TEXAS SONGWRITERS CRUISE

The 5th Annual Texas Songwriters Cruise will be held October 11th-16th. This event is a combination Caribbean Cruise andSongwriting Conference that brings aspiring songwriters together with some of the biggest publishers, hit songwriters, and music industry pro's in the business. In this, our 5th year of putting on this event, we will be sailing from Galveston, Texas with ports of call inCozumel, Mexico and Progresso, Yucatan. Please check out our website @ www.txsongwriterscruise.com for more details. We only have a limited number of cabins available, make your reservations now. Here are some of the Publishers/Pros that will be joining us this year- Jason Blume, Tim Hunze, Tom Luteran, Eddie Galan, Rob Hatch, Shannan Neese. Keep an eye on the website for more to come. If you have any questions, please call 512-585-3007 or email jeni_txsongwriterscruise@yahoo.com Please pass this great opportunity on to other aspiring songwriters. Jeni Anders Assistant Coordinator Texas Songwriters Cruise 512-585-3007

Collin College Preston Ridge Campus Monday Night Music Buz Series

March 1: Michael Mayes, Electric Guitar Tone and Techniques
March 8: Jason Blume on Songwriting
March 15: Spring Break
March 22: Recording Ensemble
March 29 : Vocal Recital

Room L135 in Library building at Preston Ridge Campus

Steve Poltz, Sunday March 14, 6PM

You'll need to mail your check for $12 to Paul Heller, 13806 Wooded Creek Dr, Farmers Branch, Tx 75244

North Texas Performing Songwriter Showcase

Saturday, April 24, 2010, 9:00 am – 6:30 pm at South Side on Lamar

At Opening Bell Coffee, South Side on Lamar, and Poor David’s Pub 1409 & 1313 South Lamar, Dallas 75215 map

$5.00 per attendee (includes lunch) paid at the door

Bringing local artists and venues together for a full day of networking, education, musical performance and listening, and mutual discovery

Each October, around 200 artists, venue representatives, agents, managers, and others from the music business congregate in Austin at the annual Southwest Regional Folk Alliance. Similarly, each February, around 2000 people from all over the world meet in Memphis for Folk Alliance International. This one-day event will attempt to bring that experience to everyone in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area who either doesn’t know about or can’t afford the cost of the larger events. So, whether you are an artist bursting at the seams to take that next step in your writing and performing career, or a venue looking for the next blazing talent to come along, this is the event for you!

Deadline to showcase: April 1

For details and more information go to: http://www.unclecalvins.org/SWRFA/

SXSW March 13-22, Austin

The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW® is the premier destination for discovery.

SXSWeek 2010: March 12-21
Interactive: March 12-16
Film: March 12-20
Music: March 17-21

http://www.sxsw.com

Year after year, the event is a launching pad for new creative content. New media presentations, music showcases and film screenings provide buzz-generating exposure for creators and compelling entertainment for audiences. Conference panel discussions present a forum for learning, business activity thrives at the Trade Shows and global networking opportunities abound. Austin serves as the perfect backdrop for SXSW®, where career development flourishes amid the relaxed atmosphere. Intellectual and creative intermingling among industry leaders continues to spark new ideas and carve the path for the future of each ever-evolving field, long after the events' conclusion.

18th Annual Songwriters Festival, Sponsored by Regions Bank

Nashville, Tennessee (December 16, 2009) – The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) has announced the dates for the 18th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival from March 30 – April 3, 2010. The popular event features two shows nightly presenting hit songwriters in all genres of music. For the fourth continuous year, Regions Bank will be the presenting sponsor of the event.

Produced by NSAI, Tin Pan South is the world’s largest all-songwriter festival. Last year more than 350 talented songwriters performed 80+ shows at nine exceptional Nashville venues. Over 9,000 music fans attend the event annually.

The Tin Pan South Press Preview Party is set for March 9, 2010 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at The Rutledge (410 4th Avenue South) in Nashville. There, several featured writers will perform and announcements will be made regarding schedules, venues, participating writers and more.

Visit nashvillesongwriters.com or tinpansouth.com to purchase Fast Access passes and check out Festival updates. Fast Access passes will go on sale March 10, 2010.

ASCAP 'I Create Music' EXPO, April 22-24, Los Angeles, CA

More great panelists have been added to the ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO lineup!
Over 20 new panelists including hit songwriter Linda Perry, the creators of Yo Gabba Gabba! and a wide range of music creators and music industry veterans have just been added to the already stellar lineup of ASCAP EXPO speakers led by Quincy Jones, John Mayer and Bill Withers.

