John Macy and the Park House present a unique songwriters showcase featuring two of Nashville’s finest songwriters July 19th at the Park House. Tony Arata (“The Dance”) and Pete Wasner (“Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’ Away“) will perform many of their hit songs and share some stories about how they came to be.
When: Sunday, July 19th
Where: Park House, East Colfax Avenue, Denver
Time: See additional info below
Cost: Tickets for the Show – $10.00; see additional info for workshop
There will be a limited admission workshop with Tony and Pete from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and includes a private dinner, starting at 6:00 p.m. with them before the show, starting at 8:00 p.m. The cost for the workshop, dinner and show is $75.00. If you are interested in this, send a personal message and let John know.
Tony Arata:
Tony Arata was born in Savannah, Georgia and grew up on nearby Tybee Island. While studying for a journalism degree from Georgia Southern University, he began performing his original songs in local bands. In 1986, he and wife Jaymi moved to Nashville where his unique, soulful style began to get the attention of people like Allen Reynolds and Garth Brooks. Garth to date has recorded seven of Tony’s songs, and “The Dance” won song of the year at The Academy of Country Music and received both a Country Music Association and a Grammy nomination, as well as a most performed song in Radio and Records Magazine.
He has also had No. 1 records with “Here I Am” for Patty Loveless, “I’m Holding My Own” for Lee Roy Parnell, and “Dreaming With My Eyes Open” for Clay Walker.
Other artists who have recorded his songs include Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Delbert McClinton, Don Williams, Reba McEntire, Suzy Bogguss, and Hal Ketchum.
Tony has also done three solo albums featuring new songs, covers, and guest appearances by many of Nashville’s finest musicians as well as folks who have recorded his songs, including Garth, Patty, and Lee Roy.
Brooks himself has said the following about Arata:
“One of my favorite songwriters has to be Tony Arata. He’s a cat who doesn’t care about appearances. He doesn’t care about money. He cares about his children, his wife, and his music. That’s neat.”
Pete Wasner:
Pete Wasner is a singer/songwriter/keyboardist currently living in Franklin TN.
In addition to co-writing two #1 singles, Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’ Away and Whenever You Come Around, recorded by Vince Gill, he also was co-author of two top ten singles, One Night A Day (Garth Brooks) and Mama Knows the Highway (Hal Ketchum).
Artists recording Pete’s songs include Bonnie Raitt, Garth Brooks, Reba McIntyre, Hal Ketchum, Vince Gill, Patty Loveless, Ilse DeLange, John Waite, Robben Ford and Joe Bonamassa.
As a session musician, credits include Robben Ford, Little Feat, Richie Furay, Vince Gill, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, Emmylou Harris, Daniel O’Donnell, McBride and the Ride, The Mavericks, Iris Dement, Nancy Griffith, Alison Krauss, Michael Johnson, Deana Carter, Kathy Mattea, Don Williams, Amy Grant, the Rankins, Bruce Robison, and the Chieftains.
Contact: John Macy
john@coastalbendmusic.com
303.915.3774
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Northern Colorado NSAI Announces Workshops with Steve Seskin
We are excited to announce a weekend with Steve Seskin including a Daylong Workshop, House Concert and One to One mentor sessions, August 8 and 9!!!
When: Saturday, August 8th to Sunday, August 9th
Where: Weekend at Lee’s House – 3873 Bosque Court, Boulder, CO 80301
Time: 10:00 a.m. Saturday until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday
Cost: See below for full explanation
1) DAY LONG WORKSHOP: Sat., Aug. 8th – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Packed with song craft skills, tips, techniques. Steve is a multi hit song writer and world class instructor!
Cost Day of Event: $75 for Non NSAI Members, $60 for NSAI Members. OR Pre Register by July 31 and SAVE $15 OFF!!! Cost Pre Register: $60 Non-NSAI Members, $45 NSAI Members.
Location: Lee’s house, address below. Please park out on Corriente Drive and walk approx 50 yards in the south Bosque Cul De Sac to Lee’s House.
2) HOUSE CONCERT: Sat., Aug. 8th, – 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Steve and his songs, some great stories and humor to go along with it, intimate House Concert setting. Pay at time of. RSVP lee@leejohnsonsongs.com
Cost: “suggested donation” $20 Non-NSAI Members, $10 NSAI Members
Location: Lee’s House, address below. Please park out on Corriente Drive same as workshop.
3) ONE-TO-ONE MENTOR SESSIONS: Sun., Aug. 9th, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Book in Advance! Steve is a true expert at all aspects of song craft and he breaks it down and makes it simple!
Cost: $100 per hour, $60 per ½ hour
Register: By appt only, BOOK NOW to get your spot on Sunday!!!
Location: Lee’s House, address below. Park any available spots.
REGISTRATION: For Daylong Workshop, House Concert, and One on Ones, email lee@leejohnsonsongs.com with questions and or to register.
Make Checks to STEVE SESKIN and mail to LEE JOHNSON.
For info on Steve see: http://www.steveseskin.com
Lee Johnson
3873 Bosque Court
Boulder, CO 80301
303-442-2379
lee@leejohnsonsongs.com
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Registration Begins for Fall Durango Songwriters Expo!
Here we go again! October 1st thru 3rd, 2015 – Denver/Boulder/Broomfield, Colorado (NOT in Durango!)
Click here for the Registration Form:
http://www.events-in-music.com/support-files/durangobrochureco14outside.pdf
Song Listening Sessions
Get feedback on your song in person, directly from the pros.
1. You may submit to a maximum of 3 Song Listening Sessions.(Only one selection per time slot.)
2. Along with your registration fee, circle Song Listening Sessions on other side of form.
3. Do not mail CDs for Listening Sessions! Bring CD with you to Listening Sessions. Make sure song selection is clearly marked on CD.
4. ALSO, bring 3 typewritten copies of lyric sheets to each session.
5. We will try to accommodate all suggested preferences, though we can make no guarantees.
6. Song Listening Session assignments will remain posted in Thursday’s sign-in area throughout the event.
Singer/Songwriter Showcase
We will be selecting performing singer/songwriters for live showcases to be held on Thursday, Oct. 1st and Friday, Oct 2nd. Showcase your talent in front of major music industry decision makers. You will have 4 minutes time to perform 1 song. To submit for this great opportunity, send your CD with up to 2 original copyrighted songs, along with 2 copies of typewritten lyric sheets and select one category. Make sure your song on the CD is clearly marked specifying your selected track.
This is IMPORTANT…
Showcase available to attendees only. (We reserve the right to refuse participation to any individual at our discretion.) Deadline for showcase CDs to be received by Sept. 25th, 2015.
Selected Singer/Songwriters will be notified on or before Sept. 30th, 2015. $15.00 fee per category submission
Questions? Call Jim Attebery at 970-259-9747