(left to right) Katie Minor, Brigitte DeMeyer, Sherri Gough, Jan Edwards, Bill Diliugi, Ross Anglen, Nathan Brumley (Randy Handley not pictured). Performers at USA Songwriting Competition showcase at Bluebird Cafe, hosted by Liz Miller

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 :.BLUEBIRD CAFE (presented by USA Songwriting Competition)
USA Songwriting Competition presented a showcase at the world renowned "Bluebird Cafe" in Nashville, TN:
Thursday, May 7, 2009; 6pm - 8pm.
~Songwriters line-up:

Nathan Brumley (Overall 2nd Prize, 1st Prize Gospel, 2008 USA Songwriting Competition)
Sherri Gough (1st Prize Novelty/Comedy, 2008 USA Songwriting Competition)
Bill DiLuigi (Honorable Mention Winner, 2008 USA Songwriting Competition)
Brigitte DeMeyer (Honorable Mention Winner, 2008 USA Songwriting Competition)
Randy Handley (Honorable Mention Winner, 2008 USA Songwriting Competition)
Katie Miner (Finalist 2008 USA Songwriting Competition)
Ross Anglen (Finalist 2008 USA Songwriting Competition)
Jan Edwards (Finalist 2008 USA Songwriting Competition)

 :.SHOWCASE During SXSW 2009 

Jordan Zevon	Eric Blakely	Joey Avalos (Stars Go Dim)

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USA Songwriting Competition presented a showcase at Borders Austin during SXSW on Friday, March 20, 2009: 7pm to 9.30pm. (Austin Borders, 4477 S. Lamar, Austin, TX, Tel: (512) 891-8974.). ~Artists performed:

Jordan Zevon & Jordan Summers(Overall Grand Prize Winner, 2008 USA Songwriting Competition)
Stars Go Dim (1st Prize, Rock/Alternative, 2008 USA Songwriting Competition)
Babysister (Honorable mention winner, 2008 USA Songwriting Competition)
White Widow (Austin, TX)
Eric Blakely(Austin Host & Performer)

  :.BLUEBIRD CAFE (presented by USA Songwriting Competition)
USA Songwriting Competition presented a showcase at the world renowned "Bluebird Cafe" in Nashville:
Thursday, May 8, 2008; 6pm - 8pm.
~Songwriters to Perform:

Mary Danna (2007 USA Songwriting Competition 1st Prize Winner, Country)
Mary Sue Englund (2007 Honorable Mention Award)
Tim Mathews (1999, 2005 & 2006, & 2007 Honorable Mention Award)
Jesse Terry (2007 Honorable Mention Award)
Moe Loughran (2004 USA Songwriting Competition 1st Prize Winner, Pop)
Jackie DiPillo (2007 Honorable Mention Award)
Mark Stepakoff (2007 Finalist)
JJ Appleton

Pepper MaShay (2005 USA Songwriting Competition 1st Prize Winner, Dance/Electronica) Performing.

USA Songwriting Competition presented a showcase during SXSW. Borders Showcase during SXSW: Friday March 14, 2008, 7pm to 10pm Austin Borders, 4477 S. Lamar, Austin, TX, Tel: (512) 891-8974. Artists/Songwriters : Ari Gold (2007 Overall Grand Prize Winner & 1st Prize Winner, Pop) Pepper MaShay (2005 1st Prize Winner, Dance/Electronica) Jules Anna Jones (2007 1st Prize Winner, Rock/Alt) David Bradley Brigitte DeMeyer

Eric Blakely (Host & Performer)

[1st Pic: From Left to Right: Treva Bloomquist, Mary Danna, Tim Mathews, Victoria Banks, Cory Batten, Jen Foster, Doak Turner (Host) and Katie Minor;  Middle Pic: Victoria Banks;  Right Pic: Tim Matthews (Right Picture); All Photos by Kat Speer ]

USA Songwriting Competition presented a showcase at the world renowned "Bluebird Cafe" in Nashville, hosted by Doak Turner
Wednesday May 9, 2007 6pm - 8pm
Bluebird Café, 4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215-2700, Tel: (615) 383-1461 (alcohol & food are served, reservations are accepted).
Artists/Songwriters to appear:
 ~Victoria Banks (2006 1st Prize - Country)
 ~Tim Mathews (1999, 2005 & 2006 Honorable Mention Award)
 ~Cory Batten (2005 & 2006 Honorable Mention Award)
 ~Mary Danna (2005 & 2006 Honorable Mention Award)

 ~Jen Foster (2005 1st Prize - Gospel)
 ~Katie Miner (2005 & 2006 Honorable Mention Award)
 ~Treva Blomquist (2006 Honorable Mention Award)
 ~Zane Williams (2005 & 2006 Finalist)

**XM Radio, Channel 52 "6789" show
On Sunday, May 29, 2005, 4pm (eastern time USA), XM Satellite Radio [Channel: Unsigned : XM 52] will be airing the 2004 USA songwriting Competition winning songs, featuring top winners such as Patrice Pike, Derrik Jordan, Karen Taylor-Good, David Francey and many more. The show is hosted by DJ Billy Zero. Please tune in to the show!

USA Songwriting Competition's showcase at Borders during 2005 SXSW (Austin, TX)
Location: Borders Books & Music (Address: 10225 Research Rd, Austin, TX 78759)
Date/Time:  Friday, March 18 '05, 6pm to 10pm, 
Artists to perform:

~Patrice Pike [Overall Grand Prize Winner, 2004 USA Songwriting Competition]
~Kellee Bradley [First Prize winner (lyrics), 2004 USA Songwriting Competition]
~Rachael Sage [Honorable mention winner, 2000 USA Songwriting Competition]
~Michael Schulman [IAMA Finalist]
~Stpehen Bock & Chris DeStefano [Honorable mention winner, 2004 USA Songwriting Competition]
~Leni Stern [Finalist, 2003 USA Songwriting Competition]
~Quinn Loggins [Honorable mention winner, 2004 USA Songwriting Competition]
~Matson Belle [First Prize winner (World), 2004 USA Songwriting Competition]

If you are a band or singer-songwriter and are interested in performing in future showcases, please e-mail your information to: info@songwriting.net

*Bluebird Café Showcase - 6.30pm, May 12, 2004 in Nashville, TN

USA Songwriting Competition presents: "Nashville Unplugged"

Michael Mason performing at Bluebird Café showcase on March '03 sponsored by USA Songwriting Competition (Picture courtesy of Bronson Herrmuth)

USA Songwriting Competition Presents: "Nashville Unplugged" - Showcase event, Sponsored by USA Songwriting Competition artists to showcase include:  Songwriters-In-A-Round (Round 1) ~ Wayne Haun (2003 First Prize - Gospel) ~ Moe Laughran (2003 First Prize - Pop) ~ Jenn Adams (2003 First Prize - Lyrics) ~ Sue Fabisch (2003 First Prize - Country & Honorable Mention Award) Songwriters-In-A-Round (Round 2) ~ David Rivers (2003 First Prize - Country) ~ Joe Bertagnolli (2003 Honorable Mention Award) ~ Dale Allen (2003 Honorable Mention Award) ~ Corley Roberts (2003 Finalist) Time: 6:30-8.30pm - Wednesday - May 12, 2004 Location: Bluebird Café, 4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215-2700, Tel: (615) 383-1461 (alcohol & food are served, reservations are accepted).  Admission: FREE

Melissa Ferrick performing at the 2004 SXSW Showcase at Borders Books & Music, sponsored by USA Songwriting Competition on March 19 '04

(from right: Eddie Phoon - event director, USA Songwriting Competition, Lawrence Gelburd - producer & Ronan Chris Murphy - producer, speaking at SXSW 2004)

Gabriel Mann, overall grand prize winner of the 2003 USA Songwriting Competition performing at the 2004 SXSW Showcase, sponsored by USA Songwriting Competition

*Special Borders Showcase during 2004 SXSW (South By Southwest) in Austin, TX!
SXSW showcase on Friday, March 19 '04 at Austin's Borders Books & Music at 7.00pm [Address: 10225 Research Rd, Austin, TX 78759]. Artists performed:
-Melissa Ferrick (critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and former Altantic Records artist)
-Gabriel Mann(2003 Overall Grand Prize Winner)
-Lee Simmons(Austin host and performer)
-Moe Loughran (2003 First Prize - Pop)

