May
12
MSG’s monthly song critique is this Wednesday, May 15th at 7 p.m. at Noodles & Company on University Avenue. Bring a song and 10-12 lyric sheets to share live or on a CD and get instant feedback from fellow songwriters and give some too. Incomplete, new or nearly new songs are encouraged.
Check out the Events page for more details and we’ll see you there!
May
6
The final Song Showdown was held at Tuvalu on Thursday, May 2nd and the results are in. All the songwriters did a great job, the house was packed, and it was very close.
Host John Duggleby, the judges and sponsors and the Madison Songwriters Guild is happy to announce this year’s winner, Mitch L’Herault! Congratulations Mitch and enjoy the prizes and continued songwriting success.
The other contestants/monthly winners included the following heavy hitters:
Jeff Holcomb
Lilli Krelitz
Mark May
Corinne McKnight
Ed Monahan
Amanda Pool
Jim Schwall
Martin Stein
Apr
24
Head over to Tuvalu Coffeehouse, 300 S. Main in Verona on Thursday, May 2nd at 7:30 pm for MSG’s Song of the Year competition between winners of Song Showdowns for the past year. One lucky songwriter will receive hundreds of dollars in prizes donated by Broadjam, Audio for the Arts, Guitar Center, Heid Music, Lane’s Lutherie and Greg Ginter’s Guitar Shop of Wisconsin. John Duggleby hosts the event and welcomes celebrity judges including:
- Roy Ekins, CEO of Broadjam
- Stephanie Elkins, host of Wisconsin Public Radio’s Simply Folk
- Buzz Kemper, co-owner of Audio for the Arts
- Gabby Parsons, Music Director of WMMM Radio
- Jessica Steinhoff, Arts/Entertainment Editor of the Isthmus
This month’s “gate” from the suggested $5 donation, $3 for students/seniors will all be given to the Song of the Year winner. Don’t miss the excitement, come cheer on MSG members as they vie for four minutes of fame! For more information contact John directly at me@johnduggleby.com.
Apr
17
MSG’s monthly song critique is this Wednesday, April 17th at 7 p.m. at Noodles & Company on University Avenue. Bring a song and 10-12 lyric sheets to share live or on a CD and get instant feedback from fellow songwriters and give some too. Incomplete, new or nearly new songs are encouraged.
Check out the Events page for more details and we’ll see you there!
Mar
30
We are delighted to invite you to attend the fourth annual Madison Songwriters Guild Retreat for Songwriters: A Time to Write, Reflect, and Renew on Friday April 19 through Sunday afternoon April 21.
The price is $279 includes meals and lodging. Some scholarships are available, contact Rich Baumann for details.
Held at the Bethel Horizons Retreat Center in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the retreat will feature beautiful natural surroundings, comfortable lodging and delicious meals. More information on the Center can be found at Bethel Horizons Retreat Center. Read more »
Mar
30
Head over to Tuvalu Coffeehouse in Verona on Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 pm for MSG’s Songwriter Showcase/Showdown. John Duggleby hosts this monthly event featuring great area songwriters, followed by a friendly “American Idol”-type competition with prizes (thanks to Lane’s Lutherie) for original songs (MSG membership required) and an open mic for anyone who wants to perform their compositions. This month John welcomes Tom Waselchuk and Jami Lampkins of red hot alt-country band The Dang-Its. Suggested $5 donation, $3 for students/seniors.
This will be the LAST CHANCE to win a monthly Song Showdown and qualify for our May 2 Song of the Year contest between all winners over the past 12 months. Lay claim to four minutes of fame!
For more information about this “songapalooza,” or if you’d like to be considered as a future featured artist, click over to our Events page or contact John directly at me@johnduggleby.com.
Mar
25
Songwriters in the Round cruises into The Brink Lounge on E. Washington on Wednesday, March 27th starting at 7:00 PM.
This month’s featured performers are blues, rock and folk notables Jim Barnard, Lynn Smith and Stephen Lee Rich.
Join us for a heaping helping of homegrown music for only 5 bucks, which is dirt cheap for this much original entertainment! For more information about Songwriters In the Round, check out our Events page.
Mar
17
MSG holds its monthly song critique on Wednesday, March 20th at 7 p.m. at Noodles & Company on University Avenue. Bring a song and 10-12 lyric sheets to share live or on a CD and get instant feedback from fellow songwriters and give some too. Incomplete, new or nearly new songs are encouraged.
Check out the Events page for more details and we’ll see you there!
Mar
1
Head over to Tuvalu Coffeehouse in Verona on Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 PM for MSG’s Songwriter Showcase/Showdown. John Duggleby hosts this monthly event featuring great area songwriters, followed by a friendly “American Idol”-type competition with prizes for original songs (MSG membership required) and an open mic for anyone who wants to perform their compositions.
This month John welcomes talented MSG members Jim Barnard and Ed Monahan. Suggested $5 donation, $3 for students/seniors.
If you’ve won one of the monthly Song Showdowns, please mark May 2 on your calendar for our Song of the Year contest between all winners over the past 12 months. Great prizes and bragging rights, but you have to be there to win!
For more information about this “songapalooza,” or if you’d like to be considered as a future featured artist, click over to our Events page or contact John directly at me@johnduggleby.com.
Feb
25
**Oh darn, cancelled due to weather. I guess we do live in Wisconsin after all! Tune in next month…**
Songwriters in the Round blows into town this Wednesday at The Brink Lounge on E. Washington on February 27th starting at 7:00 PM. It’s a special edition with Nancy Rost and friends and it will be keyboardtastic!
This month’s featured performers are Madison’s own Nancy Rost and Chicago guests Kyle Greer and Ian Wilson.
Join us for a heaping helping of homegrown music for only 5 bucks, which is dirt cheap for this much original entertainment! For more information about Songwriters In the Round, check out our Events page.