Notes
SAW Newsletter
APRIL 2004
In This Issue
SAW News
SAW News
Page 1
Other News
Page 5
SAW Member Notes
Page 5
SAW Presents: Songwriters Tour
Guide Workshop
Song Contests
Page 6
A G u i d e t o To u r i n g a s a P e r f o r m i n g S o n g w r i t e r
SAW Events
Page 8
Other Events
Page 11
Washington (SAW) will present the
of the journal topics, including setting
Classifieds
Page 12
Songwriters Tour Guide Workshop:
goals, booking strategy, networking,
Demo Services
Page 14
Guide to Touring as a Performing
travel tips, song craft, conducting
Songwriter with performing songwriter
workshops, recording, persistence, and
Erik Balkey, on Saturday, April 24,
inspiration. Balkey collects background
2004, from Noon to 3 p.m., at
information from workshop partici-
Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E.,
pants to tailor the discussion.
Vienna, VA. (703) 255-1566. Cost is
Participants should be prepared to
$15 for SAW members/$20 non-
define their goals as independent per-
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Songwriting Tour Guide Workshop
Centreville Open Mic
Songwriter's Exchange
members if postmarked on or before
forming songwriters, and expect to
April 10th. Registration cost increases
depart with additional knowledge and
to $20/25 at the door. To register,
insight on the life and business of the
MAY 13
Rockville Open Mic
download and return the registration
independent songwriter.
Upcoming SAW Events
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Springfield Open Mic
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Greenbelt Open Mic
MAY 15
Springfield Open Mic
MAY 22
Songwriter's Exchange
MAY 27
Greenbelt Open Mic
MAY 29
Centreville Open Mic
More event details on page 8.
The Songwriters' Association of
form at www.saw.org. and send
Workshop is an interactive discussion
Erik Balkey is a performing song-
payment to SAW to: 4200 Wisconsin
writer with over 200 music-related
Avenue NW, PMB #106-137,
engagements annually in more than
Washington, D.C. 20016.
twenty states featuring performances,
Balkey has constructed a road
open mics, showcases, workshops, and
journal that documents nearly four
business events. Balkey has been coor-
years of work as an independent song-
dinator of the Philadelphia Songwriters
writer. The Songwriters Tour Guide
Alliance, vice-president of Music
Songwriters’ Association of Washington
SAW News
continued from page 1
Among Friends (Hoboken, NJ), publicist and sound techni-
Festival Songwriting Contest, the Wildflower Festival
cian at the Fast Folk Café (New York City), and booking
Songwriting Contest, and the Unisong Songwriting Contest.
coordinator at the Nameless Coffeehouse (Cambridge, MA).
SAW will present the Songwriter's Exchange and
Balkey has worked with such notable authorities as contem-
Sounding Board immediately preceding the Songwriters Tour
porary legend Jack Hardy, folk historian/DJ Gene Shay,
Guide Workshop from 10a.m. to Noon on Saturday, April
songwriting instructor/ author/ professor Pat Pattison and
24, 2004 at Jammin' Java. This event is free.
songwriter/instructor Bob Franke. In 2003, he won finalist
honors for songwriting in the Mountain Stage NewSong
For more information about this Workshop and/or
SAW, click on www.saw.org, or call 301-654-8434.
Weekly Wednesday Writers in the Round Night
A n e w S AW s p o n s o r e d e v e n t
The Weekly Wednesday Writers in
of the area's finest up-and-coming
ment, and head up to Bangkok Blues.
the Round Night begins at 8 p.m. on
songwriters, followed by a featured
Whether or not we draw your name,
Wednesday, April 7th. Please join SAW
artist who will sing, play, and discuss
you'll walk away pleased you came.
and WAMA (Washington Area Music
Artists of all genres are welcome.
Association) for the kickoff of this
Those wishing to perform must bring
weekly songwriters in the round event.
their own instrument(s). The only
Writers in the Round will be held
sound reinforcement provided is the
every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 11
house PA, which all performers will be
p.m. in the relaxed setting of Bangkok
expected to use. Free parking is avail-
Blues Restaurant, located at 926 West
able behind the restaurant and across
Broad Street (Route 7) in Falls Church.
