West Coast Songwriters

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Here you will find up to date information about what's going on in the WCS Portland Chapter.  It's easy to find who to contact, where to go and when it's all happening!  If you need to reach us, please follow the link below to email the Portland Managers.

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NEWS FROM PORTLAND MANAGERS:  Updates...5/20

Hello musicians and music lovers.

Come out (early) to hear and meet some of the best songwriters on the NW.

This Tuesday, May 21st we will have the West Coast Songwriters.org Performing Songwriter Competition NW Chapter 2012 - 13 finals!

The Buffalo Gap (upstairs, free, no minors) 5:30p meet, greet, mixer (not hosted) to discuss the WCS NW Chapter, industry trends, share insights, and some laughs.7:00p sharp, the FINALS begin. 9:00p open mic for any and all...

Thanks in advance to judges Mike Snyder, Mike Jones, Tony Ferguson, and Ana Amman for their expertise and time.

BEST SONG FINALISTS

John Rankin – “Actress”

Wayne Richards – “Sarah’s Song”

Nicole Wells – “I Know It’s You”

Perry Gerber – “Sha La La in The Moonlight”

Dan Weber – “What I’m Looking For” (will not be performing at the finals due to a schedule conflict)

BEST PERFORMER FINALISTS

Carlson Wells

Karma Ann Swanepoel

Chris Baron

Carl Soloman

Michael Henchman

Prizes donated include...

The above performers will compete for new fans, love, admiration and…

• Three hours of recording time at Rex Studio #1 with Brent Rogers Engineer/Producer
• WCS logo wear
• Buffalo Gap Gift Certificate (for a future use)
• A write up on Oregon Music News

• Competitions are held monthly
• Location: Buffalo Gap on State Route #43, 6835 SW Macadam Ave - Portland, OR 97219
• Sign Ups: 7:30pm;  Event begins promptly at 8pm
• $5 for performers
• Sponsored by: Noisy Planet & Smileynote Studios

Best Song and Best Performer win the following:

* Premium Artist Service Package, from Noisy Planet which includes hosting up to 20 songs, 5 photos, and your bio, plus they’ll distribute one album to iTunes, eMusic, Rhapsody, Amazon MP3, Napster and others. In addition you will receive 100 personalized promo cards promoting you as a featured artist on Noisy Planet.

Here's how the Skype Publisher Pitch works.

1. RSVP to WCS Portland  that you want to attend/submit.
2. Send me a .mp3 of your song, and the lyrics, we will get them to Mark ahead of time so he can read/listen at his studio (BY APRIL 15th please!)
3. WCS MEMBERS FREE ENTRY (if you are not one, please Sign Up...
4. Non WCS members, only $15, which we ask you to pay online  (if you cannot do that, you may bring a check for $15, made out to WCS, at the Publisher's Pitch, but PLEASE do not stand us up)
5. Show up, by 1:45, on Sunday April 17th, and be ready to listen and learn; it will be a very cool 3 hours.  

Song Screenings

• Songs are played in the order submitted
• $5 cover charge
• Non-members welcome, but only WCS members may submit songs.  However, should you wish to join at the door, you will be able to participate the same evening.
• Submit one song per person on CD with a typed lyric sheet showing member's name/address/phone attached to the back with a rubber band.
• Deadline for CD submission is the sign-up closing time.
• All songs are played in the room, with the music industry guest critiquing each song so that everyone can hear the song and his/her comments.
• If interested, the guest will pick up the song for further consideration.
• PLEASE NOTE: SONG SCREENINGS ARE OPEN TO WCS MEMBERS ONLY.  Sign Up Now

CD Mail-In Service

• If you are unable to attend the song screening, you may mail in one song for that month's screening series - but it must be received before the 15th of that month.
• CD's will not be returned
• You will receive a Publisher's Response Form giving you written feedback regarding your song.
• Please include a $5 check and a SASE
• On the outside of the envelope, write the name of the guest screener
• 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

Works In Progress

As a member of WCS, you have the opportunity to meet with talented, well-respected and accomplished songwriters to review your song (either finished or unfinished).  You will receive constructive comments to make your song better.  

This Month's Winners

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