A Nashville songwriting tradition for 15 years, "Tunesmithing" spotlights professional and emerging songwriters. The event occurs in Nashville from 7-9:30 p.m. the third Saturday of each month. Want to perform? Feel free to write us here or at info@Tunesmithing.com. We will also use this blog to provide helpful information for songwriters. Learn about more career-changing opportunities and artist news at www.MusicCityArtsUpdate.com and www.MusicCityArts.net .
Monday, September 17, 2012
'Tunesmithing' to Celebrate Ninth Anniversary on Oct. 3
Thursday, August 23, 2012
'Independent Music Fest' to Spotlight 150 Artists and Songwriters
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 2012) -- More than 150 performing artists and songwriters from around the world will visit Nashville's Music Row from Oct. 5-7 (Friday-Sunday) for the "Independent Music Fest".
Performers and songwriters will take the stage along Demonbreun and Division streets from noon-midnight Friday-Sunday at entertainment venues such as Red Rooster and the Music Row Best Western Lounge.
The Best Western also will host music industry information tables, networking areas, and training sessions from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Attendees can receive hands-on advice, critiques and training on topics such as stage presence, the craft of songwriting, recording techniques, publishing, song plugging, contracts, product development, audio podcast development, video production, management, and publicity.
The annual "Indie Music Masquerade Gala" will feature costumed dancing from 7 p.m.-midnight on Oct. 6 (Saturday) in the Music Row Best Western Lounge.
Songwriters can introduce their new songs by performing at two special "open mic" stages located between Demonbreun and Division streets.
"The 'Independent Music Fest' is a wonderful career-building opportunity for artists and songwriters at all levels," said Cornelius "Popcorn" Robertson, founder and coordinator of the festival. "More than 60 community volunteers will donate their time and resources to make this possible. Shows are open to the public."
Musical performers will include Billy Arr, Lisa Aschmann, Phil Brown, Jerry Foster, Bobby Keel, Bobby Pizzaz, Denny Sroakin, and Tony Stampley.
Music industry mentors, exhibitors and sponsors include Kim Copeland Productions, Crowe Entertainment, producer Ron Eckerman (author of the new book "Turn It Up"), Indie Connect, Mind Coup, Musik and Film, Nashville Music Guide, National Media Group, Out of the Box Records, Radio Free Nashville 107.1 LPFM, music industry attorney David Ray, SAE Institute, Tennessee Songwriters Association, Top Notch Entertainment, Treasure Isle Recording, Tri Star Entertainment, and Whiting Publicity & Promotions.
Festival registration is $150 for three days, $110 for two days, and $60 for one day. The general public can enjoy three days of live music with a $20 armband. To register or for more information about the "Independent Music Fest", visit http://www.independentmusicfest.org, send an email inquiry to popcorn@IndependentMusicFest.org, or call (615) 424-1491.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
'Tunesmithing' to Spotlight Songwriters on Aug. 15
Taking the stage from 7-10 p.m. will be singer-songwriters Gordon Ellis, Brad Howard, Hope Nix, Nicole Scott, and Kristen Voorhies. Comedian Paulina Combow will emcee the show. Admission is free.
"Tunesmithing" is sponsored by Whiting Publicity & Promotions, Music City Arts Update, and Shine Time Books & Music. For more information about the event, call (615) 242-9857, write Tunesmithing@Earthlink.net, or visit http://www.Tunesmithing.com .
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
'Tunesmithing' to Feature Casey Kelly on July 18
Taking the stage for professional songwriter spotlights from 8-10 p.m. will be singer-songwriters Casey Kelly ("Cowboy Rides Away"/George Strait), LORENA 2 (Diane King and Crystal Miller), Mike Mitchell, and Susan Shann. An opening guests segment from 7-8 p.m. will feature songwriters Marie Ann Bell, Butterfly, Meghan Saletta, My Little Austrian Friends, and Stacia Watkins.
Publicist-educator-author- songwriter Chuck Whitingand comedian Paulina Combow will emcee the show. Admission is free. "Tunesmithing" is sponsored by Whiting Publicity & Promotions, Music City Arts Update, and Shine Time Books & Music.
For more information about the event, call (615) 242-9857, write Tunesmithing@Earthlink.net, or visit http://www.Tunesmithing.com .
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Bayou Blues & Jazz Artists to Take Stage on June 20
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
'Tunesmithing' Spotlight: Bryan Cumming
'Tunesmithing' Spotlight: Ted Drozdowski
'Tunesmithing' Spotlight: Mark Robinson
'Tunesmithing' Spotlight: Les Kerr
'Tunesmithing' to Celebrate Bayou Blues and Jazz on June 20
Monday, May 21, 2012
Songwriters to Converge on Music Row June 1-3 for 'Nashville Songwriters Festival'
More than 400 emerging songwriters will take the stage along Demonbreun and Division from noon-midnight Friday-Sunday at venues such as the Best Western Music Row Lounge, Dan McGuinness Pub, Losers Bar & Grill, Mirkos Pasta & Wine, Red Rooster, Otter's Chicken & Brew, and Winners Bar & Grill.
The Best Western Music Row will host music industry booths and training sessions from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Attendees can receive hands-on advice, critiques and training on topics such as the craft of songwriting, recording techniques, publishing, song plugging, contracts, product development, audio podcast development, video production, management, and publicity.
"The 10th annual 'Nashville Songwriters Festival" is moving indoors to accommodate more writers and music venues," said Cornelius "Popcorn" Robertson, founder and coordinator of the event. "We're expecting songwriters to visit Nashville from as far away as Germany, Ireland and Australia. All of the shows are open to the general public."
