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March 10 , 2010, 7:30-10pm (2ND WED. THIS MONTH!!!) How often have you heard “Get it in writing”, followed by “GET AN ATTORNEY”? if the wrong things are written, getting it in writing isn’t enough! Ben McLane is one of the most active attorneys in the music industry. You’ll find his name in almost every issue of Music Connection magazine, helping to get someone a deal. As the former head of business affairs/CFO for JWP-USA/BMG Records, working legal and business affairs at Rhino Records, Priority Records and as a talent scout for Sire Records, Ben is one of the few attorneys who know both sides of the table well. Seminar! Song Critique. And more!!! FREE FREE FREE. |
WEDNESDAY March 24, 2010 (4th Wednesday this month!)The SongNet Songwriter's Showcase is running strong and now in its 9th year! Hosted by our own Stephen GC, the Showcase features many different songwriters from local talent to internationals passing through Los Angeles. Sign up early if you want to play- 2 songs or 10 minutes per artist! No fee, no cover, in other words, FREE. (But buy some great coffee and a snack) COFFEE
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WEDNESDAY February 17, 2010The SongNet Songwriter's Showcase is running strong and now in its 9th year! Hosted by our own Stephen GC, the Showcase features many different songwriters from local talent to internationals passing through Los Angeles. Sign up early if you want to play- 2 songs or 10 minutes per artist! No fee, no cover, in other words, FREE. (But buy some great coffee and a snack) COFFEE
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February 3 , 2010, 7:30-10pm Dan’s latest book, It All Begins with the Music: Developing Successful Artists and Careers for the New Music Business offers practical information on how to make an impact in today's music business. Across an impressive span of 80+ exclusive interviews, co-authors Don Grierson and Dan Kimpel introduce a stellar cast of diverse music biz luminaries. This is your opportunity to find out how to make AND use the connections you can find all day in this town. Priceless information! Seminar! Song Critique. And more!!! FREE FREE FREE. |
January 6 , 2010, 7:30-10pm LaFamos is a marketing, publicity and design firm with offices in Hollywood and Davis, California. LaFamos specializes solely in independent artists, allowing them to stay focused on what they do best – music! LaFaMos will discuss the GRANTS! program. Use the contact form to submit for a grant. After all, you're the star. We're just here to help! Seminar! Song Critique. And more!!! FREE FREE FREE. |
Robert A. Case returns to SongNet because he knows people who come to his workshops are SERIOUS about their work. Rob is a producer/publisher who runs a small recording label that does better than many majors these days. He is President/CEO of New Pants Publishing, www.newpants.com, (ASCAP) and Old Pants Publishing, www.oldpants.com, (BMI) which have produced 21 albums in the past 13 years. FREE FREE FREE. |
TAXI will talk and answer your questions about TAXI... and if you've been waiting... this is the night to join. Save money with a discounted TAXI membership available only tonight. You may know already that TAXI is the Indepedent A&R vehicle, the FIRST and most reputable business of it's kind. Every year, our October meeting is dedicated to asking TAXI reps the hard questions, like "Why should I join?", "Is it worth it?", "Why don't I get any action?" and more. THIS year, once again we have TAXI MEMBERS who will give you the good the bad & the ugly, plus some new surprises. FREE FREE FREE. |
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August 5 , 2009, 7:30-10pm
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July 1, 2009, 7:30-10pm
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June 3, 2009, 7:30-10pm BARRY COFFING , CEO and Founder of Music Supervisor.com He is a 20 year industry veteran who has tremendous credits to his name. He’s an Emmy nominated composer. He has written and produced over 200 songs in Film & TV including #1 hits and gold selling soundtracks. He has worked with and for almost every major film company and network. It is his knowledge of both sides of the licensing equation that led him to create Music Supervisor.com (More...) GAEL MACGREGOR , VP/Director, Licensing/Administration, Music Supervisor.com JULIUS ROBINSON , Director of Creative Operations, Music Supervisor.com Seminar! Song Critique. And more!!! FREE FREE FREE. |
May 6 , 2009, 7:30-10pm The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences! The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. is known variously as The Recording Academy or NARAS. Established in 1957, it is a U.S. organization of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other recording professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for music and its makers. Seminar! Song Critique. And more!!! FREE FREE FREE. |
April 8, 2009, 7:30-10pm PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A RESCHEDULED EVENT: 2ND WEDNESDAY IN APRIL! APRIL 8TH! Currently the director of music services @ NBC Universal, David oversees music licensing and placements for such shows as Monk, Kings, and all the Law & Order franchises, negotiates all composer agreements for all newly created music, and exploits the NBC music catalog. Recent placements include "Indiana Jones," " Revolutionary Road," "American Idol", and he troubleshoots any music issues for all NBC scripted programming. (More...) Seminar! Song Critique. And more!!! FREE FREE FREE. |
