Last night, for the second time in my career, I participated in the Qualifying Round of the Tennessee Songwriter's Week Songwriting Competition at Model City Taphouse in Kingsport, TN. It was a really great night of connection and fellowship, and while I am not moving on to the Showcase round, my dear friend John Fluce of Strangers When We Meet is! I'm so very happy for John and proud of him for knocking it out of the park so that he stood out to the judges among a great batch of performances.
The entire reason I participated this year was to catch up with people I don't get to see that often. I'd attempt to name everyone, but I'm sure I'd forget someone. I knew nearly everyone in the competition as well as 2 of the 4 judges. I feel it necessary to thank Visit Kingsport and Model City Taphouse for being such amazing hosts for this event each year. They really do a fantastic job of juggling the logistics of the night and taking great care of us performers. I admittedly wasn't having a great brain day yesterday, so I really NEEDED the experience of last night. What a great room to be in. 18 songwriters, most of whom spend time out playing shows and recording their songs. It was a really professional group this year. SO MANY GREAT FRIENDS! Some I hadn't seen in many years. My heart was so full. I'm very happy with my performance and got some great feedback on my song "Backache" which will appear on my upcoming EP. I'll have details on that release very soon. All in all, it was nothing short of a fantastic evening! Now, I'd like to ask anyone reading this to support Visit Kingsport and Model City Taphouse any way you can. Also, go see a local show. You may witness something truly great and see someone that is on their way to success. Either way, you'll have a good time and be supporting people who are just trying their best to perform you their art, something that is very close to their hearts. Besides, joy and community are forms of resistance, and I felt that in a big way last night. I hope sharing a small piece of that with you through this writing enriches your life in some way!
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AuthorI'm a punk rock storyteller from Johnson City, TN. I've spent the last 14 years of my life devoted to my art, which is the performance of my songs. This space is where I'll share thoughts and experiences in long form! I hope you enjoy! Archives
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