DSA OPEN MICS & SHOWCASES

Our Open Mic and Showcase Programs are designed to help the songwriters develop his performing skills. Who better to start promoting his songs than the songwriter himself. Starting with performing 1 song at the open mic and getting the experience to work up to a 30 minutes to 1 hour spot on a showcase.

OPEN MIC: Songwriters can play as few as one song and as many as 3-5 songs depending on how many sign up. Just show up and sign up on the list. You will get a turn to play for a nurturing audience who will listen to your song and not judge your performance, but can offer constructive feedback upon request.

SHOWCASE: Songwriters who have a live recording of their performance and can play 30 minutes of their original material may contact Steve to schedule a spot. If you do not have a recording, then show up and perform at the open mic and let Steve know you will be there. Once you have performed on the 30 minute program at the Varsity Club, then you can apply for a one hour spot at the Filling Station.

OPEN MICS

DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE
OPEN MIC EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
3725 Belt Line Road Addison, Texas 75001 Phone: 972-406-9711
Please direct all inquiries to: Craig St. Clair 972 307-8116 txstclair at comcast.net


CROSSROADS SHOWCASE
No Showcases currently scheduled. Check back soon.

See all DSA events calendar at: http://www.calendar.yahoo.com/dallassongwriters

DSA Showcase Videos on Youtube

For many VIDEOS of the monthly CROSSROAD SHOWCASES's go to this link:

http://www.youtube.com/sullarch

Song Contest Semifinalists to Showcase

The 2008 Song Contest Semifinalists are invited to showcase at the Saturday March 7th Crossorads Showcase, Varsity Club Grill in Plano, Tx. Please contact Steve Sullivan, sullarch at verizon dot net.

DSA OPEN MICS & SHOWCASES

Our Open Mic and Showcase Programs are designed to help the songwriters develop his performing skills. Who better to start promoting his songs than the songwriter himself. Starting with performing 1 song at the open mic and getting the experience to work up to a 30 minutes to 1 hour spot on a showcase.

OPEN MIC: Songwriters can play as few as one song and as many as 3-5 songs depending on how many sign up. Just show up and sign up on the list. You will get a turn to play for a nurturing audience who will listen to your song and not judge your performance, but can offer constructive feedback upon request.

SHOWCASE: Songwriters who have a live recording of their performance and can play 30 minutes of their original material may contact Steve to schedule a spot. If you do not have a recording, then show up and perform at the open mic and let Steve know you will be there. Once you have performed on the 30 minute program at the Varsity Club, then you can apply for a one hour spot at the Filling Station.

DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE
OPEN MIC EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
3725 Belt Line Road Addison, Texas 75001 Phone: 972-406-9711
Please direct all inquiries to: Craig St. Clair 972 307-8116 txstclair at comcast.net

Crossroads Music Showcase

CROSSROADS Plano "Singer songwriters"

CROSSROADS SHOWCASE PLANO -
VARSITY CLUB RESTAURANT & BAR EVERY 1ST SATURDAY
7:00pm to 10:00pm
north west corner of Coit & Spring Creek in Plano
6205 Coit Rd # 148, Plano, 75024 - (972) 758-5300

Come by to eat dinner and support live "Texas original"
singer-songwriter music. To book a 30 minute time slot, contact:Steve Sullivan, Host & DSA PresidentEmail: sullarch at verizon.net or 972-672-1339

CROSSROADS AT THE FILLING STATION every 2nd Thursday 7-11

SONGWRITERS CONNECTING TO SENIORS -
Songwriters Connecting To Seniors
“In Their Own Words”
Songwriters playing their own songs

Would you like to play your songs for seniors?
DSA members only contact Barbe info at dallassongwriters.org

These showcase are scheduled from time to time.
The public is invited to share this special one-hour program of original songs by Dallas Songwriters.

Are you a member that would like to perform with us? Shoot me an email, we'd love to have you.

Dallas Songwriters' series of showcases aimed at reaching
out to the senior community. Let me know if you are
planning to come and perform.

The public is invited to share this special one hour program of original songs by Dallas Songwriters.
Our goal is to honor the dignity, worth and contribution
of the senior community by treating those we serve with
respect and compassion, at all times being responsive to
their needs and dedicated to their well being. We serve
together through cooperation, communication, and character
to achieve the highest and the best in ourselves and for our organization. Through the successful pursuit of our mission,
we hope to renew hope and joy to those with whom we share
our songs. Contact Barbara McMillen at barbe at texasmusicgroup.com for more information.


PLEASE POST YOUR OPEN MIC OR SHOWCASE IN THE COMMENTS

Check out the comments below. Other individuals and groups can post their open mic or showcase events in the comments. Events can be in any state or country, since our readership is world wide.

DSA Showcases & Open Mics

CROSSROADS SHOWCASE - Sat. Aug 2-
VARSITY CLUB RESTAURANT & BAR EVERY 1ST SATURDAY
7:00pm to 10:00pm
north west corner of Coit & Spring Creek in Plano
6205 Coit Rd # 148, Plano, 75024 - (972) 758-5300
To perform please call prior to get a spot: Steve Sullivan sullarch@verizon.net
A joint effort of DSA and HOOT (Harmonica Organization of Texas) Come early to eat!