Lucidfly performing at Factory showcase sponsored by USA Songwriting Competition

*Rock Showcase at The Factory, Fort Lauderdale, FL
We will be having a Rock Band showcase at the famous "The Factory" in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Thursday, May 6 '04 at 8.30pm. We are looking for Rock/Alternative bands to perform. The Factory is a great venue with acts such as Ritchie Havens, Anthrax, Saigon Kick performing at the venue. Bands to perform are:
~ Metal Militia
~ 3-2-Go
~ Radikal
~ Razor Blade Romance
~ Lucidfly
~ Driven from Eve

Time: 8.30pm to 1.00am - Thursday - May 6, 2004
Location: The Factory, 2674 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA ; Tel: 954-566-6331
Admission: $8 Adults, ($10 under 21)

~If you are a Rock/Alternative Band and are interested in performing at this showcases, please e-mail:
info@songwriting.net  with your website address.

Bramm performing at MECA showcase sponsored by USA Songwriting Competition

*Special MECA Showcases In CHICAGO, May 12-15, 2004
USA Songwriting Competition will be sponsoring a showcase at MECA in Chicago. It will be held at Meca Showcase to be held on  Friday, May 14 at Nevin's Live [address: 1450 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 869-0450] Artists to perform are:
~ Matthew [band from Chicago, IL]
~ Bystander
~ Braam
~ Dean Evans Band
~ Matthew Clay [band from Ottumwa, IA]

About MECA:
Musician Education and Career Advancement, better known by its acronym, MECA, is a major music conference in the Midwest. This four day Chicago-based event will be held May 12-15, 2004 at the Congress Plaza Hotel. Offering forty panels, workshops and performance clinics, mentoring sessions, 200 live music showcases, and numerous networking events, MECA covers a broad spectrum. Attending MECA can enhance artists' careers. Panelists include Billy Sheehan, Eddie Phoon, Gary Hoey, Tia Sillers, Jim Peterik, Carmen Rizzo, Eric Beall, etc.

USA Songwriting Competitionâ„¢ Showcases:

*Monthly Showcases at Borders Books & Music (Various locations in USA)

Past Showcases:

*"Nashville Unplugged" - Monthly Showcase at the Legendary "Bluebird Café"!

*"South Florida Unplugged" - Monthly Showcase at Bamboo Room (Lakeworth, FL)

*"New York Unplugged" - Monthly Showcase in New York City

*"Circle of Songs" - Monthly Showcase in Los Angeles, CA

*Are you a songwriter or band Interested in performing in any of these showcases? If so, please e-mail info@songwriting.net with your website address.

*Showcase At Borders Books & Music (various cities in USA)

Pop/Rock Group - Flanelhed performing at San Francisco Borders (photo courtesy of Groovy Judy, host of San Francisco showcase), sponsored by USA Songwriting Competition Pop/Rock band - JagStar, featuring Sarah Lewis (Top winner of the 2002 USA Songwriting Competition) performing at Atlanta Borders. Sponsored by USA Songwriting Competition Anne McCue performing at Austin Borders showcase by USA Songwriting Competition. She is signed to Messenger Records.

Borders Books & Music is an official sponsor of the 2003 USA Songwriting Competition. USA Songwriting Competition will also be holding acoustic showcases at Borders Books & Music in various US locations:  Austin, TX Next show: Fri, April 23  '04, 7pm. Artists: Arminée George,Craig Barnes, Vick Chandler, Jsong [Hosted by Jsong] Address: 10225 Research Rd, Austin, TX 78759 Fort Lauderdale Next show: Fri, May 14 '04, 8pm. Artists: Tommy Dalton, Kevin Kelly, Zach Ziskin, Willy Coleman [Hosted by Alex Alberti] Address: 2240 E. Sunrise Blvd, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304 Los Angeles (every 4th Saturday of the month at 8pm) Next show: Sat, May 22 '04, 8pm, artists: Laura Hage, Marina V, Adrainne, Joe Cameron  [Hosted by Laura Hage] Address: 3700 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503 Atlanta Next show: TBA Address: 3637 Peachtree Re NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 New York Next show: TBA Address:  550 Second Ave, New York, NY Chicago Next show: TBA Address: 1144 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301 If music acts or singer-songwriters are interested in performing at these showcases, please e-mail: info@songwriting.net Stay tuned for more information. If you would like to receive the monthly updates on these showcases, Click Here...

