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.

Monday, March 4, 2013

REO Songwriters Retreat Aug 11-16, 2013

The 14th Annual REO Songwriters Retreat will take place August 11-16, 2013 at our rivers-edge resort. We are also proud to announce an amazing instructor faculty including Jason Blume, Karen Taylor-Good and Deborah Holland. 

We hope you will consider attending this summer and will also pass on this email to your fellow songwriters who would love to attend! Full retreat details at: http://www.reorafting.com/site/retreats/songwriters-retreat.html

March Writers Nights at the Commadore

The Commodore Grille
2613 West End Ave
Nash Tn 37203

Tue Wed Thur and Sun nights
7:00-11:00

No cover charge

Sun Mar 3......John & Julie Pennell, Richard Trest, James Bell, Caitlyn Curtiss, Jason Adams, Lana Presley, Stephanie Layne, Lena Price, Ava Rives, Aimee Kaye, Jamie Wayz, Mike Villines, Jerry Mercer, Alvia Sandberg, Amit Chadha, Kenneth Cooper, Earl Watts, Roger Hoselton, Kelly Dawn Kron, Hunter Runnels

Tues Mar 5......Jimmy Payne, Megan Katerina, Jerry Green, Rod Richmond, Allen Shervelle, Jimmy Copens, Analisa, Sean McGee, Steve Aulicino, Random Music Group, Kokomo Joe, Jonathan Ross, Billy Lee

Wed Mar 6.....Jeff Dayton, Peyton Taylor, Joe Caliva, Jamie Burke, Roger Green, Casey Derhak, Mike Laidley, Susie Colman, Kirk Pickering, Paul Wilmet, Mitch White, T Fredridk Jones, Baylor Wilson, Steven James

Thur Mar7....Michelle Little, Tyler Barham, John Griffin, Arthur Godfrey, Mare Wakefield, Jack Frisby, Billy Diluigi, Kelcy Lee, Renee Shaffer, Paul Wilmet, Manditori, Dave Isaacs, Arlo Gilliam, Angela Predhomme, Clint Freeman, Bruce Dickey

Sun Mar 10.....Joie Scott, Sharon Cort, Terry Harkleroad, Howard Yearwood, Keelan Donavon, Dalton Elliott, Matt Minchew, Karree J Phillips, AJ Bigler, Johnny Ray, Jeremy Staubas, Paul Reese, Larry King, Nashgirl 101, Jeff Dezern, Cody Preston

Tues Mar 12.....Jerry Foster, Denny Martin, Bonnie Lee Panda, Alice Bargeron, Justin Holland, Randy Morgan, Sean Cunningham, Katie & Don King, Rachel McGoye, Neil Imber, Brad Howard, Nate Goodlet, Rob Jones, Lauren Sandardes

Wed Mar 13....Brian White, Wild Oat Records, Ryan Bizarri, Jason Duke, AJ Engstrom, Jack Bond, CJ Perry, Tim Moorhouse, David Rich, Zoe Rae

Thur Mar 14.....Jan Buckingham, Vernon Honey, Hank Sasaki, Patti & Jerry Workman, Darren T, Lyn Chappell, Gordy Thomas, BedHed & Blondy, Tom Pepper, Joe Downing, Gary Cavanaugh, Jack Boucher

SUn Mar 17...CJ Watson, Pete Kennedy, Holly Spears, Keenan Date, Roger Green, Bob Paterno, Kecia Burchman, Travis Bowlin, Vanessa Hill, Tawny River, Aimee Alden, Caleb Johnson, Grace Bernicker, Larry & Michelle Putman, Lesley McDaniel, Kirstie Lovelady

Tues Mar 19....Marty Morgan, Buddy Hyatt, Ashley Hewitt, Don Gatlin, Jeff Randle, Mike Mitchell, Tim Shean, Aimee Kaye, Jamie Wayz, Rachel Stump, Jerry Green, Mike Rogers, Bo Brendle, Popcorn, Random Music Group, Tom Shanteau, Greg Larsen, Marianne Alllison

