Hey songwriters, The broad spectrum of musical styles loosely included in the singer-songwriter genre was on display Tuesday at Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle’s final meeting of 2013. With two new members and some old friends in attendance, the group showcased and analyzed some very good songs. Chris Rholf (thesoupmidget@gmail.com) and his band Ortega Fuerte performed a […]
Hey songwriters, Scroll down for a live-radio performance opportunity extended to Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle members. If you’re not familiar with Saturday Light Brigade, it’s a rare gem — in most cities, local songwriters have nothing like it. Click on the link below. Here’s a tip: If you’re booked for a SLB performance, set up a […]
Hey songwriters, Confessional songs were shared Tuesday, as well as thoughtful discussions about ways to write honestly without being so specific you may risk alienating listeners. Jack Erdie (jackerdie@comcast.net) couldn’t make it, so Chris Jones (cjones@andrew.cmu.edu) filled in with a solid featured performance. Jack will play the featured set Jan. 7. At the next meeting […]
Hey songwriters, Last week’s CD release event was a huge success — details later in the week. At the 7 p.m. Nov. 5 meeting of Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle at Bloomfield Bridge Tavern (412-682-8611 bloomfieldbridgetavern.com), the optional songwriting assignment is “confessions” and the featured performer is Jack Erdie (jackerdie@comcast.net). Equipment for sale–a note from Jenny Snyder (jenniekster@gmail.com): […]
One of the highlights of our annual CD release event is a raffle of previous Songwriters Circle CDs and donated stuff, including concert tickets, mugs, T-shirts, etc. donated by Calliope and Bloomfield Bridge Tavern. Among the hottest donated items are independent CDs and EPs from Circle members and people associated with Calliope. Please consider […]
Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle CD release Fri., Nov. 1 Roots Cellar, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Shadyside, 6300 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232. 412-361-0873. Doors 6 p.m., show 6:30 p.m. $7 admission. Free parking in the PCA lots. Beverages, beer, wine and upscale sandwiches for sale. Click on “EVENTS” below for the link to the […]
Hey songwriters, In the presence of two of Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle’s prodigal sons and two songwriters who had tried us once and liked us, Tuesday’s group meeting included solid in-depth analysis of song structure, lyrics and melodies. Mark Bennett (forwardrealty@mac.com) brought a talented band to help him showcase his songs in the featured slot. You […]
Hey songwriters, Mark Bennett (forwardrealty@mac.com) will be the featured performer at the 7 p.m. Oct. 1 meeting of Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle at Bloomfield Bridge Tavern (4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611). The optional songwriting assignment is “color” — your choice on how to interpret that. Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle CD release, Fri., Nov. 1. Pittsburgh Center for the […]
Hey songwriters, Taking a second (or third or fourth) crack at old unfinished songs resulted in some clever make-overs or refinements of still-emerging material. With one new member in attendance at the September meeting of Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle, the group exchanged thoughts on the revisions, and about the songwriting process in general. Howard Davidson (howarddavidson@pennhills.org) […]
Hey songwriters, The hook is soft, it needs a bridge and you could never find a word that rhymes with “melodrama.” Now’s the time to dust off that uncompleted song and finally finish it as the optional songwriting assignment for the 7 p.m. Tue., Sept. 3 meeting of Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle at Bloomfield Bridge Tavern […]