Route 7. A full dinner menu (authentic
Each Wednesday evening we will show-
gourmet Thai cuisine) will be available
case some of the area's most respected
throughout the evening.
songwriters, who will perform
For more information about SAW,
their songs and talk about their
the tunes that put him or her on the
approach to the craft of songwriting.
musical map.
If you've ever wondered what
The night will also include an
go to: www.saw.org
For more information about
WAMA, go to: www.wamadc.com
makes a good song great, join us on
opportunity for several more song-
Wednesday for an evening of great
writers to be randomly selected to
Bangkok Blues, go to:
songs. Every week we will begin with
perform one of their tunes. So polish
www.bangkokbluesrestaurant.com
"in the round" performances by some
up your best song, tune up your instru-
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For more information about
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Washington, PMB 106-137, 4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW,
Washington, D.C. 20016; (301) 654-8434; www.saw.org.
SAW Notes is copyrighted 2004, Songwriters' Association of
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for amateur and professional songwriters, lyricists, and composers. Annual dues are $35 or $20 for full-time students.
SAW/WAMA (Washington Area Music Association) joint membership is $50 for first-time members.
2004 SAW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Don Bridges
Vice President: Linda Howard Hiserman
Secretary: Stephen Wallace
Treasurer: Norma Byron
Legal Counsel: Lianna Saleeby, Esq.
Mid-Atlantic Song Contest Director: Jean Bayou
Membership Director: Becky Tracy Welch
Education Director: Cary Whaley
Partnerships Director: Lynn Revo-Cohen
Activities Director: Kim Schoffstall
SAW Serves Director: Matt Bailey
Information Director (Mail): Steven Cutts
Information Director (Phone): Laurie Delk
Volunteer Coordinator: Jim Clark
Virginia Songwriter Exchange: Paige Powell
Centreville Open Mic & Member Showcases: Ron Goad
Greenbelt Open Mic: Zoe Mulford
Montgomery Open Mic: Michelle Murray
Springfield Open Mic: Pat Hull/Gary Jaffe
Technical Advisor: Gary Jaffe
Newsletter Editor: Aisha Mahy
Webmaster: Herb Tyson
Marketing/Public Relations: Jill Strachan
Archivist: Jim Johnson
Members at Large:
Nancy Katz
Joel Pomerantz
Michael Sheppard
Richard Siegel
SAW ADVISORY BOARD
John Braheny, Wynnward Enterprises
Mary Cliff, WETA-FM
Cleve Francis, Recording Artist
Mark Fried, Spirit Music Group
Ken Kaufman, Esq., Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Fred Koller, Songwriter and Author
Linda Lorence, SESAC
Jennifer O'Sullivan, Cherry Lane Music
Pat Pattison, Berklee College of Music
Tom Paxton, Songwriter
Ed Peterson, Omega Studios
Charles John Quarto, Songwriter and Author
Neeta Ragoowansi, Esq., New York, NY
Jay Rosenthal, Esq., Berliner, Corcoran & Rowe
Mike Schreibman, WAMA
John Simson, League Management
Alan J. Tepper, Warner/Chappell Music
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The Mid-Atlantic Song Contest
Turns Twenty-One!!!
Get your songs ready, ‘cause here it comes
Hard to believe we're THAT old (or that young, depending upon
your perspective).... It's time to sharpen your pencils and your songwriting skills!
The 21st annual Mid-Atlantic Song Contest will be coming your
way, offering great prizes (watch for a few new ones this year) for
your great songs. Gold and Silver winners will get the chance to
perform your winning entry at the awards gala, at the Hard Rock
Café in D.C., in November. Contest brochures/entry forms will be
available in late May from the SAW web site, or you can go to the
web site (www.saw.org) now and request contest information. Give us
your name and address and we will send you one by mail in
early June.
