Thanks to Unitarian Universalists of Fallston for hosting the upcoming BSA CD Showcase. Featuring many artists from "Songs From A Charmed City", the BSA struts its stuff in Harford Co. Find UU Fallston at 1127 Old Fallston Rd, Fallston, MD 21047 and on the web at www.uufallston.org . The music starts at 7 and a $5 suggested donation is asked.

BSA Announcements 4/21/8

BSA EVENTS:

4/21, Mon, 7:00- BSA Open Mic - The Wiggle Room- Gallery G at The Beveled Edge, The Rotunda, 711 W 40th St, Baltimore, MD (more info below)
4/28, Mon, 7:30- BSA Meeting and Song Swap - Patterson Arts Center, 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD
5/3, Sat, 7:00- BSA "Songs From a Charmed City" CD Showcase - $5 - Unitarian Universalists of Fallston, 1127 Old Fallston Road, Fallston, MD (more info below)
5/12, Mon, 7:30- BSA meeting and Song Critique - Patterson Arts Center, 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD

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CONTENTS:

1. BSA NEWS
1.1 BSA CD SHOWCASE HAPPENS MAY 3
1.2 2008 BSA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
1.3 BSA OPEN MIC
1.4 "SONGS FROM A CHARMED CITY"
1.5 BSA MEMBER GIGS FOR E-DISTRIBUTION

2. SONGWRITERS ON THE WEB
2.1 BSA WEBSITES
2.2 ONLINE RHYMING DICTIONARY
2.3 SONG WELLSPRING
2.4 UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC TO THESE SITES

3. SONGWRITING CONTESTS
3.1 PHILADELPHIA SONGWRITERS PROJECT SONGWRITING CONTEST
3.2 JOHNNY MERCER SONGWRITERS PROJECT
3.3 USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION
3.4 THE NEXT PATRIOTIC CLASSIC
3.5 THE IMMERSION COMPOSITION SOCIETY

4. MUSIC WANTED
4.1 LOYOLA COLLEGE RADIO LOOKING FOR LOCAL MUSIC
4.2 LOCALS ONLY RADIO

5. WORKSHOPS/ CONFERENCES
5.1 WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL SONGWRITING SCHOOL
5.2 RHYTHM RENEWAL 2008

6. PERFORMANCE EVENTS/CONTESTS
6.1 MONDAY SAW-BSA SHOWCASE IN FREDERICK
6.2 TUESDAY TROUBADOURS
6.3 OPEN MICS

7. THE MUSIC WORLD
7.1 KEEPING SUSIE MUDD IN YOUR THOUGHTS
7.2 CREATIVITY IN EDUCATION: ARTS EVERYDAY SUMMIT ON MAY 22

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1. BSA NEWS:

1.1 BSA CD SHOWCASE HAPPENS MAY 3 - Thanks to Unitarian Universalists of Fallston for hosting the upcoming BSA CD Showcase. Featuring many artists from "Songs From A Charmed City", the BSA struts its stuff in Harford Co. Find UU Fallston at 1127 Old Fallston Rd, Fallston, MD 21047 and on the web at www.uufallston.org . The music starts at 7 and a $5 suggested donation is asked.

1.2 2008 BSA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS were due in January (but it's never too late!) and dues are $25. Please renew by:1) sending a check for $25 (made to "Baltimore Songwriters Association") to: The Baltimore Songwriters Association, po box 22496, Baltimore, MD 21203; 2) bring $25 (cash or check) to an upcoming meeting; 3) visit www.baltimoresongwriters.org and pay $25 with credit card or PayPal account. Thanks!

1.3 BSA OPEN MIC venue now has its cafe open. Gallery G at The Beveled Edge, in The Rotunda, 711 W 40th St, in the Hampden area of Baltimore, has been a wonderful supporter of the BSA! Thanks to Jay Graboski for hosting this great unplugged event every 3rd Monday of the month! Next open mic is April 21 - sign-up begins at 6:30 and the music starts at 7:00.

