coming events March-April

MARS, SIMON, FRAMPTON & MANY MORE JOIN ASCAP EXPO'S LINEUP

ASCAP has announced the initial lineup of panelists and programming for the 7th annual ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO, taking place April 19-21, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA. In addition to signature "I Create Music" interviews, master classes, hitmaker panels and top-notch showcases, a diverse group of music creators and industry pros will participate in a broad range of panels designed to support music creators at every stage of their career. The EXPO will also provide attendees with opportunities to get their music heard - and receive honest feedback and advice - through a panels and showcases. Scheduled to participate this year are Carly Simon, Peter Frampton, Bruno Mars, hitmaker Desmond Child, film scorer Mark Isham, ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year Allen Shamblin, Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Dan Wilson and many more. For complete information, and to register, please visit http://ascap.com/expo.

SEMINAR SHOWS HOW TO SET UP AFFORDABLE HOME STUDIO

LA Women in Music is presenting a seminar, Acoustics & Monitoring for the Home Studio, with pro audio specialist Scott Esterson. The event happens on March 3rd, 2012, 11:00am - 1:00pm, at SAE-LA INSTITUTE DFC Theater Room, 6565 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028. This seminar aims to help you create better recordings and mixes with insight into acoustics and monitoring, and show you how to make your second bedroom into a decent sounding room without spending a huge amount of money. For info and to RSVP: info@lawim.com, 213-243-6440.

ALL NEW MUSIC FEST & CONFERENCE IN HAWAII

Music Connection is a proud sponsor of the 1st annual American Music Festival & Conference Hawaii, which aims to "Inspire new original music." This is a unique, immersive conference featuring live performances, workshops, clinics, showcases and much more. It all takes place on the historic and spiritual island of Maui. Complete information can be found at http://amfc2012hawaii.com.

MUSEXPO COMING IN APRIL

The highly respected "United Nations of Music," MUSEXPO will take place April 29 - May 2, 2012, in Hollywood, CA. This event will coincide with the A&R Worldwide and AllAccess.com Worldwide Radio Summit, the International Songwriters Summit and Global Synch & Consumer Brands Summit. This international event helps bring the music world together in a very focused, productive and meaningful manner thanks to its friendly boutique setting. Attendees broker creative opportunities and develop invaluable relationships via its networking platforms. MUSEXPO provides insight and access with a forward thinking atmosphere. See http://musexpo.net.

Gospel Meet and Greet Showcase and Conference

Remember to register for the 2012 Gospel Meet and Greet Showcase and Conference in Houston, Texas, June 1, and 2, 2012.  We are looking for a great time in the Lord.  Email us at quartetmag@gmail.com or text (936) 222-4006 for more information on the conference.   Great things are happening in Texas.  

 For sponsorship information,  please contact Michael Robertson at (281) 881-1586.  

 For vendor space information, please contact, Arlene Bell at (281) 608-5551.  Limited space available. 

 All music industry executives, radio announcers, media broacasters, promoters, etc. please RSVP toquartetmag@gmail.com. 

 Arlene Bell

Gospel Meet and Greet Network

ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO • April 19-21, 2012

ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO • April 19-21, 2012 Renaissance Hollywood Hotel • Los Angeles, CA

Discount Pricing Available - The EXPO Experience - Feedback Panels Still Open

The ASCAP EXPO is just two months away! Discount Pricing is still in effect and will allow you to submit to our EXPO Feedback Panels and iStandard Showcase mentioned below. Details about submitting to the Attendee Showcase will be announced soon.Register now and be a part of the EXPO! Featuring nearly 200 top-notch panelists, performers and industry professionals, the EXPO provides a great opportunity to gain knowledge and feedback, while networking with industry professionals, for three days. Our initial list of panelists will be announced very soon. Watch our video and get a feel for the ASCAP EXPO!

Dallas Chick Singer Night at the House of Blues last Sunday of Each Month

Ten gals will perform at each show. Some of them are songwriters, but others are on the hunt for good songs. I thought we could connect the two groups somehow. 

The next show is on Sunday, February 26th at House of Blues (restaurant stage) at 6:30pm. There will be a raffle with some great prizes - Container Store closet makeover, HOB concert tix, round of golf, among other chick prizes (purses, jewelry, boutique gift card, etc).

The show is hosted by Lisa Apple.

Free Local Music Tours--February 15

On Wednesday Afternoon, February 15, we will host three music-related Walking Tours in the downtown area.  For any who previously registered for the Wednesday afternoon pre-conference workshop mentioned in my last e-mail, please note:  that event has been cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.  You will receive a reimbursement from the national organization for that part of your fees.  We would invite you to consider joining us for one of the afternoon tours.

Individuals registered for the MLA conference will have the first option for all of these tours, but most of these can accommodate enough people that some spaces may be available for local music lovers.  After the first of February I will send you information on how to sign up for any available spaces.  For now I thought I'd let you know what will be included in the tours, so you can mark your calendars and consider which tour group you might like to join.

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Organ Crawl           

Dallas boasts a number of significant instruments, including some within walking distance of the Fairmont. We will visit three sites (four organs) for this year’s Organ Crawl:

            The magnificent Lay Family Organ at the Meyerson Symphony Center. Tour led by DSO organist Mary Preston.

 

The historic instrument and carillon tower at theCathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Tour led by Brian D. Bentley, Director of Music Ministry, and Cathedral Organist Corey Candler.

 

Two very fine mechanical-action instruments at First Presbyterian Church. Tour led by organist Thomas Froehlich.

 

12:15   Meet in hotel lobby

12:30   Meyerson (includes brief demonstration concert)

 1:45   Walk to Cathedral

 2:00   Cathedral

 3:00   Walk to First Presbyterian

 3:30   First Presbyterian

 4:30   Walk back to hotel

 

 

Dallas Arts District                                            

The product of thirty years of dreaming and building, the Dallas Arts District is the largest contiguous arts area in the nation, spanning 68 acres and 19 blocks. It has been called the most significant arts building project since the construction of New York’s Lincoln Center

 

It was the intention of the district’s planners that the district would not only be a home for the arts, but would itself be a collection of art works. The district comprises thirteen architecturally and historically significant buildings, making Dallas the only city in the world with buildings designed by four Pritzker Prize winning architects in one block.

 

Our tour will provide an insider’s view of three anchor buildings (including the two newest additions to the district) dedicated to music and theater: 

            Winspear Opera House, designed by Spencer de Grey of Foster & Partners, home of the Dallas Opera. Tour led by Jennifer Schuder, Chief Marketing Officer/Director of Community Outreach.

 

            Wyly Theatre, designed by Rem Koolhaas. Home of the Dallas Theater Center. Tour led by a representative of the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

 

            Meyerson Symphony Center, designed by architect I.M. Pei and acoustician Russell Johnson. Home of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Tour led by Melanie Armstrong, Meyerson House Manager, and DSO Chief Librarian Karen Schnackenberg.

 

12:15   Meet in hotel lobby, walk to Meyerson

12:30   Meyerson (includes brief demonstration concert, orchestra library)

 2:00   Winspear and Wyly

 4:00   Return to hotel

 

 

Dallas Public Library and 508 Park Avenue  

Bluesman Robert Johnson (1911-38) recorded only twenty-nine songs in his brief career, in 1936 and ’37. That small repertoire, however, was powerfully influential, shaping the future work of such major pop, rock, and blues stars as the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, the Allman Brothers, and Led Zeppelin.

 

In recent years, Dallas’s 508 Park Avenue has become famous as one of the only two locations where Robert Johnson recorded. The 1929 Art Deco building and adjoining warehouse served as the local offices of Brunswick and Vocalion Records and distribution center for Warner Brothers Film Exchange. Offices sometimes served as makeshift recording studios, not only for Johnson, but for other groundbreaking performers such as Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys, the Stamps Quartet, W. Lee O'Daniel and his Hillbilly Boys, the Crystal Springs Ramblers, and the Light Crust Doughboys. In recognition of the site’s heritage, it was here that in 2004 Eric Clapton recorded Sessions for Robert J. and Me and Mr. Johnson. Tour led by Bruce Buchanon, Associate Pastor of Community Ministries at First Presbyterian Church.

