Monday, November 3, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Pat Patten (706) 333-0787 pat@theloft.com
48 Top Performers Compete to Win $1500 in Cash & Prizes Audience Tickets Qualify to Win $500 Bike
Competition Dates: Wednesday October 29th -- December 10th Rivertown Showdown Quarterly Final: December 17th
Columbus, GA -- The Loft Live announces Rivertown Showdown, a songwriter-performer competition. The inaugural Wednesday series begins Oct 29th and runs through December 10th, with the first quarterly final scheduled for December 17th. Music starts each Wednesday at 8:00pm with eight performers programmed nightly in fifteen minute slots. Judges will select finalists to perform an additional song or two, with the weekly winner and one finalist advancing to the December 17th "showdown".
The top contestant wins $500 in cash, an eight hour block of studio recording time and a new guitar. NSAI coordinator and Rivertown Showdown host Nona Christie comments, "We're getting terrific response from our homegrown talent as well as confirming competitors from Montgomery, Newnan and Atlanta -- we'll even have Nashville represented. Plus, the audience response will be factored into the overall score -- and, their tickets will be entered for a chance to win a bike from one of our sponsors." Veteran music promoter and proprietor of the Loft Entertainment Group, Buddy Nelms states "Our goal is to provide an exceptional entertainment evening for music fans in our region. Over the last sixteen years we've enjoyed stellar performances on our stage. I expect some of the forty-eight performances in this series will get added to our growing list of magical musical moments -- but, you have to be there to experience it!" Sponsors include The Loft Live, The Loft Recording Studio, Gorilla Guitars, Ride On Bikes, and Music In Columbus (MIC).
For more information about the Rivertown Showdown at The Loft Live visit:
www.RivertownShowdown.com or www.TheLoftLive.com
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Contact: Pat Patten (706) 333-0787 pat@theloft.com
48 Top Performers Compete to Win $1500 in Cash & Prizes Audience Tickets Qualify to Win $500 Bike
Competition Dates: Wednesday October 29th -- December 10th Rivertown Showdown Quarterly Final: December 17th
Columbus, GA -- The Loft Live announces Rivertown Showdown, a songwriter-performer competition. The inaugural Wednesday series begins Oct 29th and runs through December 10th, with the first quarterly final scheduled for December 17th. Music starts each Wednesday at 8:00pm with eight performers programmed nightly in fifteen minute slots. Judges will select finalists to perform an additional song or two, with the weekly winner and one finalist advancing to the December 17th "showdown".
The top contestant wins $500 in cash, an eight hour block of studio recording time and a new guitar. NSAI coordinator and Rivertown Showdown host Nona Christie comments, "We're getting terrific response from our homegrown talent as well as confirming competitors from Montgomery, Newnan and Atlanta -- we'll even have Nashville represented. Plus, the audience response will be factored into the overall score -- and, their tickets will be entered for a chance to win a bike from one of our sponsors." Veteran music promoter and proprietor of the Loft Entertainment Group, Buddy Nelms states "Our goal is to provide an exceptional entertainment evening for music fans in our region. Over the last sixteen years we've enjoyed stellar performances on our stage. I expect some of the forty-eight performances in this series will get added to our growing list of magical musical moments -- but, you have to be there to experience it!" Sponsors include The Loft Live, The Loft Recording Studio, Gorilla Guitars, Ride On Bikes, and Music In Columbus (MIC).
For more information about the Rivertown Showdown at The Loft Live visit:
www.RivertownShowdown.com or www.TheLoftLive.com
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JAZZ: Mace Hibbard Quartet (Sun., Nov. 9 @ The Liberty Theatre)
November 9th Concert and Jam Session
The Columbus Jazz Society is honored to welcome ...
The Mace Hibbard Quartet
Mace Hibbard - saxophones
David Springer - guitar
Marc Miller - bass
Justin Varnes – drums
www.macehibbard.com
Born and raised in Waco, Texas, Mace Hibbard continues in the tradition of Cannonball Adderley, Charlie Parker, and Stan Getz, while drawing inspiration from the more contemporary players such as Kenny Garrett, Chris Potter, and Branford Marsalis.
EVENT: Columbus Jazz Society November 9th concert and jam session
FEATURING: Mace Hibbard, saxophone
TIME: 6:00-9:00 PM
DATE: November 9, 2008
STREET ADDRESS: The Liberty Theatre and Cultural Center,
813 8th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
TICKET PRICES: $7 – Annual memberships are available at the door.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 706-649-7291 or visit www.columbusjazzsociety.com
The Columbus Jazz Society is honored to welcome ...
The Mace Hibbard Quartet
Mace Hibbard - saxophones
David Springer - guitar
Marc Miller - bass
Justin Varnes – drums
www.macehibbard.com
Born and raised in Waco, Texas, Mace Hibbard continues in the tradition of Cannonball Adderley, Charlie Parker, and Stan Getz, while drawing inspiration from the more contemporary players such as Kenny Garrett, Chris Potter, and Branford Marsalis.
