Feb
8
Rich Baumann is excited about songwriters playing music together, so he started this opportunity for musicians to share original songs once a month in the relaxed atmosphere of Water House Foods in Lake Mills. February’s evening will feature Rich, Tracy Jane Comer, and a few surprises. We hope to see you there!
For more information on what this event is about or how to get in on it, click over to our Events page.
Feb
7
The next Song Showdown happens this Wednesday, Feb. 10th at 8:30 at The Alchemy. Jim Schwall hosts this event, which is back by popular demand and growing each month.
Congratulations to Anna Vogelzang, a touring songwriter and a recent Madison transplant, who won the first Showdown of the year in January. Among other places, you can find Anna singing her soulfu MSG’s February Songwriters In the Round. Welcome to the Madison Songwriters Guild, Anna!
Find out more about the Song Showdown, prizes, and how to be part of it on our Events page. Come down and be a part of a great night of music, whether you are competing or not.
Jan
28
Host Sam Spindler plays music from independent artists covering a wide variety of genres including some Madison Songwriters Guild members on this weekly program called Escape to Music, now appearing on reddragontv.tv. The show runs on Mondays, from 7-9 p.m. CST and again on Tuesdays from 8-10 a.m. CST. Check it out now!
Jan
14
Songwriters in the Round (SIR) starts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27th instead of the usual 6:30 time. For more information, check out the Events page.
Featured songwriters in January will be Matt Pierce, Ken Jackson and Lisa White.
Jan
12
The first Song Critique of 2010 is this Wednesday, January 20th at at 7:00 p.m. at Noodles & Co. restaurant, 3600 University Ave. in Madison. If you have a song to share, please bring 10-12 lyric sheets to pass and a recording or be prepared to perform live. Support the venue by coming early and ordering dinner! Cost is free for MSG members or $5 for non-members.
The critique happens on the third Wednesday of each month. Check out the Events section for more information.
Jan
3
MSG is starting a new event on Thursday, January 14, 2010, and continuing monthly thereafter. Host Rich Baumann and a small group of songwriters will share mostly original acoustic music at Water House Foods in Lake Mills. See our Events page for more details and check back here monthly to see who’s playing.
Jan
2
The Songwriter Showdown is restarting January 13, 2010! It will be open to all MSG members, and all are encouraged to attend and participate, either in the contest or in the voting. There will be cool prizes awarded each month, and anyone can sign up for MSG membership on the spot. Check out the Events page for more info on the return of this favorite MSG event.
Jan
1
MSG is now the “Madison Songwriters Guild.” MSG believes the name change, while replacing only 4 letters, better emphasizes the craft involved in creating songs. There are a lot of other exciting changes going on around here, so check back often!
Dec
15
MSG joins family and friends, musicians and music lovers, in celebrating the life of Dale Kidd, who passed away on December 12th. Dale was a long-time MSG member and local songwriting staple who will be remembered for his big heart, easy laugh, and willingness to join in on a tune with his guitar or voice. If you would like to learn more about Dale or leave a message about how he touched your life, please read Doug Moe’s Wisconsin State Journal article about him or visit www.dalekidd.com.
Dec
14
MSG’s Songwriters in the Round will host a special event for the holidays. Rather than the usual song swap, we will present the 11th Annual Christmas Show (for people who can’t stand the holidays) full of seasonal music of the sacred, secular, cynical, and silly.
The Acts:
Tom Kastle - A fine, contemporary-style songwriter as well as an expert interpreter of traditional maritime songs. He’s got a holiday tune for us that he performed live on Madison’s 105.5 Triple M radio station last year.
Andina and Rich – Music and comedy are the hallmarks here. They have a larger than expected stash of original, Holiday tunes including Sandy Andina’s new classic, “It Sucks Being Sick At Christmas”.
Ingrid Frances Stark – Ingrid’s work with pennywhistle, songs, and poetry is always a delight.
This year we are also planning a tribute to the late Soupy Sales! Whether someone will get a pie in the face or we’ll just sing “Pakalafika” has not yet been decided. You’ll have to be there to find out.
We may even have a few surprise guests, TBA.
All that plus the now-traditional:
All the important stuff:
Place: The Brink Lounge, 701 E. Washington, Madison
Date: December 23, 2009
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $5