Beth Shackne will screen songs in San Carlos and San Francisco on May 26th & 27th respectively (LA see below).

Beth Shackne from Shack Attack Songs, Nashville will screen songs in San Carlos and San Francisco on May 26th & 27th respectively.

Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Beth Schackne has called Nashville, Tennessee her home since April 1998. Schackne currently works as an independent song plugger, pitching songs written by top hit songwriters and artists in and outside of the Nashville area, to get these songs placed with major recording artists and with film, television and other outlets.

Prior to striking out on her own, Schackne was tapped to head up the creative division of a relatively new publishing company in Nashville. In the short time she was there, Schackne secured a few major song cuts that are due to be released in 2008, including the title track to George Strait’s new album, TROUBADOUR.

Schackne’s foray into song plugging began during her seven-year stint at Vector Management, where she created an opportunity to pitch John Hiatt’s catalog, resulting in a Keith Urban cut, SLOW TURNING. From 2000 to 2007, Schackne worked side-by-side with Ken Levitan, President of Vector Management and Vector Recordings. In addition to helping Levitan with daily artist management of Vector’s diverse roster, including Emmylou Harris, John Hiatt, Lyle Lovett, Michael McDonald, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jonny Lang, Trace Adkins, Trisha Yearwood and many more, Schackne had the opportunity to work on projects with Combustion Music, assisting with the production of film soundtracks, namely AUTO FOCUS, Music From and Inspired By WE WERE SOLDIERS and the soundtrack for independent film KISSING JESSICA STEIN. In 2006, Schackne helped create the Cracker Barrel SONGS OF THE YEAR CD compilation, which also led to a follow-up concert taped live at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center that continues to air on Great American Country.

Upon moving to Nashville, Schackne landed numerous temporary job assignments with music industry companies: MCA Records, Fitzgerald Hartley Management, Giant Records, Garth Brooks Management, William Morris Agency and more.

When asked how she feels as her ten-year anniversary in Music City draws near, Schackne states, “I don’t know if I could have been more blessed with the incredible opportunities that have come my way and the amazing talent with whom I’ve been privileged to work. From the mentors who were my employers to the interns and office staff I hired, they all became a great inspiration to me. I hope I continue to be inspired each and every day by the power of a great song and I hope I can pass along that inspiration to the younger generation coming up in the business.”

SAN CARLOS - Monday. May 26th - Come for a no-host dinner. Be there at 6pm to enjoy a casual no-host dinner with conversation! The event will be held at Micha's Cafe, San Carlos. Door opens at 7pm. Sign up by 7:30pm. Event begins at 7:30pm. This location is central to members from San Francisco, the East Bay, and South Bay. Easy access from HWY 101 and HWY 280, and from the San Mateo and Dumbarton bridges.

Directions: From HWY 101, take the “Whipple Ave.” exit (Redwood City) and head West on Whipple. After crossing the railroad tracks, turn right on El Camino Real. Go to the first light and turn left (St. Francis Way). Go one block to the first stop sign and turn left again. Micha’s will be on your right.

From HWY 280, take the “Edgewood Rd.” exit (San Carlos/Redwood City) and head east. Take Edgewood to the third light —Alameda De las Pulgas— and turn left. Go to the first stop and turn right onto Eaton. Continue on Eaton through two stop signs. Turn left on Laurel. Micha’s will be on your left.

SAN FRANCISCO - Tuesday, May 27th at Fort Mason, in Building C205, San Francisco. SIGN IN BETWEEN 7PM AND 7:30PM. Event will start at 7:30PM.

Directions: Fort Mason is located at the intersection of Buchanan St. and Marina Blvd. There is usually plenty of parking available in Fort Mason itself.

LOS ANGELES - Wednesday, May 28th with Brian Rawlings NOT CONFIRMED - see bio below - 11747 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049 1 mile west of the 405 freeway in Brentwood on the north side of the street just past Barrington. Parking is street parking on Granville, Westgate, Barrington or within Brentwood Village. If no one is at the front dooor, the front door code is #020. From the front entrance on the ground floor proceed straight down the hall tothe meeting room on the left.
Christiann Adams (310) 994-2399 ChristiannAdams@yahoo.com

Brian Rawlings is currently the President of Music Publishing for bluhammock music. Previously he served as Creative Vice President of Disney Music Publishing.
bluhammock music is an independent label based in NYC for whom Brian handles film and television for the label as well as day to day management of the new publishing company. bluhammock music is home to Cary Brothers, Virginia Coalition, Swati, Jim Boggia, KaiserCartel, Kristoffer Ragnstam and South.
Brian's role with Disney included the overall development of talent, developing writer/artists and acquiring publishing rights not directly created by The Walt Disney Company's many entities. Under Rawlings' direction, Disney signed some great staff writers to build a contemporary music publishing catalog. This effort clicked huge with 2003's multi platinum THE CHEETAH GIRLS and has continued its string of hits with CHEETAH GIRLS 2, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, HANNAH MONTANA and HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2.
Brian has also scored success outside the mouse ears working with artists as diverse as Uncle Kracker, Donnie McClurkin, John Michael Montgomery, All 4 One, Faith Hill, Deep Purple, Amy Grant, Jesse McCartney, Hilary Duff, Breaking Benjamin, Cher, Peter Cetera and Dolly Parton.
SUBMIT: Cuttable songs in all popular genres plus masters for TV & Film.

EVENT GUIDELINES

Songs will be played in the order they are submitted. Cover charge is $5. Public is welcome, but only WCS members may submit songs —you may join at the door and participate the same evening). Submit one song per person on CD with a typed lyric sheet showing member’s name/address/phone attached to back with a rubber band. The deadline for CD submission is the sign-up closing time as stated for each location. All songs are played in the room, with the music industry guest critiquing each song so that everyone can hear each song and his/her comments. If interested, the guest will pick up the song for further consideration.

CD MAIL-IN SERVICE

If you are unable to attend any monthly songscreening, you may mail in one song for that month’s screening series as long as it is received by the 15th of the month. Please include a $5 check and a SASE. CDs will not be returned, but you will receive a Publisher’s Response form giving you written feedback on your song. On the outside of the envelope, write the guest screener’s name. Mail your CD and lyric sheet (one song only) plus your $5 fee (please—no cash!) to WCS, 1724 Laurel Street, Suite #120, San Carlos, CA 94070.

Last month's screenings:

NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN screens Part 2 in San Francisco Wednesday, March 12th at 8pm.

SAN FRANCISCO - Wednesday, March 12th at Fort Mason, in Building C260, San Francisco. The ONLY songs reviewed will be the attendees of the February 26th screening that didn't get to have their song heard. Everone is welcome to come and listen though. Event will start at 8PM.

Directions: Fort Mason is located at the intersection of Buchanan St. and Marina Blvd. There is usually plenty of parking available in Fort Mason itself.

L to R: Narada & Bella Bella, Narada and Tim Tucker, Allowyn Price performs live for Narada, and Tim Tucker in the hot seat.

Regular screenings with Antoinette Olesen from Parthenon Music Nashville