March 18, 2009, 7:30-10pm 2009 SONGNET AWARDS NIGHT AND SHOWCASE Click here for more infromation about AWARDS NIGHT SHOWCASE! FREE FREE FREE. |
March 4 , 2009, 7:30-10pm Priceless insight from an industry legend. Seminar! Song Critique. And more!!! FREE FREE FREE. |
January 7 , 2009, 7:30-10pm Joanne Ledesma, founder of Ledesma Music, is a master at networking and is recognized for her ability to connect the dots in the diverse world of music entertainment for over 15 years. She has experience at Disc Marketing Entertainment Programming division, and as Production Coordinator for DMI. She has captured exclusive inter views with artists like Carlos Santana, Andrea Bochelli, Mana, Tom Petty and others. This meeting is for you if you're looking to polish your music, market your talents, sell your songs, create a demo, plan an event or educate yourself on the music industry! Seminar! Song Critique. And more!!! FREE FREE FREE. |
December 3 , 2008, 7:30-10pm Seminar! Song Critique. And more!!! FREE FREE FREE. |
November 5 , 2008, 7:30-10pm
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WEDNESDAY September 3, 2008, 7:30-10pm
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WEDNESDAY August 6, 2008, 7:30-10pm
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SCHEDULE CHANGETUESDAY July 1, 2008, 7:30-10pm
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June 4, 2008, 7:30-10pm
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May 7, 2008, 7:30-10pm
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April 2, 2008, 7:30-10pm
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Saturday, March 29, 2008
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008
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February 6, 2008, 7:30-10pm |
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NEWS and INFORMATION |
| All Regular Meetings and Showcases are held at: Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA (626) 398-7917 (click for map) |
ASCAP 2010April 22 through April 24, 2010 The ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO is Your Event April 22-24, 2010 in Los Angeles The world doesn't need more music. It needs more great music. |
Video Clips from LA SongNet ShowcasesHave yourself videotaped at the Songnet Showcase and get a chance to have your video featured on our website. Courtesy of Tom Bishel. |
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Tips... Finding A Producer... |
About SHOWCASES : (see Guide... )
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SongNet and SongsAlive at The Mint, Dec 1, 2009. |
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Here's a little 'Extra' for you. John Lennon memorial gathering in Hollywood this year December 8, 2009. Next year, it's 30 years since John's passing. Probably will be much bigger...
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| Blog! Get info, news, insight and opinions at our LA SongNet BlogSpot blog. Click here. |
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Previous Guests: Michael Anderson..Moses Avalon...Dave "Rainman" Banta ... Bobby Borg......John Braheny...Samm Brown ...Jenny Bruce ..Derek Sivers (CDBaby.com)...Daisy Rock Guitars...Dr. Demento.. Tess Taylor ..Barry Coffing, Gael MacGregor, Julius Robinson ..Samm Brown ...ROB CASE ... David "Cat" Cohen..Ritch Esra...Jon Flanagan...Matt Forger...LYNNE ROBIN GREEN ... Randy Hale...Barrett Hansen...Karie Hillery...Gerald Ishibashi...Dale Kawashima... Kenny Kerner ... .Dan Kimpel ...Joanne Ledesma...Ted Lowe ...Mandi Martin...Sheena Metal...Kenny Metcalf .. Billy Mitchell.. Gilli Moon...Vernon Neilly...Pete Luboff ...Deborah Holland... Tommy Honles ... Guy Marshall...Corrinne May...Ben Mc Lane ...Steven Memel ...Sheena Metal...Jeannie Novak ... Brett Perry.. Brett Perkins....David Quan...Ronny Schiff...Songwriter's Co-Op...TASCAM... Terry Wollman.. . Richard Barron..... Chuck McKay....Ben McLane ... Andy Olyphant.. Alex Reed..Jon St. James.. Phil Kim..Alan Roy Scott ... Bob Stane....TAXI 2003.2004.2005.2006.2007. Harriet Schock...Ryan Vinson... Zander Schloss. .. ..
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| Bob Stane's Rant Part 1 - Bob Stane's Rant Part 2 |
| Showcase appearances: Dave Strauss, Maggie Moline, Jack Thyme,CJ Littlepage,David Serby,Pam Maclean,SWAMP,Dennis Buddemeyer,Frankie Hernandez, Kenny Metcalf, Dean Acevedo, Tommy Honles,Vic Gutierrez..Tom Stauffer, Sean O'Keefe, Che Zuro, Jim Potkey, Jeannie Willets ..Jimi Yamagishi, Vic Gutierrez, Leilani Villamore,Tom Golden,Hilde Sevens, Rex Poindexter ..LaRombè, Kia Hamm, Doreese Norman, LaRombe,Lowell Edwards,Marquise Woods, .. |
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More Info, EMAIL: showcase@TheSongNet.org |
SHOWCASE GALLERY |
| We have a showcase every month on the 3rd Wednesday, and when we can, we post photos of showcase performers. Not all the performances are photographed, and not all the photos are on the website (we could use some volunteer photographers, hint hint). |
Showcase December 19, 2007 |
| The most complete showcase gallery can be found HERE (click). |
ARCHIVED NEWS HIGHLIGHTS |
IMC/LA October 10 through 12, 2008
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2007 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Finalists And Semi-finalists AnnouncedThe International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is pleased to announce its 2007 finalists and semi-finalists. Selected out of over 15,000 entries from 100 countries, they represent all genres of contemporary music. For a complete list of 2007 ISC finalists and semi-finalists, please visit: http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners.htm |
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