 

Dallas’s J. Erik Jonsson Central Library is the second-largest public library building in the country. It houses a downtown branch; a state-of-the-art Children’s Center; and extensive circulating and reference collections, as well as significant archival collections on its research floors. It is also home to a remarkable collection of contemporary art pieces, which the library has collected since its inception in 1901. 

 

The tour will include an overview of the entire building as well as a more in-depth look at theFine Arts Division. In addition to its impressive circulating and reference collections, the Fine Arts Division houses significant archival materials related to local music organizations such as the Dallas Opera, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Theater Center, and others. The library has also commissioned several important musical works in its history, including Milhaud’s Symphony No. 11, Ginastera’s Third String Quartet, and Gunther Schuller’s First Symphony. Manuscripts of these works and other musical treasures from the library and other local collections will be on display in honor of MLA’s annual meeting.

 

The tour will also pass near other Dallas landmarks along the walk to and from the Fairmont. The famous Neiman Marcus chain is a Dallas original, and its flagship store is still a shopper’s mecca in downtown. The luxurious Adolphus Hotel was the creation

of beer baron Adolphus Busch. Opened in 1912, the Adolphus is probably the only hotel in the country with a Steinway grand piano almost as famous as the hotel itself. You’ll find part of the story on-line, but we’ll save a local secret for the tour! Other points of interest along the way include the Magnolia Building (which will explain all the Pegasus statues and symbols you’ll see around the city); the Aristocrat Hotel (now Indigo), Conrad Hilton's second hotel, but the first to actually bear his name; the historic Majestic Theater; and the Dallas Grand Hotel, originally the 1956 Statler Hilton, known for its unique architecture, a Y-shaped tower supported by an innovative cantilevered structural system. Adjacent to the Grand is the site of the original Dallas Public Library, a gift from steel baron Andrew Carnegie. The second library building, designed by Dallas’s most famous architect, George Dahl, still stands on the site today. Tour led by MLA member Tina Murdock, Assistant Manager, Fine Arts and Humanities Divisions.

 

1:00     Meet in hotel lobby, walk to 508 Park Avenue

1:30     508 Park

2:15     Walk to library

2:30     Dallas Public Library

4:00     Walk back to hotel

Songwriter's Performance Workshop - Feb. 05-12, 2012

Unlike “fantasy” rock camps, this is the “real deal” for singer-songwriters who wish to explore their creative selves. During this Six-Day Intensive workshop, Jim Messina will work with singer-songwriters to help them learn new ways to find the words to express their emotions and feelings in lyrical terms. Created and facilitated by Jim Messina, the week begins with the first few days focused primarily on songwriting. By mid-week, participants begin working on performing their own songs in preparation for the workshop’s Saturday evening concert. On the eve of the sixth day, attending songwriters will perform their original songs and poems in front of a live concert audience staying at the Alisal Guest Ranch.  DOWNLOAD FULL PRESS RELEASE

When: Where: Workshop Tuition: Special Rate: Workshop Accomodations: February 5 - 12, 2012 The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort 1054 Alisal Road Solvang, CA 93463 $3,000  per participant $4,000 for "Writing partners" or "Performing Duos"/shared double room rate is available. The stay at Alisal is $255 per night for single; $355 per night for double rooms, which includes accommodation in a deluxe room and all meals daily. Call 800.4.ALISAL or email reservations@alisal.com. For Enrollment: Call (805) 686-1862 To Contact The Workshop by Email: info@swpworkshop.com or  DOWNLOAD THE SONGWRITING WORKSHOP PACKAGE (.pdf) For workshop accommodations: Call The Alisal: (800) 425-4725 Email: reservations@alisal.com

