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Writers' Night hosted by Debi Champion
Barbara Cloyd, Scott Honaker, Jamie Wayz, Aimee Kaye, Eddie Saenz, Karree J Phillips, Nancy & Fett Moran, Kokomo Joe, Roger Hoselton, Nick Columbia, Alvia Sanberg, Amit Chadha, Kenneth Cooper
Open mic starts at 10:30 after the scheduled music-- musicians-- you must sign up by 8 pm to play open mic.
Commodore Grille
Sun. 2/17/13
Show: 6:00 PM
Free
All ages
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Debi Champion
Singer-SongwriterArtist Bio:
From Reidsville, North Carolina, Debi Champion began singing with cousins and friends in her home state, then as a solo performer and later with duo's and bands all over NC, SC, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland. She then moved to South Florida in 1976. Debi's unique blend of country, rock, and jazz made her one of the area's favorite entertainers. In 1978 she won the Mark Allen Critic's Choice Award for "Best Female Vocalist" and in 1985 she won the South Florida Music Award for "Best Rock/Pop/Blues Female Vocalist". Debi has appeared in concert with such diverse artists as Spyro Gyra, Bob James, Leon Russell, Dan Seals, The Dirt Band, Gary Morris, Kris Kristopherson, Restless Heart, Suzi Boggus, Dave Mason, Marshall Tucker Band, Ronnie Milsap, Three Dog Night, The Bama Band, and Mark O'Conner. She also toured as a back-up vocalist with Miami Dolphin, Tim Foley, and sang with the Miami Symphony.
Debi now lives in Kingston Springs, outside of Nashville, where she does demo session work, back-up vocals for different artists, and writes songs, some of which you may have heard on HBO or Showtime. She also serves as hostess for songwriter showcases every Tues, Wed, and Thurs night at the Commodore Grill in Nashville. She currently performs at the Commodore, the Bluebird, and at special events.
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From Reidsville, North Carolina, Debi Champion began singing with cousins and friends in her home state, then as a solo performer and later with duo's and bands all over NC, SC, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland. She then moved to South Florida in 1976. Debi's unique blend of country, rock, and jazz made her one of the area's favorite entertainers. In 1978 she won the Mark Allen Critic's Choice Award for "Best Female Vocalist" and in 1985 she won the South Florida Music Award for "Best Rock/Pop/Blues Female Vocalist". Debi has appeared in concert with such diverse artists as Spyro Gyra, Bob James, Leon Russell, Dan Seals, The Dirt Band, Gary Morris, Kris Kristopherson, Restless Heart, Suzi Boggus, Dave Mason, Marshall Tucker Band, Ronnie Milsap, Three Dog Night, The Bama Band, and Mark O'Conner. She also toured as a back-up vocalist with Miami Dolphin, Tim Foley, and sang with the Miami Symphony.
Debi now lives in Kingston Springs, outside of Nashville, where she does demo session work, back-up vocals for different artists, and writes songs, some of which you may have heard on HBO or Showtime. She also serves as hostess for songwriter showcases every Tues, Wed, and Thurs night at the Commodore Grill in Nashville. She currently performs at the Commodore, the Bluebird, and at special events.
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Barbara Cloyd
Singer-SongwriterArtist Bio:
I love songs, I love sonwriting and most of all, I love songwriters. I've had the good fortune to have a song on the charts (Lorrie Morgan's "I Guess You Had To Be There") and to have hosted the Open Mic at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville since it began in 1986.
I discovered that I also love nurturing the talents of others and since 1999 I have given classes, hosted workshops and done critiques and consultations for writers and artists who want to have their music recorded in the Nashville market.
Back then you could still walk up and down Music Row knocking on doors with your cassette or your guitar asking people to listen to your songs, and I quickly learned that I had no idea how to write a hit. Feedback from publishers and ASCAP and BMI reps was very helpful, but the best thing I did was join the Nashville Songwriters Association (NSAI) and start attending the Thursday night workshop every week.
