Berkeley
Welcome!
Here you will find up to date information about what's going on in the WCS Berkeley 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 Berkeley Managers.
Please make sure that you membership is current. Non-members are ineligible to win. RENEW MY MEMBERSHIP
IF YOU NEED TO REACH THE BERKELEY CHAPTER MANAGER PLEASE EMAIL: Berkeley@Westcoastsongwriters.org
Last chance to compete in WCS BERKELEY CHAPTER's Songwriting Competition for the 2012-13 season. Playoffs July 15th.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Freight and Salvage (2020 Addison Street, 510-644-2020)
Admission $8.50 ($6.50 advance, before doors open)
Doors open 7:00. Sign-up 7:00 to 7:30. Performance 7:30
Sign-up is on a first-come basis, maximum is 20 songs per night. Get there early if you want to perform. Most members arrive before 7, buy discounted tickets at the box office, and then line up to sign-up. Show your card when you sign-up. Audience is welcome, let your fans know about the event. Only WCS members are eligible to compete, but non-members can sign-up at 7:25 if there’s room available. If you join WCS in person the night of the competition, your admission fee is waived.
If you got this email, you are on the Berkeley chapter email list (not the WCS email list) and you don’t have to enter your email address on the sign-up sheet.
JUDGES FOR JUNE:
ELIZABETH EDWARDS: Award winning singer/songwriter, her lyrics have been called, "empowering, and refreshing" and her voice "touches your soul". Edwards opened for the late Dan Fogelberg on multiple occasions. She has performed at the world famous Bluebird Café in Nashville and many other venues. The State of California Arts Council granted Edwards an Artist in Residence grant where she taught songwriting at Liberty High School in Benicia, Calif. Edwards has been the recipient of the "Readers Choice Award/Best Musician" in Solano County. She won the Best Song Award from the Northern California Songwriters Association for her song "Paper Thin, Paper Doll" and was chosen from over seven hundred women who auditioned for the Lillith Fair's talent search hosted by Bill Graham Presents and Alice Radio 97.3 in San Francisco.
SECOND JUDGE TBA
CONCERT WINDOW will stream the entire concert live. Concert Window streams HD video of live musical performances at top-notch concert venues around the United States. If you perform, you agree to have your performance streamed live. Tell your fans they can purchase online tickets only on the day of the webcast at www.concertwindow.com/folk. Of all people, your fans are the most likely to tune in, so be sure to reach out to them no matter where in the world they live. For each $3 ticket sold, $1 will be donated to West Coast Songwriters, a non-profit.
See you Monday!!!
Nomi
West Coast Songwriters Berkeley Chapter manager
FAQ's...about the Berkeley Chapter:
If this doesn't answer you question, please contact me at berkeley@westcoastsongwriters.org
Q: Where does the Berkeley Chapter event occur?
A: Freight and Salvage (2020 Addison Street, 510-644-2020 (tel:510-644-2020) )
Admission $8.50 ($6.50 advance, before doors open)
Doors open 7:00. Sign-up 7:00 to 7:30. Performance 7:30
Sign-up is on a first-come basis, maximum is 20 songs per night. Get there early if you want to perform. Most members arrive before 7, buy discounted tickets at the box office, and then line up to sign-up. Show your card when you sign-up. Audience is welcome, let your fans know about the event. Only WCS members are eligible to compete, but non-members can sign-up at 7:25 if there’s room available. If you join WCS in person the night of the competition, your admission fee is waived.
Q: I'm a teenager who's interested in joining and I just wanted to verify that the cost is $40 per year.
A: Membership for people under 21-years-old is $40. Make sure you bring your ID when you sign up in person.
Q: How much does it cost to join WCS?
A: Annual membership dues are $90-Regular, $119-Band, $150-Contributor, $40-Under 21.
Q: I've written a song I'd like to perform, but would like to have my friend play the guitar while I sing it. I'm a WCS member, but my friend is not. Am I still eligible to compete?