The deadline this year will be August 12, 2004. You can e-mail
the contest director, Jean Bayou, at [email protected] with any
questions.
SAW Presents the ROCKville
Open Mic
It’s official. SAW returns to Montgomery County! SAW Rockville
Open Mic will commence on Thursday, May 13, 2004, from 7 - 10
p.m., at the Millian Memorial United Methodist Church—in the fellowship hall (with kitchen privileges). The church is located at 13016
Parkland Drive, Rockville, MD 20853.
At the door there will be a suggested contribution of $2 for SAW
members and $3 for non-members. This contribution will be used to
help pay for refreshments and for a donation to the church for permitting us to use the premises at no charge. The MC for this open mic is
Michelle Murray.
SAW NOTES
Members
FREE
$15.00
$37.50
$67.50
$112.50
SAW News
Non-Members
$0.25
$30.00
$50.00
$90.00
$150.00
Doors open and sign ups start at 6:30 p.m. FYI—the church
pastor is Reverend Connie Paulson and the church phone number is
(301) 946-2500.
We are looking for a SAW member willing to take charge of the
refreshments and money handling for this event. Also looking for
All ads must be submitted via mail or e-mail, camera-ready
(except classified ads), and include payment in advance. The
Songwriters' Association of Washington accepts no responsibility
for an advertiser's product or service, nor is the publication of
ads to be considered an endorsement by SAW.
someone with a PA willing to run sound.
The Rockville Open Mic will take place on the 2nd Thursday of
every month.
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Other News
Get Your Original Songs Airplay with Original Radio
You read it correctly. Get your
original songs airplay with Original
Radio. If you’re a singer and/or songwriter then you know that there is no
such thing as too much exposure. So if
you have radio ready songs you have
to check this out.
Original Radio is a non-profit corporation designed solely to benefit the
original artists, of the Baltimore/D.C.
area, by giving them airplay through
their internet radio station.
The mission of Original Radio is
to give a voice to those who otherwise
would never have the chance to be
heard. Their goal is to give every local
artist the stage to showcase their very
best to an audience that reaches every
continent and shore. Each artist
becomes a member of a community
that serves to create a global stage to
showcase the very best of the
Baltimore/D.C. area music scene.
Original Radio is giving each
member of SAW, who have original
music professionally recorded, the
opportunity to get their material into
their rotation.
If you would like to have your
music played on Original Radio’s
internet radio station, send your:
Contact Information (including
your web site and address),
Preferred Song to go on their
rotation
The address is, ORIGINAL
RADIO, 4121 Taylor Avenue,
Baltimore, MD 21236.
For more information on Original
Radio, check out the web site at:
www.originalradio.org
Member Notes
Richard Walton
Releases New Album
Erich Russek Prepares Album Release
SAW Member Richard Walton,
with his all-original contemporary
instrumental jazz group, has recently
released Live At Blues Alley, an
enhanced CD release.
This is Walton’s sixth CD of original music and the release party was
celebrated at the legendary Blues
Alley in Georgetown (Washington,
D.C.) on March 29th.
Walton is also preparing to
release 2 new studio CD releases:
Junction with his jazz group and
Hermitage, which is Walton’s first
solo CD in 10 years—featuring Tom
Alonso, Bob Margolis, Joe Spaterella,
Iris Hirsch, Tim McFadden, Mitchell
Shaivitz, and Debra Tracey.
band Poets In Heat, Erich Russek,
years ago he was married and this last
will be releasing a new CD in May on
summer they had a baby girl. He
his own Yama Llama label. The CD
served as musical director of the Ester
features the incredible talents of Jon
Goldberg Show for three years, added
Carroll, Johnny Castle, Nicki
a sound track to a video, played bass
Gonzalez, Bill Kirchen, Jack O'Dell,
(Flipp Trixie) and keys (Disco Nap)
Jenna Sokolowski, and Dan Walters.
for two local groups and has played
SAW member and leader of the
Sonically the album could be part
of the Genre Free Music movement
Not that he hasn’t been busy. Four
solo on both coasts.
