Quote to inspire: "When the dogwoods start to bloom and the crickets hum their tune, that's usually about the time that I feel most alive; But the news has all been bad and the whole world seems so sad; I ain't had much else going on so I sat down and wrote this song." -
Luke Combs, "Six Feet Apart"
The First Ever SongU "Open-Mic Experiment!" Hosted by Mitch Townley. Whether you are experienced or aspiring performers, vocally "challenged", musicians, lyricists-only, OR AUDIENCE-ONLY, you're welcome on August 14th at 1pm ET. If you're playing, singing, or reading a lyric, it's LIVE - no links. More details and to sign-up for link to enter the e-CAFE (aka e-classroom) click link and: Search the page on subject -- Performing Songwriting.
Why an Open-Mic Experiment, You Ask? A couple of years after we got married, Danny and I packed up our hand-me-down couch, dinette set and mattress, and moved from Edison, NJ to Nashville, TN with a notion to eventually make our living as songwriters... Read more.
SONGU SPOTLIGHT
- Featured Pitch. Pitch #1844: Rose Falcon and Rodney Atkins Alternative ROSE FALCON/ RODNEY ATKINS. Street Pitch guest, J.N., veteran independent songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Curb artists Rose Falcon and Rodney Atkins. Se... View all pitch opps.
Pitch #1844
ROSE FALCON/ RODNEY ATKINS. Street Pitch guest, J.N., veteran independent songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Curb artists Rose Falcon and Rodney Atkins. Seeking solo songs for each as well as duets as per the following:
--Solo songs for Rose Falcon ala American singer-songwriter, Caitlyn Smith.
--Solo songs for Rodney Atkins with a Jason Isbell vibe.
--Additionally open-minded to duets for both of them that are in the Little Big Town direction.
PITCH FOLLOW-UP: If this guest expresses interest in your song they will pitch it with the understanding that you will be asked to sign a single song agreement with the publishing company if there is interest in the song.
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GOLD STARS! CONGRATULATIONS to our members whose songs were picked up in the past 72 hours to be signed or pitched from our leads! See who else had their songs recently picked up.
(#1827) Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. BRETT KISSELL. Extended! Still current and actively looking.Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music...more
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Pat Aureli "CALL YOU UP" (8/11/2020)
Pitch #1827
BRETT KISSELL. Extended! Still current and actively looking.Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is looking for songs for Warner Music Canada artist Brett Kissell. Brett's last single, "Drink About Me", went to No. 1 in Canada and currently has over 25 million streams (over 17 million streams in the USA alone). Here's a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV_QkrQLbxY
Currently seeking radio hits, something that Thomas Rhett, or some other young, modern country talent would release. It can range from traditional country, to country pop, to very pop (as you can hear below). Please send your best songs!
A bit more about Brett: he is the reigning CCMA Fans'Choice Award winner, a multiple Juno award winner (a Canadian Grammy), a 15 x CCMA awards winner, and has 10 x Gold and Platinum singles in Canada.
Here are links to some of Brett's most popular tracks:
Airwaves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7aaqG5RRxo
We Were That Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CN_BrGW5bU
She Drives Me Crazy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tItkNucx8DM
Anthem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvHsRESm55Y
Pitch Follow-up: Publishing must be available. If this guest expresses interest in your song, you will be asked to sign a single song agreement, executable only with a major cut.
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Adam Avery "JUST GOT REAL" (8/11/2020)
Pitch #1827
BRETT KISSELL. Extended! Still current and actively looking.Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is looking for songs for Warner Music Canada artist Brett Kissell. Brett's last single, "Drink About Me", went to No. 1 in Canada and currently has over 25 million streams (over 17 million streams in the USA alone). Here's a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV_QkrQLbxY
Currently seeking radio hits, something that Thomas Rhett, or some other young, modern country talent would release. It can range from traditional country, to country pop, to very pop (as you can hear below). Please send your best songs!
A bit more about Brett: he is the reigning CCMA Fans'Choice Award winner, a multiple Juno award winner (a Canadian Grammy), a 15 x CCMA awards winner, and has 10 x Gold and Platinum singles in Canada.
Here are links to some of Brett's most popular tracks:
Airwaves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7aaqG5RRxo
We Were That Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CN_BrGW5bU
She Drives Me Crazy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tItkNucx8DM
Anthem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvHsRESm55Y
Pitch Follow-up: Publishing must be available. If this guest expresses interest in your song, you will be asked to sign a single song agreement, executable only with a major cut.
