NJ SONGWRITERS ARTISTS: Christina Alessi * Allen Alexander * Russell "Hitman" Alexander * Mike Alicke * Roxy Andersen * Matt Angus * Atomic Tom * Phil Ayoub * Arlon Bennett * Laura Berman * Lisa Bianco * Marc Black * Meredith Blis * BlondeStreak * Alexis Booth * Lillian Borunda * Boxcar Nancy * Lisa Brigantino * Matthew Brookshire * Jaclyn Brown * Addie Brownlee * Julilanne Buccino * Askold Buk * Jared Campbell * Suzanne Carrington * The Catholic Girls * Joe Cerisano * Nancy Chamberlain * Benita Charles * Scott Chasolen * Laura Cheadle * Carrie Cheron * Melissa Chill * Allison Cipris * Joe Colledge * Clare Cooper * Lisa Coppola * Melinda Davis * Michelle DeAngelis * Edric Debos * Scott DeCarlo * Danny DeFonza * Bobby Deitch * Frank DeLaMarre * Casey Desmond * Devi * Russ Diana * Gerard DiNola * Laura Distasi * Jen Elliott * Cheryl B. Engelhardt * Nik Everett * Faren * Richard Ray Farrell * Annette Farrington * Fellaheen * Deb Ferrara * Daniel Ferrari * Denise Jordan Finley * Brian Fitzpatrick * Patrick Fleming * Steve Frederick * Adrian Freyre * Andrew Fromm * John Fucci * Rob Fusari * Gabrielle * Greg Galdieri * Mef Gannon * Paul Gargiulo * Geary for President * Valerie Ghent * Jennifer Glass * Jason Myles Goss * Gene Gowe * Ruth Greenwood * Dave Grech * Greg D * Rebecca Hart * Christine Havrilla * Caleb Hawley * Dave Hedden * April Henry * Lara Herscovitch * Nick Howard * Wes Hutchinson * Karen Jacobsen * Jef * J-Henry * Jodelle * Tom Kafafian * Kate & Paul * Bill Kelly * Kimon * Kristin * Kristina con Vita * Anthony Krizon * Steve Kunzman * Andy Laird * Mary Lamont * Abby Lappen * Latchi * Dan LaVoie * Jared Lee * Amy Lennard * Lifeguard Nights * Dani Linnetz * Juliet Lloyd * Zach Macko * Compton Maddux * Maribyrd * Alice Marie * Steevan Mars * Pete Masitti * Robert Matarazzo * Massimo * Larry May * Daniel McBride * Bill McGarvey * Colin McGrath * Joe McKee * Angie McKenna * Joshua Meltzer * Deena Miller * Sheri Miller * Steven Miller * Grace Millo * Irene Molloy * Brian Molnar * Lina Morgana * Sean Mormelo * Kathy Moser * Allie Moss * Dave Murphy * Alex Nackman * Melissa Nadel * Greg Naughton * Rick Norman * Doug Norrie * Chris O'hara * Trisha O'Keefe * Julia Othmer * Dana Parish * Elisa Peimer * Gail Petersen * Heidi Petrikat * Katie Pfaffl * Kathy Phillips * Tom Popp * Jody Price * Rebecca Pronsky * Queen Esther * The Ramblers * Tim Reale * Redentor * Shelly Riff * Josh Rifkin * Brian Ripps * Roark * Chip Robertson * Steve Robinson * Von Robinson * Ashley Rose * Amber Rubarth * Vickie Russell * Dann Russo * Luthea Salom * Christine Santelli * Carmen Sclafani * Mike Seifried * Erin Sax Seymour * Eryn Shewell * Silent Mind * Elaine Silver * Geri Smith * Stacy Smith * John Sonntag * Johanna Stahley * April Start * Jake Stigers * Anthony Stokes * Alice Stopkoski * Anne Stott * Patrick Suler * Bobby Syvarth * John Taglieri * Jack Tannehill * Greg Tannen * Joe Taylor * T.C. * Jim Testa * The Callen Sisters * The Redheads * Denny Tilton * Samantha Trenholm * TRIMM * Bill Vivino * Amy Ward * Laura Waurshauer * Joe Whyte * Todd Wolfe * Ina May Wool * Jo Wymer * Zach * Byron Zanos * Daniel Zdravkoski * 383 Stroker
Influences
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"ASCAP is proud to be a supporter of the NJ Songwriters Girls Night Out event. They continue to not only provide singer/songwriters an outlet to perform, but bring together these creators in a sense of true musical community."
Tom DeSavia, Senior Vice President of Rock/Pop Department, ASCAP / April 2008 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
"By far one of the most well run and organized panels I've ever been on!"
