take your songwriting to the next level
TAKE a FREE songwriting course at
http://www.SongU.com/ifs
PITCH your songs
Get professional critiques and mentoring
network with talented songwriters

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Where on the web do you have your songs?
If you PITCH online it's important for you to make your songs
EASY to FIND and EASY to PLAY, Give Broadjam a try:
you can check em out and sign up at:
http://tinyurl.com/mb48w

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If you want to RECEIVE IFS or CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS with IFS
SEND an EMPTY email to
difs-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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Dear IFS readers,

I hope this email finds you well.

In the coming months I may be giving more talks on
SongU. one topic might be
How to weasel your way into writing with Artists
(without being a weasel)

Steve Seskin has a new CD
Two Paper Town
He's a wonderful writer I encourage you to study the masters
http://cdbaby.com/cd/seskin7/from/ande
you can read the lyrics at
http://www.steveseskin.com/lyrics/twopaper_print.php

ever heard
whisky and a gun
by lisa carver
it's quite excellent
http://www.myspace.com/93735877

congrats to idgy

way to go idgy
that's awesome

ande

Go to http://www.npr.org/ and you will find that "Good Enough," a
song by yers truly, is today's National Public Radio's Song of the
Day Pretty good for not having a label, a booking agent, a manager,
or a clue, huh?
Woo hoo!  Oh, look, a chicken

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5636052

I noticed microsoft created Live Spaces
http://anderasmussen.spaces.live.com
you might as well grab a site
I haven't done much with mine



ande

Consider joining the Grammy organization and participating in your
local chapter activities.
Has anyone joined because I encouraged you to?

The Recording Academy Texas Chapter: Reminders of important dates
and deadlines. Please enter them into your calendars:

August 1: Awards: Member Online Entry Process Opened

August 26: Awards: Record Company Online Entry Process Opens (Round
2 of 2)

August 31: LARAS - deadline to join to receive final Latin GRAMMY
ballot and to be eligible to purchase telecast tickets

September 1: Awards: Member Online Entry Process Closes

Please mark your calendars for
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2006, as this is our confirmed date for the
Texas Chapter's Recording Academy Honors event in Austin.

Ande

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Aug 19, 2006 7:00 PM
Bethell Hall
St Davids Episcopal Church
7th in Austin, TX

Show Times
7:00pm & 9:00pm

August 19th -Saturday--Austin, TX- Bethell Hall, St. David's
Episcopal, 8th & San Jacinto -Austin, TX. Georgia will be in the
round with Maia Sharp, Tony Haselden, and Jim Photoglo. Two shows 7
& 9.
To purchase tickets call
866-4GetTix or www.GetTix.net.
(Tickets also available at Waterloo Records)

http://songwritersbackstage.com/



TONY HASELDEN
http://www.laleroux.com/HTMLPages/tony.html

MAIA SHARP
http://www.maiasharp.com/main_index.html

GEORGIA MIDDLEMAN
http://www.georgiamiddleman.com/

JIM PHOTOGLO
http://www.jimphotoglo.com/

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stephanie willett on myspace impressed me very much
http://www.myspace.com/stephaniewillettmusic

same with Nicole Witt
http://www.myspace.com/nicolewitt

what do the 2 have in common?

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Ever Heard of ICG?

http://www.icgcopyright.com

Integrated Copyright Group, Inc. (ICG) is an independent global
copyright licensing and administration company founded in 1990.

ICG has become a significant leader in the music publishing
community by providing full administration services for hundreds of
publishing company members throughout the world.

The purpose of ICG is to manage all types of musical copyrights to
their maximum potential through fair, yet aggressive licensing; to
produce and maintain organized legal records and documents for these
songs; to collect and distribute income accurately and on a timely
basis; and to comprehensively audit and report on all copyright
activity.

We at ICG believe the proper management of copyrights in all areas
is critical to the continued growth and well being of a publishing
catalog. Expert licensing, aggressive collections, and accurate
auditing are all necessary ingredients to this proper management. In
fact, ICG is the only known, independent U.S. licensing entity that
conducts both on-site and desktop audits on behalf of its publishing
members on a regular basis.

Over the last decade, ICG, founded by John Barker and Robert
Brumley, has attained a reputation for efficiency, trustworthiness,
and expertise in copyright administration, while maintaining
personal attention for each of its members, proving to an
authoritative alternative for global intellectual rights
representation.