The Bluebird Cafe was already the coolest place in town for original music and I went to the Writers Night every Sunday. I mentioned to the host that I could fill in if needed, and in 1986 that offer put me in the right place at the right time to land the job of organizing and hosting the Monday Open Mic, which I still do to this day.
In 1988 the new cook at the restaurant where I waited tables invited me to dinner to meet her husband Jon Robbin, a songwriter newly arrived from Northern California. I didn't think his writing style would be compatible with mine, but they had just fed me dinner so when he asked me about cowriting, I was too polite to say no. I'm glad Mama taught me good manners because we ended up writing "I Guess You Had to Be There" that became a hit for Lorrie Morgan in 1993.
After that I started hosting other writers nights around town and volunteered for the NSAI song evaluation service. More and more writers started asking me for feedback and advice so I decided to start my consultation service which I call "Ready for the Row." That has grown into a career as a teacher that includes critiques, consultation, classes, workshops and a guitar/vocal demo service. One of my favorite endeavors is the "Play for Publishers" workshop series that helps writers (including me!) learn about the demands of the commercial market from successful professionals and has opened doors on Music Row for many of them.
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I love songs, I love sonwriting and most of all, I love songwriters. I've had the good fortune to have a song on the charts (Lorrie Morgan's "I Guess You Had To Be There") and to have hosted the Open Mic at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville since it began in 1986.
I discovered that I also love nurturing the talents of others and since 1999 I have given classes, hosted workshops and done critiques and consultations for writers and artists who want to have their music recorded in the Nashville market.
Back then you could still walk up and down Music Row knocking on doors with your cassette or your guitar asking people to listen to your songs, and I quickly learned that I had no idea how to write a hit. Feedback from publishers and ASCAP and BMI reps was very helpful, but the best thing I did was join the Nashville Songwriters Association (NSAI) and start attending the Thursday night workshop every week.
The Bluebird Cafe was already the coolest place in town for original music and I went to the Writers Night every Sunday. I mentioned to the host that I could fill in if needed, and in 1986 that offer put me in the right place at the right time to land the job of organizing and hosting the Monday Open Mic, which I still do to this day.
In 1988 the new cook at the restaurant where I waited tables invited me to dinner to meet her husband Jon Robbin, a songwriter newly arrived from Northern California. I didn't think his writing style would be compatible with mine, but they had just fed me dinner so when he asked me about cowriting, I was too polite to say no. I'm glad Mama taught me good manners because we ended up writing "I Guess You Had to Be There" that became a hit for Lorrie Morgan in 1993.
After that I started hosting other writers nights around town and volunteered for the NSAI song evaluation service. More and more writers started asking me for feedback and advice so I decided to start my consultation service which I call "Ready for the Row." That has grown into a career as a teacher that includes critiques, consultation, classes, workshops and a guitar/vocal demo service. One of my favorite endeavors is the "Play for Publishers" workshop series that helps writers (including me!) learn about the demands of the commercial market from successful professionals and has opened doors on Music Row for many of them.
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Scott Honaker
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Scott Honaker is a singer/songwriter originally from St. Albans, WV, but now lives in Nashville, TN. his debut cd, "Who Made The Road" is available for download at I-Tunes or cdbaby.com.
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Scott Honaker is a singer/songwriter originally from St. Albans, WV, but now lives in Nashville, TN. his debut cd, "Who Made The Road" is available for download at I-Tunes or cdbaby.com.
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Jamie Wayz
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I love the Florida keys! It doesn't get cold there!
I love life! I'm going to follow my dreams! I believe if I work hard enough I can make anything I want in life come true!!!!
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I love the Florida keys! It doesn't get cold there!
I love life! I'm going to follow my dreams! I believe if I work hard enough I can make anything I want in life come true!!!!
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Eddie Saenz
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Singer/Songwriter in the Nashville area.
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Singer/Songwriter in the Nashville area.