Brooke Primont, Director Film/TV Music, Cherry Lane Music Group / Film/TV Music Panel, May 2006 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Deb Ferrara's monthly showcase at Maxwell's is as thoughtfully planned as it is entertaining: A pop belter trails a guy with guitar, and a rock band gives way to a Fiona Apple-styled free-thinker. Nobody leaves uninspired."
Tammy La Gorce, The New York Times / August, 2005
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"I had a BALL! You are the best! I thought your questions and the audience questions were right on, and I even learned a lot from the song writing and publishing perspective! Glad I could help...AND... you sounded GREAT!"
Ken Dashow, NYC Rock Radio Veteran - Q104.3 / "What Makes a Hit Song" April 2005
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"I really enjoyed it. It was a great idea to have someone from radio -- really added an interesting dimension to the panel. Your questions were really well-formulated, and took the discussion into a lot of interesting areas. Thanks for the invitation."
Eric Beall, VP A&R, Sony Music / "What Makes a Hit Song" April 2005
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"Deb Ferrara is one talented chick who manages to do it all. While writing and performing great pop songs, she manages to produce the popular NJ Songwriter's Circle and help aspiring artists and writers gain exposure and share their music. I wish we had one of her in every town!"
Dana Parish (NY) / August, 2005
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"On behalf of myself and the boys thanks for a great night. NJ Songwriters is really a special thing."
Erin Sax Seymour (NY) / March, 2007
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"Just wanted to say thank you again for having me there at Maxwell’s. I must say it was one of my favorite shows this tour. You’re excellent at creating a very comfortable, inviting vibe in the room."
Amber Rubarth (CA) / September 2006
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"One of the best vibes for a songwriter's night in the TriState area"
Greg Tannen (NYC) / March 2004
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"It's great to have an outlet like this for New Jersey songwriters to express themselves and be heard. Thank you, Deb Ferrara for giving me the opportunity to come into your "circle"! I can't wait to be part of the NJSR again and soon!"
Gail Petersen (NJ), Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist for The Catholic Girls / February 2004
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"I never pass on a chance to perform at NJ Songwriter's in the Round. It's a great opportunity to meet new artists, gain new fans, and simply enjoy music in its purest sense."
Joe McKee (NJ) / September 2003, "Songs For The Cause" (2003 & 2004), February 2004
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"Adrian and I are proud to be a part of Deb Ferrara's Songwriter's in the Round. Every show we have done has been a great experience for us. Not only do artists get exposure, but it's a chance for musicians alike to get together for a night of music."
Gerard DiNola (NJ), Vocalist/Songwriter for Trimm / August 2003, November 2003
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"It was a great night. :):):) I totally forgot about the weather when I got inside because the vibe was so cool!"
Laura Berman (NYC) / March 2004, "Songs For The Cause" 2004
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"In this brown and barren Jersey landscape of Blues charlatans and cover bands - your songwriter's series is an acre of green grass and pine. Thanks for carrying the banner. Hold it high and keep it up. "
Peter Karp (NJ) / April 2003, December 2003
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"Deb Ferrara provides one of the most positive outlets for original singer-songwriters in the metropolitan area. I am honored to be a part of NJ Songwriters in the Round and look forward to coming back in the future."
Jodelle (NJ) / August 2003, March 2004, "Songs For the Cause" 2004, March 2005
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"It's pretty rare to get the chance to play a show that offers some great exposure and the possiblity of having some important ears listening in the audience. I got an email for Christine from BMI who was at the show. It was so great meeting you and thanks again for all you do for the struggling singer/songwriter!!! It was a really wonderful experience."
Melinda Davis (NJ) / February 2008
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"thank you very much. that felt really warm, loving, and all around good!"
Von Robinson (NY) / February 2008
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NJ Songwriters in the Round is produced and
hosted by songwriter, Deb Ferrara
NJ Songwriters in the Round takes place every 3rd Tuesday at Maxwell's in Hoboken. Four artists/songwriters showcase their material in a listening room environment. Although we are (more or less) an acoustic showcase, we have had everything from rock bands to solo guitarists. Our only rule is no full drum kits (percussion is fine) and that your setup be relatively simple.
Aside from the showcases, NJ Songwriters hosts networking/educational panel events such as:
"What Makes a Hit Song" - April, 2005 (Eric Beall, A&R Sony; Ken Dashow, Q104.3FM and Rob Fusari, hit songwriter/producer)
"So You Want to Get Your Music in Pictures" - May, 2006 (Dave Hnatiuk, Music Supervisor - MTV/ABC; Josh Kessler, MasterSource; Brooke Primont, Cherry Lane Music Group and Seth Saltzman, ASCAP)
And charity events such as:
The yearly "Songs for the Cause" concert/celebrity auction to benefit The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation www.myspace.com/songsforthecause.org or www.songsforthecause.org
The Season For Love Holiday Concert to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society www.myspace.com/seasonforlove
And we provide performance opportunities outside the show. For example in the past we have chosen artists to:
Open for national acts at Maxwell's and at outside venues
Perform at the product launch in Florida for a major pharmaceutical company
Perform at one of our brand newGIRLS NIGHT OUT shows... where we take the show on the road to a top venue in the tri-state area with some of the very best female songwriter/artists. Girl Power!