General Information About Membership

ICG accepts established Publishing Companies or Societies with
control of copyrights as member clients. We are unable to affiliate
directly with songwriters, unless a writer owns and has
administrative control of his copyrights, and has established a
publishing entity to own those copyrights.

ICG's standard fee for all services defined under Services is 10% of
the gross revenue collected in the United States for all uses of the
copyrights contained in a members catalog. Foreign royalties (those
generated outside the U.S.) are less any foreign society fee and
foreign taxes, along with ICG's standard fee.

In addition to a percentage of royalty fees, ICG deducts direct
postage, photocopy and long distance expenses, along with any
necessary Copyright Office Registration fee charged by the Copyright
Office for registrations.

Because ICG's fee is a percentage of revenue collected for a
catalog, we can only accept publishing companies which generate
certain levels of royalty income.

If you are a publisher or society and are interested in membership
with ICG, you may complete the ICG Questionnaire and return by fax,
e-mail, or regular mail. If you have questions regarding membership,
or would like a Membership Packet sent to you, contact us at
info@..., or by fax or telephone.

More information: info@...
Voice: (615)329-3999
Fax: (615)329-4070




ICG would like to welcome the following publishers who have joined
us in the last few months:

Allen Shamblin Music and Built On Rock Music, featuring current hits
written by Allen Shamblin including "Don't Laugh At Me", "In This
Life", and "Pray For Me".

Cameron Ashlie Music, Cherokee Place Music, and Crazy Wisdom Music,
catalogs owned by writer/artist Candace Asher
Cedar Poppin' Songs, a catalog owned by the writer/artist David
Ball.

Christmas And Holiday Music and Songcastle Music, a Los Angeles
based publisher who owns songs such as "It Must Have Been The
Mistletoe".

Hitch Music, songs written by Duane Hitchings.

Majestic Communications Group, Inc., representing the catalogs
Belifted Music, In-Flight Music and Jamarje Music.

Music & Media International, Inc., a Los Angeles based publisher
including the catalogs Lehsem Songs and Lehsem Music, and featuring
songs recorded by Faith Hill, SheDaisey, Chad Brock, Carman, Petra,
Randy Travis and George Jones.

As well as the following catalogs: Bigfish Entertainment, Hookline
East, Shire Reeve Music, Ken Tamplin Music Publishing, KRT
Publishing, JuWanFryzWiDat? Music, NolenK Music, Jeff Ferguson
Music, Joshua Creek Music, R.I. Bowman Music, TZP Music Publishing,
Fetch, In The Trenches Music, Goff Publishing, and Throff
Publishing.



Learn More about Licensing songs at:
http://www.icgcopyright.com/index.cfm?method=licenseabout#bottom

Click on one of the following subjects for more information.

1. I am making a recording.

2. I need to make photocopies of sheet music.

3. I want to make an overhead or transparency of a song.

4. I am making videocassettes.

5. I want to perform a song in public.

6. I want to use a song in a television broadcast.

7. I am making a songbook to sell or giveaway.

8. I am quoting the words to a song in a book that I am writing.

9. I am making a recording using an accompaniment track.

10. Can ICG supply me with copies of sheet music or recordings?

11. I need a license, but I live outside of the United States or
Canada.

12. How long does it take to get a license?

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Qustions on Custom License Request Form

Step 1:
Applicant Information


Name*:

Address*:

City*:

State*:

ZIP/Postal Code*:

Phone (nnn-nnn-nnnn)*:

Fax (nnn-nnn-nnnn):

Email*:






Step 2:
In the appropriate cells below, please fill in the song title of
each ICG administered song you are requesting. For each song title
you request you must also provide the writer, publisher or both.


Song 1*:

Writer:

Publisher:




Song 2:

Writer:

Publisher:







Song 3:

Writer:

Publisher:




Song 4:

Writer:

Publisher:







Song 5:

Writer:

Publisher:







Step 3a:
What type of license is required? Please check the appropriate box.
If multiple types of licences are required, please select OTHER and
explain which type of license is required for each song. (i.e.
Other: Song 1 = Mechanical, Song 2 = Print and Photocopies)


License Type*:
Mechanical for making audio recordings
Synchronization for making videocassette copies
Synchronization for television broadcast
Photocopies of printed music
Print for producing a songbook or "non-musical" book
Other Please specify:





Step 3b:
If you specified the need for a "Synchronization for television
broadcast" license in Step 3a, please provide the all of following
information. If not, please go on to Step 3c.