Get heard at the EXPO: Collaborate with Grammy-nominated producer Chris "Deep" Henderson and songwriter Nate Walka (Jamie Foxx's "Blame It")! Another great reason to register, this unique opportunity allows you to download your choice of two musical tracks, write your own lyrics to it and then submit your completed song for possible discussion in front of the EXPO audience. Don't miss this great event. Register now and save!

Vocal Workshop in Vegas

LAS VEGAS SONGSALIVE! SONG WRITERS WORKSHOP
Sunday, Feb 21st 2010

Special Guest

Elisabeth Howard, founder of Vocal Power Academy LA and author

Vocal Workshop

http://www.songsalive.org

Music Series in Historic Downtown Mesquite

Our 2010 Music Series is set to begin in February. Save the Dates for the first five Hall of Fame Live Stage Shows with Grammy Winner Art Greenhaw, Grammy Nominee Larry "TByrd" Gordon and the Music People Luv Band. Shows will be held on Saturdays at the historic McWhorter-Greenhaw Music & Hertiage Center in the Historic Mesquite Town Square, 105 S. Broad Street, Mesquite, Texas 75149.

Join us on February 20th, March 20th, April 17th, May 8th & June 12th.

Season Tickets are just $75 per person. Or individual shows $15 per person. To reserve your tickets now call 972.285.5441.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for optional dinner and the Show starts at 7:15 p.m. with plenty of Free Parking on the Square and in nearby lots. Hear the best of R&B, Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, Gospel and more in an intimate, family-friendly environment.

See you on the Square,
Art, Pat, Frank & Liz

Festival of Musicians on a Texas Beach March 12-14

Festival of Musicians is a 3 day music festival created especially for musicians.
Multiple stages and performance areas are scattered over 200 acres of gently rolling land just minutes from the white sandy
beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Right in the midle of Spring Break for 1.2 million college students.
Performers share music around the camp, or shine on the big stages in "The Guantlet" Multi Stage Showcase Competition
Competing Bands/Singers/Songwriters will "Run The Gauntlet" performing on a series of stages.
Performers share in Festival of Musicians revenues. 25% of gate proceeds from ticket sales go back to the PERFORMERS via the audience in the form of VOTING TOKENS called "Kudos"
Giving "Kudos" is how festival goers show appreciation for acts they like.
Performers trade "Kudos" in for cash and each "kudos" equals 1 vote.
Acts with the most "Kudos" advance to the higher level stages of the "Guantlet" and Big Star Status.
The TOP ACTS become the Festival of Musicians Headliners and perform on the giant mainstages for the entire festival crowd.
You may employ "Kudos" collection teams to help you collect "Kudos" from listeners. In fact, you can collect "kudos" just
about any way you can. For instance, you can perform as a band in "The Gauntlet" and perform on a singer/songwriter stage as
solo acts, pooling your band "Kudos" You can even gain "Kudos" playing around your camp.
Ticket amd camping fees have been kept low to ensure that everyone can participate. Tickets are 12.99 or $30 for a 3 day pass. Camping is $15 and includes a space for your car. Motorhomes/Campers/Trailers and other large vehicles are $1 Ft per day.
Festival of Musicians was created with a lot of love and inspiration by it's participants and we are all working together to make this a spectacular annual event with a world-wide draw.
There are about 130 confirmed acts so far with more confirming every day. We have room for 420. There is no sign up fee.
I hope will join us.
Sincerely,
Rick Shell
Festival of Musicians
Finally! A Music Festival for Musicians!
email: info@FestivalofMusicians.com
Website: http://FestivalofMusicians.com
Please re-post this event to all of your friends and followers.
Festival of Musicians
SPRING BREAK Mar12 13 14 2010 http://FestivalofMusicians.com
21774 Miflin Rd at Foley Beach Express Foley Al.
Tickets and info:
http://FestivalofMusicians.com/tickets.htm

NEW MUSIC SEMINAR OFFERS NETWORKING & EDUCATION

After rave reviews in New York City in July and the smash success of its second event in Chicago in October, the New Music Seminar (NMS) will be coming to Los Angeles at the Henry Fonda Theater on Feb. 2, immediately following the Grammy Awards. The New Music Seminar, www.newmusicseminar.biz, offers creative networking and educational events for artists, managers, agents and music labels of every genre seeking to understand how to "rise above the noise floor" in a shifting musical landscape. See site for complete details.

