Chicago, IL Chapter News

The NSAI-Phoenix Chapter Welcomes Very Special Guest: Rivers Rutherford! You will not want to miss this Wonderful Event!
Special Event Invitation from The Phoenix Chapter: Hey all!! The Phoenix Chapter would like to invite all NSAI members and coordinators to our November 15, 2022 Zoom meeting. We are pleased to welcome our very special guest, Rivers Rutherford.
NSAI-CHICAGO August Meeting at TOBIAS MUSIC
Tobias Music is a family-owned business that was founded in 1978. Since then, it has earned the reputation as one of the most respected acoustic guitar shops in the Chicago metropolitan area and the nation as well.
CONGRATULATIONS to ZADEEG HAROIAN | NSAI-CHICAGO CHAPTER CHALLENGE WINNER!
• Congratulations to Zadeeg Haroian, whose song “Redo” placed first in last month’s NSAI-Chicago Chapter Challenge. Zadeeg now advances to the next round of competition. • Kudos also to James Lake for his song “Woman Or The Whiskey,” which came in second.
NSAI-Chicago Member | Fred LeBaron selected to perform at The Analog in Nashville!
Long time NSAI-Chicago member Fred LeBaron was invited by Steve Seskin to perform his song; "The Game" at the Analog in Nashville. He shared the stage along with Steve Seskin, Sinclair, Jamie Floyd and Seth Glier! To listen to "The Game" click the link below: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/vqjGxUWN3zMjsaVJ6
Chuck Thomas scored 1st Place in the November/December 2021 American Songwriter Lyric Contest!
NSAI Member; Chuck Thomas scored 1st Place in the November/December 2021 American Songwriter Lyric Contest for his song "Don't Waste the Rain." Learn more about Chuck and his song in his American Songwriter Magazine interview by clicking the link below: https://americansongwriter.lt.acemlnc.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZhbWVyaWNhbnNvb
Celebrating the "Big Life" of Michael Heaton | Memorial Plaque Dedication, Scholarship Presentation & Concert: Sunday, August 29th - 1pm
The friends, family and fans of Michael Heaton are creating a permanent memorial in Michael's memory. *Please note that Chris Hall is organizing this fundraiser along with the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence.
Special Guest Visit with MCKENZIE PARKER - Saturday Morning, June 5th (10am CST)
Coffee and Q&A with McKenzie Parker - Saturday Morning, June 5th (10am CST) Please join NSAI’s Chicago Chapter as we welcome Director of NSAI Chapters McKenzie Parker. McKenzie, who works with NSAI Chapter Coordinators throughout the international organization, will preview some of the exciting developments coming our way from NSAI headquarters in Nash
Special Guest Visit with LACY GREEN - Saturday Morning, May 1st (10am CST)
Coffee and Q&A with Lacy Green - Saturday Morning, May 1st (10am CST) More about Lacy: Growing up in the foothills of the North Carolina, Lacy began became hooked on music at 13 after her Dad taught her how to play “Blackbird” on his 1969 Martin D-18. For the next ten years she honed her performance and songwriting chops at venues across the countr
Singer Songwriter | KEVIN FARRIS to visit with NSAI-Chicago!
Saturday Morning, April 17th (10am CST) Nationally acclaimed Singer / Songwriter Kevin Farris will be stopping by for a visit and some Q&A. We're SO looking forward to this inspirational conversation!
Ylva Blom of Amuxe Publishing Presenting:
Saturday morning, March 27th, NSAI-Chicago's very own Ylva Blom of Amuxe Publishing will be presenting: "Getting in Sync with Sync - Exploring New Opportunities For Your Songs”.