Richard Leigh performs in Stephenville, Feb 11

Saturday, February 11 6:00 PM      Valentine's Dinner Theater at Melody Mountain Ranch  welcomes Richard Leigh, Larry Joe Taylor,   and Davin James      Join us for an intimate dinner and Songwriter show on Saturday, February 11th at the Dinner Theater inside the concert hall at Melody Mountain Ranch. Doors open at 6:00 PM, dinner begins promptly at 7:00 PM , and will be followed by the acoustic Singer/Songwriter show.   See Website for additional information: http://www.melodymountainranch.com/concert_series.htm Melody Mountain Ranch 1290 Private Road 707  Stephenville, TX 76401  Call (254) 968-8505 for Tickets

Barbara Cloyd's Nashville Workshop - Feb 23rd

Play for Publisher workshops give you a chance to learn from and be heard by established Nashville publishers. The next one is Feb 23 - 25 and the application deadline is Sunday Jan 15. Read details and how to apply at www.barbaracloyd.com/workshops.htm. 

8th annual STEVE SESKIN Songcrafting Seminar Jan 28-29

When: 

Saturday Jan. 28   

9 am - 5 pm

Sunday, Jan. 29

9 am - 5 pm

Where:  

Saturday and Sunday at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tn.

Get more information click here now!

SEMINAR COST  $345

Register Now 

click here!  

Steve Seskin (8 #1 songs!) along with his songwriter and publisher guests present an amazing weekend of creative insight and business industry information.

During the weekend Steve will be teaching many aspects of songwriting such as finding inspiration, story development, crafting a memorable melody, rewriting. effective rhyming and collaboration.

Shane McAnally - hit songwriter (click link for more info)

current cuts by Kenny Chesney, Jake Owen, Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan.

Stephanie Cox - over 20 yrs. experience in the music biz

• A&R at Capitol Records

• Publishing and song plugging at Little Big Town,  Starstruck, MCA, Larga Vista and Monument Music.

• Has helped launch many a major songwriting career

• Currently at Kobalt Music in Nashville.

Austin Music Events - Dec.

We are pleased to announce the DeliRadio.com Webinar! You don't want to miss this informative event introducing the latest music APP for touring artists!  Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 6:00pm at the AMF Creative Media Center (1901 E. 51st Street (Stage 4), Austin, TX  78723). Limited Seating! Please RSVP to RSVP@austinmusicfoundation.org to reserve your spot. Deli food (of course!) & beverages will be served!

Nashville Recording Workshop and Expo March 2 & 3

On March 2 and 3, 2012, AES Nashville, in conjunction with the Audio Engineering Society, is offering the Nashville Recording Workshop and Expo (NRW+E) at the Rocketown non-profit youth outreach facility (601 4th Ave. South). The event is focused on getting the most from a personal-studio recording environment. »

