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ACOUSTIC AMERICANA

MUSIC GUIDE

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Geeez Louise, there’s a LOT of live music this weekend, plus workshops for artists, and even a few outdoor events (with indoor music performances).

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Plus, we’ve got some NEWS items and a new review by FolkWorks writer Joel Okida, special to the Guide.

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Even if you’re so broke that you’re stuck at home, scroll through our listings to find the many RADIO SHOWS that feature performance-interviews with acoustic musicians (mostly on web simulcasts, of course).

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There’s more, following the current event descriptions / listings – be sure to check-out our “heads-up” section for advance tix notices, so you won’t be disappointed by “sold-out” signs when the time comes.

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It’s all here for you, at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com

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REVIEW:

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BOULDER ACOUSTIC SOCIETY at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, October 21, 2009

- Getting Bolder by the Minute - by Joel Okida

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The name Boulder Acoustic Society may sound like a monthly gathering of Colorado audio engineers, but, in fact, is the moniker of four lively musicians who come together on stages across the country to entertain many a sell-out audience.

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Recently, in the intimate confines of Altadena’s Coffee Gallery Backstage, the band presented their multi-faceted music machine for an evening of spirited song and a few stories from the road.

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With a sharp jab or subtle irony, they can get you grinning broadly to any number of rollicking up tempo numbers and then cut you off at the knees with a lament like accordion/keyboard player, Scott McCormick’s “Take My Hand.” From there, they take that lump out of your throat and boost you up with an inspired gospel hymn.

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Drummer Scott Aller has the tough task of keeping the beat and adding the varied percussive elements on the vastly different range of tunes that the band generates. Aaron Keim juggles the guitar, uke, lap steel, banjo, alto horn and cornet when not posted behind his upright bass and singing. Few groups can cover as much ground instrumentally and material-wise, but BAS carries their own adventurous Americana songbook and gave energetic readings from that eclectic repertoire.

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All songs are credited to the band as a whole on their recent recording, “Punchline,” but in concert each member gets a beam of the limelight. A song such as “Frog Pajama Waltz” allows ace fiddler Kailin Yong to show his bowing chops, while adding fire on any number of other tunes.

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Not many bands can be everything to everybody, but BAS touches upon so many musical areas that if they did a show comprised of early music lullabies, bird calls of the Pacific Northwest, Paganini violin concertos and the Star Spangled Banner on ukulele, you would only be mildly surprised, but not shocked at all by how well they do it.

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They are now on tour throughout the Southwest with a few shows in the eastern U.S. See them on the road if you’re traveling somewhere along their route. Learn more about this remarkable band at www.boulderacousticsociety.net

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(you can find this review, by itself, at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2009/11/review-boulder-acoustic-society-getting.html)

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NEWS QUICKIES:

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1) BE PART OF PASADENA’S LARGEST FOOD DRIVE this weekend at the “Fork in the Road,” where Pasadena Av divides from St. John and creates a triangle N of Bellfontaine (all just N of California Av, near Huntington Hospital).

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On Sat & Sun, Nov 21 & 22, you can do a drive-by drop-off of food for Union Station Homeless Services, from 8 am to 4 pm, and “Put the Fork in Hunger,” as the event’s name says.

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So, why did you read this in the Music Guide? Well, because the “Fork in the Road” – an 18 foot high fork sculpture, was recently dedicated as a guerilla art placement in honor of the 75th birthday of Coffee Gallery Backstage impresario Bob Stane. In addition to being honored with the fork, Bob just received the Folk Alliance FAR West Ambassador Award for all he does to support folk-Americana and acoustic artists. As he is wont to do, Bob is giving back to the community, once more, with Ken Marshall, the fork’s creator. And this time, everyone can help! More info? Call Philip Coombes at 626-644-3227 or email phil@...

