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New York Songwriters Circle Now Accepting Submissions for Songwriting Contest
The New York Songwriters Circle (NYSC) is currently accepting submissions for the organization’s 2009 Songwriting Contest. While each entry’s lyrics must be in English, NYSC encourages composers from all over the world, who create original tunes in every genre—and every musical gray area in between—to enter. 2008 2nd-place winner Gillian Grassie, a harpist, singer and BMI songwriter based in Philadelphia, has nothing but praise for the contest, and marvels over…
From News, posted 10.07.09
DeGraws Launch National Underground Records
Multiple BMI Award-winning singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw has joined forces with older brother and fellow BMI troubadour Joey DeGraw to launch National Underground Records, a new indie label that will also serve as an extension of the pair’s popular lower Manhattan live music venue of the same name. National Underground’s first release will be Joey DeGraw’s Say Something Strong. Slated to drop August 18, the…
From News, posted 8.04.09
Key West Fest Enjoys Record-Setting Year
The 14th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival invaded the Florida hotspot April 29 through May 3. Presented by Better Angels Music and benefiting the Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation, the industry- and fan-favorite launched another year of songs in the sun Wednesday, April 29 with BMI’s kick-off party at La Concha Hotel, which was followed by a slew of intimate songwriter showcases and Key West-only moments. This year's lineup boasted…
From News, posted 5.12.09
Key West Songwriters Festival Slated for April 29 – May 3
The 14th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival will invade the venues of its paradisiacal namesake April 29 through May 3, 2009, offering eclectic show lineups that introduce crowds to the faces, voices and stories behind the songs. The festival features more than 100 top songwriters and revolves around five days and nights of more than 20 free concerts, staged at an array of the island’s most popular drinking holes and…
From News, posted 2.05.09
Songwriters Gather at NY Acoustic Lounge
The BMI New York office presented its monthly Acoustic Lounge showcase at the Living Room recently, with a stellar "in the round" performance by songwriters Boots, Chris Barron of Spin Doctors fame and Jeff Cohen. Cohen, a former BMI executive, has written a number of BMI Award-winning songs, including the Evan and Jaron smash, "Crazy For This Girl,"…
From News, posted 6.21.06
BMI NY Spreads Holiday Cheer
BMI songwriters got to eat, drink and be merry with executives from the New York office in a pre-holiday get together on December 4 at Torch on the lower east side. Performances by Fugees co-founder Wyclef Jean and BMI songwriters Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis, Norah Jones and Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors really got the party going.
From News, posted 12.11.00
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