DSA OPEN MIC

DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE - Thurs. Aug 21
OPEN MIC EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
3725 Belt Line Road Addison, Texas 75001 Phone: 972-406-9711
Please direct all inquiries to: Craig St. Clair 972 307-8116 txstclair@comcast.net

Crossroads Music Showcase

CROSSROADS SHOWCASE - Sat. July 5- Patriot Show
VARSITY CLUB RESTAURANT & BAR EVERY 1ST SATURDAY
7:00pm to 10:00pm
north west corner of Coit & Spring Creek in Plano
6205 Coit Rd # 148, Plano, 75024 - (972) 758-5300
To perform please call prior to get a spot: Steve Sullivan sullarch@verizon.net
A joint effort of DSA and HOOT (Harmonica Organization of Texas) Come early to eat!

Here are the links to the last May 3 "Crossroads Showcase" singers. We had a great show with a packed house of about 80-90 people coming out for the night with every table filled and standing room only at times.

1) Reagan Redfern
a. http://youtube.com/watch?v=ROqM17R_3Lk
2) Josh Goldberg & Tiger Darrow
a. http://youtube.com/watch?v=dmoT4PfKlW0
3) Mike Dawson Trio
a. http://youtube.com/watch?v=ruHDXV_gwEo
4) Mark Evans Trio
a. http://youtube.com/watch?v=yqCR5dq8tRE
b. http://youtube.com/watch?v=DTySS1_IYrQ
5) Ryan Michael Galloway
a. http://youtube.com/watch?v=yzB_bUes8gI
6) Willy Ames
a. http://youtube.com/watch?v=P33SdYeCJpk

SONGWRITER SPOTLIGHT

Your Chance To Be On TV! DSA Member Genell Kelso is producing a new cable show (for Dallas Cable Channel), Songwriter Spotlight, presented by Dallas Songwriters Association. DSA is reviving the series thanks to Genell's efforts. Appearance on this show is a member's benefit. DSA Songwriters Spotlight, Episode 2 is currently airing. In the City of Dallas, it will be shown on Dallas iMedia Network - Time-Warner Cable Channel 27A. [Or you can watch the streaming online video at that "real time" " – (not available "on demand" – sorry.] On your PC, go to http://www.dallasimedia.net In the left column, under "Watch Dallas i.Media Now, Channel 95 / 27", click "View". (Be sure your volume is on.) This half-hour episode - filmed in black-and-white at DSA’s Meet and Greet Fri.Nov.2, 2007, and subtitled Retro Roadhouse - includes performances by Mary Guthrie, Scott Michael Nelles, Craig St.Clair, Allen Larson, Dan Chandler, and Steve Sullivan. Good stuff! This episode will continue running during February – the schedule is posted weekly Thursday-to-Thursday. To find the new index, go online to http://www.dallasimedia.net/newindex.html In the right column, click on the 12th item, Find a Program – then scroll down alphabetical listings to "Songwriters Spotlight." (It’ll probably be listed for 5-7 showings per week.)

TEXAS SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND

July. 11th, 7-11 - Badu House - Llano   Craig St. Clair, featured

Please direct all inquiries to: Jeri Arsernault 512 217 4596 sing@enchantedrock.com

Get out to play or just listen. Please let her know if you're comnig to play.

DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers

DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE - Thurs July 17th
OPEN MIC EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

3725 Belt Line Road Addison, Texas 75001 Phone: 972-406-9711

Please direct all inquiries to: Craig St. Clair 972 307-8116 txstclair@comcast.net

CROSSROADS SHOWCASE

Saturday April 5,

VARSITY CLUB RESTAURANT & BAR EVERY 1ST SATURDAY
7:00pm to 10:00pm

north west corner of Coit & Spring Creek in Plano

6205 Coit Rd # 148, Plano, 75024 - (972) 758-5300
http://www.planovarsityclub.com/

To perform please call prior to get a spot: Steve Sullivan sullarch@verizon.net
A joint effort of DSA and HOOT (Harmonica Organization of Texas) Come early to eat!