(#1846) Pitch For Publisher. Americana. JON WOLFE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com...more
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Robbi Atkins "HERE IN THE HEARTLAND USA" (8/11/2020)
Pitch #1846
JON WOLFE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for several indie acts from Nashville for a better chance of getting a cut while many of the majors are on hiatus. SUBMIT all tempos of Traditional Country/Americana songs. For more about this artist go to http://www.jonwolfecountry.com/#home. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
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John Cirillo "LOST AMEN" (8/11/2020)
Pitch #1846
JON WOLFE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for several indie acts from Nashville for a better chance of getting a cut while many of the majors are on hiatus. SUBMIT all tempos of Traditional Country/Americana songs. For more about this artist go to http://www.jonwolfecountry.com/#home. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
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Loralei Ells "MAMA'S OLD RADIO" (8/11/2020)
Pitch #1846
JON WOLFE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for several indie acts from Nashville for a better chance of getting a cut while many of the majors are on hiatus. SUBMIT all tempos of Traditional Country/Americana songs. For more about this artist go to http://www.jonwolfecountry.com/#home. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
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Carol Hashe Rainone "CHAIN REACTION" (8/11/2020)
Pitch #1846
JON WOLFE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for several indie acts from Nashville for a better chance of getting a cut while many of the majors are on hiatus. SUBMIT all tempos of Traditional Country/Americana songs. For more about this artist go to http://www.jonwolfecountry.com/#home. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
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David Johnson "WE'LL SLING SOME MUD" (8/11/2020)
Pitch #1846
JON WOLFE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for several indie acts from Nashville for a better chance of getting a cut while many of the majors are on hiatus. SUBMIT all tempos of Traditional Country/Americana songs. For more about this artist go to http://www.jonwolfecountry.com/#home. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
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Rita Weyls "COFFEE IN YOUR WHISKEY. RE-WRITE " (8/11/2020)
Pitch #1846
JON WOLFE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for several indie acts from Nashville for a better chance of getting a cut while many of the majors are on hiatus. SUBMIT all tempos of Traditional Country/Americana songs. For more about this artist go to http://www.jonwolfecountry.com/#home. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
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Rita Weyls "TAILLIGHTS IN THE DARK. DEMO" (8/11/2020)
Pitch #1846
JON WOLFE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for several indie acts from Nashville for a better chance of getting a cut while many of the majors are on hiatus. SUBMIT all tempos of Traditional Country/Americana songs. For more about this artist go to http://www.jonwolfecountry.com/#home. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
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Buc Williams "ROSES FOR NO REASON" (8/11/2020)
Pitch #1846
JON WOLFE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for several indie acts from Nashville for a better chance of getting a cut while many of the majors are on hiatus. SUBMIT all tempos of Traditional Country/Americana songs. For more about this artist go to http://www.jonwolfecountry.com/#home. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
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Brad Yunek "A FARMER'S WIFE" (8/11/2020)
Pitch #1846
JON WOLFE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for several indie acts from Nashville for a better chance of getting a cut while many of the majors are on hiatus. SUBMIT all tempos of Traditional Country/Americana songs. For more about this artist go to http://www.jonwolfecountry.com/#home. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
(#1847) Pitch For Publisher. Country. MATT FARRIS. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com...more
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Ava Paige "SLIDE IN" (8/11/2020)
Pitch #1847
MATT FARRIS. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for several indie acts from Nashville for a better chance of getting a cut while many of the majors are on hiatus. MATT NEEDS: a "career breaking" Radio-friendly Country single. Mid or Uptempo. For more about this artist go to https://mattfarriscountry.com/. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
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Chelsie Taylor "STUCK ON YOU" (8/11/2020)
Pitch #1847
MATT FARRIS. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for several indie acts from Nashville for a better chance of getting a cut while many of the majors are on hiatus. MATT NEEDS: a "career breaking" Radio-friendly Country single. Mid or Uptempo. For more about this artist go to https://mattfarriscountry.com/. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
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Buc Williams "ONE OF THE GUYS" (8/11/2020)
Pitch #1847
MATT FARRIS. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for several indie acts from Nashville for a better chance of getting a cut while many of the majors are on hiatus. MATT NEEDS: a "career breaking" Radio-friendly Country single. Mid or Uptempo. For more about this artist go to https://mattfarriscountry.com/. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
UPCOMING INSTRUCTOR-LED COURSES
Registration for song feedback and mentoring courses (FDBK) begins one-week prior to course time starting at 10:00 am ET. Limit 5 participants per session.
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Wed Aug 12, 2020 09:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 320 Publisher Song Feedback and Mentoring with Debbie Zavitson
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Thu Aug 13, 2020 01:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 210 Song Feedback and Mentoring II with Lisa Palas
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Fri Aug 14, 2020 01:00 PM (ET)
PERF 800 Open-Mic Experiment with Mitch Townley
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Sat Aug 15, 2020 12:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 135 Song Feedback and Mentoring with Randy Klein
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Mon Aug 17, 2020 01:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 101 Bend Benns Ear with Benn Cutarelli
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Tue Aug 18, 2020 08:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 160 Song and Production Feedback and Mentoring with Justin Morgan