Rod Kennedy's 80th Birthday Celebration Feb 2 in Austin

Folk stars to sing happy birthday to Kerrville founder

Rod Kennedy, founder of the Kerrville Folk Festival, will be celebrating his 80th birthday in style, surrounded and serenaded by enough talented friends to rival any festival lineup. The Music from the Heart: An 80th Birthday Tribute to Rod Kennedy celebration is set for Feb. 2 at Austin’s Paramount Theatre. Artists scheduled to perform — and maybe do a little roasting of the birthday boy — include Robert Earl Keen, the Flatlanders, Eliza Gilkyson, Terri Hendrix, Ruthie Foster, Jimmy LaFave, Marcia Ball, Ray Benson and Randy Rogers, with Lloyd Maines, John Inmon, Joel Guzman, Brady Black and Paul Glasse on hand to provide all-star house band support. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Center for Texas Music History at Texas State University in San Marcos.

2010 Songwriters Symposium Jan 29, 30, 31- Austin Texas

2010 Songwriters Symposium Early registration

JANUARY 29-30, 2010

$150.00

The 2010 Symposium is Jan 29 thru 31 this year. We will be at the Wyndham Hotel on South IH 35. This is the 6th year!!!

There will be workshops in songwriting and co-writing, insights into the publishing business, everything you want to know about house concerts, live performance, studio production, touring and much more

For a list of instructors and guests that have confirmed: visit http://www.austinsongwritersgroup.com

DEADLINE LOOMING TO SHOWCASE AT FOLK ALLIANCE

The deadline for official showcases at the 2010 International Folk Alliance Conference is November 19, 2009. The Conference dates are February 17-21, 2010 in Memphis.

Each year the International Folk Alliance Conference features over 200 official showcase artists and over 500 unofficial showcase artists performing over four days and nights under one roof in Memphis. FAI Showcase Artists reflect all Folk styles including Singer-Songwriters, Folk, Traditional, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Stringband, Country, Rock, and much more.

Folk Alliance provides a yearly opportunity for approx 2000 members of our Folk Community including Artists, Agents, Presenters, Festivals, PAC’s, managers, Publishers, Media, and Fans from around the world to come together to celebrate the music and the business of music in a focused environment.

Special events for Songwriters and Songwriter Organizations include:
Song School – An in-depth study of the art and business of Songwriting
Special get-together for Songwriter Organizations to share ideas.
Publishing Panels, Writer Workshops, Demo Critiques, and much more.
Private Showcases available to promote your organization and writers.

Earlybird registration deadline is December 1, 2009 and there are still numerous opportunities available for official and private showcases, exhibit hall, program book advertising, tote bag inserts, special sponsorships, and much more.

Recent featured artists included: Rodney Crowell, Bela Fleck, Kathy Mattea, Rosalie Sorrels, Randall Bramblett, Cory Branan, Keith Sykes, Willis Alan Ramsey, Jonathan Edwards, Danny O’Keefe, Julie Christiansen, Susan Cowsill, Ronny Cox, Joe Crookston, Abigail Washburn, Michelle Shocked, Arlo Guthrie, Annie Guthrie, Sarah Lee Guthrie, Alvin Youngblood Hart, David Ball, Ian Tyson, Guy Clark, Victoria Williams, Randy Weeks, Jon Vezner, Devon Sproule, Sid Selvedge, Danny Schmidt, John Sebastian, Roger McGuinn, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Jason Ringenberg, Wendy Waldman, Steve Poltz, Patrice Pike, Jim Photoglo, Lee Harvey Osmond, Lynn Miles, Matt Morris, Ian McLagan, Charlie Louvin, Chris Knight, Enoch Kent, Diana Jones, Peter Holsapple & Chris Stamey, Peter Case, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Kenny Edwards, Carolina Chocolate Drops, The Duhks, Jim Dickenson, Dala, Will Kimbrough, Ginny Hawker & Tracy Schwartz, Hazel Dickens, Gretchen Peters, Freedy Johnston, Garrison Star, Tom Russell, Jimmy LaFave, Casey Kelly, Vienna Teng, Vance Gilbert, Eliza Gilkyson, Sara Hickman, John McCutcheon, Tret Fure, Chad & Jeremy, Tony Furtado, Gurf Mrlix, Justin Townes Earle, Caroline Herring, Mare Winningham, Tommy Womack, Ellis, Bruce Robison, Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, James Burton, Albert Lee, Adam Levy, Otis Taylor, Bill Kirchen, The SteelDrivers, Kevin Welch, Carrie Rodriguez, KaiserCartel, Peter Yarrow, Buffy St. Marie, and many many more.