How long is the song used (background music, visual/vocal,
opening/closing credits), and what is the song time?

What does the term of the license need to be?

What is the first air date? (mm/dd/yyyy)

What territory should the license cover?

What is the medium on which the program will air?
(cable television, free television, pay television, etc.)

Additional Information:





Step 3c:
If you specified the need for a "Print for producing a songbook
or 'non-musical' book" license in Step 3a, please provide the all of
following information. If not, please go on to Step 4.


Print Type:
Songbook
Non-Musical

If you checked Non-Musical above please copy and paste
the exerpt of the book where the song is to be used, including
the paragraphs before and after the quote:






Step 4:
Project Information.


What is the name of your project?

How many copies will you be making?
(If unknown mark with an "?")*

What is your project number?
(If there is not one, please mark "n/a")*

What format will your project be in?
(cassette, CD, videocassette, etc.)*

How many copyrighted songs are on your project?*

What is the selling price of your project?*

from:
http://www.icgcopyright.com/index.cfm?method=licenserequest

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Austin Music Foundation (AMF) is a nonprofit organization with a
singular mission: to unite, ignite, and revolutionize our local
music community.
Since 2002, we have been fueling the local music scene by educating
our local artists and professionals, building a world-renowned
community with roots in local music, and incubating the next wave of
talent.

email: members@...
phone: 512-323-0787
web: http://www.austinmusicfoundation.org


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A Note from ASG
website: http://www.austinsongwritersgroup.com

Good Day ASG'ers:

A couple of quick notes about recent and upcoming ASG events. First
of all ASG wishes to extend its sincere appreciation to our two
performers at the recent 1st Saturday Saxon Pub showcase, featuring
Gadget White and her band, and Liz Parker. We wish to also specially
commend Liz for being an outstanding professional performer in the
true spirit of "the show must go on."

For those of you who were not in attendance, there was a
communication snafu regarding the start time of the show with the
Saxon Pub sound technician, which resulted in Liz performing her
entire set without aid of any electricity, mics or lights. While it
was most assuredly NOT the ideal circumstances, Liz soldiered on
through her set, having to do battle with a couple of barflies who
were in their own world just to be heard by her many many fans in
attendance. For those of you who have not heard Liz's songs, be on
the lookout for any performances around town and check her out. She
has a great gift for storytelling and arrangement. As for ASG, Liz
we owe you one...a big one! Thanks for being so patient through the
gig and we look forward to finding an opportunity to make it up to
you and your fans, who also deserve special recognition for being a
great and attentive audience in support of Liz.

3rd Sundays @ Threadgill's: August 20 from 3-5 PM

Now, on to new business. This month's member's meeting will take
place this coming Sunday, the 20th, from 3-5 PM. We have a great
trio of songwriters on the bill including the legendary Kent Finlay
of Cheatham Street fame, along with hot Americana artist Gregg
Andrews (aka Dr. G) and song poet Missoula Slim.

Kent Finlay has hosted Cheatham Street Warehouse songwriter circles
since 1974 and has helped launch the careers of many Texas artists,
including George Strait, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Todd Snider, Terri
Hendrix and Randy Rogers to name just a few. He has been described
by his peers as the "Songwriter's Songwriter" and the "Godfather of
Texas Songwriters." He is truly a Texas legend and ASG is proud to
have him grace our stages. For more information on Kent and Cheatham
Street Warehouse, visit: http://www.cheathamstreet.com/history.html

Swapping songs with Kent is Doctor G (Gregg Andrews), whose current
album "Mudcat" is smoking up the Hot 100 Americana Album charts.
Chosen by Kent Finlay to launch his new record label, Cheatham
Street Records, Doctor G crafts songs that are part "mud fried
Mississippi river swamp" and part "Mark Twain" blended into a funky,
bluesy stew with a dash of Texas Americana thrown in for good
measure. The one word description is simply "swampytonk." For more
information on Doctor G, visit his My Space page at:
http://www.myspace.com/doctorgandthemudcats