The CD release party will take
rebelling against the over saturation
place in June. You can pre-order the
of defining labels such as AltCountry,
CD and find other information
Alternative Roots, Un-Pop and
including sound samples and mailing
Phfolk. Songs on the album range
list info at www.russek.com.
from the jazzy “When You Are Used
To The Rain,” the roots inspired “I
Was Up, Now I’m Down,” the blues
tribute “What’s this Blues Thing,
Anyway,” to the rocking, “I Can
Smell The Flame.”
Poets In Heat hasn’t played live
for quite some time. “This summer
will be four years and that’s too
long,” declares Russek.
SAW MEMBERS
Submit your
information for
“Member Notes”
by e-mail at:
[email protected]
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Songwriting Contests
MID-ATLANTIC SONG CONTEST
It’s that time to start preparing for
the annual Songwriters’ Associatio of
Washington’s 21st Mid-Atlantic Song
Contest. Winners receive great prizes
(look for some new ones this year).
Gold and Silver winners get the
chance to perform their winning
song at the annual gala at the Hard
Rock Café in Washington, D.C. in
November. Brochures/entry forms
will be available in late May from
the web site and in the next issue of
SAW Notes. You may also go to the
site and request the information now
and it will be mailed to you in June.
For more information, check out:
www.saw.org
DEADLINE: AUGUST 12, 2004
2004 ASG SONG CONTEST
Austin Songwriters Group is
launching it's 2004 Song Contest,
which will spotlight some of Austin's
best unsung (!) talent, and features
amazing prizes from both local and
national sponsors, like Stephen
Doster and Tom Johnson, David
Love, CDBaby, Dale Kawashima,
plus many, many more. Entry fee is
just $15 per song for ASG Members,
$20 for non-members. For Entry
Form and details, visit
www.austinsongwritersgroup.org/
DEADLINE : APRIL 17, 2004
USA SONGWRITING
COMPETITION
Entries for the 2004 USA
Songwriting Competition are currently being accepted. Winning songs
of the 2004 USA Songwriting
Competition will receive airplay on a
nationally syndicated radio program,
“Acoustic Café,” as well as XM
Radio. Grand prize is worth over
$50,000 in cash, merchandise, and
exposure. Entry fee is $30 per song.
For more information, visit:
http://www.songwriting.net
DEADLINE: MAY 28, 2004
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VIRTUAL MUSIC INDUSTRY
AWARD
The 2004 virtual Music industry
(viMi) award is an award where
entrants submit an original composition completely created and realized
through controller and computer
hardware and software (no vocals or
other analog audio clips). Winners
will receive a cash prize of $1,000,
plus the beautiful and symbolic viMi
statuette. Final round of judging will
be by peers of the virtual music
industry, via internet. See details,
how it works, and complete rules at
www.virtualmusiccompany.com
DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2004
AMERICAN SONGWRITER
MAGAZINE’S LYRIC WRITING
CONTEST
Six contests per year. Send LYRICS
ONLY. Lyrics must be typed and a
check for $10 (per entry) must be
enclosed. THREE SONG MAX PER
CONTEST. Include an entry form
with each lyric sheet submitted. All
entries must be received on or before
one of the deadline dates to qualify.
For form go to web site at
www.americansongwriter.com
DEADLINES: MAY 14, JULY 16,
SEPTEMBER 17, AND
NOVEMBER 15.
COMPO-10 INTERNATIONAL
SONG CONTEST
Every week 10 artists are featured on
Original Compo-10. They rank each
other and the ones who have been
ranked best will be promoted on the
Web site. The winner of each week’s
competition gets to join a final that
will be held after there has been 10
competitions. The 10 winners will
rank each other in the final. As the
rankings are done by the artists
themselves, the outcome of the
voting won’t depend on how many
friends the artists have. Instructions
in 17 languages on the Web site.
Participation in the contest is completely free. For more details, see
http://compo10.com.
