Skip Ewing's Horse & Rider Invitational - August 24-30
Lazy L&B Ranch
Dubois
WY
Price: Scholarship/application
This is a rare opportunity to all songwriters. Skip Ewing has helmed the Horse & Writer Classic program for eight consecutive years, and is launching the premier Invitational program this year in the week preceding the Classic program’s ninth run. From August 24 -August 30, 2008, 20 hand-picked writers, on the merit of their work, will be invited on scholarship to receive concentrated songwriting mentorship in the areas of creativity, relationships, self-exploration and observation, the business of writing, craftsmanship and much more. Instruction includes: evaluations, writing exercises, observation, commentary, and staff presentations. It all takes place at the Lazy L&B Ranch in Dubois, WY. Log on to the web site or Email Horse & Rider for more information.
RE-Fest Sustainable Songwriting Contest - June 15 Entry deadline
Austin
MN
Price: $10 per song
RE-fest
Sustainable Songwriting Competition. Submit a recording of your original environmental song and you could win cash prizes and the opportunity to perform your song on the solar stage at RE-fest in Austin, MN on September 20, 2008. There is a $10 per song entry fee. Deadline for entries is June 15th, 2008. View all the contest details at http://re-fest.org/sustainable_songwriting_contest.htm.>
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Friday, July 25th, 2008
Lake Harriet Concert In The Park
Minnesota Association of Songwriters Showcase - 7:30PM - 9:10PM
Lake Harriet Bandshell
Minneapolis
MN
Price: Free open air
As one of the picturesque lakes in the renowned Chain of Lakes, Lake Harriet features 67 acres of land and 344 acres of water. It is noted for biking and
walking trails, a variety of water activities and summer concerts at the stunning band shell. Brad and friends from the Minnesota Association of Songwriters
will be providing music entertainment as part of the summer concert series. Come out on a beautiful summer evening and enjoy the scenery and music. Bring
your family and your chairs and blankets and sit or lay back and enjoy yourself. Look forward to seeing you there!
Saturday, August 16th, 2008
1st Annual Martell Trout Folk Festival - 5:30PM-9:30PM
See description for location
Martell
WI
Price: Open/donations welcome
Local Rural Wisconsin folk artist Sue West is holding the First Annual Martell Rainbow Trout Folk Festival in Martell, WI. Held in the Martell Town Hall or at the town park which is right where Hwy. 63 crosses the river in Martell. Come out and enjoy listening to, or if you are a performer... be a charter participator in one of the music sets. There will be a maximum of 16 sets so if you are interested in playing please E Mail Sue for more information. More will be posted here as it becomes available.