“Fever” by Kenny Edwards on 12/05/07 SB Songwriter TV Show (1/4/08 Concert)
“Upside Down” by Nathan McEuen on 12/05/07 SB Songwriter TV Show (5/15/08 Showcase at Jensens)
“We Can Do Anything” by Joe Cicero, 10/10/07 SB Songwriter TV Show (5/15/08 Showcase)
“Sweet Accomplice” by Jesse Rhodes on 11/07/07 SB Songwriter TV Show
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CONTACT JENSEN GUITAR MAINSTAGE DIRECTLY FOR BOOKING. Christina now only books her own shows and Durango Songwriter Expo events. Photos are of past SB Songwriter Showcases. Thanks to everyone who participated!
6th DURANGO SONGWRITER’S EXPO/SANTA BARBARA FROM FEBRUARY 26-28, 2009
OPENS WITH DSE EXPO SHOWCASE AT SOHO RESTAURANT & MUSIC CLUB
ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 6-8PM
This year’s Durango Songwriter’s Expo will open with a free showcase as part of a meet-and-greet at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street in Santa Barbara on Wednesday, February 25 from 6-8pm. In addition to local songwriters like Susan Marie Reeves and Stephen Styles, the show will feature winners of the Durango Songwriter’s Expo songwriting contest. The line-up includes Diane Waters of San Diego (1st place for country in 2009), Sherrie Miller (1st place for country in 2008, now signed as an artist with Sony/BMG), Annie Dingwall of Dallas (3rd place for pop in 2009), and North Carolina songstress Ashley Chambliss (4th place for pop in 2009), as well as other up-and-coming songwriters like Ryan Shea Smith from Seattle. In addition to prominent members of the music industry, the public is also invited to attend this free event. Local songwriter Christina Grimm is the producer and emcee for the showcase, which will be followed by a concert with hit-songwriter Chuck Cannon at 8:30pm ($5). Cannon will also perform in the Hit-Songwriter Concert on Saturday, 2/28.
The 6th annual Durango Songwriter’s Expo/Santa Barbara Wine Country will take place from February 26 - 28, 2009 at the Rancho Santa Ynez Marriott in Buellton. Local songwriters are invited to attend the Expo, one of the nation’s premier singer/songwriter events that is a combination of workshops, panels, listening sessions, showcases, songwriting workshops, and open mics. With registration limited to just 200 attendees and more than 40 music-industry pros and hit songwriters, this rewarding expo provides unparalleled networking opportunities.
The public can also purchase tickets for the Saturday night Hit-Songwriter Concert separately ($25). As the culmination of the Expo, these concerts have always offered a wonderful insight into how ideas are transformed into songs that have an impact on our culture – in addition to presenting top-quality live music. Featured hit songwriters for the February 28 concert will be Jim Lauderdale, Jill Sobule, Carlene Carter, Bill Champlin, Chuck Cannon, Big Al Anderson, Crosby Loggins, and other special guests.
Many Santa Barbara songwriters are planning to take advantage of this event that brings the music industry within easy reach. Songwriters interested in performing their original tunes at the Expo showcases on February 26 and 27 must register and submit tapes/CDs by February 19, 2009. The Rancho Santa Ynez Marriott is providing special rates so that Expo participants can take full advantage of the many events on the schedule, including a tasting of Santa Barbara County wines.
For information and registration: www.Durango-Songwriters-Expo.com or call Jim Attebery at (970) 259-9747
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My upcoming self-produced 7-song EP, "B Sides from B Street" is set to hit shelves June 30th. Come take a listen to a handful of the tracks and see what you think! Influences span the likes of: John Prine, Chris Smither, Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Jackie Greene, Josh Ritter, Wilco, Redbird, and other singer/songwriters keeping the craft alive.
I'm booking shows throughout California right now if any other musicians are looking to cobill. I'll be playing Old Santa Ynez Day @ the Jones House on June 13th.
Hi guys, We sure appreciate your help last year and hope you're still willing to let your folks know about this opportunity.
All accepted applicants attend on Full Paid scholarships worth $2500 and pay no tuition! This year's staff includes: Skip Ewing, Deanna Bryant, and Clay Mills.
We rely on the songwriting community to get the word out, and your assistance is vital. Please consider emailing and/or posting this information on your site(s).
Skip Ewing's Horse & Writer "Invitational" July 12 - 18, 2009 (Applications must be postmarked by May 15) www.HorseandWriter.com
The Horse & Writer Team theteam@horseandwriter.com
Dear Santa Barbara Songwriter Showcase, hello and thank you. I hope all is peachy in your life and world. I look forward...
Love, Mick
Mick Overman "Bluesy Folk & Roll with Jazz Attitude" c/o Max Records PO Box 3201 Freedom CA 95019-3201 USA (office) PO Box 15083 Portland OR 97293-5083 USA (home) 831.234.3230 (mobile) 503.234.2821 (OR home) mickoverman@yahoo.com (personal) livemusic@mickoverman.com (business)
Fresh off the success of a great show at The Whisky in Hollywood, PILE will be back at home in Ventura County at Outlaws Grill & Saloon in Camarillo for back to back shows this Friday & Saturday night at 9pm! Joining them onstage Friday will be Seconds From Disaster.
I'm stopping by to send a giant THANK YOU to Christina and all the friends and supporters of the showcase - thanks for coming out to Jensen's and making it such a great night last night!
Thank you as well to everyone who bought copies of my album, "Shadow Wine And Truth Lilies".
