Albuquerque: Songwriter Series October

NEXT ALBUQUERQUE SONGWRITERS SERIES TO BE HELD THURSDAY OCTOBER 4



We have got a real eclectic line up in store for the next edition of the monthly Albuquerque Songwriter Series with songwriters from three distinct genres discussing the craft. From alt-country (KEN ANDERSON) to funky rock (LEAH BLACK) to spiritual (SARAH WEST), we will explore the art and craft of songwriting from three distinct perspectives. It all takes place on October 4, 2007 at Ben Micheal's Restaurant in Old Town. The session begins at 7 PM and is free. Ben Michael's Restaurant is located at 2404 Pueblo Bonitio NW, Albuquerque (Right off Rio Grande across from Hotel Albuquerque and The Q Bar) 505-224-2817.



The Albuquerque Songwriter Series is presented by the City of Albuquerque Music Office, part of the Economic Development Department,and features a changing lineup of local songwriters.



The goal of the series is to showcase songwriters from all genres of music by presenting an evening of exploring song craft in an intimate setting. Each month the featured songwriters join each other on stage to take turns playing original songs, talk about their origins, how they came to write them, their influences and challenges. Songs range from completed pieces to works in progress.

The Albuquerque Songwriter Series is hosted each month by songwriter and musician Roberto Martinez, Jr., who among other music projects performs with New Mexico’s legendary traditional band Los Reyes de Albuquerque. Mr. Martinez is also a member of the Mayor’s Albuquerque Music Advisory Board (AMAB). James de Champlon, also a member of the AMAB and a partner in local record label Little Kiss Records, coordinates the monthly series with City Music Liaison Tom Frouge.

“This series is not about performance, nor is it about perfect voices or playing.” says Mr. Frouge. “It is about the art of song craft, and is not an open mic presentation. The stripped down setting, whether the songs are rock, rap, jazz, classical, folk, world, Latin or country, will showcase the compositions presented as they were written, on a single instrument. It will allow the Albuquerque songwriting community the opportunity to display their wares to other songwriters perhaps learn from one another and, hopefully help nourish that part of the music business in Albuquerque. It will also allow the community at large to get to know these artists through their songs.”

Ben Michael's Restaurant is located at 2404 Pueblo Bonitio NW, Albuquerque (Right off Rio Grande across from Hotel Albuquerque and The Q Bar) 505-224-2817

Next Session: THURSDAY OCTOBER 4, 2007 at Ben Michaels Restaurant in Old Town

November's Albuquerque Songwriter Series (11/8/07) will feature three more area songwriters including Alicia Ultan (Charmed) and johnny (Choke Cherry Ranch)...

For more information on the series and the possibility of participation please contact Tom Frouge, Music Liaison, City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department, Mayor’s Office at 505-771-3166 or tfrouge@cabq.gov

Cheers,



tom





Tom Frouge

Music Liaison

Economic Development Department

City Of Albuquerque

505-771-3166

tfrouge@cabq.gov

www.cabq.gov/music