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2) KULAK’S WOODSHED CELEBRATES A DECADE and they launched a new website just in time to celebrate the unique venue’s 10th anniversary. You can find plenty there, at www.kulakswoodshed.com, including these highly relevant quotes: “I tend to harp on the fact that Music was NOT created as a vehicle to use in order to gain access to the Show Biz Aristocracy. Music was here a long time before BUSINESS came along, and it’s a-gonna be here long after it’s gone.” – Paul Kulak. He continues, “We celebrate the ESSENCE of what MUSIC is really all about, and the people who simply gotta do it, just - BECAUSE!!! I’m talkin’ about singer-songwriters and music lovers who wanna be around each other… folks who might strive for success in the music business, but also LOVE THE ART FORM, and appreciate its incredible HISTORY. Who knew it would become the wonderful community it is today? Just an idea that turned out cooler than anyone ever imagined.”

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3) YOUR VOTE selects winners in the 2009 “INDEPENDENT SINGER SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION (ISSA) SONG CONTEST.” See the list of nominees and hear song samples at http://issa-music.org/song_contest2009_nominees.htm. Winners in this year's contest are determined by online fan vote, which runs Wed, Nov 18 through Tue, Nov 25.

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Nominees include DALE LaDUKE, a past “Tied to the Tracks” guest whose original song, “The Lone Ranger,” became a “Listener Favorite” on the radio show. That’s the song that’s now vying in the ISSA Folk Category.

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In the Adult Contemporary Category is a song by SUSAN PICKING, whose music has been heard on “TttT.”

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You can vote for your favorite nominees at

www.issa-music.org/voter_reg_songcontest.php

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In parallel, the judging panel will review all nominee submissions to select the winner of the $2,000 grand prize and title of “ISSA Singer-Songwriter of the Year.” Winners from the Fan Vote and the Judging Panel will be announced Mon, Nov 30.

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LA Songwriters Co-Op Presents Arthur Hamilton this Thurs. 11/19

http://www.SongwritersCoOp.com

Thursday, November 19th  7:30 to 10:30 PM join us for:

Song Feedback 7:30 to 10:30 PM - Special Guest  Arthur Hamilton
Get feedback from songwriting professional Arthur Hamilton and your peers on
what's working in your song and how to make it even better.  Bring 15 to 20
copies of your lyrics –You can bring your song on a CD, or play it live (we
have a piano, P.A., etc).
ARTHUR HAMILTON is an award winning composer and lyricist.  His songs have been
performed by nearly every major recording and performing artist.   He has
received four Platinum records, as well as nominations for an Oscar, three Emmys
and a Golden Globe.  He has written extensively for films, television and the
concert stage.  His list of compositions includes: Cry Ma a River, He Needs Me,
Sing a Rainbow, Rain Sometimes, The Best I Ever Was, Till Love Touches Your
Life.  Arthur is a long-time member of the Board of Directors of ASCAP and
member of the Board of Governors of AMPAS (the Academy of Motion Picture Arts
and Sciences).  He is also the past President of SCL (the Society of Composers
and Lyricists), NAS  (the National Academy of Songwriters), and of CCC (the
California Copyright Conference).
Hosted by Alex Del Zoppo
Meeting starts promptly at 7:30 PM.

Monthly meetings every 3rd Thursday, held at
Pig & Whistle (rear room)
6714 Hollywood Blvd.
(@ McCadden- one block East of Hollywood/Highland Kodak Theatre)
Only $5 at the door

For more information:
(323) 551-1000
info@...

Hope you're havin' fun!
Thanks again to our showcasers!
Last night was truly one of the most diverse ever!
Electronica with Cello? Upright basses? Amazing debuts? we had it ALL!

PLEASE NOTE!
TUESDAY December FIRST
SongNet will be joining Songsalive!, our sister org., for their Christmas
party in Hollywood @ the Mint!
WE WILL NOT BE @ The Coffee Gallery Wednesday December 2nd!
www.songsalive.org for details!