From time to time we also provide opportunities to license your music in film and TV.
NJ Songwriters is sponsored by BMI and ASCAP (writers affiliated with ANY performing rights organization - or writers not yet affiliated - are always welcome to submit for a showcase), Carl Maiorino Photography, GoGirls Music and Rainmaker Public Relations and funded in part by a grant from the Puffin Foundation. Songwriter Deb Ferrara is the founder, host and show producer. For more information, visit: www.debferrara.com/swrnj
We have been visited by execs from Sony, Epic, Zomba, The Oxygen Network, ASCAP, BMI, etc. and been written up in Billboard, the NY Times, The Aquarian and other publications...
To submit for a performance spot, visit: www.sonicbids.com/njsongwritersintheround
To subscribe to the NJ Songwriters in the Round newsletter, send an email to: SongwritersInTheRound_NewJersey-request@debferrara.com with "SUBSCRIBE" in the subject.
For information on Songs for the Cause, visit: www.songsforthecause.org
For information on Deb Ferrara's music, visit: www.debferrara.com, www.myspace.com/debferrara, www.discovergirls.com or www.myspace.com/901musicprod
For information on our AMAZING photographer, Carl Maiorino, visit: http://www.carlmphotography.com, www.myspace.com/carlmphotog or email: cmaiorino@prodigy.net
PR Contact: Rhonda Kelley, Rainmaker Public Relations
Rainmaker Public Relations
....serving the indie music community since 1995
www.rainmakerpublicrelations.com, www.myspace.com/rainmakerpr
How does NJ Songwriters work?
Four artists/songwriters are featured, each doing 2 sets of 2 songs - 4 original songs in total.
Where are the shows?
The shows are held at Maxwell's in Hoboken.... The address is 1039 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ -- Visit their website: www.maxwellsnj.com or www.moregoodmusic.com/swrnj for directions and parking info.
When are the shows?
Shows are every 3rd Tuesday. Showtime is 8:30 PM. No cover, no minimum.
Do I have to be from NJ and/or affiliated with BMI or ASCAP to showcase?
No to both... we have featured artists/writers from all over who make the show a stop when touring our area. Writers affiliated with any PRO (or no PRO) are welcome to submit for a spot.
Are there any special opportunities, advantages or considerations for NJ Songwriters artists?
Yes. Aside from pulling artists from our NJ Songwriters roster to perform at our special events, there are times we are able to put an artist in a slot at Maxwell's (to open for a national touring act) or other outside performance opportunities. We are also able to offer our artists special "Partner" discount rates to select ASCAP & BMI events. There are, on occasion, licensing opps for your music - especially in the film/TV music world.
How do I submit for the show?
To be considered for a showcase spot, submit through Sonicbids. Please visit their website for more info:
www.sonicbids.com/njsongwritersintheround
Anything else I should know?
We offer a supportive forum for serious songwriters/artists to present their material. We encourage a positive, relaxed atmosphere... we focus on the songs ... we encourage networking... we present a variety of genres, but the quality of talent remains consistent. We are in our 6th year and going strong....
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NJ SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND MAILING LIST Email -
SongwritersInTheRound_NewJersey-request@debferrara.com with "Subscribe" in the subject.
RALLY AGAINST GREED: "Balance The Bucks" Concert in D.C. “Balance The Bucks,” a free concert program to be presented on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is slated for 2 pm Sunday, September 6. The unprecedented musical performance will feature artists from across the country on stage at the Sylvan Amphitheater adjacent to the Washington Monument. The concert will feature a line-up of original tunes focusing on issues such as economic justice, redistribution of wealth, salary disparity, bailouts, foreclosures and the general impact of rampant greed. Event organizer and host Delmark Goldfarb hopes to “try to punch a hole in the cloud of money influence which soothes and smothers the Capitol.” For further details and/or to be a part of the sing-out, contact 503 708 7306; Del.Goldfarb@hotmail.com.
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Infernophonic is opening for DALE BOZZIO & MISSING PERSONS @ Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ on Wed April 15th. TIX ARE AVAILABLE NOW at ticketweb.com You can either go the Maxwell's site, find our show, and click "Buy Tickets" or go directly to ticketweb's link for our show here:
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