More information and all showcase and registration forms are located on our website at www.folk.org . Registration discounts available for NASI and SGA members.

Folk Alliance International
510 South Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103
901-522-1170
fa@folk.org
http://www.folk.org

Tom Russell at McDavid Studio on Nov 10

McDavid Studio

11/10/2009 8:00 PM at Tom Russell
301 E. 5th St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Cost: $25

Over the past 30 years, Tom Russell has established himself as a boldly imaginative singer/songwriter whose poetic, small-detail-filled songs are more like character sketches than traditional folk numbers. While many of his songs have been covered by country/folk luminaries such as Johnny Cash, k.d. lang and Guy Clark, to name a few, it’s been his adventurous concept albums that have brought him to the forefront of the contemporary folk scene.

Arlington Guitar Show coming Oct 17-18

ARLINGTON 2009
Arlington, TX Convention Ctr/October 17-18
World's Largest Consumer Guitar Event

http://www.texasguitarshows.com/NewArl.htm

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PERFORMERS NEEDED FOR SMALL-VENUE CONCERT SERIES

Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park is introducing a new music series, "Acoustic Night at the Alamo Saloon." This is a fund-raising effort that will help support the accredited, nonprofit educational museum, which has seen a drop in donations due to the downturn in the U.S. economy. Dallas Heritage Village serves 40,000 schoolkids from the region -- not just Dallas -- every year, and is an important reservoir of North Central Texas history.

The venue seats only 25 people, so the effect is similar to that of a "house concert," except it is held in a 1910 saloon! Performers must be willing to donate a one and a half- to two-hour performance. Acoustic or lightly-amplified acts only; must have experience performing live; acts able to draw from an established fanbase preferred; soloists, duos and trios preferred. Note: If you are an act that can draw 50 or more people, venue can be moved to the 1870s church.

Background: tickets are sold by advance reservation for $5 a seat. BYOB is allowed with a $10-per-bottle corkage fee, which goes to the museum. Museum owns a small Peavy PA system or musicians can bring their own. No smoking venue. Series is designed for an adult evening out; kids are not encouraged to attend unless the act is specifically child-oriented. Event is held on a Thursday evening, 7-9 p.m., each month.

To find out more, contact DSA member Mary Guthrie at maryguthrie@swbell.net; if you have a web presence please include link. Thank you!

Houston Area Songwriter Meetings

Woodlands Songwriters Association
WSA is an organization offering an environment of support, information and creative inspiration to the songwriter hobbyist or to those wanting to advance to a more professional level, by providing opportunities to learn more about the craft and business of songwriting and to form creative partnerships and networking among fellow songwriters. WSA is open to anyone who wants to be a part of a network of songwriters of all levels. Meeting the 2nd Monday each month at Borders Books, Market Street, The Woodlands, TX, 7:00pm.

Next meeting Monday, Sept. 14th, 7:00pm. Join the MySpace group: http://groups.myspace.com/woodlandssongwriters
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NSAI Houston North Metro Chapter
Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month for informative lessons, guest speakers, group critique and songwriters’ performances in-the-round. Next meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 2nd beginning at 7:00pm at Dosey Doe Coffee Shop, on I-45 north, in the Woodlands. http://myspace.com/nsaihoustonnorthmetro
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Houston Songwriters Association
The Houston Association (HSA) is a non-profit 501 (C3) organization serving the greater Houston area for over 15 years. Originally started in Richmond, Texas and called the Fort Bend Songwriters Association, the name was changed to Houston Fort Bend Songwriters Association acknowledge the area wide demographics of the members. On January 1, 2008 it was changed to its present name of Houston Songwriters Association. Our mission is to support and encourage the art and craft of songwriting, to provide resources and educational opportunities to songwriters, and to nurture a positive environment in which songwriters may fully develop their potential as songwriters. The group meets monthly to critique songs and showcase talent. News, member achievements, and special events are conveyed through our newsletter, "Liner Notes". During the monthly critique sessions, two to three songs are chosen by ballot as the song of the month. At the November meeting, the "Song of the Year" and the "Songwriter of the Year" are chosen by secret ballot from those monthly winners, with the results announced at the Annual December Party. All ages, all musical styles and all levels of experience are invited! We welcome you to visit and make some new friends that share your interest in songwriting. Next meeting Sunday, Sept. 13th, 1:30pm, at JP Hops House, 2317 Hwy 6 South. For more information, visit http://www.houstonsongwriters.com