Rounding out our trio of songwriters is Cheatham Street Warehouse
regular, Missoula Slim. Actually, Missoula Slim is ASG's very own
Board Member John Gilliam who was dubbed "Missoula Slim" some time
ago by none other than Kent Finlay and the moniker was adopted
permanently. Seems Kent has his hand in the history of all the good
songwriters. In any case, Missoula Slim has been writing and
performing throughout Montana, Washington and Texas for the last 20
years or so and has etched out a unique niche for himself by
crafting songs full of wit and wisdom, blended with musical
influences ranging from jazz to country and folk to alternative
rock. If you're ever down in San Marcos on Thursdays, you can catch
Missoula Slim in his native habitat at Cheatham Street from 5:00 -
7:30. In the meantime, plan to see him this coming Sunday at
Threadgill's. If you haven't heard his spot on song about
songwriting and the business of songwriting,make sure you holler out
a request for it on Sunday. For more info on Missoula Slim visit:
http://www.gilliamsongs.com/

Remember that's this coming Sunday, the 20th, from 3-5 PM at
Threadgill's. You don't have to be a member to attend, admission is
free, so bring a friend and get involved.

ASG Song Contest Update

We are finalizing the category and prize details for the fall
songwriting contest even as I write this. However, for now, you need
to know there will be a short window in which to enter, so start
getting your best songs ready to enter in September. The awards show
will take place on November 17th at the Embassy Suites Hotel on the
eve of the Songwriter Conference. There will be many legendary
songwriters in attendance that evening, so make your plans now to be
there by reserving the date.

And, while you're at it, block out the entire weekend, because you
will definitely want to be with ASG for the Annual Songwriters'
Conference there at the Embassy Suites. If you're coming in from out
of town for the conference, the Embassy Suites is already accepting
reservations for accommodations at the hotel that weekend. So, get
the jump on the rush and reserve your room now.

That's it for now. See y'all Sunday at Threadgill's. In the
meantime, make time in the next 72 hours to write yourself a new
song. If everyone of us on this email list does it, there will be
thousands of new songs on the planet before the weekend is up. Think
about it!

Peace,
Rick
website: http://www.austinsongwritersgroup.com

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NEWS

YouTube wants to host "every music video ever created"
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060816-7521.html


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Indie Impact Workshop Series For Music Industry Entrepreneurs
August 30, 2006

Media Co-op, First Congo Church, 1000 S. Cooper St., Memphis, 5:30 –
7:30 p.m.
The Memphis Chapter will host a series of monthly events designed
for music industry entrepreneurs. Indie Impact is a GRAMMY
Professional Development Event that will feature workshops and
networking opportunities. From publicity agents to studio
representatives, entertainment attorneys to record labels, these
workshops have in-depth knowledge that indies need to take their
career to the next level.

The fall schedule of topics includes:
Aug. 30: "Finish What You Started" — Mastering, cover design and
manufacturing
Sept. 27: "Own Your Art" — Intellectual property, copyright,
royalties and publishing
Oct. 25: "Going Public" — Online, domestic and international
distribution channels

Panelists for the Aug. 30 event include Mark Yoshida, mastering
engineer and co-owner of Audiographic Masterworks; Brandon Seavers,
co-owner and art director for Audiographic Masterworks; Mr. Del, an
artist who participated on the GRAMMY-nominated recording Holy Hip
Hop, Taking The Gospel To The Streets; and Al Kapone, Critic's
Choice Award-winning recording artist.

Each workshop is free to Recording Academy members and just $5.99
for the general public. All sessions will be held at the Media Co-Op
at First Congo in the Cooper-Young neighborhood.

For more information, please call the Memphis Chapter at
901.525.1340 or e-mail Memphis@....

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I read this on
http://www.myspace.com/sarahcasselman

This is a rallying cry to all artists, poets, musicians, actors,
directors, dancers, photographers, writers, singers, songwriters,
and all who believe we can make the world better with creativity,
positivity, and passion - let's get together and use our skills to
make people more health/enviro/and socially conscious. I want to
meet people who are passionate, kind, open-minded, and love to
laugh. People in touch with their mind and body. People who are self-
aware, have direction/goals, and work to make them a reality. People
who are unselfish. People who are artistic yet grounded. People who
work to make change where they see problems in the world, but who
are not dogmatic or militant. People who possess a poetic and
romantic streak. People who exude happiness, and have a positive
attitude about life. In the words of Charles Bukowski, "What matters
most is how well you walk through the fire".