Plano Television Network (PTN) came out to our Dec. 1^st show and filmed the show for editing and putting on their weekly current events in Plano show called “Plano Wired”. It’s a 30 minute show in news anchor style in which they feature one of our singers from the show. Here’s the link:
http://media.swagit.com/s/planotx/Plano_Wired/01062008-6.high.flash8.html

DSA Open Mic

EVERY THIRD Thursday 7:00pm to 9:00pm 3725 Belt Line Road Addison, Texas 75001 (just east of Marsh Ln) Phone: (972) 406-9711 Fax: (972) 406-9712 Open to everyone. Just come in and sign up. Dunn Bros Coffee

Crossroads Music Showcase

EVERY FIRST Saturday

DSA & HOOT Sponsored / Singer-Songwriters 7:00-10:00 pm The joint effort of DSA and HOOT (Harmonica Organization of Texas) Held the FIRST SATURDAY of each month at The Varsity Club Grille 6205 Coit Rd, Suite 148 Plano, TX 75024 (972) 758-5300 See Map (Northwest corner shopping center of Coit Rd. & Spring Creek Prkwy in Plano, TX) Come by to eat dinner and hear various live “Texas original” singer-songwriter music. To reserve your 20-30 minute performance time contact: : Steve Sullivan, Host Email: sullarch@verizon.net or 972-672-1339 (Cell)

Songwriter Open Mic

Day:	Every Sunday
Time:	7-10
What:	Songwriter Open Mic
Host:	Randy Hopper
Location:	Shiney's Paradise Grill Love and War in Texas
	601 E. Plano Parkway, Plano
Website:	http://www.loveandwarintexas.com
Comments:	Not during summer

Acoustic Jam

Day:	Every Sunday
Time:	6 - ?
What:	Acoustic Jam
Host:	Charli Brent Butcher
Location:	Shiney's Paradise Grill
	9410 Walnut Street, Dallas
Website:	http://www.shineys.com

Acoustic Jam

Day:	Every Sunday
Time:	3-7
What:	Acoustic Jam
Host:	Charli
Location:	The Eagles
	8500 Arturo Dr., Dallas
Website:	http://www.adairssaloon.com
Phone:	214-327-9563

Acoustic Jam

Day:	Every Sunday
Time:	2-6
What:	Acoustic Jam
Host:
Location:	Adairs Saloon
	2624 Commerce St, Dallas
Website:	http://www.adairssaloon.com

Songwriter Open Mic

Day:	3rd Thursday
Time:	7-9
What:	Songwriter Open Mic
Host:	DSA / Craig St.Clair
Location:	Dunn Brothers Coffee House
	3725 Belt Line Road, Addison
Website:	http://www.dallassongwriters.org

Songwriter Open Mic

Day: 1st Thursday Time: 5:30 What: Songwriter Open Mic Host: DSA Location: The Broadway Cafe 1101 S.Broadway, Carrollton Website: http://www.dallassongwriters.org

Open Mic

Day:	Every Thursday
Time:	9 - ?
What:	Open Mic
Host:	Grant Wiscour/the Infidels or Zen Bubba/Marj
Location:	Texas Tea House
	2612 Commerce St., Dallas
Website:	http://www.texasteahouse.com

Acoustic Jam

Day:	Every Thursday
Time:	9 - ?
What:	Acoustic Jam
Host:
Location:	Sons of Hermann Hall
	3414 Elm St., Dallas
Website:	http://www.sonsofhermann.com

Songwriter and Poet Open Mic

Day:	1st & 3rd Wednesday
Time:	7 - ?
What:	Songwriter and Poet Open Mic
Host:	Tommie Kinney
Location:	Nodding Dog Coffee Company
	500 N. Bishop Ave, Dallas
Website:	http://www.noddingdogcoffee.com

Open Mic

Day:	Every Wednesday
Time:	8-12
What:	Open Mic
Host:	Don McRay
Location:	McHenry's
	7618 Camp Bowie West, Fort Worth
Website:	http://www.machenrysupstairs.com/

Bluegrass Jam

Day:	Every Tuesday
Time:	7-9
What:	Bluegrass Jam
Host:	Chris
Location:	Love and War in Texas
	601 E. Plano Parkway, Plano
Website:	http://www.loveandwarintexas.com/

Showcase

Day:	Every Tuesday
Time:	7-9
What:	Showcase
Host:	Brad Hines
Location:	White Elephant Saloon
	106 E. Exchange Ave, Fort Worth
Website:	http://www.whiteelephantsaloon.com
Notes:	For Time Slot, Contact Brad Hines @ 817-975-4200

Open Mic or Contest

Day:	Every Monday
Time:	7-9
What:	Open Mic or Contest
Host:	Bruce Kidder / KHYI
Location:	Randy White's BBQ
	Midway Rd just south of Beltline, Addison
Website:	http://www.hardcountryradio.com

Songwriter Open Mic

Day:	Every Monday
Time:	7-11
What/Host	Songwriter Open Mic
	Fort Worth Songwriters Association
Location:	The Rig Restaurant
	6308 S Freeway, Fort Worth
Website:	http://www.fwsa.com

Songwriters Night

Day:	Every Monday
Time:	7-9
What:	Songwriters Night
Host:	Kim Newton
Location:	The Back Porch Grill and Tavern
	210 N. Main Street, Grapevine
Website:	http://www.backporchtavern.com

Open Mic

Day: Every Tuesday Time: 7-9 What: Open Mic Host: John Johnson Location: The Back Porch Grill and Tavern 210 N. Main Street, Grapevine Website: http://www.backporchtavern.com Notes: For Time Slot, Contact Brad Hines @ 817-975-4200