Songwriter News--4.22.12

Bardstock: InTandum songwriter had his own Romeo and Juliet beginning Plain Dealer (blog) By Chuck Yarborough, The Plain Dealer Great Lakes TheaterThe members of InTandum pose with WCPN air personality Dee Perry. From left are Zac Gundlach, Brett Diederich, Perry, Wil Birsic and Caitlin Terrell. Brett Diederich is the arranger and harmonica ... See all stories on this topic » Plain Dealer (blog)

Suddenly, Three More: Songwriter Alan Menken Scores a Trio of Broadway Shows Playbill.com By Harry Haun Sister Act composer Alan Menken completes the rare Broadway hat trick with the spring arrival of Leap of Faith and Newsies. Now if only he could nab a Tony. It's a miracle Alan Menken hasn't composed a musical about the Pony Express. See all stories on this topic » Playbill.com

Taylor Swift set to play iconic singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell in film biopic Daily Mail The country pop chart-topper is being tipped to play iconic 1960s singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell in a new film biopic. The 22-year-old will no doubt relish the chance to star as an artist who will surely have been an inspiration. See all stories on this topic » Daily Mail

Coachella 2012: Ximena Sariñana states the obvious Los Angeles Times "It's really [expletive] hot," Mexican singer-songwriter Ximena Sariñana shouted from behind her keyboard during her almost hushed set of Latin pop, sweat pouring down her face turning her glittery eyeshadow into murky streaks of gold. See all stories on this topic »

DiFranco melds old, new, power and charm Albany Times Union By Michael Eck Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist Ani DiFranco performs her latest folk and alternative rock at Zoellner Arts Center Nov. 15. /(Ed. Note: FEATURES - Zoellner) ALBANY — Ani DiFranco's roots in the Capital Region go all the way ... See all stories on this topic »

THE 2012 SESAC POP MUSIC AWARDS TO HONOR GRAMMY AWARD WINNING SONGWRITER BRYAN ... Altsounds.com SESAC, the nation's most progressive performing rights organization, will present Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer Bryan-Michael Cox with the prestigious "Inspiration Award" at the upcoming 2012 SESAC Pop Music Awards. See all stories on this topic »

Music Review: Linda Lewis - A Tear and a Smile [Remastered] Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) ORG In the 1970s, singer-songwriter Linda Lewis gained recognition for her unique style of folk-infused soul. Her prowess on guitar and keys gave her an edge, as evidenced by compositions such as "So Many Mysteries to Find" and "Light Years Away. See all stories on this topic »

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ASCAP - ASCAP Celebrates the Songwriters Behind Pop Music's ... ASCAP hosted its 29th Annual Pop Music Awards tonight at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, California. www.ascap.com/Press/2012/2012-ASCAP-Pop-Awards

Loopy songwriter to perform at State Theatre - The Daily Collegian ... Pop songwriter Lucas Carpenter has been everywhere and has met some strange people along the way — namely in middle-of-nowhere coffee shops where ... www.collegian.psu.edu/.../lucas_carpenter_to_perform_at_stat...