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The Goose Bump Theory
by Vanessa Raine

I have a theory that if something is really good, if it really hits
home and moves you then you get a wave of goose bumps rush over your
body. I get it when I hear great music, or see a beautifully acted
scene in a film or when I read Robert Frost. I get it when I see a
beautiful sunset or eat great food or get a priceless smile from a
baby child. You go through stages where you seem to get them more
than at other times in your life. Never in my life have I had more
goose bump moments than right now. I take it as a sign from the
universe that I must be indeed on the right path. So to all you
people out there that aint getting no goose bumps, reassess, trust
your gut instinct and change course and you too will have many more
goose bump moments. Peace to you all xx

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?
fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=54155073


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ever heard of Nick HarcoutNic Harcourt?

http://www.kcrw.com/cgi-bin/db/kcrw.pl?
show_code=mb&tmplt_type=Everything

http://www.kcrwmusic.com

submitting music to kcrw

All music is considered for on-air play; we listen to EVERYTHING
that comes in the door. Really. Our music programming is widely
eclectic, including World, Electronic, Pop, Jazz, Classical, Folk
and Hip Hop and more. We accept music in most formats including DAT,
vinyl, and cassette, but prefer CD. Please send submissions to:

KCRW
Attn: Nic Harcourt
1900 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Tracking (Following up) To follow up on music you have sent to the
station, or if you are checking to see if we have added your music
to the library, call Eric J. Lawrence ONLY on Wednesdays, between
noon and 3pm Pacific Time at (310) 314-4640. We accept tracking
calls ONLY at this times and ONLY over the phone. THE TRACKING
DEPARTMENT WILL NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL.

Pitching a Guest for a Music Show We have live performances on
several music programs. Please contact the follwing producers:

"Morning Becomes Eclectic" hosted by Nic Harcourt:
contact Ariana Morgenstern, "The Open Road" hosted by Gary Calamar:
contact Gary Calamar, "Café LA" hosted by Tom Schnabel: contact Tom
Schnabel, "Chocolate City" hosted by Garth Trinidad: contact Cary
Sulivan.

Feel free to contact each of these programmers individually, or
contact
Ariana Morgenstern if you are unsure of whom to approach. She'll
certainly consider you for Morning Becomes Eclectic, or point you in
the right direction should they decline.
Ariana can be reached at (310) 314-4638.

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Hey all,

Our family has moved to Texas courtesy of the Army Relocation
Program. We are now at Fort Hood. I'm really excited to be here
and see what the Texas music scene is all about. If any of you
songwriters around the Ft Hood/Austin area want to take a new Texan
under your wing...just let me know. Here's my new info:

Ashleigh Wehmeyer
PO Box 5654
Ft Hood, TX 76544

For those of you who have my cell phone number, it is remaining the
same.

Take care,
Ashleigh Wehmeyer
http://www.ashleighwehmeyer.com

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ever heard of Enthems?
www.enthem.com
Russian immigrant Stan Oleynick, 22, has created an impressive
business selling corporate anthems to companies. He and his
associates write the music and words for what they call eNthems.

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Hello Connie Mims,
My Associate, T.J.Worth and Myself, Bay West , Are Presently
Searching For Songs With The Emotional Warmth And Flavor Of The
Late, Gifted, Soothing Sounds Of Miss Tammy Wynette.
There Is "No Limit" On Song Works As We Are Interested In Up Tempo,
Middle Of The Road and Of Course, Slow Love Ballads.
I Was Glad To Hear T.J. As He Explained To Me About You and The
Woodlands Songwriters Association.
Congratulations and Continued Success To You and All The Writers You
Represent.
There Is "No Limit" On How Many Songs Writers May Submit. All Song
Works Should Be Submitted To . . .
T.J. Worth
The Worth-West Group
P.O. Box 4643
Pasadena, Texas 77502
(281)330-2288
We Are A Full Service Artist Development Company In
Production, Publishing and Professional Management.
We Are Broadcast Music Inc. Publishers (BMI)
It's Worth It Publishing/BMI and Larry West Music/BMI
We Are Annual Organizational Members Of The CMA,
(Country Music Association) In Nashville, Tennessee.
We Have Three Independent Record Label Companies,
St.John Records Is Our Gospel Label. . .Worth Records and West-Sound
Records Are Our Country Labels.
In Closing, I Want To Personally Thank You For Speaking With T.J.
Worth and I Look Forward To The Pleasure Of Meeting You In The
Future.
Kindest Regards,
Bay West
The Worth-West Group

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Write On,
Ande Rasmussen

Does anyone ever read IFS to the VERY END?