GO to this great workshop (see details below) - if you are serious about songwriting and wanting to learn from pros. Don is great!

Doak

From: CharlotteNSAI@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CharlotteNSAI@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Wanda Hubicki
Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2011 3:50 PM
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Subject: [CharlotteNSAI] Concert & Workshop by Grammy-Winning Songwriter Don Henry & Sally Barris

Passing this on for Marie Reid -Wanda Hubicki, Charlotte Folk Society

Sally Barris and Don Henry at The Historic Sharpe House in Downtown Statesville (South Center Street) Thursday evening, September 8.   Another intimate evening with good friends and good music to close out the summer.
Grammy Award winning composer Don Henry’s music is revered by fans, critics and peers alike for being inspiring, entertaining and funny. Fellow composer Sally Barris’ music makes an indelible impression as does her captivating bright spirit and high mountain soprano.
Come hear the music as these master composers meant it to be played. You may not know them, but you know the artists that have recorded them, i.e.. Kathy Mattea, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, and others. Any writer’s dream event.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  with a cash bar, snacks and time to visit with the artists.  The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Reservations available now for only $15 at Sir Speedy in
Statesville (704-872-1020) or by emailing info@thesharpehouse.org

Seating is limited. You can also call Marie Reid at 704-340-6112.

For more information on their music, visit them at www.donhenry.com and www.sallybarris.com.

WORKSHOP UPDATE ————————————————

Meeting Thursday 9-8-11 from 10-12:00

Old Jail – Iredell County Arts Council 203 South Meeting Street, Statesville

$20.00

Contact: Marie Reid 704-340-6112

 Pro Songwriting Workshop!
We hope you can come and explore the joy of songwriting
with Grammy winner Don Henry and Grammy Nominee Sally Barris.

This is an all ages, all levels, and all styles workshop.

Here’s a chance for you to:
Play a song that you’ve written and have it seriously listened to and critiqued.
Get advice on the art and craft of songwriting.
Learn how to write songs about anything, anytime, anywhere.

Sometimes it’s hard to know if a song is finished or if it saying what you want it to say. Does it have that magic to transport an audience? Is it a song someone else could sing and if so, what do you do to make that happen? If these are questions you ask yourself then this is the workshop for you!

Please bring:
·       A recording of your song or your instrument to play it live.
·       Song lyrics – copies for Sally and Don – and extras for the class.

Sally and Don are available the next morning (Sept 9) for a once in a lifetime workshop for a small group.  If you are at all interested contact Marie immediately (704-340-6112).

Sally describes it as follows:

Pro Songwriting Workshop!
We hope you can come and explore the joy of songwriting
with Grammy winner Don Henry and Grammy Nominee Sally Barris.

Here’s a chance for you to:
Play a song that you’ve written and have it seriously listened to and critiqued.
Get advice on the art and craft of songwriting.
Learn how to write songs about anything, anytime, anywhere.

Sometimes it’s hard to know if a song is finished or if it is saying what you want it to say. Does it have that magic to transport an audience? Is it a song someone else could sing and if so, what do you do to make that happen?
If these are questions you ask yourself then this is the workshop for you!

Please bring:
·       A recording of your song or your instrument to play it live.
·       Song lyrics – copies for Sally and Don – and extras for the class.

SO… plan to take some time off work to invest in your art!!

Don Henry Sample:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwnMb41gnGs&feature=related

Sally Barris Sample:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo5pkKqIYwg

Click HERE for details and to Sign-Up!

Not one, not two, but THREE select Music Row writers: Brian White, Karyn Williams and Pete Sallis. The workshop kicks off with a family night concert Friday night, March 12th at “The Well“.  Doors open @ 7:00 PM, show starts 7:30. Admission is $10 at the door, FREE to paid workshop attendees (children under 12 yrs. old — $5, under 6 yrs. old — FREE).

Workshop attendees will meet at 9:00 AM Saturday morning, March 12th, and the workshop will run to 4:30.  Bring a song and lyrics we will have a drawing for afternoon critiques.  Fee for workshop and concert is $50/NSAI members, $60/non-members.

To sign up for the workshop, you have three options. Use the convenient PayPal link below, email Fiona McAllister for an address to prepay with a check, or pay cash/check either at the show Friday night or Saturday morning just before the workshop. We are looking forward to seeing you there. Come prepared to laugh and learn and be inspired! These are writers with a lot of depth, understanding and experience to share with us! And Brian is a nut… we’ll have a blast!

<Click here to sign-up using Pay Pal>

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Brian White

Brian White has written for such artists as Avalon, 4 Him, Point of Grace, Brian Littrell, Selah, The Crabb Family, All Star United,Greg Long, Larnelle Harris, Jaci Velasquez, Cliff Richard, Judy Martin Hess and many others. He is a premier songwriter with the Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing. His writing has earned him 11 #1 songs, as well as two Dove Awards. After 5-albums and 14 years on the road touring, Brian decided to spend more time writing and ministering on a local level and country market.

He has written songs for Trace Adkins, Neal McCoy, Rodney Atkins and BlackHawk! His hit songs include the Martins #1 2004 Gospel song of the year “The Promise” and Rodney Atkins 2007 Bill board Country #1 song of the year “Watching You.”

Karyn Williams

Karyn Williams is a recording artist, songwriter, author, marathon runner. A dynamic woman with a powerful life story, is the eldest daughter of Orlando Magic Senior Vice President, Pat Williams. Her international family includes 19 brothers and sisters adopted from all over the world.

Best known for writing and singing “music with a message”, Karyn is a staff writer for Universal Music in Nashville. In 2009, she was featured at events alongside David Foster, Reba McEntire, Josh Groban, Jordin Sparks, Al Roker and Sean & Lee Anne Tuohy (Blindside). She also appeared with such artists as Dolly Parton, Charley Pride, Vince Gill on the record project This Is My America. Her first radio single will release in the Spring of 2010, with a fall tour in the works. Karyn’s book, The Takeaway co-authored with her dad released in 2009 and has taken the country by storm. She has been featured on The 700 Club, Fox & Friends, Good Morning America Radio, The Daily Buzz, TBN, Confident Women Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping and ESPN Radio.

Pete Sallis

Pete Sallis, originally from Chicago, moved to Nashville to pursue his passion for music. After attending Belmont University, he hit the road as a drummer for six years playing for many Christian and country artists including Trent Wilmon, Bob Carlilse, and Tim Rushlow to name a few. On the strength of just six songs he wrote by himself, Pete signed a two year publishing deal at Combustion Music with Chris Farren. He currently writes for Brentwood Benson/Universal Music Group. He has had songs recorded by artists like George Canyon (2007 Single Of The Year “Somebody Wrote Love“), Bucky Covington, Rodney Atkins, Melissa Lawson, Charla Corn, and Ty Williams. Pete won a 2007 CCMA Single of the Year with #1 song “Somebody Wrote Love”.

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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 the 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!

NOTE: Click on collage to open larger view!

Happy 2009 everyone!