, July 9th, 2011. This extraordinary centennial celebration affords the Sons Of Hermann an opportunity to showcase our wonderful State of Texas and City of Dallas historically land marked building.
Friday, April 1; 2:00 pm – Premiere of “Remembering The Hall”; The Meeting Room, now the “historic archives work room”, will become an ongoing exhibit of significant Sons Of Hermann history including items from the personal collections of SOH members, items from the Hall’s archives dating back to the early 20th century, and there will be many items representing the extensive music history of the Hall including performer T-shirts, Posters, Handbills, Press Releases, Tickets/Ticket Stubs, Newspaper Articles and Photos.
Friday, April 1; 5:00 pm – Midnight : “First Friday”.  SOHH’s traditional first Friday of the month member, family, friends and general public gathering. “First Friday Live Music in the Ole Bowling Alley offers local talent an opportunity to play in the historic Sons Of Hermann Hall. Peace Cowboy will be the featured musical act for April 1st. 
Friday, April 1; 5:00 pm – Midnight: “Casino Night”.  SOHH’s Building Centennial Celebration Committee will offer a night of Las Vegas style gaming in theOle Bowling Alley along with the First Friday Live Music.
 Friday, April 1; 8:00 pm – Midnight: “The Smoke”  One of the SOHH’s regularly offered music shows will be happening in the upstairs Ballroom. The Smoke is Dallas’  premiere Mod/60s dance night. Deejays Marcos and Jason, along with a special guest, spin the best in Northern Soul, RnB, Freakbeat, and Reggae for your dancing pleasure.
Saturday, April 2; 8:00 am – 3:00 pm: “Pancake Breakfast & Lunch”; the SOHH Kitchen will be the place to grab a great breakfast as well as lunch and
a choice beverage during this kick-off weekend event.
Saturday, April 2; 10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Shoppin’ @ The Sons” / Sons Of Hermann Member Rummage Sale; the Ole Bowling Alley will be the place to shop on these “Shoppin’ @ The Sons” Saturdays. The member and friends rummage sale will kick-off this reoccurring Second Saturday event. 
Saturday, April 2; 8:00 pm – Midnight: Austin Lounge Lizards and The Hammerknockers 
Sunday, April 3; 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Texas Dance Hall Music The Cutlers Traditional Honky Tonk and Western Swing music on Sundays in the Ballroom throughout the 100 Day Celebration. Watch the weekly news! 
Friday, April 8; 8:00 pm – Midnight: Mike Snider Presents The Damnwells, Salim Nourallah & Harper Blynn in the upstairs Ballroom. 
Saturday, April 9; 8:00 am – Midnight: “Official 100th SOHH Building Birthday Celebration”; the day will include special presentations by SOH Grand Lodge Representatives, SOH Dallas Members and City of Dallas Officials.  SOHH just received its State of Texas historical designation and a presentation will be made in anticipation of the actual marker arriving later this year. There will be activities through out the day and into the evening including music by the Frohsinn Band, Local Musicians and Shot Low Sheriff and The Cutlers will perform in the upstairs ballroom.

Many more special events will be offered during the one-hundred day celebration and will be announced on a weekly basis. Be on the watch!  This high profile event will be advertised in print, on radio and through social media. The “100 Days of Celebration for 100 Years of Existence” will be featured on CBS 11 TV’s “Through the Lens” segment, Buddy Music Magazine, The Dallas Observer and more. The 100 Year Celebration will also receive sponsorship from Andrews Distributing and Ben E. Keith Distributions. You will hear Public Service Announcements on KNON Community Radio 89.3 FM .
July 2011 thru November 2011“Remembering “The Hall”; an ongoing exhibit of significant Sons Of Hermann history.


Every Week at the Sons of Hermann Hall


e Sons of Hermann Hall is for families - All ages are welcome.
Sunday - Texas Dance Hall Music - 4 - 7PM  The Cutlers play every week through the hundreth celebration. Traditional Texas music and folk dance.
Monday & Friday - Happy Hour Live Music - 5PM  Hosted by the Wanderin’  Chicken Wire Show, featuring local and regional talent.
Tuesday - Blues 'n' the Night - Lessons at 8:00 PM  Catch some cool lessons and dancing.  8:00 PM until midnight, music by DJ.   
Wednesday - Swing Dance Lessons at 8:00 PM  Come cut a rug at the weekly Swing Dances & Lessons every WED at the Sons.  Lessons from 8:00 until 9:00 and practice until midnight.
Thursday - Electric Campfire Jam - 7:00 PM to Midnight
    If you've ever been to the Kerrville Folk Festival you know how much fun a campfire can be.  Open to all ages, skill levels, and styles. No sign up - just show up, grab a seat, and have fun in a relaxed, friendly, family environment.