Wednesday December 16, 7:30 PM
SongNet  CHRISTMAS PARTY!
Yup! We’re also having our usual Christmas party for those who either
can’t make it to Hollywood or prefer celebrating the SongNet way! WooHoo!
As always, an opportunity to play on one of the nicest stages in around,
great sound & lighting, 2 songs or 10 minutes. Send an email to
showcase@... to sign up! Details on the site.
www.thesongnet.org
AND, we’ll have a lil’ food, some giveaways, & a lil’ more fun to help
finish off the year right!  FREE!
@
The Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake Ave Altadena, CA
2 miles N off the 210 freeway!

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Even when The Guide only brings you a day or two to tide you over, you’ll always find extensive event listings and descriptions, and a bit o’ news you won’t get anywhere else…

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ACOUSTIC AMERICANA

MUSIC GUIDE

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Yep, even MID-WEEK, there are concerts, club gigs, coffeehouse shows, acoustic open mics, (more than you can go see, even if have a hovercraft or a helicopter or one of those rocket backpacks), plus workshops for artists.

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And if you’re so broke you’re stuck at home, check out our listings for RADIO SHOWS with performance-interviews with acoustic musicians (mostly on web simulcasts, of course). It’s all here for you, at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com

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3 NEWS QUICKIES:

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1) BE PART OF PASADENA’S LARGEST FOOD DRIVE this weekend at the “Fork in the Road,” where Pasadena Av divides from St. John and creates a triangle N of Bellfontaine (all just N of California Av, near Huntington Hospital).

+

On Sat & Sun, Nov 21 & 22, you can do a drive-by drop-off of food for Union Station Homeless Services, from 8 am to 4 pm, and “Put the Fork in Hunger,” as the event’s name says.

+

So, why did you read this in the Music Guide? Well, because the “Fork in the Road” – an 18 foot high fork sculpture, was recently dedicated as a guerilla art placement in honor of the 75th birthday of Coffee Gallery Backstage impresario Bob Stane. In addition to being honored with the fork, Bob just received the Folk Alliance FAR West Ambassador Award for all he does to support folk-Americana and acoustic artists. As he is wont to do, Bob is giving back to the community, once more, with Ken Marshall, the fork’s creator. And this time, everyone can help! More info? Call Philip Coombes at 626-644-3227 or email phil@...

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2) YOUR VOTE selects winners in the 2009 “INDEPENDENT SINGER SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION (ISSA) SONG CONTEST.” See the list of nominees and hear song samples at http://issa-music.org/song_contest2009_nominees.htm. Winners in this year's contest are determined by online fan vote, which runs Wed, Nov 18 through Tue, Nov 25.

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Nominees include DALE LaDUKE, a past “Tied to the Tracks” guest whose original song, “The Lone Ranger,” became a “Listener Favorite” on the radio show. That’s the song that’s now vying in the ISSA Folk Category.

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In the Adult Contemporary Category is a song by SUSAN PICKING, whose music has been heard on “TttT.”

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You can vote for your favorite nominees at

www.issa-music.org/voter_reg_songcontest.php

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In parallel, the judging panel will review all nominee submissions to select the winner of the $2,000 grand prize and title of “ISSA Singer-Songwriter of the Year.” Winners from the Fan Vote and the Judging Panel will be announced Mon, Nov 30.

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3) ATTEND A LIVE TV TAPING, on Fri, Nov 20, at 3 or 4 pm, of “THE LATE LATE SHOW” with Craig Ferguson. Rather suddenly, on Wed, Nov 18, the show announced two rare Friday tapings. Free tickets are available to be in the audience at CBS Studios in Hollywood, with arrival times of 3 or 4 pm. Producers tell us, “If you've ever had trouble making one of our Monday-Thursday tapings, or if you just want to start your weekend right, use the link below to print free tickets!” The link is www.ocatv.com/latelate.

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We don’t know who the guests are, but we do know that guests from radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” have later performed on this nationwide network TV show.