**XM Radio, Channel 52 "6789" show
XM Radio program "Unsigned" will be hosting a 2 hours special for the 2003 USA Songwriting Competition winners. Winning songs will be played on the show along with honorable mention award winners and selected finalists' songs.Here are the details:
XM Radio, Channel 52 "67:89" show, Thursday 9pm Eastern, March 25 '04 "67:89" for USA Songwriting Competition winners featuring Gabriel Mann, etc.
Encores Friday 1 pm west 4pm US eastern time
Encores Saturday 8am west, 11 am US eastern time
Sunday/Monday morning 10pm US western time, 1am US eastern time

The show is hosted by Billy Zero. Please tune in to the show!

"Circle of Songs" - Monthly Showcase in Los Angeles, CA

USA Songwriting Competitionâ„¢ & Guild/Fender Guitars Sponsor Circle of Songs Showcase in Los Angeles. This inaugural event sponsored by the two companies was held on 1/16/02 to kick off the NAMM convention, will continue having showcases every third Wednesday of the month throughout the year. Pictured at the Knitting Factory: (L-R): Mary Coppin (1999 USA Songwriting Competition Top 3 Winner), Bill Acton (VP of Guild Guitars), Adrianne (1999 Competition Grand Prize Winner), Jenna Leigh (President, Circle of Songs), Erik Steigen (2002 Competition semi-finalist), Orada J (LA representative, USA Songwriting Competition), Holly Long (2002 Competition semi-finalist). Guitars for the showcase are provided by Guild & Fender Guitars.

USA Songwriting Competition Monthly "Circle of Songs" Showcases in Los Angeles

Time & Place: TBA
Club Lingerie
6507 Sunset Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: 323-466-3416

USA Songwriting Competitionâ„¢ & Guild/Fender Guitars sponsors the Circle of Songs showcase at the Club Lingerie,every fourth Tuesday of the month in Los Angeles.  It is a "Songwriters In A Round" acoustic/unplugged format, meaning 4 songwriters will be featured on stage each month. Vocals and guitar (or keyboard) is usually the case for each performer. Aside from Singer-songwriters performing, many Rock/Alternative bands regularly feature their lead vocalists with their songs. Each show lasts 1 hour.Performers for the next show include:
-TBA

Guitars made available for the showcase courtesy of Guild & Fender Guitars. Performers interested in performing in the upcoming showcases should contact: info@songwriting.net

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"Nashville Unplugged" - Showcase at Legendary Bluebird Café

USA Songwriting Competition presents: 
Nashville Unplugged- A Monthly Showcase Event

USA Songwriting Competition Presents: "Nashville Unplugged" - Showcase event, Sponsored by USA Songwriting Competition artists to showcase include: 
-Bill Colgate (2002 First Prize Winner - Gospel, 2002 Overall Runner-up)
-Terry Kitchen (2000 First Prize Winner - Country)
-Arthur Godfrey (2002 Finalist)
-Nina Pacent (2002 Honorable Mention Winner)

Time: 6:30-8.30pm - Wednesday - May 21, 2003
Location: Bluebird Café, 4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215-2700, Tel: (615) 383-1461 (alcohol & food are served, reservations are accepted). 
Admission: FREE

From right: Eddie Phoon (in light blue shirt), event director of USA Songwriting Competition with record producers Lawrence Gelburd and Jonas Goldstein speaking at a Demo Derby panel at 2003 SXSW (South By South West, March 2003). Photo courtesy of Greg Sells (Austin, TX)

Folk Alliance Showcase In Nashville - Sponsored by USA Songwriting Competition Women In Rock & USA Songwriting Competition Presents Special Showcase in New York City USA Songwriting Competition Sponsors 2NMC(Nashville New Music Conference) Exclusive Showcase in Atlanta - USA Songwriting Competition Sponsors Atlantis Music Conference