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Karree J Phillips
Children's MusicArtist Bio:
Karree was born and raised on a ranch on mile 49, Alaska Highway, in Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada. The instruments she plays includes Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Maracas, Tambourine, Spoons, and other assorted percussion instruments. At age 19, her career began with the New Canadian Sweethearts with Bob Regan, and toured Canada, and The United States for six years. She then moved to Los Angeles and formed her own group, Karree J Rose and the Ramblers. She performed such places as the Palomino Club, and Naval and Air Force Bases. She has appeared with artists such as Boy Howdy, Eddie Dean, Cliffie Stone, Vern Gosdin, Freddie Hart, and Highway 101 with whom she recorded her first album. Recorded in Los Angeles, CA. featuring a song by Billy Swan entitled "Leaving You Is On My List Of Things To Do Today". Mr. Swan helped produce and performed backup vocals on this track. After tours in Canada, California, and Branson MO, Karree decided to move to the home of country music, Nashville, Tennessee.
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Karree was born and raised on a ranch on mile 49, Alaska Highway, in Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada. The instruments she plays includes Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Maracas, Tambourine, Spoons, and other assorted percussion instruments. At age 19, her career began with the New Canadian Sweethearts with Bob Regan, and toured Canada, and The United States for six years. She then moved to Los Angeles and formed her own group, Karree J Rose and the Ramblers. She performed such places as the Palomino Club, and Naval and Air Force Bases. She has appeared with artists such as Boy Howdy, Eddie Dean, Cliffie Stone, Vern Gosdin, Freddie Hart, and Highway 101 with whom she recorded her first album. Recorded in Los Angeles, CA. featuring a song by Billy Swan entitled "Leaving You Is On My List Of Things To Do Today". Mr. Swan helped produce and performed backup vocals on this track. After tours in Canada, California, and Branson MO, Karree decided to move to the home of country music, Nashville, Tennessee.
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Kokomo Joe
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Kokomo Joe can be described in one word UNIQUE. His vocals carry the soulful sound of authentic Americana Soul.
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Kokomo Joe can be described in one word UNIQUE. His vocals carry the soulful sound of authentic Americana Soul.
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Roger Hoselton
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I am a full-time active duty Army Soldier, and a part-time solo acoustic performer and singer-songwriter. I have been influenced greatly by music from multiple genres and by living in various regions of the U.S., which results in some of my songs having more of a country flavor, while others have more of a pop-rock flavor, some are folky, and some are written purely for comedy effect. But regardless of the genre, all of my songs try to tell a story, put to music...and since I suck at video games and golf, you gotta have a hobby right? I sincerely hope that you enjoy my songs and videos, and feel free to pass them along to friends / family. Take care!
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I am a full-time active duty Army Soldier, and a part-time solo acoustic performer and singer-songwriter. I have been influenced greatly by music from multiple genres and by living in various regions of the U.S., which results in some of my songs having more of a country flavor, while others have more of a pop-rock flavor, some are folky, and some are written purely for comedy effect. But regardless of the genre, all of my songs try to tell a story, put to music...and since I suck at video games and golf, you gotta have a hobby right? I sincerely hope that you enjoy my songs and videos, and feel free to pass them along to friends / family. Take care!
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Nick Columbia
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Hailing from the Denver, CO area. Nick Columbia can be found these days playing in Nashville, TN.
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Hailing from the Denver, CO area. Nick Columbia can be found these days playing in Nashville, TN.
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Alvia Dale Sandberg
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A boy in a man's shoes planted in the South with my heart back on the farm just singin a song... or more. If I write or cover a song, it's because the song needs to be heard (wink). I'm addicted to the singer-songwriter performances. There's nothing better than sharing life, love and embarrasing screw-ups in front of a crowd of onlookers and fellow songwriters. It keeps me encouraged to go to work and earn a living so that I can write and sing a little longer (grin).
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A boy in a man's shoes planted in the South with my heart back on the farm just singin a song... or more. If I write or cover a song, it's because the song needs to be heard (wink). I'm addicted to the singer-songwriter performances. There's nothing better than sharing life, love and embarrasing screw-ups in front of a crowd of onlookers and fellow songwriters. It keeps me encouraged to go to work and earn a living so that I can write and sing a little longer (grin).
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Kenneth Cooper
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This ain't your Daddy's country! Come and get down and dirty with me, y'all!
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This ain't your Daddy's country! Come and get down and dirty with me, y'all!
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