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Kerrville Folk Festival

Kerrville, TX

Kerrville is a little place in the hot wilderness south of Austin. When I lived in Dallas/Ft. Worth I drove down for several of their festivals to see performers including Trout Fishing in America, David Wilcox, Dave Roth, John Gorka, Christine Lavin, Patty Larkin, Poi Dog Pondering, etc. But the best part is when the concerts are over and every one retreats to the campfires, where circle after circle of songwriters take turns playing songs for eachother on their acoustic guitars (or violins or...) or join into big jams until the sun rises. They also have songwriter camps with instruction in songwriting, a New Folk competition, and opportunities for songwriters to sign up and perform at the tree.

Hal Cohen's Open Mic and Showcase Guide

Los Angeles, CA

I met L'il Hank in person last time I was in L.A. He puts a lot of work into this guide and all of you in the L.A. area should find it an extremely valuable resource.

The L.A. Office of the "The Songwriters Guild of America" Monthly Gatherings

Hollywood, CA

First Wednesday of each month at the Guild offices on Sunset, in Hollywood. $10 for non members; $5 for members.

"Songs for Social Change" Monthly Workshops

Los Angeles, CA

"The best way to get involved with Songs for Social Change is to come to a workshop. Workshops are held every month (usually on the last Thursday of the month) from 7-10 p.m. at The Peace Center, 8124 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA (Note: this is NOT our mailing address!). Bring one of your songs to play on tape or live (there's a piano) plus 15 lyric sheets (or just come to listen and discuss!). Songs should deal with social issues (broadly defined). Donation: From zero to $5, depending on ability to pay (this is completely voluntary, and goes to defray costs of mailings and our meeting room). No one turned away for lack of funds!" -- from the SFSC website.

Anatomy of a Hit

Holiwood, CA
Wednesdays 7:30-9:30

John Braheny's "Anatomy of a Hit class, focusing on what makes songs a hit (music, lyric, structure, timing, promotion, marketing, etc.) will be open to the public at Musician's Institute (Hollywood, CA) starting in April on Wednesday
evenings from 7:30-9:30. Call M.I at 323-462-1384 for details.

NSAI Nashville Workshop

Nashville, TN

NSAI's Nashville workshop meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Musicians Union building at 11 Music Circle North. (Enter through the back door. NSAI membership card needed for admission. Prospective members may attend one session as a guest before joining.)

SCALA Original Music Venue

Adelaide, South Australia

SCALA presents live original music at the The Office , Pirie Street, Adelaide (corner of Wyatt Street), EVERY WEDNESDAY from 8.30 pm. This is a safe, friendly, warm environment where "just starting" songwriters, composers and lyricists rub shoulders with professional original musicians and with audiences interested to hear Original Music. Admission: $4-00 General, $3-00 Concession, $2-00 SCALA members.

SCALA Oneplugged is a monthly "open mike" session for new songwriters and those with just a few new songs to showcase. Small PA available and limit of two or three songs (depending on numbers) at a time. Any style. Just has to be ORIGINAL. 8 pm, FIRST MONDAY of each month (except Public Holidays) at THE OFFICE.

Retreats with Pete & Pat Luboff

Los Angeles, CA

These songwriters and authors (88 Songwriting Wrongs & How to Right Them) host weekend songwriter retreats in the Malibu Mountains northwest of Los Angeles.

Organizations' Event Calendars

Northern California Songwriters Association (NCSA) Calendar

The bay area, CA

Thanks to Ian Crombie for reminding me to add this link. The NCSA is one of the most active songwriting organizations there is, with a full calendar of events and an annual conference. It hosts regular open mics from Monterrey to north of San Francisco bay. I was able to help a little bit at their office in San Carlos in the setting up of the official NCSA website.

"National Academy of Songwriters" (NAS) Events

Los Angeles, CA

At the NAS '97 conference I had lunch with Rebecca Page and Ralph Torres, the groovy couple that designed this site. Ralph and I talked about spicy food while Rebecca rolled her eyes. Their site is getting better every day! NAS sponsors a lot of events in the L.A. area to support songwriters -- it almost of makes me wish I lived there...

Songwriters Association of Canada" (SAC) Upcoming Events

"Alaska Performing Songwriters Group" (APSG) Events

Alaska

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