Performers will include professional songwriters Charlie Allen, Eric Jerome Brodberg, Alexander Frost, Candice Graham, Gayla Graves, Danny Gravis, Donna Hiley, Bobby Keel, Les Kerr, Lisa Sanders, JD Smith and RB Stone.
Festival registration is $150 for three days, $110 for two days, and $60 for one day. The general public can enjoy three days of live music with a $20 armband. To register or for more information about the "Nashville Songwriters Festival", visit http://www.songwritersfestival.org, send an email inquiry to popcorn@songwritersfestival.org, or call (615) 424-1491.
Music industry trainers, exhibitors and sponsors include National Media Group, SAE Institute, Radio Free Nashville 107.1 LPFM, Treasure Isle Recording, Whiting Publicity & Promotions, and WICB-AM 1680.
Highlights of the festival are
* Music specialty areas for training on all aspects of the music industry from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily at the Best Western Music Row.
* Songwriter performances from noon-midnight daily at noted venues along Demonbreun and Division.
* A "Co-Writers Corner" in a special tent on Music Row.
* An "After-Hours Sing Ring" on Music Row.
* A "Grand Master" presentation honoring EMI Music songwriter RB Stone at 7:45 p.m. June 1 (Friday) at the Dan McGuinness stage.
* A "Lifetime Achievement Award" presentation honoring legendary studio engineer Milan Bogdan at 7:45 p.m. June 2 (Saturday) at the Dan McGuinness stage.
Friday, April 27, 2012
CJ Watson to Perform at 'Tunesmithing' on May 16
Taking the stage for professional songwriter spotlights from 8-10 p.m. will be the Leslie Ellis ("Love Is A Mystery"/The Consoulers), the duo Lisa Hannah & Paul Nielsen, Yvonne Smith, and CJ Watson ("Misspent Youth"/James Otto).
(Photo: CJ Watson)
An opening segment from 7-8 p.m. will feature Gordon Ellis, Hope Nix, Cornelius "Popcorn" Robertson, and Nicole Scott.
Publicist-educator-author-songwriter Chuck Whiting and comedian Paulina Combow will emcee the show. Admission is free. "Tunesmithing" is sponsored by Whiting Publicity & Promotions, Music City Arts Update, and Shine Time Books & Music.
For more information about the event, call (615) 242-9857, write Tunesmithing@Earthlink.net, or visit http://www.Tunesmithing.com .
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Final Lineup Announced for April 18th 'Tunesmithing Off Music Row'
Taking the stage for professional songwriter spotlights will be Deborah Bishop, Ashley Helms, David Llewellyn & Ida Kristin, and Pete & Pat Luboff ("Trust Me"/Snoop Dogg).
(Photo: Pete & Pat Luboff by Chuck Whiting)
"Open Mic" guests will be AJ Bigler, Dustin Mitchell, Mike Rodgers, Thomas Turner and Kelsey Wells.
Publicist-educator-composer Chuck Whiting and comedian Paulina Combow will emcee the show. Admission is free. "Tunesmithing" is sponsored by Whiting Publicity & Promotions, Music City Arts Update, and Shine Time Books & Music.
For more information about the event, call (615) 242-9857, write Tunesmithing@Earthlink.net, or visit http://www.Tunesmithing.com .
Saturday, March 24, 2012
'Tunesmithing' to Feature Pete & Pat Luboff on April 18
Photo: Pete & Pat Luboff
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
'Tunesmithing' to Feature a Dozen Songwriters on March 21
Taking the stage for professional songwriter spotlights will be Lisa Aschmann, Rand Bishop, Lance Hoppen, and Nancy Moran & Fett. "Open mic" guests will be Bishop Davidson, Paige Evans, Timothy Flynn, Brad Howard, Ashley Helms, and Antionette Olesen. Publicist-educator-composer Chuck Whiting and comedian Paulina Combow will emcee the show.
Admission is free. "Tunesmithing" is sponsored by Whiting Publicity & Promotions, Music City Arts Update, and Shine Time Books & Music. For more information about the event, call (615) 242-9857, write Tunesmithing@Earthlink.net, or visit http://www.Tunesmithing.com .
Friday, February 10, 2012
Sign Up for Tunesmithing's New 'Open Mic'!
Our next "Tunesmithing" will occur from 7-10 p.m. March 21 (Wednesday). The "open mic" segment will run from 7-8 p.m.
We've already signed up the duo Bishop Davidson and Brad Howard. So, act fast!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Congratulations to...
Nashville film and TV composer Greg Sims, who penned the underscore and re-produced nine of the 10 songs for "The Lion of Judah" Blu-ray 3D Pack, which is set for release on March 27. International Film Music Critics Association founder Mikael Carlsson wrote that the composer's score is "absolutely dazzling... thematically rich and expertly orchestrated with exciting action and stunning beauty." Read the full story at http://www.MusicCityArtsUpdate.com .
Monday, February 6, 2012
'Tunesmithing' to Return on March 21
NASHVILLE (February 2012) – "Tunesmithing Off Music Row" will celebrate its return with a big opening at Belcourt Taps and Tapas, 2117 Belcourt Ave (across from the Belcourt Theatre) from 7-10 p.m.
Performers will be Rand Bishop, Lance Hoppen, Lisa Aschmann, and Nancy Moran & Fett. The monthly event will feature an hour-long "open mic" and four 25-minute sets spotlighting emerging and hit songwriters.
You can sign up for the "open mic" in advance by e-mailing us at Tunesmithing@earthlink.net .
(Photo: Lisa Aschmann)