Song Fest "Play'n It By Ear"

Posted by radiogetswild on 2008-02-19 19:19:52 (1783 views)

Songwriters of all genres converge on Nashville's Music Row, every third weekend in June. The 2008 Nashville Songwriters Festival is many happenings in one. Novices to pros share their songs on multiple outdoor stages & open Sing Rings. Between gigs, tunesmiths attend Workshops, Q&A discussion, classes, all about the craft of song writing. The celebration also host an Open House where participating music related businesses open take questions, exchange samples and discuss what part they play in the industry. The 3 day music people gathering is hosted by Song Writers Festival this June 20-22, 2008.

"Last year Curb Music, Artist Building Partners, and other "Fest Heads" helped out with stage locations," Festival coordinator, Cornelius "Popcorn" Robertson explains. "Staff writers of Sony/BMG, Warner-Chappell/Ash Street Music and hundreds of others jumped in to lend their talents. At the Writers Retreat, pros "who have been there done that," shared personal experiences. The Open House is a whirlwind of unscheduled meet and greets. This year many surprises await."

"Everyone who comes to the fest will have an opportunity to share their original lyrics, song or music." "Popcorn" continues. "We welcome all forms of songwriting. Writers are encouraged to come as they are and find their place in the mix. We are not a contest or competition."

"There are no set pre qualifications to attend all or part of the Fest. Each individual determines what they can do to help a part of the event by setting their own sign up fee. We all chip in together and that's what makes the fest happen."

The fest is now open and accepting sign ups for the June 2008 season.

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