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AUGUST 2019 NEWSLETTER

Hey songwriters, Some interesting characters were developed by Songwriters Circle members who accepted the challenge of writing a character-driven song. About 23 songwriters sat in with the group at the August meeting at Hambone’s. Christopher Mark Jones (cjsongwriter@gmail.com) and Jay Michaels (j21michaels@gmail.com) performed memorable songs, and Vince Rause (vpmr@aol.com) workshopped “Hey Rudy,” his clever sequel […]

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JULY 2019 NEWSLETTER

Hey songwriters, Interesting meeting July 2, when old friends and new members discussed writing in another performer’s voice, whether for personal inspiration or as a way to get your song on a chart-topping monster. Members showcased songs written in the voices of Jimmy Buffet, Paul Simon, Guy Clark, Norah Jones and others, and talked about […]

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JUNE 2019 NEWSLETTER

Hey songwriters, Few takers on writing a song with a well-placed key change, but at the June meeting of Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle a half-dozen newbies sat in, offered insight and showcased songs. Discussion ensued about possible arrangements for an old-timey jazz tune and a melancholy Christmas song, and longtime member Sue Gartland (suegartland@juno.com) revealed she’s […]

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MAY 2019 NEWSLETTER

Hey songwriters, The group heard several very different ways to write a bass line into a song at the May meeting of Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle. It was another full house at Hambone’s, following a busy month when members played out at the Songwriters Circle featured set at Mr. Small’s Funhouse, a Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle showcase […]

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APRIL 2019 NEWSLETTER

Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle. Next meeting: 7 p.m. May 7Hambone’s 4207 Butler Street, Lawrenceville412-681-4318, hambonespgh.comSuggested assignment: Write a bass line into a song. Hey songwriters, Of the 30 members who attended the April 2 meeting, about a quarter of them did the assignment and wrote a song with a false ending, another dozen added a short […]

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January 2019 Meeting RECAP

Hey songwriters, The New Year assignment to write a song about something “new” generated more Dr. Suessical “gnu” songs than the world needs. But with just under 20 participants there was time for everyone to showcase a song and talk at length about the arts and crafts associated with songwriting. The Jan. 21 Songwriters Circle […]

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December 2018 Meeting RECAP

Hey songwriters, Before we close a busy year for Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle there’s still stuff to do. First, a big THANK YOU is due to members who attended Tuesday’s [12/4] meeting at Hambone’s, including four newbies, for keeping the pre-song chatter to a minimum and the critique and discussion focused so that everyone who wanted […]

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November 2018 Meeting RECAP

Hey songwriters, The group’s new meeting space at Hambone’s in Lawrenceville is drawing capacity audiences and helping to set the stage, literally, for Chet Vincent’s (chet.vincent@gmail.com) happening open stage, which follows. The Nov. 6 songwriting assignment, write a song in one week’s time, inspired interesting songs and conversation, but with 34 members completing the Circle […]

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Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle October 2018 newsletter

October newsletter Next meeting: 7 p.m. Tue., Nov. 6 Hambone’s, 4207 Butler St, [Lawrenceville] Pittsburgh, PA 15201     CD release event Fri., Nov. 2, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts 6300 Fifth Ave, [Shadyside] Pittsburgh, PA 15232 doors 6:30 p.m.; show 7-10 p.m., doors closed 10:30 p.m. $7 non-performers, free off-street parking.

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Ketchup City Music Showcase August 22, 2018

6:00-9:30 PM pin Ketchup City Creative Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania 15215 https://www.facebook.com/events/1740009916036874/

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