Monthly Archives: March 2009

Song Finishers Tomorrow Night!

Song Finishers co-writing as usual, from 7 to 10 PM on Tuesday, March 24th at The Well. Gather to play the new songs to each other AND share some of our favorites from the past. If you were at the NSAI meeting this month and did not get a chance to present your song, come on out and play it for us in a less formal environment.

People who want to co-write and or find someone to set their lyrics to music or find lyrics for their music will have the usual opportunity to make contacts and create new songs that would not have been done without Song Finishers. AND folks who have some favorite songs from the past can also spend an hour or so swapping songs and getting comments.

You can come out at 7:00 for the whole experience or stop by at 8 or 9 PM to swap songs. As always, we’re trying to find the right combination to serve the most songwriters the best way possible. Your feedback is encouraged and welcome.

See you Tuesday!

Bruce Johnson


Kim McLean Show

111_kim_mclean_liveSome four years ago Kim McLean and Devon O’Day spent the day with NSAI Charlotte at the Muse doing a workshop and later performing their songs. We had a great time!

This Friday night, March 20th, they’re back with Mark Elliot and the band. Mark your calenders and come out to enjoy Kim’s “Appalachi-groove”. She’s got a new CD out, so you can pick-up a copy of that, too.

For tickets go to the Evening Muse site, to check-out more information on Kim go to KimMcLean.com.


Workshop Weekend

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Welcome March! We closed out February in style with a weekend of song and music with our new friend, Craig Bickhardt. The support for the show at the Muse was great, thanks again. We also made another new friend in Caleb Hawley, a wonderful musician, singer, and writer from NY who set the tone for Craig’s performance.

The workshop was a blast! We got into aspects of writing with theWorkshop major label or indie artist in mind, specifically, how to approach subject matter. Craig also peeled back his career, spoke on creativity, and the state of the industry and what might be on the horizon. All in all, a fun, informative, and inspiring day, laced with spontaneous performances by Craig, as well as ad-hoc song critiques that showed Craig some of the songwriting mettle our group brings to the table.

Thanks to everyone for the great response and participation, both Friday night at the Muse and at the workshop on Saturday. I’d be remiss if we didn’t also thank Larry Ahearn, Craig’s manager, who worked with Steve and myself to get Craig to Charlotte after his week in Nashville, en route back to their home in PA. And, of course, Susan, our phenomenal hostess at The Well. Her grace and enthusiasm are greatly appreciated. She makes us feel so welcome and serves the group like family, we love you Susan!

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