November Events In Austin

After The Recording Seminar! Click here for more info! WHAT:       Austin Music Foundation presents "After The Recording". Come join us for a conversation with industry professionals regarding the steps you'd take after your recording session is done. We'll be talking about CD mastering, duplication, CD artwork layout, online distribution, marketing and more!     WHEN:       Wednesday, November 16                   6:00pm - 9:00pm WHERE:      Austin Music Foundation Creative Media Center                              1901 E. 51st Street - Stage 4                   Austin, TX 78723 RSVP:         RSVP@austinmusicfoundation.org    CONTACT:  Lisa Fawcett                   512.542.0077                   lisa@austinmusicfoundation.org  SIMS Benefit Bash  On November 12, 2011, The SIMS Foundation will be hosting their annual Benefit Bash at the Austin Music Hall starring Grupo Fantasma with special guests. The evening will start with a special early performance byWill Taylor & Strings Attached and a silent auction. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $100 for VIP, which includes dinner and floor seating. For more information go to: www.simsfoundation.org  TRCoA Singer/Songwriter Competition! The Recording Conservatory of Austin is proud to announce the 1st Annual Singer/Songwriter Competition! Grand prizes for winners include: 75 FREE studio hours, rehearsal space, band photography package, digital distribution and web service package from Eye in the Sky Collective, Gear from Fender, Peavey, D'Addario, and much much more!   The top 4 finalists will showcase at Mohawk for: - Matt Noveskey (bassist for alternative rock act Blue October) - CJ Eiriksson (Grammy nominated Music Producer/Engineer/Mixer)     - Raymond McGlamery (CEO of DARE Music Group and Milk) The first step is to register your band for the contest! TRCoA will choose the 15 artists to compete to be one of the 4 artists, selected by fan voting, to play at the Mohawk showcase. For more information go to: trcoa.com/ssc   MEOW Day at Momo's! November 12th is MEOW Day at Momo's! An empowering one-day conference featuring four panel discussions with many of Austin's most influential women in music. All ages are invited to attend. Panels includeDo Music and Motherhood Mix?, Crossing the Line: When Fans Get Too Close, Building Community to Build a Career, and Staying Healthy on the Road. For more information and to see the panel schedule click HERE! "The Daytripper" Music Austin's PBS station KLRU and "The Daytripper" are currently producing the third season of this Emmy-Award winning Texas travel show and want to include music from Texan artists.Created to inspire folks to get out and explore the Lone Star State, "The Daytripper" is all about destinations in Texas for Texans! To submit music for consideration, artists should send an email tomusic@thedaytripper.com. Selected music will be included in upcoming episodes and will be given credit both in the episode and online. Further information about the show can be found at www.thedaytripper.com. Tex-Mex Tardeadas at Plaza Saltillo Bringing homegrown, Austin conjunto music to the community, Pachanga Music Festival and the City of Austin present a series of FREE music afternoon shows for the community at the newly renovated Plaza Saltillo on the East Side. From 3-5pm on November 13th, 20th & 27th, Tex-Mex Tardeadas will take place at Plaza Saltillo (412 Comal Street, Austin, Tejas).  Dance Contest! Prizes! Food! Free! Gratis! Click HERE for the schedule and more info! Austin Music Memorial Induction The 2011 Austin Music Memorial Induction Ceremony will be held on November 18, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall (301 W. 2nd St.) This is an annual event to honor Austin music industry professionals who have made lasting contributions to our community. The event is open to the public, so please bring your family and friends. Contact ashley.buchanan@austintexas.gov with questions.

Full Circle Music Gathering

Rancho Frijole
hosting
The Full Circle Music Gathering
November 11, 12, 13
Mark your calenders for another great music and camping event!
More details coming soon!
Lin Been
214-457-3960

Austin Music Foundation Events in Sept.

ROAD WARRIORS 101 Seminar       WHAT:       Road Warriors 101 is a straight-from-the-horses mouth informative look into making money on the road, hints on booking shows, and life on the road. Featuring guest speakers Texas legend Dale Watson, hard rock-gold recording artist Jason McMaster, and touring veterans, the Vallejo brothers. After a quick round of road stories and some funny, yet valuable advice on what and what not to do, the participants will engage in a situational Q&A based on each participants inquiry.   WHEN:       Wednesday, September 7                   7:00 pm WHERE:      Austin Music Foundation Creative Media Center                             1901 E. 51st Street - Stage 4                   Austin, TX 78723 RSVP:         RSVP@austinmusicfoundation.org CONTACT:  Lisa Fawcett                   512.542.0077                   lisa@austinmusicfoundation.org   Girls Get Gigs! Girls Get Gigs! is a 6-week music business workshop for women who want to take their music to the next level. Covering everything from marketing and publicity to social networking and dealing with band drama, Girls Get Gigs! will prepare you with the tools you need to navigate the maze of the music business. The class meets consecutive Wednesday evenings, 7-8PM from September 21st to October 26th at Soma Vida, 1210 Rosewood Ave., Austin. Cost to attend is $150 and space is limited. Girls Get Gigs! is presented by Musicians for Equal Opportunities for Women (MEOW) and facilitated by Carla DeSantis Black, founder of ROCKRGRL Magazine. To enroll visit meowonline.org/workshops E-mail desantisblack@gmail.com or call 206.427.5343