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NSAI Houston Monthly Meeting and Open Mic
Dave Bannen hosts the Houston area chapter of NSAI the last Sunday of each month at JP Hops House, at 4:00pm, followed by an Open Mic hosted by TC Smythe at 6:00pm. Next meeting is Sunday, Sept. 27th, 4:00pm. For more information on NSAI Houston’s meetings, contact Dave at dbannen@hotmail.com

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PERFORMANCE VENUES, OPEN MICS AND SUCH

Sundays: NSAI Open Mic Nights Every Sunday at JP Hops House!

Nashville Songwriters Association International hosts an Open Mic at 6:00pm EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT at JP Hops House, 2317 Hwy. 6 South. Thanks to TC Smythe for hosting this premier open mic in Houston! http://www.jphopshouse.com
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Mondays: McGonigel’s Mucky Duck’s Open Mic

Anything goes at this great venue, from poetry to comedy to actual music, hosted by Wayne Wilkerson. Signups at 6:00pm-ish. http://mcgonigels.com. 2425 Norfolk, off of Kirby and 59.

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Tuesdays: Main Street Crossing’s Open Mic
Hosted by Danny Everitt, this venue has it all: great food, drinks, staff, sound, stage and vibe. Signups are at 6:30pm and it goes on until 10:00 or later. This is a popular open mic, so plan ahead by contacting Danny at danny@dannyeveritt.com. Your 3-song set can be recorded for only $5.00, when you bring your own blank CD-R. Stars are made at this open mic, so even if you don’t perform, it’s a great evening out for a meal and a show. Main Street is located in the heart of old Tomball, at 111 W. Main Street (FM 2920). http://www.mainstreetcrossing.com

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Tuesdays: The Corner Pub in Conroe’s Open Mic
Hosted by Jeremy Bankhead, things kick off at 8:00pm. Contact Jeremy at jeremybankhead@gmail.com for how to get on the stage. The Corner Pub is located on N. Main St., across from the courthouse in downtown Conroe.

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Wednesdays: Crescent Moon Wine Bar’s Open Mic
There is a new Open Mic opportunity for the north Houston metro area, at the Crescent Moon Wine Bar, located at 440 Rayford Rd., east of I-45 north. This is a beautiful room: great stage, ample sound and a cool vibe. The Wednesday Night Open Mic will be hosted by Danny Everitt, who will ensure a great time and variety of performances.

Sign-ups are at 6:30pm and the music starts at 7:00pm and wraps up by 10:00pm. The stage can accommodate up to 3 vocal mics.
*NO KARAOAKE/SINGING TO TRACKS is available. *NO RECORDING OFF THE BOARD is available.
http://www.crescentmoonwinebar.com/ Phone: 281-364-WINE (9463) Contact Danny Everitt for all details: danny@dannyeveritt.com

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INFORMATION & INSPIRATION
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BARBARA CLOYD’S PLAY FOR PUBLISHERS WORKSHOP in Nashville at the Bluebird Café
Oct. 22-24th Registration ends Sept. 14th http://barbaracloyd.com/workshops.htm
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SONGWRITER GIRL CAMPS
Hit songwriter Kirsti Manna (“Austin”-by Blake Shelton) has created one-day camps for women of all ages to further their knowledge and career path. For more information, go to http://songwritergirl.com

5th Annual Texas Songwriters Cruise Dec 7th - Dec 12th

* Come hang out with the Pros

* Great pitch opportunities

* Make new friends & cowriters

If you can't join us - then tell a friend

Limited Cabins Available Don't miss out on this great opportunity.

Email or Call Jeni 512/585-3007 jeni_txsongwriterscruise@yahoo.com

Texas Independent Music Expo, Oct 17-18

This premier expo is an educational, networking event designed to connect music business professionals with music artists and provide the tools needed to boost your music career. Featuring workshops, entertainment, music-related exhibitors and a songwriter competition. Great music all day by some of the best singer-songwriters in Texas!

EXHIBITORS - WORKSHOPS - SONGWRITER COMPOSITION - PERFORMING INDIE ARTISTS

http://www.texasindependentmusicexpo.com/