SONG OF THE YEAR 2004
AMATEUR SONGWRITING
CONTEST
Song of the Year
(www.songoftheyear.com) is excited
to announce their 2004 amateur
songwriting contest supporting VH1’s Save the Music Foundation.
Judges include Grammy award
winners, Emmy nominees, as well as
representatives from Rolling Stone,
BMG publishing, and ABC to name
a few. The grand prize winner will
receive $5,000 in cash as well as
some great prizes. 600 monthly
winners will have their songs sent to
labels, publishers, and more. There
are monthly deadlines.
Contest information obtained from
www.musesmuse.com/contests.html
SAW is providing the following
contact information as a service to
our members, but DOES NOT
endorse or vouch for these companies. As with any submission and/or
participation in an event or service,
please research the organization
carefully. Good luck!
SAW Events, Workshops & Open Mics
SAW Centreville Open Mic
ORIGINALS ONLY
portion of a song to share for
Last Saturday of the month
Admission fee for refreshments.
friendly peer feedback. Song is not
Begins at 7:30 p.m.
($3 members, $5 non-members)
required to participate.
Old Centreville Crossing Shopping
SAW Rockville Open Mic
SAW/WAMA Writers in
Center; 13850-F Braddock Rd.;
May 13, 2004
the Round
Centreville, VA; (703) 815-6900
7 to10 p.m.
Every Wednesday
Host: Ron Goad
Millian Memorial United Methodist
8 to 11 p.m.
No cover charge. Originals preferred.
Church; 13016 Parkland Drive;
Bangkok Blues Restaurant; 926 West
Perform 2-3 originals
Rockville, MD 20853.
Broad Street (Route 7);
(approx. 12 minutes)
(301) 946-2500
Falls Church, VA
Red Rocks Café and Tequila Bar;
Showcase songwriters perform
All genres welcome.
double set.
Must bring own instruments. PA
April 24: Bumpkin Pie
available only.
May 29: Gina DeSimone
Showcase of the areas finest up-and-
Usually have 15 songwriters
coming songwriters, followed by a
perform.
featured artist who will sing, play,
Full dinner menu until 10 p.m.
and discuss the tunes that put him or
ADVANCE sign up with Ron Goad
her on the musical map. The night
at [email protected]
will also include an opportunity for
several other songwriters to be ran-
SAW Greenbelt Open Mic
4th Thursday
domly selected to perform one of
their tunes. So polish up your best
7 to 9 p.m.
Host: Michelle Murray
song, tune up your instrument, and
New Deal Café; 113 Centerway;
Cost: There will be a suggested con-
head up to Bangkok Blues. Whether
Roosevelt Center;
tribution, at the door, of $2 for SAW
or not we draw your name, you'll
Greenbelt, MD 20770;
members and $3 for non-members.
walk away pleased you came!
(301) 474-5642
Doors open, and sign-up begins, at
Host: Michelle Murray
6:30 p.m.
Songwriting Tour Guide
Workshop
[email protected]
www.newdealcafe.com
SAW Songwriter Exchange
"A Guide to Touring as a Performing
Sign up starts at 6:30 p.m.
and Sounding Board
Songwriter"
Originals strongly encouraged.
April 24 & May 22, 2004
April 24, 2004
10 a.m. to 12:30 pm.
Noon to 3 p.m.
SAW Springfield Open Mic
3rd Saturday
Jammin’ Java;
Jammin' Java; 227 Maple Ave. E;
227 Maple Ave. East; Vienna, VA
Vienna, VA
7:30 to 11 p.m.
(703) 255-1566.
(703) 255-1566
Studio One Dance Center;
Host: Erik Bailey
Presenter: Erik Balkey
6208 Rolling Road; Springfield, VA
SAW Contact: Cary Whaley,
Cost: $20/25 AT THE DOOR
(703) 455-5473
Hosts: Pat Hull & Gary Jaffe
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(703) 560-2228
FREE. Bring your original song or
ONLY!
SAW Events
SAW/JP Folks Weekly
Tuesday Song Swap
Every Tuesday
8 - 11 p.m.