NSAI Houston Events

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th, 7:00pm-10:00pm  NSAI HOUSTON NORTH METRO WORKSHOP  Facebook: NSAI HOUSTON NORTH METRO

Location: Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 North, The Woodlands. Dosey Doe has a great menu and drink offerings, so come hungry and thirsty.

7:15-7:45 Program: Who’s Who in Songwriting- Connie Mims will introduce you to the songwriters behind the hits, their respective styles, and what you can learn from them. Bring something to write with, so you can do your own follow up research on your favorite songs, and which songwriters you’ll want to start stalking!

7:45-8:30 Group Critique: Bring at least 10 typed copies of lyrics to one song and either be able perform it live with your guitar/keyboard, etc., or use the house sound system’s  playback system. We have time for 5-7 critiques. Sign up as you arrive. Those not getting in this month’s critiques will be placed on a rain check list for next month. There are typically one or two people on the rain check list, so be sure to arrive by 7:00pm to sign up!

8:30-10:00 Songwriters in the Round:  Round 1 features Leslie Krafka, Aaron Wendt and Ken Mattox. Round 2 featuresConnie Mims, Mark Beets and The Renfrees.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th , 6:00pm-9:00pm  NSAI CLEAR LAKE/SOUTH HOUSTON MONTHLY WORKSHOP

Location:   Sudie’s Seafood House, 352 N. Gulf Freeway, League City

We're FILLING THE HOUSE.........and YOU GOTTA be there!!!!!  SIGN UP EARLY, rounds will be completely filled.   BRING YOUR FRIENDS and co-workers, they will love it, ..the food is great.  

Contact Larry Whitehair for details and if you’d like to be in one of the performing rounds: llw@lyricbuilder.com  or call Larry at 281.630.6599.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th, 4:00pm-6:00pm NSAI SUNDAY SONGSWAP

Location:   JP Hops House, 2317 S. Hwy 6, between Westheimer and I-10 West

Informal song circle followed by Open Mic at 6:00pm. Come share your songs, meet up and hang out with other songwriters.

Contact Songswap hosts Tina Allen or Mitch Tiffin for details: allen.tina30@yahoo.com or mtiffin@swbell.net

For Open Mic information, contact hostess TC Smythe at HOUSTON OPEN MIC’ERS on Facebook, or find updated information at www.houstonopenmic.com. Thanks to TC Smythe for diligently keeping this information current and accurate and running one of the best open mics in the region!

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THANKS FOR A SUCCESSFUL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE THIS SUMMER !

Thanks to all those new and renewed members, who have really bumped our membership numbers up these last few months for the greater Houston metropolitan area! We received some reward funding as a result, which pumped up our bank account, in order to bring more programs of interest.  Let us know what you’d like to have as a future program in Houston!

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NSAI HOUSTON CENTRAL CRITIQUE SESSIONS HAS A NEW HOME IN 2012

Thanks to HEB Central Market on Westheimer, we have now secured the 1^st Monday of each month in 2012 from 7:30 to 9:30pm for our small group critique sessions! In the interim, we’ll keep you posted if there are spontaneous centrally located meet-ups for the remainder of this year.

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NASHVILLE HAPPENINGS

Songposium Registration: NSAI Songposium will take place Sept 19-23, 2011. Classes and schedules are posted on the NSAI website.

NSAI / CMT Song Contest Launches Monday August 1st: The Grand Prize includes a mentoring session with music industry icon Charlie Daniels! In addition to that, a new lyric only category has been added.  There is also a “lyrics only” category, for the first time, so if you’re a lyricist, this is a great opportunity to show your stuff!

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Please contact us if we can be of any assistance to you and your songwriting!