Songwriting News--4.13.12

Overtones: Songwriting process resonates with singer BlueRidgeNow.com What appeals to Moses Atwood most about songwriting is the absence of a strict formula. "There's no amount of virtuosity that'll help you write a better song than someone who just knows one or two chords, because that's all it really takes," he says. See all stories on this topic »

Songs for songwriters Boulder Weekly The thread that ties together the songs, in the view of guitarist Dan Vickrey, is they are all songwriters' songs. "I would say every one of these songs is a good songwriting song," he says. "It tells a story, has a narrative, and therefore has an ... See all stories on this topic » Boulder Weekly

Jepsen surprised by Bieber's songwriting ability BreakingNews.ie The 'Baby' hitmaker has championed the Canadian singer/songwriter, even appearing in the music video for her song 'Call Me Maybe' and while Carly was a fan of Justin's music, she had no idea what a prolific songwriter her is. Speaking in an MTV twitter ... See all stories on this topic »

Smoked Country Jam Bluegrass Announces the 5th Annual Songwriting Contest Cybergrass Bluegrass Music News Smoked Country Jam Bluegrass Announces the 5th Annual: "Pennsylvania Heritage Songwriting Contest" held in conjunction with the Smoked Country Jam Bluegrass Festival June 14th – 16th, 2011 at the Quiet Oaks Campground, near Cross Fork, PA. See all stories on this topic » Cybergrass Bluegrass Music News

M. Ward Rolls On American Songwriter I think if we did know the source than songwriting wouldn't be necessary." He pauses again, and it's hard to not wonder if it's for emphasis, contemplation, or just to listen to some of that music tucked away in the back in the corner of his mind. See all stories on this topic »

Angaleena Presley Talks Pistol Annies, Shares Songwriting Stories Cowboys and Indians Lambert's joined by singer-songwriters Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe in the group, which released its debut album last year. Associate website editor Hunter Hauk writes in the new issue (hitting newsstands April 17) that the self-titled Annies ... See all stories on this topic » Cowboys and Indians

Premier Con-Fab for Songwriters, Composers, Producers: Gayl Murphy, Media ... NewsReleaseWire.com (press release) The ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO puts you face-to-face with some of the world's most successful songwriters, composers, producers and music business leaders, all who willingly share their knowledge and expertise and give you the know-how to take your ... See all stories on this topic » NewsReleaseWire.com (press release)

Red Bull Gypsy Cafe brings red dirt musicians home to Stillwater tonight NewsOK.com (blog) On Friday, the second annual festival will feature 40 singer-songwriters playing in four different venues in the birthplace of the musical movement that blends rock, country, folk and more. For Stoney LaRue, making a pilgrimage to Stillwater means ... See all stories on this topic » NewsOK.com (blog)

Melanie Devaney to perform in St. George St. George Daily Spectrum Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Melanie Devaney will perform at Camille's Sidewalk Café in St. George on Tuesday. Submitted photo / Submitted photo HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Melanie Devaney will perform at Camille's ... See all stories on this topic »

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Winner of American Songwriter Magazine's Santa Cruz Guitar ... Barak Hill is an indie/folk rock musician from Springfield, Missouri, who recently won the American Songwriter Magazine's Santa Cruz Guitar giveaway. www.nodepression.com/xn/.../2342817%3ABlogPost%3A779...