HOST/PROGRAM DIRECTOR-Singer Songwriter, Karen E. Reynolds.
CO-HOST-Dennis 'Wolfman' Double
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR/ADMINISTRATIVE-Terry Moore.
TECHNICAL/SOUND-Alex Harrelson, Jay Manneschmidt, Stan White, Perry Bonck
STAGE MANAGER-Perry Bonck
SUPPORT STAFF-Sherree Smith, Tim Smith, Carol Kitts, Lilly Sutton, Sally Bonck, Emily Shane, Tammy Double.
STREET TEAM-Various and Appreciated Individuals who love music and want to help spread the word! If YOU want to be a member of the Street Team, email us at writersblockinfo@aol.com.
Influences
INDIE SINGER SONGWRITERS out there doin' it on their own! Playlist includes LOCAL Artists (Viva la HOMECOOKIN'!), regional and national touring artists like, Kate Campbell, Dana Cooper, Diana Jones, Buddy Mondlock, Chuck Brodsky, Katy Bowser, Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart, Jen Foster, Catie Curtis, Malcolm Holcombe, Tim Grimm, Sally Barris, Jay Clark, David Olney, Jim Lauderdale, Michael Reno Harrell, Caroline Herring, RobinElla, Jimmy Davis, Ellis Paul, Cheryl Wheeler, Ruthie Foster, Dave Potts, Beth Wood, Terri Hendrix, Scott Miller, Doug & Telisha Williams, Peter Mayer, Kristen Hall, Claire Holley, Will Kimbrough, Mindy Smith, Tim O'Brien, Blue Mother Tupelo, Jason Wlber, Robert K. Wolf, Michelle Malone, Garrison Starr, Mic Harrison, Tom Kimmel, Anais Mitchell, Eliza Gilkyson, Tommy Womack, Darrel Scott and many, many more.
A REALLY GOOD INFLUENCE: Writer's Block proudly supports
Created and hosted by singer songwriter, Karen E. Reynolds (www.MySpace.com/karenereynolds), Writer's Block is a weekly, independently produced radio program featuring ONLY Independent Performing Songwriters, and airing every Wednesday night, 10-11pm est, on host affiliate, WDVX (www.wdvx.com) in Knoxville, TN. With a format that is predominently Americana/Acoustic, Writer's Block is NOT genre' specific and has been on the air for 11 years introducing listeners to great, independent and original music!
The success of the radio program spawned Writer's Block LIVE, Knoxville's premier 'listening room' concert series. The only series of it's kind to ever be produced in Knoxville, WBL featured touring independent, original artists in the plush auditorium located at the Knoxville Museum of Art in Downtown Knoxville. After a 5 year run, the regular series has been shelved in order to allow time for syndication of the radio program. INTERESTED STATIONS CONTACT WRITERSBLOCKINFO@AOL.COM.
Writer's Block also produces the occasional concert in select venues, still featuring ONLY Independent performing songwriters. With a customized sound system, professional promotion and an experienced production team, Writer's Block events set the bar for a quality, listening experience.
Writer's Block also takes an active role in the local music scene by hosting events, seminars, writer's nights and discussion groups geared towards the interests of independent artists. For information on having Writer's Block present a seminar for your group or organization, email writersblockinfo@aol.com.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Writer's Block airs only the independent performing songwriter and we openly accept unsolicited submissions for airplay consideration. Writer's Block is not genre' specific, however, the primary vocalist/performer must be the songwriter and the works must be independently produced. We do not currently accept EPK's or mp3's and require a CD to be sent. Submissions must include a one sheet with your contact information being clearly displayed. Please send materials to:
Writer's Block
PO Box 18157
Knoxville, TN 37928
Each submission is listened to in it's entirety. Please do not call our business office nor any affiliated radio station to follow up on a submission. You may e-mail writersblockinfo@aol.com after a period of three weeks to inquire about your materials' arrival. Writer's Block will not play music with offending or indecent content. Please clearly mark any tracks containing obscenities.
If we find that a submission is not a good fit for our current play list as designated by listener demographic and comments, we are happy to pass the CD along to another DJ who may have programming appropriate to that specific style. It's all in an effort to provide additional exposure and visibility for independent, original artists. Sorry, but cds sent for airplay consideration become the property of Writer's Block and cannot be returned.
For additional information on the radio program, concert production and all Writer's Block presentations, visit www.WritersBlockOnline.com or watch the calendar of events on this page.
Writer's Block is supported in part by: WDVX, PANERA BREAD, Ullrich Printing and CDBABY.
Showing you all some more LUV! Thank you so much for being a great friend of THE PRINCE
You Deserve a Pan Seared Flamed Broiled "PRINCE BURGER & FRIES" TODAY!
Please say HI the next time you are in.. love to see in the next 2 weeks..... Check out the schedule for BANDS! **Karaoke Contest every Tues & Thursday 8pm The Band "HOMEMADE WINE" every Wed Night 9pm FREE Thanks KEVIN & DONNA 865-777-4770 Booking Bands & Acoustic Acts Now !
My self-produced upcoming 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.
Looking forward to seeing you at Uncle Dave Macon Days, July 10-12, 2009 in Murfreesboro, TN. 2009 Heritage Award Winner -- Bill and Janice Birchfield of The Roan Mountain Hilltoppers and 2009 Trail Blazer Award Winner -- Old Time Buckdancer, Thomas Maupin. www.uncledavemacondays.com
Here it comes! Fun in the sun, in the clean Little River, with the music and good people and good times! 16 bands in 3 days! I have a food vendor from Maryville who is fantastic! Remember you can drive right up onto the island and car camp! You can bring your coolers and tickets to the event are very affordable ( I did that because of the ecomony and I want a big turn out!) This Americana festival has evolved from "Cocktails and a Concert" to "Fleta Fest"! Bring it on!!!
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
Looking forward to seeing you at the Indiegrrl Conference in Nashville August 20 to 23 and also listening in on the Writer's Block Guerrilla Showcase Room.
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