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for the week of 11/16 - 11/22/09

LA Songwriters Co-Op Presents Arthur Hamilton this Thurs. 11/19

http://www.SongwritersCoOp.com

Thursday, November 19th  7:30 to 10:30 PM join us for:

Song Feedback 7:30 to 10:30 PM - Special Guest  Arthur Hamilton
Get feedback from songwriting professional Arthur Hamilton and your peers on
what's working in your song and how to make it even better.  Bring 15 to 20
copies of your lyrics –You can bring your song on a CD, or play it live (we
have a piano, P.A., etc).
ARTHUR HAMILTON is an award winning composer and lyricist.  His songs have been
performed by nearly every major recording and performing artist.   He has
received four Platinum records, as well as nominations for an Oscar, three Emmys
and a Golden Globe.  He has written extensively for films, television and the
concert stage.  His list of compositions includes: Cry Ma a River, He Needs Me,
Sing a Rainbow, Rain Sometimes, The Best I Ever Was, Till Love Touches Your
Life.  Arthur is a long-time member of the Board of Directors of ASCAP and
member of the Board of Governors of AMPAS (the Academy of Motion Picture Arts
and Sciences).  He is also the past President of SCL (the Society of Composers
and Lyricists), NAS  (the National Academy of Songwriters), and of CCC (the
California Copyright Conference).
Hosted by Alex Del Zoppo
Meeting starts promptly at 7:30 PM.

Monthly meetings every 3rd Thursday, held at
Pig & Whistle (rear room)
6714 Hollywood Blvd.
(@ McCadden- one block East of Hollywood/Highland Kodak Theatre)
Only $5 at the door

For more information:
(323) 551-1000
info@...

LA Songwriters Co-Op Presents Arthur Hamilton this Thurs. 10/19

http://www.SongwritersCoOp.com

Thursday, November 19th  7:30 to 10:30 PM join us for:

Song Feedback 7:30 to 10:30 PM - Special Guest  Arthur Hamilton
Get feedback from songwriting professional Arthur Hamilton and your peers on
what's working in your song and how to make it even better.  Bring 15 to 20
copies of your lyrics –You can bring your song on a CD, or play it live (we
have a piano, P.A., etc).

ARTHUR HAMILTON is an award winning composer and lyricist.  His songs have been
performed by nearly every major recording and performing artist.   He has
received four Platinum records, as well as nominations for an Oscar, three Emmys
and a Golden Globe.  He has written extensively for films, television and the
concert stage.  His list of compositions includes: Cry Ma a River, He Needs Me,
Sing a Rainbow, Rain Sometimes, The Best I Ever Was, Till Love Touches Your
Life.  Arthur is a long-time member of the Board of Directors of ASCAP and
member of the Board of Governors of AMPAS (the Academy of Motion Picture Arts
and Sciences).  He is also the past President of SCL (the Society of Composers
and Lyricists), NAS  (the National Academy of Songwriters), and of CCC (the
California Copyright Conference).

Hosted by Alex Del Zoppo
Meeting starts promptly at 7:30 PM.

Monthly meetings every 3rd Thursday, held at
Pig & Whistle (rear room)
6714 Hollywood Blvd.
(@ McCadden- one block East of Hollywood/Highland Kodak Theatre)
Only $5 at the door

For more information:
(323) 551-1000
info@...

San Diego NSAI Special Event Workshop & House Concert
The Craft and Business of Songwriting with John and JoAnn Braheny!

When:
Saturday, November 21, 2009
1-5pm Workshop w/John and JoAnn Braheny
5-7pm Dinner Break (on your own at any of the great neighborhood restaurants)
7-9pm House Concert w/Dessert hosted by Sweet Joyce Ann
Featuring Sweet Joyce Ann and Annie Rettic, Eric Burton, Bobo Czarnowski, and
more!

Where:
John Lane's Studio
10485 Viacha Drive
San Diego, CA 92124

INFO: 619-884-1401 (Liz)

Program:
THE CRAFT AND BUSINESS OF SONGWRITING by John Braheny http://johnbraheny.com/
(Click for BIO)
CAREER PATH PATTERNS by JoAnn Braheny http://goosingyourmuse.com/ (Click for
BIO)

Cost (includes workshop and house concert):
$25 NSAI Members
$35 Non-Members

House Concert Only:
$5 NSAI Members and Kids 12 and Under
$10 Non-Members

Please RSVP to lizaxford@...
or (619)884-1401

YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS EVENT AS SPACE IS LIMITED:

Send check made out to:
Nashville Songwriters Association International
c/o Liz Axford
PO Box 85
Del Mar, CA 92014-0085

Note: John Braheny will be available for scheduled CONSULTATIONS while in San
Diego. Consulting fee is $125 per hour. Schedule will be available at the
seminar. To schedule, e-mail John@...