EVENT: Columbus Jazz Society November 9th concert and jam session
FEATURING: Mace Hibbard, saxophone
TIME: 6:00-9:00 PM
DATE: November 9, 2008
STREET ADDRESS: The Liberty Theatre and Cultural Center,
813 8th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
TICKET PRICES: $7 – Annual memberships are available at the door.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 706-649-7291 or visit www.columbusjazzsociety.com
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NSAI November Notes
From Nona:
VOTE FOR KENI
(Don't forget to vote for Keni Thomas on GAC everyday)
"It All Begins With A Song"
Our workshop this month is Tuesday, November 11 - 7 PM
Rivertown Showdown - Wednesday, November 5 - 8:00 PM
(THE LOFT) The first Showdown was GREAT. There was an
attentive audience that "listened" and showed respect
to all our songwriter/artist. Reminded me of The
Bluebird.
Two finalist were selected for the Big Showdown, Dec. 17. This week two more will be selected. The audience gets a chance to vote for "best performance".
Come out and support your fellow songwriters.
There are several slots left for each week...other than this one, so you can still sign up. Have a wonderful week. Hope to see you Wednesday.
Nona
VOTE FOR KENI
(Don't forget to vote for Keni Thomas on GAC everyday)
"It All Begins With A Song"
Our workshop this month is Tuesday, November 11 - 7 PM
Rivertown Showdown - Wednesday, November 5 - 8:00 PM
(THE LOFT) The first Showdown was GREAT. There was an
attentive audience that "listened" and showed respect
to all our songwriter/artist. Reminded me of The
Bluebird.
Two finalist were selected for the Big Showdown, Dec. 17. This week two more will be selected. The audience gets a chance to vote for "best performance".
Come out and support your fellow songwriters.
There are several slots left for each week...other than this one, so you can still sign up. Have a wonderful week. Hope to see you Wednesday.
Nona
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
BIG MIC CD RELEASE PARTY: Sept. 27th @ Phenix City Amphitheater
MIC (MusicInColumbus.org) and NSAI (Nashville Songwriter's Association International, Columbus Chapter) are teaming up for a local music showcase on the Chattahoochee River September 27th, 2008. At the event MIC will have our first locals-only compilation CD for sale entitled "Ten Songs from the Edge of Georgia". Come to the show, get your copy of the CD for only $10!
Here's the skinny:
NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL
SHOWCASE of
Country, Blues, Folk, Christian, Rock Music
Sponsored by:
www.musicincolumbus.org
September 27. 2008
7:00 p.m.
Phenix City Amphitheater
FREE ADMISSION
SHOWCASE CONSISTS OF LOCAL BANDS PERFORMING SONGS
WRITTEN BY LOCAL SONGWRITERS
(Members of NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL)
KAZOO PARADE
will lead off the showcase
lineup for parade begins at 6:00 p.m. on the Phenix City Riverwalk
marching into the Amphitheater
$1.00 to purchase KAZOO
ALL AGES WELCOME
(contactRebecca Harris at Phenix City Parks & Recreation for more details)
(Call 334-291-4719 or visit www.phenixcityal.com)
PEGGY JENKINS AND THE BIZNESS
will perform some ROCKIN R & B
PRIZES TO BE AWARDED:
Gift Certificate from Gorilla Guitars
Recording Time from The Loft Studio
FREE Nashville Trip from PMB Broadcasting
JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF ROCKIN ENTERTAINMENT
IT ALL BEGINS WITH A SONG
Here's the skinny:
NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL
SHOWCASE of
Country, Blues, Folk, Christian, Rock Music
Sponsored by:
www.musicincolumbus.org
September 27. 2008
7:00 p.m.
Phenix City Amphitheater
FREE ADMISSION
SHOWCASE CONSISTS OF LOCAL BANDS PERFORMING SONGS
WRITTEN BY LOCAL SONGWRITERS
(Members of NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL)
KAZOO PARADE
will lead off the showcase
lineup for parade begins at 6:00 p.m. on the Phenix City Riverwalk
marching into the Amphitheater
$1.00 to purchase KAZOO
ALL AGES WELCOME
(contactRebecca Harris at Phenix City Parks & Recreation for more details)
(Call 334-291-4719 or visit www.phenixcityal.com)
PEGGY JENKINS AND THE BIZNESS
will perform some ROCKIN R & B
PRIZES TO BE AWARDED:
Gift Certificate from Gorilla Guitars
Recording Time from The Loft Studio
FREE Nashville Trip from PMB Broadcasting
JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF ROCKIN ENTERTAINMENT
IT ALL BEGINS WITH A SONG
Labels: CD Releases, Columbus, Georgia, Phenix City
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JAZZ: Dallas Smith Quartet (Sun., Oct. 12 @ The Liberty Theatre)
The Columbus Jazz Society welcomes the Dallas Smith Quartet.
Dallas Smith will host the Columbus Jazz Society's October twelfth Jazz Jam at the Liberty Theatre. The performance by his quartet will feature well-known jazz standards as well as some of Dallas's own bop, Latin, and fusion jazz compositions.
