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=...
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. (BFEE)
On August 29th, 2021 at 1:00pm, downtown Batavia, IL at the Peg Bond Center.
This wonderful Event will include:
• Dedication of a Permanent Plaque highlighting Michael's life, music and philanthropy.
• A two-hour Live Concert featuring Michael's former band-mates through the years covering all of Michael's great songs.
• Announcement of an on-going Michael Heaton Musical Scholarship awarded annually to a local student.
Michael's memory shall live on through his music and the lives of the people he touched. He truly led a "Big Life". Honor Michael's memory by finding music in everything you do.
Please know that 100% of the funds donated will go directly to the Memorial Plaque & Scholarship, which will be managed on an ongoing basis by the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence. (BFEE)
Thank You - The Friends, Family and Fans of Michael Heaton
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 Nashville.
We're hoping she may also share some of her insights and experiences regarding professional communications, ethics and successful business practices within the songwriting community.
More about McKenzie:
Coffee and Q&A with Lacy Green - Saturday Morning, May 1st (10am CST)
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!
Hoping you can join us!
Please RSVP Bob Osgood at: bobaosgood@gmail.com for the zoom meeting link.
More about Kevin:
"The creative spirit is a lawless creature. She doesn’t care for clock time. She shows up at her convenience and of her own volition.”
Kevin Farris is a singer-songwriter from the Chicagoland area, penning gritty/soulful and undeniably catchy songs, that cross the pop rock and indie-folk genres.
A musical journey that started in his youth and unfolds into the present...Kevin cultivates his own creative spirit through powerful vocals and a sense of melodic intentionality. Thanks to familial influence, Kevin gained inspiration from a unique range of artists all while developing his own taste and musical sensibility.
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”.
Ylva will help us prepare for April’s Anthem Challenge meeting, which will focus on sync music.
Saturday Morning, March 27th - 10am
You Must RSVP Bob Osgood via email at:
bobaosgood@gmail.com
NSAI NYC Chapter, in conjunction with the Toronto, Chicago & Long Island chapters is thrilled to present a very special event:
MEET YOUR NEXT CO-WRITER !
Saturday March 20th from 10am-12pm CST.
The next meeting of the Chicago Chapter will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. this Saturday, March 13, via Zoom.
This meeting will be devoted solely to song reviews. However, only one song per participant.
If you would like to participate in our March 13 meeting, you must RSVP via e-mail to bobaosgood@gmail.com so he can send you the meeting information. (If you have already sent Bob an RSVP email, no need to do so again.)
To submit a song, please use the link below.
https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/chicago-il-song-submission-form-cha...
NSAI Monthly Chapter Zoom Meeting:
Co-Coordinator; Dina Bach will be leading our discussion on "Crafting Melodies" Saturday, February 6th. Looking forward to this conversation! RSVP: bobaosgood@gmail.com for the Zoom meeting link.
More about Dina:
https://www.dinabachmusic.com/about