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Music News 5/28/12

Casino Pauma's Battle of The Fans has announced some of the participating bands (final desicions still pending on a few tbas), check out the list and stay tuned for more info about the shows this summer.

Last night's Homegrown Hour now playing... tune in!

Singer/songwriters Sven-Erik Seaholm and Brooke Mackintosh are releasing a CD on Saturday, June 2 at Swedenborg Hall.  Admission is $10 and includes a complimentary copy of the CD.  The entire album is streaming in its entirety for FREE until the CD is officially released: http://soundcloud.com/ user6870382/seamack_monarchs

Hey campers, there are still a few spots left at this year's Songwriter Sleepover, act now!  Not into camping but wanna come out for Breakfast with Berkley Hart?  There's an app for that.

SAVE THE DATE!

 

Music News 5/21/12

Hey friends, the deadline for Casino Pauma's Battle of the FANS has been extended to May 26th.  SUBMISSION IS FREE AND EASY.  Make sure you're available on the date your genre is playing and, of course, on 8/3 for the finals.  If you're open, email cathryn@listenlocalsd.com with BATTLE OF THE FANS in the subject line and a link to your tunes. The winner gets $2500, an opening spot at KPRi's Block Party and some other cool prizes.  Get all the details here

We'll be mixing things up at The Go Lounge beginning in June. Check the calendar for showcases, The Game and other cool events this summer.  WE LOVE THE GO LOUNGE!

The LBLG All Access Fest happens on Friday, June 1st.  Have you SEEN who's playing?  Get your tickets from me at any show I host... they're FREE!

Write a song to the title HAND MADE, show up and play it.  It's FUN!

Music News 5/14/12

Casino Pauma's Battle of the Fans happens this summer, presented by 102.1 KPRi and ListenLocalsd.com.  NOW accepting submissions from original bands of all genres,   No cover, free overnight RV parking, VIP bus seats and more.  One band will win $2500 and prizes. 24 bands and their fans will have a great time. Get all the info here. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS FRIDAY MAY 18TH.

Hey campers, there are still a few spots left at this year's Songwriter Sleepover, act now!  Not into camping but wanna come out for Breakfast with Berkley Hart?  There's an app for that.

Play the game!  Write a song to the title HAND MADE, show up and play it.

 

 

 

 

 

All Access Fest tickets are here, got yours yet?

 

 

Music News at 5/7/12

The Homegrown Hour is STILL accepting your commercials!  20 seconds or less about a SD music related event or project.  Send mp3s to Cathryn@listenlocalsd.com AT LEAST a month prior to the event you're promoting.

Save these dates!

 

Music News 4/30/12

Get your FREE tickets to the next LBLG All Acces FEST at House of Blues from any of the bands performing.  Save the date, it's gonna be a good one!

Music news 4/23/12

Play the next GAME!  Write a song to the title HAND MADE, show up and play it. 

Have Breakfast with Berkley Hart!  Join us at the Songwriter SleepOver Campout in June for a weekend of songwriting by the lake.  Hate to camp?  Come for breakfast on Saturday and get in on the fun... details here, LIMITED SPACE rsvp ASAP!  xo

The San Diego County Fair is seeking contestants for the Singer/Songwriter Contest again this year.  This is a search for the best performance by a solo singer and the grand prize is  $3,000.  DEADLINE IS APPROACHING!  Apply online at http://www.sdfair.com/contests and make sure and check out the Facebook page for current updates https://www.facebook.com/pages/SingerSongwriter-Competition/279311282137715

Music News 4/16/12

Get your tickets to Anthology's Monday Local Music night on 4/30 from me at any of the shows this week OR from any of the bands performing.  Support this show so we can have many more! 

The Young Performer Showcases at HOB have been going OFF.  You would have thought the Bieb was playing last Saturday when Dylan Hyde hit the stage, my ears are still ringing from the high pitched squeals of delight.  Don't miss the next one Sunday, April 29th.  They're free and FUN!

Barbara Nesbitt has joined the Kickstarter craze and she's made a little video to try and get a few dollars to help out with the new CD.  Check it out!

The San Diego County Fair is seeking contestants for the Singer/Songwriter Contest again this year.  This is a search for the best performance by a solo singer and the grand prize is  $3,000.  DEADLINE IS APPROACHING!  Apply online at http://www.sdfair.com/contests and make sure and check out the Facebook page for current updates https://www.facebook.com/pages/SingerSongwriter-Competition/279311282137715

Music News 4/9/12

THIS WEEK!

Music News 4/2/12

SAVE THE DATES!

Music News 3/26/12

The Deadline for your band's commercial is tomorrow at noon. Send me an mp3 20 seconds or less promoting your band's event and I'll try and play it on the April 1st or April 8th Homegrown Hour show.  This will be an ongoing opportunity so put something together for something you got going on in the coming months and send it to Cathryn@ListenLocalsd.com

Now that the ListenLocalsd.com headquarters have moved to Crest, OB feels like a million miles away... so join me this Monday and next for the last few More Music Mondays at Winstons. Stay tuned for info about what Katie's new Mondays will have in store for you. 

Garbo Debued at The Rolando Street Fair yesterday and it was good times.  Thanks to all of our friends who joined us, it was great to see your faces.  Huge thanks to Richard Pollard for filming the set and to the REAL housewife of Rolando, Stephanie, for putting us on the bill. 

From The San Diego Songwriter's Guild:  Join SDSG on Monday April 2 as we welcome Josquin des Pres for what is sure to be a most interesting and informative session at the Country Inn & Suites. Josquin, who has survived -- and thrived -- in this most challenging of fi elds, will be sharing insights gained in his over 30 years working in the business of music, with a focus on today’s environment. Topics to be addressed include:

• Know the Players - Play the Game to Win
• Get Organized - Manage your Time and Follow Through to Success
• Online Piracy and its impact on artists, songwriters and composers
• The How and Why of Film and TV placement
• Prepare Your Tracks for the Pro Studio

For the piece de resistance, Josquin, owner of publisher Track Star Entertainment, Inc. will be listening to and critiquing our music, as we combine this educational seminar with a pitch session. Submissions are limited to one per writer.  Josquin will also be available to answer your questions, and we’ll be giving away two of his books in a drawing. This is a rare opportunity to pick the brain of an industry success story... don’t miss it! Please see the SDSG Interview with Josquin starting on Page Four for more about our guest.  We’re excited to bring this opportunity to San Diego, and look forward to seeing you at the Country Inn and Suites, 5975 Lusk Blvd in Sorrento Valley (858) 558-1818  Monday, April 2, 2012 Registration Opens at 6:00 PM Admission is free to all, but only SDSG Members may pitch. Pitch fee is $10 - one song per writer. Memberships available at SDSongwriters.org or at the door.

SAVE THE DATES!