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We
host several events throughout the year. Check
back here for details on upcoming events in
2008.
- Weekly
Songwriter Showcase and Open Mic
(Thursdays at North Star
Music Café, Portland ME – include a link to the
Showcase “Schedule”)
- Monthly
Song Circle (2nd
Monday of each month)
- Quarterly
Songwriting Workshops & Educational Seminars
- Annual
Festival & Elections
-Special Events
past special events have included:
MSA Stage at
Old Port Festival
in Portland
MSA stages at
Weekday Summer Music
Series in Portland
Benefit Concert
for Preble Street Teen
Resource Center
Community Outreach
performances at Spring
Harbor Hospital, and
75 State Street
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NEW!!!
The Gorham Grind in Gorham Maine, is producing an
exciting new series of weekly showcases for MSA,
featuring Maine songwriters. There will be show
case spots and open mic spots as well.
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The shows will be every Sunday from 3:00 to 6:00
featuring original music performed by the
songwriters themselves. The first show has not
been scheduled yet. Check back for
performers and times.
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For more information about this event,
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WHO'S WHO? CD Series:
- Ever wished for a convenient way to hear fellow
members’ music?
- Would you like other members to hear your music?
- Looking for a co-writer or someone to play with?
Now’s your chance… Here’s how it works:
Members Submit 2 songs each (Read below to see how):
-You may submit any original song recordings you would like.
-Recordings do NOT have to be of any specific quality
Remember this is a songwriting organization, not a recording artist organization
No matter if you are a beginner or a pro, let’s hear it all MSA will compile the songs to create a new CD each week.
-We will try to include one cut from each Thursday Featured Performer each week
-We will add 10 or 12 more member cuts (first come, first serve for now)
-We will continue to cycle through all participants in this way
-When we have a substantial amount of cuts submitted, we may also create MP3 CDs with as many as 100 songs on one CD
Get your Who’s Who CDs by making a modest donation ($5 for now)
-Who’s Who CDs will be available immediately at all MSA events including Thursday Night Showcases.
-They will be available soon through the website.
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Series Rules AND How to Submit Music:
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By submitting your music you agree to these terms:
You will submit only your original work to which you own the rights.
You give permission for the non-commercial use as described in this email.
These CDs will be given away as a premium for donation to the MSA and therefore have no commercial value. Nonetheless, please encourage fellow members to donate, and get a copy with a proper label rather than copying the CDs.
For now, there are two ways to submit. Physical CD or MP3. Here’s the difference. If you have a beautifully recorded CD and you want to keep that quality, then you must submit the CD. If you have an MP3 and you are happy with the sound, use the MP3. In most cases, when submitting demo quality or work-tape quality, MP3s are just as good.
SUBMITTING Physical CDs: For now, the only way to Submit CD Quality is to physically send us your music on a CD. Please include instructions for us as to which 2 tracks to use.
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Mail CDs to:
Scott Logan
37 Primrose Ln.
Brunswick, ME
04011
INFORMATION WE NEED
Your Name and contact info as you would like it to appear on the CD (email at least – phone if you’d like) – IF IT IS A BAND, PLEASE INCLUDE THE MSA MEMBER NAME TOO.
If you submit a CD – instructions about which 2 cuts you would like us to use.
How you want the copyright notice – usually this will just be your name. Some might list a publishing company.
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MSA is pleased to offer
Free Educational Workshops
Please check back
soon for upcoming seminars.
Register by e-mailing us at:
MSANEWSLTR@yahoogroups.com

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S T A T E S I T E S
The Maine Arts Commission
www.mainearts.com |
State Agency
website dedicated to making resources available to artists
in Maine.
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The Lisbon Songwriter Showcase
www.banddmusicservice.com/coffee1.htm |
New Weekly Venue for All Ages Of Musicians! Come One & All!
Every Wednesday Evening. Sign up at 6:30 Open Mic 7:00 pm-8:20 pm.
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The Maine Music web site
www.mainemusic.org |
Site features
a state-wide music calendar as well as listings maintained
by the musicians & organizations featured on the site.
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The Maine Peforming Arts Network
www.maineperformingarts.org |
Site for a
program of workshops to improve the artistic and business
skills of Maine artists.
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N A T I O N A L S I T E S
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publsihers
www.ascap.com |
Site features
a state-wide music calendar as well as listings maintained
by the musicians & organizations featured on the site.
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Addicited to Songwriting
www.addicted-to-songwriting.com |
Addicted To Songwriting is a resource for information about
> the music industry, including tips and articles about record deals,
major and indie labels, music biz attorneys, managers, producers, and
more. Tens of thousands of musicians and songwriters visit the site
every month.
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