Songwriter Events
Southern California
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Songwriter Lineup, a Nashville-style writers
night, is held the second Thursday of every month at 7:30pm at Hallenbeck's
General Store, 5510 N. Cahuenga Blvd., North Hollywood, CA, (818)985-5916.
An open mic follows the scheduled performances on a first come, first served
basis. Presented by the NSAI
Los Angeles Regional Workshop. Free admission. See the Showcase
Information Page for current info.
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The Film Music Network presents
a monthly networking meeting on the first Monday of each month at
7:00 (doors open at 6:30) at the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn, 4222 Vineland
Avenue, Studio City, CA. Admission is $10 for non-members, and memberships
are available.
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Billy Block's Western Beat, first Thursday
of every month at 742 N. Highland Grounds on Highland Avenue in Hollywood.
A focal point for the country music scene in Southern California, Western
Beat features performances by some of the top country songwriters in Los
Angeles and Nashville. Featured performances start at 8:00PM, open
mic at 6:30. Sign-up for the open mic starts at 6:00PM. Free admission.
Nashville
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Billy Block's Western Beat Roots Revival, every Tuesday night at
8:00pm at the Exit Inn. Featuring up-and-coming bands from Nashville and
beyond, followed by the weekly Hillbilly Jam with some super red-hot
pickers and players. Cover charge is $5.
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Writer's Nights - Here are some of my favorite writer's nights in
Nashville, where songwriters can showcase their original material:
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Bluebird Cafe, 4104
Hillsboro Pike, (615)383-1461. Sunday Night Songwriter Showcase from 8:00-11:00pm.
Monday Night Open Mic from 6:00-8:00pm (signup before 5:45).
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Boardwalk Cafe, 4114 Nolensville Rd., (615)383-1461. Mondays at
7:00pm.
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Broken Spoke Songwriter's Cafe, Ramada Inn at Trinity Lane, (615)226-3230.
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 7:00pm, hosted by Debi Champion.
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00pm, hosted by Lee Rascone.
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Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 4007 Hillsboro Pike, (615)385-2645. Fridays
at 7:30pm. Hosted by Debi Champion.
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Douglas Corner, 2106-A 8th Ave. S. Tuesday nights at
8:00pm - open mic hosted by Ray Sisk.
Other Locations
(no curent
listings available)
If there's an ongoing or a one-time event in your city that would
have broad appeal to the songwriting community, please send me e-mail,
and I'll consider listing it here.