JOHN BRAHENY (Bra HAY nee) is a highly sought after consultant and coach for
songwriters and writer-performers ranging from beginners to major label artists
and music companies such as Taxi.com, the world's leading independent A&R
company. He is one of the most recognized and respected people in the music
industry, and, more specifically, in the songwriting community. The author of
The Craft and Business of Songwriting, he is referred to as "the songwriter's
best friend" for his tireless efforts to create education and discovery
opportunities for songwriters, to help bring public attention to songwriting as
an art form and to champion songwriters' rights. He offers constructive song
critiques and career strategies. He's taught songwriting and music business
courses and seminars throughout the U.S and Canada and along with being a total
information freak, he continues to update his information via participation in
industry organizations. http://johnbraheny.com/

JOANN BRAHENY is a career counselor and consultant for creative people, i.e.,
songwriters/musicians, performers, graphic artists, designers, actors, etc. She
also offers workshops for schools and companies who are interested in furthering
team-building and innovating new products and services. She offers private
consultations in person, by phone, or online video/audio via Skype.com. A
unique resource, she is best at guiding and supporting creative individuals on
their career path(s). She's a well-traveled networker with extensive outreach, a
sought-after guest speaker, engaging teacher, and a fun leader for retreats and
workshops, especially where creativity, brain-storming and collaboration are
featured. http://goosingyourmuse.com/

http://www.nashvillesongwriters.com

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SONGSALIVE! LOS ANGELES SONG CRITIQUE WORKSHOP WITH GUEST SPEAKER, Music
Supervisor JENNIFER LYNEIS
Sunday November 15, 12 noon
"Licensing songs in Brand/Advertising campaigns"

Are you a songwriter willing to take your songs to the next level? Workshop
your songs to be the best they can be, and get them out to the world. Plus
interact in our songwriters community.

Open to all songwriters, composers, musicians, singers and music lovers.
This is your chance to develop your songwriting in a supportive and intimate
environment, meet invaluable music industry experts, network with fellow
members, and be part of your local songwriters community. Our guest speaker
is looking for songs for upcoming projects.

You MUST RSVP through this Meetup page in order to be considered for a song
critique/pitch. See RSVP details below.

WHEN: THIRD SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH

NEXT: Sunday, NOVEMBER 15, 2009

TIME: Starts 12:00pm SHARP. Ends at 3pm. Please be on time (actually arrive
15 mins early!)

WHERE: THE FINNISH CENTER
10701 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Just East of Vineland

DONATION REQUESTED TO SUPPORT OUR NON-PROFIT EFFORTS
$10 for non-members, free to Songsalive! members.
You can join as a member of Songsalive! with the link at the end of this
press release

RSVP/REGISTRATION IS NOW MANDATORY: RSVP your attendance through our Meetup
group at http://www.meetup.com/songsalive
RSVPS get priority/preference for attendance (it does fill up). (Songsalive!
Financial Members only can pitch. Non-members (if time permits) and first
timers can watch, listen and learn). If you RSVP and you don't turn up, you
forfeit future opportunities to attend/pitch. So please RSVP carefully and
update your RSVP if necessary leading up to workshop.

NEW RULES AND WHAT TO BRING FOR SONG CRITIQUES AT OUR WORKSHOPS
***************** Please read this page before arriving for the workshop.
There are various requirements for attendees including bringing at least 20
copies of your lyric sheet, song on CD (or live, but bring your
instruments), arrival and preparation, and more. More about our workshops at
http://www.songsalive.org/workshoprules

* * ONLY members can pitch / present a song for this month.
Non-members, only if time permits. Watching is learning!
First timers do not pitch/present.