1.4 "SONGS FROM A CHARMED CITY" is now available. The first juried CD featuring BSA Members is loaded with 20 great songs. They´re available online at CD Baby - http://cdbaby.com/cd/baltimoresa3 - around Baltimore in places such as Hometown Girl, Cafe Hon, Gallery G, Sound Garden, and at meetings for $10.

1.5 BSA MEMBER GIGS FOR E-DISTRIBUTION- The BSA is now adding Members' gigs to its monthly "BSA Happenings" email. Because of the number of Members' gigs, please follow these guidelines or there is no guarantee that the submitted shows will be listed:
1) performer must be dues-paid member for the year
2) submit gigs for the next month no later than the 15th of the current month
3) gig listing must be in this format:
date; performer; venue; city, state; time; cost (if appl); performer website (if appl); venue website (if appl)
Please submit to info@baltimoresongwriters.org - the BSA can edit submissions for content.

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2. SONGWRITERS ON THE WEB:

2.1 BSA WEBSITES: homepage: www.baltimoresongwriters.org - - myspace: www.myspace.com/baltimoresongwritersassociation - - message board: www.musicmonthly.com/board/viewforum.php?f=3 - - BSA forum: www.musicmonthly.com/board/viewforum.php?f=4

2.2 ONLINE RHYMING DICTIONARY - www.wikirhymer.com has created a free online rhyming dictionary that is user-editable like Wikipedia.

2.3 SONG WELLSPRING - The Wellspring is designed to be a source of information, inspiration and income for songwriters. We hope our content will help you put your songs in front of people who are willing to pay you for them - www.songwellspring.com .

2.4 UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC TO THESE SITES- http://www.prorec.com/Discussions/tabid/110/forumid/-1/threadid/202/scope/posts/Default.aspx offers some links - www.sundownsongs.com - please note: the BSA doesn't endorse these sites, the BSA is simply offering options.

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3. SONGWRITING CONTESTS:

3.1 PHILADELPHIA SONGWRITERS PROJECT SONGWRITING CONTEST is accepting entries until May 6. Semi-finalists will take part in live performance in June, where winners will be chosen to receive a showcase slot at the Bethlehem Musik Festival on August 7. Contact Dena Marchiony at dena@phillysongwriters.com for specifics.

3.2 JOHNNY MERCER SONGWRITERS PROJECT is now accepting applications. Looking for songwriters and writing teams ages 18-30, this project is devoted to the legacy of the American popular song. Applications must be postmarked by May 16 and must include three songs for adjudication. More info: www.amtp.northwestern.edu/mercer.html .

3.3 USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION is accepting entries through May 30. More info at www.songwriting.net/rules1.html

3.4 THE NEXT PATRIOTIC CLASSIC is a free internet song contest for original American Patriotic songs. TNPC was created to showcase songs that may not always be "cutting edge" according to current music trends, but rather, may stand the "test of time" for years to come. Winners are determined by online voting through the month of June. Deadline for entries is June 1. www.thenextpatrioticclassic.com

3.5 THE IMMERSION COMPOSITION SOCIETY offers a song challenge for groups - www.ics-hub.org .

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4. MUSIC WANTED:

4.1 LOYOLA COLLEGE RADIO LOOKING FOR LOCAL MUSIC- WLOY, 1620 AM is genuine college radio and wanting of local music for their local music show weekdays from 11 am - noon (Thursdays are hosted by BSA member Karyn Olive). Check out the station thru the air or online at www.wloy.org , and if interested, send 2 (two) cds to: att'n Karyn Oliver, WLOY, 4501 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21210. Include an upcoming gig schedule so that if your music gets played, upcoming shows can also be hyped.