Wed Mar 20....Jerry Foster, Marty Raybon, Gerald Smith, Karen Wheeler, Janice Gilbert, June Stearns, Luther Lewis, Joe Rucker, The Williamsons

Thur Mar 21....Joel Shewmake, Bob Nash, Mike Villines, Chuck Reaves, Karree J Phillips, Robbie Holder Band, Lauren Sanders, Drew Baldridge, Don Procunier, Jason Haney, Daniel Lee Dobbs, Adam Cross, Hunter Philps, Nick Columbia, Matt Wilkerson

Sun Mar 24.....Jeff Batson, Jason Duke, Ken Buono, Jerry Mercer, Aimee Alden, Jonathan Ross, Johnny Ray, Billy Lee, Gary Cavanaugh, Vanessa Hill, Virginia Vick, Bill Warington, Ryan Story, Bob Spanburgh

Tues Mar 26....Stan Webb, Paul Wilmet, Manditori, Denny Martin, Arthur Godfrey, LeeAnn Ethridge, Clint Alphin, Gregory Todd, Josh Miller, David Loe, Tommy Turner, Don Baze, Hannah Hampton

Wed Mar 27....Wood Newton, Mike Loudermilk, Craig Monday, Geoff Reid, Jerry Lee Combs, Flat River Band, Brad Howard, Amanda Nagurney, Bronson Hetzer, Dave Isaacs, Eric Ahlteen, Steve Benoit, Liz Cooper

Thurs Mar 28.....Charlie Allen, Kelly Dawn Kron, Hank Sasaki, Vernon Honey, Casey Derhak, Katie & Don King, Gordy Thomas, Karree J Phillips, David Rich, Larry King, Patti & Jerry Workman, Travis Bowlin, Tawny River

Sun Mar 31......CJ Watson, Bruce Michael Miller, Genesis, Buzz Band, Don Campbell, Bo Brendle, Hunter Runnels, AJ Bigler, AJ Engstrom, Karree J Phillips, Sean McGee, Steve Aulicino, Aimee Kaye, Jamie Wayz, Nick Columbia, Eric Ahlteen, Kailey Billings

Friday, March 1, 2013

35 Denton / Grammy events

35 Denton 2013 will take place in the burgeoning arts corridor of downtown Denton, March 7-10, 2013. Four-day wristbands are available at prekindle. Also available in limited numbers: Four-day FAST TRACK passes, which allow preferred line access to venue shows, among other perks. Follow @35Denton on Twitter, Like our Facebook page, and visit our website for continued updates and announcements!



35 Denton In The Mix Music Industry Reception -

 Friday, March 8 In The Mix: 


Join us on Friday, March 8, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at LABB Patio, 218 W Oak Street, Denton, TX 76201. Cash bar.

Kick off 35 Denton 2013 networking with the people who make music happen in Denton and the DFW area. In The Mix Denton is a networking opportunity for artists, producers, engineers, songwriters, attorneys, accountants, managers, booking agents and members of The Recording Academy® (the "Grammy®" folks). Join your hosts, Recording Academy Texas Chapter Board Members, and learn how you can be involved in The Recording Academy. RSVP Here


35 Denton Music CLE - Saturday, March 9

"Will Play for Tips: 5 Legal Tips for Musicians/Artists/Songwriters"

Panel Presentation: Join us on Saturday, March 9, 2013 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. Denton, TX 76201 for the Dallas Bar Association Sports & Entertainment Law Section panel presentation "Will Play for Tips: 5 Legal Tips for Musicians/Artists/Songwriters."

This introduction to legal issues in the music business panel will help you answer questions such as Who owns my song? Do I need a lawyer? How do I protect my brand? That's "fair use," right? and Can't we all just get along? Join us for a discussion covering copyright law, trademark law, business structure for the band and other music business legal basics.

Participants in the panel include Tamera H. Bennett, Bennett Law Office, PC/Farm to Market Music, LLC; Megan Carpenter, law professor and director of the Center for Law and Intellectual Property at Texas Wesleyan School of Law and Catherine Hough, Ferguson Law Group. Free and open to the public. 1.5 hours MCLE pending.