NSAI Charlotte (NC)

Here are some pictures from the Charlotte Music Awards 5th Annual Red Carpet Affair at CPCC’s Halton Theater that took place on Thursday, December 8, 2011. Our own Bruce Johnson, Steve Simpson and Carl Dews were on hand to present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Byron Hill,
Nashville Singer & Songwriter.

Nothing like a great evening of Steve Simpson and Hershel Lee Brown at Summit Coffee. — Picture and comment by Bruce Johnson.

Our next meeting will be on January 10th, Tuesday, at 7PM at the Well in Pineville. The topic will be a review of the top songs of 2011.

Listen to this song. What do you believe has made the most difference for you as a songwriter since joining NSAI?

http://pl.st/p/22868164619

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Also, please put Dec. 8th on your calendars (see below for details) for the Charlotte Music Awards event honoring our own Byron Hill. Please let me, Fiona or Carl know if you plan on attending. See link below. Thanks. Becky

Message regarding the 12/8 event:

Greetings Charlotte Music Lovers!

The Charlotte Music Awards is proud to announce its 5th Annual Red Carpet Affair at CPCC’s Halton Theater, Thursday, December 8, 2011. You know it will be a night to remember. We invite you to join in the celebration that showcases the incredible talent from all over the Carolinas. Over 80 performers, from the most talented artists in the Carolinas, will “Rock” our stage. Among those nominees and winners attending, are Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, From A Seed, Mary Selvidge Band, All My Rowdy Friends, The ToneBlazers, Southern Wave, LifeGiver, J Chozen, Carlimo Da Don and Stephen Freeman as Elvis along with many other special guests. Musicians from all backgrounds are coming together to put on a show that will get you moving and keep you sitting on the edge of your seat.

Unbeatable ensembles, and show stopping tunes, to the next eagerly awaited award, is what The Red Carpet Affair offers each guest. Musicians from all backgrounds are coming together to put on a show and the evening looks to be a non-stop menagerie of music from the best of the best with bands, artists, and special guests from the world of Rock, Country, Folk, R&B, Christian, Urban, Gospel and Bluegrass, among other genre’s.

Lifetime Achievement awards and special recognitions will be in order, so don’t miss the excitement and entertainment that The Red Carpet Affair, brings to Charlotte on December 8th. The event starts at 7pm. Tickets are $20, and tickets for the VIP Reception are $50. The VIP tickets include prime seating, buffet, and open wine bar. We look forward to seeing you December 8th at The Halton Theater for an evening of music celebration, Hollywood style.

Please go the the Charlotte Music Awards website www.charlottemusicawards.org and use the click here button to order your tickets while they last.

The next local NSAI chapter meeting is next Tuesday, November 8th @ 7:00 PM at The Well in Pineville. Details on the site: http://nsaicharlotte.com. Come join us!

Hey everybody … Just a quick reminder that Allen Shervelle and Jon Webber will be playing the Vintner’s Wine Market this Thursday, October 20 at 7pm. Allen is a former member of our Charlotte NSAI chapter, who moved to Nashville to pursue his songwriting career a couple years ago. The duo is called “JUSTICE”, and they will be bringing it to Charlotte this week.

Don’t miss it – it’s gonna be a great evening of music !

Thanks,
Carl Dews
NSAI Charlotte

Hi Gang,

Don’t forget we are kicking off Song Builders this Tuesday September 27 with a great workshop..Come to the Well in Pineville at 7P.M. I’ll be teaching f rom a module I use in my CPCC songwriting class. It’s called “Music Theory for Songwriters”. It’s a stripped down presentation of the basics every songwriter should know to enhance and/or improve their songs musically.

I’ve taught this to many students with ZERO knowledge of music theory, and they have all said that by the end, it all made sense to them. I promise you will not be confused by the information I present. In fact, I expect many light bulbs to go off during our time together.

One more thing. As not to waste Susan’s time or the time of those attending, please RSVP to me as soon as possible so we know how many to expect. If we no one or only get two or three responding, I’ll do the workshop at a different location. *So please make sure to reply.*

This workshop is open to both NSAI members and non-members alike, so please feel free to invite friends and family if they’re interested.
Thanks everybody. I look forward to seeing you there Tuesday.

From: Glenn Selby
glenn.selby@gmail.com

Come out and support your fellow NSAI songwriters/musicians and witness a lot of talent that exists in our community! It’s the…..47th FESTIVAL IN THE PARK HOSTED BY THE CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY.

FRIDAY September 23 – 4 pm- 9:30 pm
SATURDAY September 24 – 10 am – 9:30 pm
SUNDAY September 25- 11 am – 6 pm

ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP:

Friday, September 23

4:00 PM: Fiona McAllister – Hammered dulcimer
4:30 PM: Liz Powell & Dave Petty – Singers/songwriters
5:00 PM: Alan Barrington – Blues songwriter
5:35 PM: Amissville – Singer/songwriters
6:10 PM: Charlotte Folk Society Celtic Session Players
7:00 PM: Hem and Haw – Country songs & corny humor
7:30 PM: Briarhoppers – Bluegrass
8:30 PM: Master Fiddler Glen Alexander & Friends – Bluegrass/swing band

Saturday, September 24

10:00 AM: Josh Campbell – Old-time banjo, guitar, vocals
10:30 AM: Randy Rayfield – Storyteller
11:00 AM: Community Singers – A cappella singers
11:30 AM: Ramona Moore Big Eagle – Storyteller
12:00 PM: Dog Walkers – Honky Tonk
12:45 PM: Plaza Family Band – Kid-friendly
1:30 PM: **Maddie Shuler – Singer/songwriter/guitarist
2:15 PM: **Davy Fee & Jake Bartholomew – Guitar magic
3:00 PM: **Lemonds Family Band – Bluegrass
3:45 PM: **Isabelle Young – Celtic & classical fiddle
4:30 PM: **Ruth Shumway – Old time fiddle
5:00 PM: Too Wet to Plow – Old-time string-band
5:45 PM: Rob McHale & Friends – Folk, Americana, Songwriter
6:30 PM: J. L. Davis Trio – Old-time, bluegrass, country
7:00 PM: Nashville Songwriter’s round (NASI)
8:00 PM: Clog Carolina
8:45 PM: Harry Taylor, Jon Singleton, & Friends – Old-time string-band

Sunday, September 25

11:00 AM: TBA
11:45 AM: Mark Larson – Confused Folk, Pop & Jazz
12:30 PM: Maha Gingrich Indian Dancers
1:00 PM: Susan Sherlock – Hammered dulcimer
1:45 PM: Men Standing For Christ – Men’s gospel choir
2:30 PM: Flat Possum Hoppers – Old Time String Band
3:15 PM: Rince na h’Eireann – Irish step dancers
4:00 PM: Steve Simpson – Singer/songwriter
4:30 PM: Luther Ridge Cloggers
5:15 PM: Pentatonics

http://www.festivalinthepark.org/folksociety.htm