PLEASE READ THE SPECIFIC PITCHES BELOW needed and come prepared!


Details of our monthly LA workshop: www.songsalive.org/losangeles

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ABOUT THE SONGSALIVE! WORKSHOPS

Songsalive!, the non-profit organization supporting and promoting
songwriters and composers, holds workshops where songwriters gather to share
their songs, gain feedback and develop relationships within the songwriting
communities we have created around the world. The workshop includes an
in-the-round song critique session where writers present one song each -
either on tape, CD or live - and receive professional, constructive feedback
on your song by a music industry professional (Guest speakers from various
arenas of the music industry give their time to give feedback, educate and
provide opportunities and insight). Moderated by Paul Lawrence Moyer.
Details on our workshops www.songsalive.org/workshops.

The workshops are open to all songwriters and music composers of all levels
and music genres and you don't have to be a Songsalive! member to attend
(though preference is given to members and we encourage everyone to join
Songsalive! to maximize your opportunities with us). It is essential to
register your attendance in advance. Our workshops are a great way for local
songwriter members to meet each other, interact and collaborate, as well as
seek feedback and critique on their songs in a very supportive setting.

Our workshops are designed for songwriters and composers (from entry level
to professional) who have written songs, or are in the songwriting stage,
who want to further their craft, gain feedback on their music, and
potentially get their songs out to the world. However, we also have singers,
musicians, and non music types who attend as it's a great networking
opportunity (singers looking for songwriters, or musicians looking for
songs, as examples). The goals of the workshop are about 1) the SONG and
making it the best it can be 2) providing a community for our members to
gather, network, collaborate and learn. Read about Songsalive! and our
mission here http://www.songsalive...

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ABOUT THIS MONTH’S TOPIC: Licensing songs in Brand/Advertising campaigns

ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKER: JENNIFER LYNEIS

For over ten years, Jennifer Lyneis crafted a solid expertise in consumer
promotions and marketing for the music and entertainment industry. Her
innovative concepts in marketing recording artist through large corporate
events attracted attention from record labels, movie studios, and booking
agents nation wide. “I believe we can bring new acts to the attention of the
buying public with great rewards to the corporate sponsors and all
involved.” She has coordinated tour sponsorship for Miller Brewing Company,
Heineken, TMobile, and Verizon to name a few as well as various charities
benefiting arts and entertainment. “Aligning your artist with a major Brand
is a more effective way to bring it to the masses and current ever changing
market.” Jennifer’s work promoting acts to national radio has earned her Top
40 Promotion team of the year in 2003, Hot AC Record Promoter of the Year in
2004 and AC record promoter of the year in 2008. She has worked with Grammy
award winning and nominated acts such as Jack Johnson, Brian McKnight, Nelly
Furtado, and Barry Manilow to name a few as well as numerous up and coming
acts.  Jennifer Lyneis has become a staple in the music industry as one of
the most sought after radio promotion and sponsorship consultants.. As an
expert in her field, she is consistently sought after by major and
independent labels. Lyneis is an ASCAP member as a songwriter and publisher
through her publishing company Mascara Rain. Lyneis is President of Ue3
Promotions a marketing firm specializing in Artist Development, Radio
Promotion, Corporate Sponsorship acquisitions and a state of the art
division handling Music Licensing for Film, Television and Video. The
company’s mission is to provide a haven for developing acts that require
old-fashioned artist development, as they build mainstream status.


JENNIFER IS SPECIFICALLY LOOKING FOR THESE SONGS BELOW, SO COME WITH YOUR
BEST SONG FOR CRITIQUE AND PITCHING.

Specific pitches/What she's looking for right now:

- Currently searching for various songs for car commercials, indie films,
video games.


If you don't have songs as above, that's ok. She's at the workshop also to
provide general critique for your songs, and tips about placing songs.

* * ONLY members can pitch / present a song for this month.
Non-members, only if time permits. Watching is learning!
First timers do not pitch/present.