A: As long as the song is written by a WCS member, and the writer is present at the event, anyone can perform it. The song will be eligible to compete for Best Song of the Month and in the Playoffs, but will not be eligible for Best Performance of the Month.Q: I joined WCS at another chapter and paid the dues. Can I participate in the Berkeley chapter songwriting session tonight??
A: Yes. Bring your card or an email confirmation of your membership. If you didn’t receive your card yet, send an email to ian@westcoastsongwriters.org and he'll send you an membership confirmation email to print out and bring to the event.
Q: Can I perform if I’m not a member of WCS?
A; There’s a maximum of 20 songs per competition and WCS members have priority. If there's room on the list at 7:25, non-members can sign-up to perform but are not eligible to compete
Q: Do WCS members have to pay admission at the venues?
A: Some chapters have free venues, but at the Berkeley venue, the Freight and Salvage, tickets for are $8.50, $6.50 advance, same price for performers and audience.
Q: I see that the admission is $2 less if paid "in advance." how can I pay the admission in advance?
A: “In advance” means before doors open at 7. Advance tickets can be purchased from the box office or online.
Q: I love to hear songwriters perform. Is the monthly competition open to the public?
A: Anyone can attend the event.
Q: I wanted to verify if there is an event soon?
A: Check the calendar on www.westcoastsongwriters.org. The info is also on the calendar at www.freightandsalvage.org.
Q: How early should I get there to ensure I am eligible to perform stage?
A: Signup is from 7 to 7:30pm, with a 20-song maximum. It’s on a first-come basis, so get there early if you want to perform.
Q: How many songs can I sing at a competition?
A: Our limit is 20 songs per night. If less than 10 people sign-up, you can sing 2 songs.( However, this almost never happens in Berkeley, usually it’s just 1 song per person).
Q: Last week I won the competition for best song in San Rafael. Can I sing the same song in Berkeley, or do I need to bring a new song?
A: You can sing the same song or another, it's up to you. Each song is eligible to win once a season in each venue.
Q: I already won Best Song in Berkeley this season. Can I still perform in Berkeley or do I have to go to another venue until next season?
A: You can still perform in Berkeley even if you won. You can win twice a season with different songs. You can perform the same song that already won, but you will not be eligible to compete.
Q: Is there a piano or keyboard already provided there?
A: Yes, there is a grand piano at the Freight.
Q: Just wondering who the judges are?
A: The names of the judges and all other info is emailed every month to the Berkeley Mailing List.
Q: May I ask who the judge is for tomorrow night event
A: I'll put you on the email list, oh wait, actually you're on the list. I sent out the info about the judges today. If it isn’t in your inbox, check your Spam folder and add WCS Berkeley as a contact.
Q: How can I get emails about the event?
A: Berkeley chapter has our own email list, separate from the main WCS email list. We send out 1 email a month, a few days before our event. To get on Berkeley’s email list, make sure your email address is on the sign-up sheet., so make sure you are getting emails from Berkeley@westcoastsongwriters.org
Songwriting Competitions:
PLEASE NOTE: We request that members line up a half hour early for a spot and YES! we do have a grand piano for members' convenience!
Best Song and Best Performance winners receive:
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.
Hosted by experienced songwriters, Works in Progress is an opportunity to receive constructive criticism on your finished or unfinished song. Open only to WCS Members: FREE However, join at the door and you can participate the same evening.
WCS offers a number of social mixers throughout the year. Come and join the fun, chat with friends, meet new friends and network in a very relaxed and enjoyable space. We truly encourage our members to collaborate, support and build community spirit!
Come join us at the next All Chapter Event!
Song Screenings
NOT held in Berkeley, but are open to any WCS Active member at our other locations.
CD Mail-In Service
Works in Progress
NOT held in Berkeley, but are open to any WCS Active member at our other locations.
Social Mixers, Seminars, Workshops for all members to enjoy...
This Month's Winners
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