4.2 LOCALS ONLY RADIO is a program that originated on George Mason University´s WGMU campus radio station and worked it´s way to becoming a leading entity in the local music scene - www.myspace.com/localsonlyradio . Please send all press kits & promotional materials to Wes at the following address: Wes N. (c/o Locals Only Radio), 5420 N. Morgan Street, apt. 106, Alexandria, VA 22312. Please be sure to include the following information in your message: - Band Name - Manager's Name or Person of Contact - Email Address and/or Telephone Number - Band Website and/or MySpace Profile URL

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5. WORKSHOPS/ CONFERENCES:

5.1 WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL SONGWRITING SCHOOL happens May 16-18 in Richardson, TX. For more info: www.wildflowerfestival.net/content/SingerSongwriterSchool.html

5.2 RHYTHM RENEWAL 2008 happens July 31-August 3 at St. Francis University in Loretto, PA. This multi-workshop extended weekend features: the Universe of Song experiential four-day workshop, designed for anyone interested in songs, where you learn to write amazing and wonderful songs all of your own; the Guitar Workshop Series, a rejuvenating four days of guitar workshops, master-classes, impromptu jam sessions and energizing concerts; and Rhythm Renewal, designed for everyone interested in hand drumming. For pricing, early-bird discounts, and contact info: www.jimdonovanmusic.com/SFU07HOME.html

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6. PERFORMANCE EVENTS/CONTESTS:

6.1 MONDAY SAW-BSA SHOWCASE IN FREDERICK happens at Brewer's Alley - www.brewers-alley.com . Please email BSA member Ron Goad does the booking - MisterGoad@aol.com - if you are interested in performing a 3-song (15 minute) set on a future Monday night.

6.2 TUESDAY TROUBADOURS happens every Tuesday at the Austin Grill in Rockville, MD. This singer/songwriters in-the-round showcase is hosted by BSA Member Bob Sima. If interested in performing, please concact Bob through www.myspace.com/bobsima

6.3 OPEN MICS:
** Friendly Coffeehouse Open Mic happens every 2nd Friday of the month at 8 pm at the Johns Hopkins Mattin Center in the Swirnow Theater Cafe; for acoustic musicians and poets; more info: www.friendlycoffeehouse.org
** Wagon Shed Open Mic in New Freedom, PA. For next date and more info: www.stringedinstrumentrepairs.com/concerts.htm
** New Deal Cafe Open Mic happens the first Friday of the month. For more info, contact Richard at Richard.McMullin@do.treas.gov
** Folk Music Open Mic- Perry Hall United Methodist Church hosts a monthly folk music open mic night; for the next date and more info: www.perryhallumc.org/FolkMusicNight
** Ryan's Daughter "songwriter-friendly" open mic happens every Wed at 9 in Baltimore's Belvedere Square - www.rdirishpub.com
** Unitarian Universalist Church of Fallston hosts a monthly coffee house open mic; for the next date and more info: http://www.myspace.com/uufallstonconcerts
** www.openmikes.org/calendar/MD is a great resource for local open mics

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7. THE MUSIC WORLD:

7.1 KEEPING SUSIE MUDD IN YOUR THOUGHTS- Please keep Susie Mudd, friend of the BSA, editor of the local "Music Monthly" magazine - www.musicmonthly.com - in your thoughts as she recovers from her recent heart attack. Advertising in or donating to "Music Monthly" are also ways to help support her.

7.2 CREATIVITY IN EDUCATION: ARTS EVERYDAY SUMMIT ON MAY 22- The Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance (GBCA) is pleased to announce a collaboration with Arts Every Day and BOPA in a call for a day-long summit on the subject "Creativity in Education: Arts Every Day". This happens on May 22 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM at CenterStage. Sir Ken Robinson will deliver the keynote address. Dr. Andres Alonso, CEO of the Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS) will make remarks as well introduce our second presenter: Paul King of the New York City Department of Education who will discuss the NYC Schools Blueprint for the Arts. Mayor Dixon's invitation to participate is pending. The hope is to fill the theatre with enthusiastic support for a new relationship between the BCPSS and Baltimore´s cultural community.

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If you have an announcement you´d like sent to the group, maybe looking for a co-writer or a band mate, please email the information to info@baltimoresongwriters.org (sorry, this isn´t the place for gig announcements!).

The new BSA CD "Songs From A Charmed City" is available! The first juried CD featuring BSA Members is loaded with 20 great songs. They´re available online at CD Baby - http://cdbaby.com/cd/baltimoresa3