Also, previous pitches are still available at www.songsalive.org/songshop to
pitch to online.


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ABOUT CONTACTING OUR GUEST SPEAKERS IN ADVANCE OR AFTER THE WORKSHOP

Our guest speakers give their time for free to come speak to you. They all
lead busy lives and are not all available to receive unsolicited
correspondence or communication. It is recommended to NOT contact the
speaker in advance, nor after the workshop, unless they personally want you
to. That is, come to our workshop, and if during the workshop they take an
interest in creating a relationship with you, then, and only then, should
you further communicate. It is bad practice to assume that since a speaker
has been our guest, and that you met them through Songsalive!, that they are
an open door for you to contact. Please use your best and courteous judgment
in making contact. Thank so much for your understanding.


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LINKS

All upcoming Songsalive! speakers biographies can be read at
http://www.songsalive.org/speakers

Join our email list and discussion groups at
http://www.songsalive.org/community
Be reminded of this event by joining the eNotes discussion group on that
link.

NEW RULES FOR SONG CRITIQUES AT OUR WORKSHOPS
http://www.songsalive.org/workshoprules

About our Workshops http://www.songsalive.org/workshops

RSVP for our LA Workshop: http://www.meetup.com/songsalive

Directions to location, or more about the Workshop, questions only:
paul@... (818) 506-3850

Join as a member of Songsalive! and come to our Workshops for free and get
priority http://www.songsalive.org/join

For information on this event and more in Southern California go to:
www.songsalive.org/losangeles


Songsalive! is a non-profit organization dedicated to the nurturing,
support, education and promotion of songwriters and composers worldwide.
About Songsalive! http://www.songsalive.org/about



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www.songsalive.org
www.songsalive.org/losangeles

Get a discount through Songsalive!

USE SONGS99 as the coupon code.

More details at www.songsalive.org/sponsoredevents

The Future of Music has an event...

MIMICON is designed to educate, entertain and create REAL opportunities for
conference attendees. 
This three day affair will focus on what you need to know to get your music
in film, TV, video games, movie trailers, commercials and other forms of
contemporary media.

"The Music in Media Interactive Conference is truly a great opportunity to
learn more about how to "get into the game.” Whether it’s music for film,
television, records, games or anything else your creative heart imagines,
MIMICON is going to help you. Here’s a chance to connect. Here’s a chance to
be connected. I’m looking forward to connecting with everyone at MIMICON."
Michael Llyod, Curb Records - Producer/Music Supervisor/Songwriter (over 100
platinum records)

OVER 80 SPEAKERS, MENTORS AND PANELISTS INCLUDING...

Michael Lloyd
Producer
Music Supervisor
Songwriter
Jeff Brabec
VP Chrysalis Music
Keynote Speaker
Nathan Barr
Film & TV Composer /

John Ottman
Composer
Film Editor
Director
Wendy Melvoin
Lisa Coleman Composers

Wendy Waldman
Songwriter
Producer / Artist

Inon Zur
Composer
TV / Film
Video Games
Michael Eames
Publisher
PEN Music Group


Dave Mason tribute luncheon featuring Career Achievement Award presentation,
performance & keynote speakers
(can be purchased separately)


Panels with the world's top music supervisors, producers, songwriters,
composers, band agents and industry leaders One-on-one mentoring sessions
with the most successful professionals in the music business.

The public world premiere of 4K projection technology....resolution five
times greater than blu-ray

Director Tom Shadyac & Oscar nominated composer John Debney discuss their
past & future box office hits

Meet & Greet Industry Networking Mixer & Concert on Friday, Nov. 20th
(Renaissance Hollywood Ballroom)
Workshops, seminars, exhibits, book signings and more!


