Songwriter News--4.10.12

Legendary singer/songwriter Carole King looks back msnbc.com Legendary singer/songwriter Carole King opens up about her life, her struggles and her art in "A Natural Woman." Here's an excerpt. In the first decade of the twentieth century a man and a woman from Poland, another man from Poland, and a woman from ... See all stories on this topic » msnbc.com

Singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen testifies about harassing voice mails Los Angeles Times Singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen took the stand again Monday in the trial of his former business manager, who has been accused of making harassing phone calls and sending him and others thousands of emails. Voice mails that prosecutors say are from ... See all stories on this topic »

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation Launches Songwriters Music Series Auction on ... MarketWatch (press release) NEW YORK, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- On Tuesday, April 10th, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation will launch the first phase of the 2012 Songwriters Music Series auction at online charity auction house, Charitybuzz at: ... See all stories on this topic »

California doctor-songwriter surrenders medical license CTV.ca AP LOS ANGELES — A Southern California doctor who co-wrote a classic song performed by the Beach Boys surrendered his medical license Monday amid allegations that he prescribed medications for himself, according to the Medical Board of California. See all stories on this topic » CTV.ca

Donovan: Psychedelic singer-songwriter looked inward while the '60s swirled ... Plain Dealer (blog) "It was Joanie who introduced me to Bobby, and it was Bobby who introduced me to the four guys," the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-bound singer-songwriter said. Joanie? That would be Joan Baez. Bobby? Bob Dylan, naturally. And the four guys? See all stories on this topic » Plain Dealer (blog)

Leonard Cohen Testifies Against Former Manager In Ugly Suit American Songwriter The songwriter hadn't played a full show in 15 years, and longtime fans were ecstatic to have him back. For Cohen, though, returning to the stage as a 74 year-old was a dark, desperate thing. His former manager, Kelley Lynch, had mishandled most of his ... See all stories on this topic »

Jazz Showcase Chicago welcomes back singer/songwriter, Laury Shelley, two ... Jazzcorner Singer/songwriter, Laury Shelley, has been a performing artist ever since she can remember. Laury was living her dream touring with composer, Michel Legrand, as Legrand's vocal soloist. During these amazing years, Laury made her debut at the ... See all stories on this topic » Jazzcorner

Singer/songwriter Dan Tedesco's playing a solo show at Home Team BBQ TheDigitel The Chicago-based singer/songwriter's music is steeped in tradition - roots, rock 'n roll, folk, old country and jazz. Sound like all things good? Tedesco's tour is bringing him to the Lowcountry this Thursday, April 12th. He'll be playing a solo show ... See all stories on this topic » TheDigitel

Appeal to help rewrite Geordie anthem The Blaydon Races BBC News A Tyneside songwriter is appealing for people in the region to help reinvent a classic Geordie anthem. Walker-born singer-songwriter Pete Scott wants people to help him rewrite the six verses of The Blaydon Races song for its 150th anniversary. See all stories on this topic » BBC News

Blogs

Matraca Berg, two time GRAMMY nominated singer-songwriter: The ... By Crystal Hochhalter The new video for "The Dreaming Fields" was first started by Jack Spencer, the well-known photographer known for his haunting landscapes and startling portraits. His best known work is The Lost Boys. I was a huge fan of his work and ... Matraca Berg

Web

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