OPEN MICS AND SHOWCASES

OPEN MICS AND SHOWCASES
All levels of performance learning opportunities

OPEN MIC

Songwriters can play as few as one song and as many as 3-5 songs depending on how many sign up. Just show up and sign up on the list. You will get a turn to play for a nurturing audience who will listen to your song and not judge your performance, but can offer constructive feedback upon request.

SHOWCASE

Songwriters who have a live recording of their performance and can play 30 minutes of their original material may contact the showcase director to schedule a spot. If you do not have a recording, then show up and perform at the open mic and let the director know you will be there. Once you have performed on a 30 minute program, then you can apply for a one hour spot at one of our showcases. You must be a member in good standing of Dallas Songwriters Association to showcase.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

SHOWCASES AND OPEN MICS


OPEN MIC

EVERY 1ST THURSDAY

HALF PRICE BOOKS - NORTHWEST HIGHWAY - Rotating guest host featured artist
EVERY 1ST THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Sign up begins at 6:30
Featured Artist at 8PM


EVERY 3RD THURSDAY


DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE
Celebrating 9 Years
EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
3725 Belt Line Road Addison, Texas 75001 Phone: 972-406-9711
Please direct all inquiries to: Craig St. Clair 972 307-8116
txstclair at comcast.net

SHOWCASE AND OPEN MIC
at Sandstone Cellars Winery in Mason Texas.
HOURS 6-9PM 211 San Antonio Street, Mason, TX 76856
Our season opener is on St. Patricks Day and shows will be on the 3rd Thursday of each month RESUMES in March.

Guidelines for our stars @ Texas Songwriters in the Round shows:
* All original set of 45 minutes
* A professional commercially released CD with some airplay and press.

We allow any songwriter to come be part of the TSR in the Round, with one star per month! If you'd like to come out and join in as a rounder I can make sure you have a place for the night! To Showcase contact: Jeri Alice sing at enchantedrock.com


EVERY LAST THURSDAY

Chautauqua Building, Waxahachie
SING or bring an instrument
MGB Ministeries Presents:
Supporting Artists in the Body of Christ
A cultural exchange fellowship @ Getzendaner Park, Chautauqua Building
the Last Thursday of every month
CREATING A PLATFORM FOR WORSHIP
It’s an informal gathering of artists to celebrate every tribe, tongue, and nation within
the Body of Christ through worship arts. We encourage ALL artists to participate in the worship including worship painters, worship dancing, banners, shofars, etc. Bring your gifts for the King! 
We especially want to support songwriters to come with their songs and musicians to come with chord charts ready to jam with others. Please call in advance so we can fit everybody in.
For more info contact: Michael Barton  972.935.2552

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Showcases and Open Mics

Our Open Mic and Showcase Programs are designed to help the songwriters develop his performing skills. Who better to start promoting his songs than the songwriter himself. Starting with performing 1 song at the open mic and getting the experience to work up to a 30 minutes to 1 hour spot on a showcase.

OPEN MIC: Songwriters can play as few as one song and as many as 3-5 songs depending on how many sign up. Just show up and sign up on the list. You will get a turn to play for a nurturing audience who will listen to your song and not judge your performance, but can offer constructive feedback upon request.

SHOWCASE: Songwriters who have a live recording of their performance and can play 30 minutes of their original material may contact Steve to schedule a spot. If you do not have a recording, then show up and perform at the open mic and let Steve know you will be there. Once you have performed on the 30 minute program at the Varsity Club, then you can apply for a one hour spot at the Filling Station.


OPEN MICS

DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE
OPEN MIC EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
3725 Belt Line Road Addison, Texas 75001 Phone: 972-406-9711
Please direct all inquiries to: Craig St. Clair 972 307-8116 txstclair at comcast.net


CROSSROADS SHOWCASE
No Showcases currently scheduled. Check back soon.

See all DSA events calendar at: http://www.calendar.yahoo.com/dallassongwriters