Wednesday, May 18, 2011

There's a handful. . .

. . . of selfless gentlemen in and around the Frederick, MD area who sacrifice healthy portions of their free time to organize, promote, facilitate and execute, among other events, the Monday Night Songwriters Showcase at Brewer's Alley. Rod Deacey, Ron Goad, Todd Walker and Tomy Wright shall not remain nameless here. The show takes place every Monday evening, with the exception of the month of December when the venue (owners of which must also be commended for their generosity in lending it for the purpose at 'reasonable' terms) is utilized for holiday events.

As Rod puts it: "Monday Night Songwriters' Showcase (now in its seventh year!) is held every Monday evening upstairs at Brewer's Alley, 124 N. Market St., in beautiful downtown Frederick, MD. The program starts at 7:30 pm with a piano prelude, followed by three or four songwriters doing three songs each (so you can't get bored). The featured songwriter for the evening goes on around 9 pm for 45 minutes, followed by three more three-song performers. Somewhere in the mix we throw in some poetry from our resident poet, John Holly. Our MCs are Ron Goad, Todd C. Walker and Tomy Wright, frequently interrupted by Rod Deacey on sound. Most of you know all this.... Our shows are FREE -- we collect tips for the featured songwriter, but there is no door charge, so come and support LIVE MUSIC!

Our featured songwriters are a mix of national and regional touring performers, with many award winners from all genres. If you would like a calendar for the next six months of 2011, please e-mail me back and I'll send you one. For information about playing a three-song spot, contact Ron Goad: MisterGoad@aol.com. For info on featuring, contact me, Rod Deacey: roddc@xecu.net

Brewer's Alley Songwriters' Showcases, along with Songwriters Songfests and Open Mikes at Frederick Coffee Company and Beans in The Belfry come under the umbrella of a new non-profit organization --
Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise (F.A.M.E.)
Information and membership forms are available at these events."

Monday Night Songwriters Showcase at Brewer's Alley Restaurant & Brewery (take the elevator on the right to the 2nd floor) 124 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701, tel: 301-631-0089, Fax: 301-631-1874
www.brewers-alley.com

Ray Jozwiak - Gonzo Piano opens the show this week, May 23rd with 30 minutes of solo, Gonzo, Fractured Jazz and Improvisational Terror Tactics at the Piano.


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