We had a special night last night at our temporary, one-night-only home at Central Market. What would you expect from our best songwriters but great songs, and they delivered with great performances and insight. Thanks to past Critique Winners Justin and Jennifer, Brooke, Bob and Stephen, and many more thanks to Stephen for having the idea of "song and interview" and pulling it off. Songwriters sang or played their winning songs, then chatted with Stephen about how the song was written, then sang or played another of their songs. We heard some beautiful music, and the room was small enough that we didn't need a mic. We've never clapped so much at a 2nd Tuesday meeting.
We also honored the best of the best, Vern Dailey, our Songwriter of the Year, and Vern was kind enough to share some thoughts in the intimate setting of the Community Room.
Folks last night learned about a free vocal workshop that we're planning in the next month with Michael Maresca. More on the what, where and when on that coming soon, but everyone seemed interested.
Hey, guess what? It's already 3rd Thursday tomorrow at Dunn Bros, so please plan to come out for DSA Open Mic with Craig. That means that 3rd Monday Song Swap at Tinos at Collin Creek Mall will be this Monday at 7. Hope to see you there as well.
No 2nd Tuesday meeting in August, but all song swaps and open mics go on next month as always.
I've had lots of travel and great visits this summer. Just said good-bye to the last of my girls yesterday, who, unfortunately, had a 3-hour delay on her flight back to Atlanta. So while I was at Central Market last night, I picked up a few items, among them a six-pack of a Montana beer I had never seen before. It was on sale, so if you don't tarry, you might be able to grab a 6 of Trout Slayer Beer for a bargain. I couldn't resist the name, and the beer wasn't bad.
Guess I have to mow-zey. Dang yard.
Buck
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