*Special Borders Showcase during CMJ in New York City!
We will be having an exclusive showcase during CMJ Music Marathon on Saturday, October 25 '03 at New York's Borders Books & Music at 8.00pm. [Hosted by Nancy Chamberlain] Artists to perform: 
-Joel Cage (1997, 1998 & 1999 First Prize Winner)
-Paul Brill
-Natalia Zukerman
-Tammy Raybould

*Showcase at 2003 2NMC in Nashville, TN!
2NMC (Nashville New Music Conference) is the 2nd largest music conference in the US. The 2003 edition will take place September 10th through 14th at the Doubletree Hotel in Downtown Nashville, Tennessee, a city known throughout the World as "Music City, USA." We will be sponsoring showcase at 2NMC at:
~Borders Books & Music (Saturday, Sept 13 '03, 7.30pm at 330 Franklin Rd, Brentwood, TN 37027) Artists to perform: 
-Amy Speace (2001 Finalist)
-Cindy Kalmenson
-Amelia White
-Tom Sharpe (2002 Finalist)

*Folk Alliance Showcase In Nashville

David LaMotte (2002 First Prize winner), Johnsmith (2002 Honorable Mention Award), Valerie DeLaCruz (1997 First Prize Winner) & Arthur Godfrey (2002 Finalist) performs at Folk Alliance showcase sponsored by USA Songwriting Competition

USA Songwriting Competition sponsored an exclusive showcase at Folk Alliance Conv Ctr # 210 (in Nashville Convention Center and the Renaissance Nashville Hotel - Nashville, TN,held on February 6-9, 2003).  Music acts to perform include: In a round 1: 10.45pm  - 11.40: David LaMotte (2002 First Prize winner), Johnsmith (2002 Honorable Mention Award), Valerie DeLaCruz (1997 First Prize Winner) & Arthur Godfrey (2002 Finalist), In a round 2: 11.45 - 12.35: Alastiar Moock (2002 Finalist), Amy Fairchild (2002 Finalist), Jennie DeVoe (2002 Finalist) & Joe Nolan (2002 Semi Finalist) Band 1: 12.45am - 1.10: Friday's Child (2002 Finalist) Band 2: 1.20 - 1.45: Groovelily (2002 Finalist) Special Showcase During Atlantis Music Conference in Atlanta, GA! Friday, August 1 '03, 7.30pm at Borders (3637 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319) Artists to perform include:  -JagStar (2002 Overall Grand Prize Winner) -The Likes of Which -Myron McGhee -Giles

"South Florida Unplugged" - Monthly Showcase at Bamboo Room, Lakeworth, FL

Rod MacDonald performs at USA Songwriting Competition's Showcase at Bamboo Room

USA Songwriting Competition presents:  "South Florida Unplugged"- A Monthly Showcase for Singer-Songwriters & Bands Time:Tuesday, 9.00 to 11pm, July 8 '03 Location: Bamboo Room (club), 25 South J. Street, Lake Worth, FL 33460 Admission:FREE   Women In Rock & USA Songwriting Competition Presents Showcase At Cutting Room, New York City Women In Rock & USA Songwriting Competition presents:  Sam Shaber (2001 Honorable Mention Award Winner), The Alice Project (2002 Finalist), Nicola, Iridesence Date & Time: February 12, 2003, 8pm Place: Cutting Room, 19 W 24th St, New York, NY 10010 [Tel: 212-691-1900, Alcohol & Food served] Tickets: $5.00

We are having an exclusive showcase at 2004 Folk Alliance in San Diego:
*2004 Folk Alliance Showcase at Borders, Sponsored by USA Songwriting Competition in San Diego (Borders Books & Music, Gaslamp location - 668 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, Phone: 619.702.4200)
Date/Time: Saturday Feb 28 '04 at 7:30pm:
-Jenn Adams (2003 1st Prize winner - lyrics)
-Ember Swift
-Leni Stern (2003 Finalist USA Songwriting Competition)
-James Keelaghan (2003 & 2002 1st Prize winner - Folk)
~~FREE admission

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