The Electric Maid Community
Living Room; 268 Carroll Street,
N.W.; Washington, D.C. (one block
from Takoma Park metro station
(red line) across from the 7-11 and
next to Friedrich's Dry Cleaners)
MCs: Chris Chandler and Joel
Pomerantz
Cost: FREE
Open to EVERYONE.
Venue capacity: 49
Join the SAW and the D.C. chapter
of Just Plain Folks
(www.jpfolks.com) for this weekly
event co-hosted by the dynamic
singer/songwriter/performance artist
Chris Chandler and the ubiquitous
Joel Pomerantz. The SAW/JP Folks
Song Swap is offered so songwriters
and performers can bring their latest
material to test out in an informal
setting in front of a friendly, supportive audience for helpful feedback
and encouragement. It takes place in
the comfortable environment of The
Electric Maid, an unplugged community living room space in the Metroaccessible Old Town Takoma Park
neighborhood. Attendees are encouraged, but not required, to bring a
song to participate.
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Other Events
Jammin’ Java Open Mic
Mondays from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
227 Maple Ave East
Vienna, VA
(703) 255-1566
Host: Kris Ohleth
Two songs per performer. Originals or covers. Featured performer each week
from 10 to 10:30. Sign up in advance by e-mail to [email protected]
Whitlows on Wilson Open Mic
Sunday nights from 7-11 p.m.
Whitlows on Wilson;
2854 Wilson Blvd; Arlington, VA
Host: Kenny Haddaway
www.whitlows.com
Sign up starts at 6:30 p.m. and fills up fast.
St. Elmo’s Open Mic
3rd Wednesday of every month from 8-10 p.m.
St. Elmo’s Coffeehouse; 2300 Mt. Vernon Ave.;
Alexandria, VA; (703) 739-9268
Host: Michelle Swan
www.radiodelray.com/stelmos/
Sign up from 7-8 p.m. Get there EARLY!! It’s now quite popular. If the slate of
performers is full, which it tends to be, everyone gets two songs to perform.
Mountain Stage NewSong Festival
August 20-22, 2004
Make plans for the Mountain Stage NewSong Festival on Aug. 20 to 22. Now
in its third year, this pre-eminent performing songwriter event returns to the
350-acre historic Claymont Court estate, tucked in the hills outside Charles
Town, West Virginia, a little over an hour's drive from Washington, D.C. and
Baltimore. NewSong features great music on multiple stages, workshops on
song craft, family-friendly events, song circles, jamming into the night and creative fellowship on an estate once owned by George Washington's family.
NewSong welcomes performing songwriters of all levels and genres, and
devoted fans of live music and fine festivals. SAW members are eligible for the
following discounted rates:
1. Early Bird 3-Day Festival Pass Price: $70 (Early Bird until June 1st):
$80 (June 1st - July 31st)
2. Early Bird 3-Day Festival Pass Price AND Live-Round Song Contest
Registration: $80 (Early Bird until June 1st); $90 (June 1st - July 31st)
Weekend Access to ALL Performances, Workshops, KidSong, and Evening
Concerts AND live-round song contest registration.
Must be a current dues paying member to be eligible for the discount. To
request the SAW member code, please e-mail the SAW Membership
Coordinator Becky Tracy Welch at [email protected]. Purchase limit of
one discount pass per person. For more information and to purchase additional passes go to www.newsongfestival.com
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Classifieds
Multi-award winning vocalist and SAW Board Member
Songwriters Tip Jar now has online message boards! Get
MICHAEL SHEPPARD is currently accepting a limited
hot tips, tools, time-saving shortcuts, and advice on song-
number of vocal students. If your performance goals
writing. ALL FREE! Ask questions, get answers. Your
include strength, improved range, and endurance, Michael
songs critiqued by your peers. Check out the site:
can help. Bridge that gap between practiced and performed
www.songwriterstipjar.com/index.php
with Michael's revolutionary look at vocal training. Get
what you need. Call Michael at his studio (703) 644-9718
Singer/Songwriter Aisha is currently working on her first
or e-mail: [email protected]. For more informa-
album and is looking for Rock music for her lyrics or com-
tion, bookings, and where to find the Michael Sheppard
plete songs. Influences include Linkin Park, Hoobstank,
Group and their CDs "Beneath It All" and "Ghost Of A
Sevendust, Default, Avril Lavigne, Liz Phair, Toby
Chance," from Milesh Records, go to the Official Band
Lightman, Evanescence. Looking for all tempos. Also
Web site: www.4cryinoutloud.com
looking for musicans for live shows. If you are familiar
with these artists and interested in collaborating, please
Need a Web site but don’t know how to make one? SAW
contact Aisha at [email protected] for details.