~GUARANTEED RESULTS~
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES ARE COMMITTED TO SELECTING CONFERENCE 
ARTISTS, BANDS & SONGWRITERS FOR LICENSING, RECORDING, RADIO PLAY AND
PLACEMENTS


The Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa
1755 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028
(The Hollywood & Highland / Kodak Theater Complex)
MIMICON attendees are offered exceptional room rates of only $149 at the
Renaissance Hollywood Hotel (normal rate is $269)



HURRY - SPACE IS LIMITED - RESERVE NOW!
Reservations (323) 856-1200
November 20, 21 & 22
convenient parking in the complex

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The Guide’s extensive event listings and descriptions follow just TWO items:

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1) NEWS QUICKIE, WITH A BIT OF CAJOLING TO GO AND ENJOY YOURSELF…

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Bob Stane, renowned show biz impresario, was just honored by the Folk Alliance Region West (FAR West) as recipient of their annual Ambassador Award. He was just featured on the news broadcasts on FOUR L.A. television stations, and with a full page story in the Pasadena Star News and a similar amount of space in the L.A. Times. He was just in the Chicago Tribune.

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Bob is, of course, the proprietor of the Coffee Gallery Backstage, in Altadena. That’s the venue that wins, every year, in FolkWorks, the recognition as the “Best Intimate Venue for Live Acoustic Music.”

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But none of it is enough to keep his cozy little venue safe in the current economy, despite the fact that Bob books more “name” acoustic acts than any place else in the L.A. region. So, as he is wont to do, Bob is reverting to his comedic roots. He is circulating an appeal that reads, “Folks, now is the time to work The Coffee Gallery Backstage into your Entertainment Budget. The economy is hitting us all hard and, despite excellent shows we are having trouble filling our paltry 49 seats. I am not being an alarmist but we have to ask for your cooperation. We need to have you attend. Entertainment venues are dropping off the map. My previous business was begging on the street. I have this fine scruffy cat costume and I stand by the freeway with a sandbox in my paws and a sign on it that says, ‘Can't land on all fours.’ It's not dignified for a guy of my age. Don't make me go there again.”

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Singer-songwriter and fiddle champ Stephanie Bettman replies, “No! We mustn't make Bob go back there again.” Having just come off the road, she adds, “Support your local independent music venues. They are struggling all over the country.” See you at the Coffee Gallery Backstage and some of the other delightful venues that work so hard to provide quality live music for all of us.

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Supporting your local venue, your local artists, and your favorite touring artists won’t put you in the poor house. Because, ya know what? It’s CHEAPER to go out to an evening of live music than to go to a 90 minute movie in a multiplex shoebox theatre and buy popcorn and a soda. And music venues don’t subject you to 20 minutes of blaring ads and annoying images before the show. (Really and truly, live music is cheaper!)

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2) FRED STARNER MEMORIAL SERVICE is Sat, Nov 14, 3-6 pm, and open to his friends and fans and admiring public, at the Studio City Unitarian Church, 12355 Moorpark Av, Studio City 91604. Celebrate the life and music of “BANJO FRED” STARNER, Grand Duke of Hobo Minstrels, retired economics professor, singer-songwriter, past guest (multiple times) on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and well-known peace activist.

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There will be music, stories, and the L.A. premiere screening of Fred's documentary film, "The Hobo’s Song: That's The Ticket, Roadhog," a fascinating look at today's hobos in America, still riding the rails, carrying on a way of life dating back to the 1930s and holding hobo gatherings and even music festivals. Fred did the film’s music, too. The film’s director, Bill McIntyre, will lead a post-screening discussion of the film.

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For those who knew and appreciated Fred's gentle wisdom, wit, dedication to peace and his unique performance style - there was nobody who could play a folk song on a twelve string guitar or a banjo quite like Fred - his presence will be sorely missed.  A good man is gone. Come celebrate Fred's life. Note the time change from that indicated previously. Co-Sponsored by Neighbors for Peace & Justice and the Santa Monica Traditional Folk Music Club. More info, 323-931-9321 or Greygoosemusic@...

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As for alllllll those event listings? Concerts, club gigs, coffeehouse shows, acoustic open mics, workshops, and RADIO SHOWS with performance-interviews with acoustic musicians, yep, the whole enchilada, is all available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com

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