Since 1975, Dallas has been a West Coast native whose diverse musical career includes symphony work, studio recordings, cruise ships, casino shows, and traditional and Latin jazz groups. Together with his wife, jazz harpist Susan Mazer, Dallas has recorded numerous CD's (www.mazerandsmith.com). Dallas has toured with noted jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal and, as a member of the Swedish world music group Mynta (www.mynta.net), he has recently toured Scandinavia and India.
Dallas currently resides in Reno, Nevada, where he and Susan founded a business, Healing HealthCare Systems, to promote the use of music to create a more healing environment within healthcare facilities. Their primary product is a 24-hour relaxation channel for hospitals, called The C.A.R.E. Channel (www.healinghealth.com).
Dallas, son of the late Judge Oscar D. Smith, Jr., began his musical education in Columbus with Dr. George Corradino at Wynnton Elementary School. After playing classical clarinet for ten years (at Richards Jr. High, Columbus High School, and Florida State University), Dallas broadened his musical focus to include jazz studies (on flute and sax). He has traveled the world in pursuit of his lifelong interest in East Indian classical music, performing extensively in Europe and India.
EVENT: Columbus Jazz Society's October 12th concert and jam session
FEATURING: Dallas Smith, woodwinds
TIME: 6:00-9:00 PM
DATE: October 12, 2008
STREET ADDRESS: The Liberty Theatre and Cultural Center, 813 8th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
TICKET PRICES: $7 for non-members. Annual memberships are available at the door.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call the Liberty Theatre -- 706/653-7566 or David Morgan 706/660-9295
Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments for the jam session (no charge for musicians who sit in) anything could happen.
www.columbusjazzsociety.com
Coming up:
November 9, 2008: Mace Hibbard, saxophones
December 14, 2008: Kevin Vannoy, vocal, saxophone
Dallas Smith will host the Columbus Jazz Society's October twelfth Jazz Jam at the Liberty Theatre. The performance by his quartet will feature well-known jazz standards as well as some of Dallas's own bop, Latin, and fusion jazz compositions.
Since 1975, Dallas has been a West Coast native whose diverse musical career includes symphony work, studio recordings, cruise ships, casino shows, and traditional and Latin jazz groups. Together with his wife, jazz harpist Susan Mazer, Dallas has recorded numerous CD's (www.mazerandsmith.com). Dallas has toured with noted jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal and, as a member of the Swedish world music group Mynta (www.mynta.net), he has recently toured Scandinavia and India.
Dallas currently resides in Reno, Nevada, where he and Susan founded a business, Healing HealthCare Systems, to promote the use of music to create a more healing environment within healthcare facilities. Their primary product is a 24-hour relaxation channel for hospitals, called The C.A.R.E. Channel (www.healinghealth.com).
Dallas, son of the late Judge Oscar D. Smith, Jr., began his musical education in Columbus with Dr. George Corradino at Wynnton Elementary School. After playing classical clarinet for ten years (at Richards Jr. High, Columbus High School, and Florida State University), Dallas broadened his musical focus to include jazz studies (on flute and sax). He has traveled the world in pursuit of his lifelong interest in East Indian classical music, performing extensively in Europe and India.
EVENT: Columbus Jazz Society's October 12th concert and jam session
FEATURING: Dallas Smith, woodwinds
TIME: 6:00-9:00 PM
DATE: October 12, 2008
STREET ADDRESS: The Liberty Theatre and Cultural Center, 813 8th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
TICKET PRICES: $7 for non-members. Annual memberships are available at the door.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call the Liberty Theatre -- 706/653-7566 or David Morgan 706/660-9295
Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments for the jam session (no charge for musicians who sit in) anything could happen.
www.columbusjazzsociety.com
Coming up:
November 9, 2008: Mace Hibbard, saxophones
December 14, 2008: Kevin Vannoy, vocal, saxophone
Labels: Columbus, Dallas Smith, Georgia, Jazz Society
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Tuesday, September 2, 2008
MIC Compilation sells 100 CDs out-of-the-box
Music in Columbus' long-anticipated compilation CD "Ten Songs from the Edge of Georgia" is back from the manufacturer, then immediately sold the first 100 copies. The Columbus Convention and Visitor's Bureau purchased the order and will be on sale in the Columbus Visitor's Center at 900 Front Avenue in UpTown Columbus, Georgia.
MusicInColumbus.org's first CD project delivers a pleasantly blended "jukebox/mixtape" audio journey weaving ten local artists from ten distinct musical genres into one listening experience. From gospel to rock to progressive country, classical, pop and hip-hop, "Ten Songs from the Edge of Georgia" is merely a pinhole of a spotlight into Columbus, Georgia's rich local music scene.
We are still planning a CD Release Party somewhere in Columbus, Georgia this Fall.
Stay Tuned-
seanrox
MusicInColumbus.org's first CD project delivers a pleasantly blended "jukebox/mixtape" audio journey weaving ten local artists from ten distinct musical genres into one listening experience. From gospel to rock to progressive country, classical, pop and hip-hop, "Ten Songs from the Edge of Georgia" is merely a pinhole of a spotlight into Columbus, Georgia's rich local music scene.
We are still planning a CD Release Party somewhere in Columbus, Georgia this Fall.
Stay Tuned-
seanrox
Labels: CD Releases, Columbus, Georgia, Music
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