member, singer/songwriter and freelance Web Designer
Alicia Deeny has started a web design and maintenance
FOR SALE
business. SAW members receive a discount. For more
Viola, Copy of Franz Joseph Pfretschner 15 1/2 inch—new
information call (240) 475-1549 or e-mail:
strings, sound post, finger board, bridge, and bow. Brobst
[email protected]
Violin valued at $600. Case included. $400
Violin, Nicola Amanti from Germany—new strings and
The Note Factory—Are you looking to record a song, EP,
bridge. Case included. Brobst Violin valued at $650. Great
or a whole CD project? Now you can work in an
for young student or adult. $450
Annapolis, MD area digital recording studio for a price
Acoustic Guitar, Silvertone. Sold with case. $75
that will fit your budget. Discounts available for SAW
Keyboard, Korg MI. Stand included. $450
members. Check us out at www.zampi-productions.com.
Music Studio, Like New Tascam Midi Studio 688, Pevey
Please send inquiries to [email protected] or
M-2600 amp, Alesis SR-16 drum machine, Alesis 3630
call (410) 729-1869
compressor, Alesis Quadra Verb, and 2 Tannoy PMB-6.5
speakers. $450
Betty Morrell is compiling a CD of lullabies. Contact her at
For more information on these items, please call
[email protected] to find out about how to make
(703) 698-9836.
your song submission for her project.
Performance Venue Rental Opportunity: A SAW member is
Songwriters: Need music tracks for your song?
organizing a group of musicians to rent a house in
Art of Music Studios (Alexandria, VA) specializes in
Alexandria as a community performance space. If you
helping you create, arrange, and digitally record your song.
would like to find out more, call Susan at (703) 998-8885.
The average cost for a 24 track arrangement is around
$120. SAW members receive a discount. For more info
contact us at: STUDIO: (703) 658-8779; FAX: (703) 6582342; or visit us on the Web at: www.artofmusic.info;
E-mail: [email protected]
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SAW NOTES
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Demo Services
Larry La Vey, 13413 Delaney Road;
Woodbridge, VA 22193; (703) 670-8092
Midi Magic, 7176 Somerset Farms Drive,
Dept. A; Nashville, TN 37221;
(615) 646-7440
Songwriters Studio, Box 210902;
Nashville, TN 37221; (615) 952-2138
Play it Again Demos, 165 Beaver Street;
New Brighton, PA 15066; (724) 847-4088
www.forcomm.net/playitagain
Direct Image Recording, Nashville, TN.
www.DirectImageRecording.com or
call Ken Royster at (615) 321-8532
Grey House Studio, 1009 17th Ave. South;
Nashville, TN 37212; (615) 320-6071.
[email protected]
http://home.earthlink.net/~bzig/
Ken Barken Productions,
www.kenbarken.com, (800) 216-9857 (#01)
or (615) 662-0268
Many songwriters are not inclined or able to produce
recordings of their songs on their own. To meet this
need, there is a niche in the music business devoted to
recording demos quickly and cheaply. These demo
services typically own studios and have a stable of
session musicians on call, and most can produce a
demo, ranging from a simple vocal & guitar to a full
band production, from a rough working tape supplied
by the songwriter. Quality, price, and turnaround time
vary greatly.
SAW is providing the following
contact information as a service
to our members, but DOES NOT
vouch for these companies.
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