4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW PMB 106-137
Washington, D.C. 20016
(301) 654-8434

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SAW Songwriter Showcases

To view a PDF of a flyer of all our performance opportunities, click here.

Regular showcase events include the following places: (scroll down for more information about each showcase)

- Athenaeum (Every Second Thursday, starting at 7:00pm)
- Bangkok Blues (Every Third Thursday of the month, (7:00pm-11:00pm)
- Brewer's Alley (Every Monday, 8:00pm-10:30pm)
- Jammin' Java (Every Monday night (when no concerts are booked), 7-10pm)
- Young Artist Showcase (Occurs quarterly at various places)

SAW Concerts at the Athenaeum
(Every second Thursday, starting at 7:00pm)
Admission is $10 at the door or pre-pay online @ www.nvfaa.org

The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association
The Athenaeum
201 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Bangkok Blues Showcase
(Every Third Thursday of the month, (7:00pm-11:00pm)

Bangkok Blues is a nonsmoking venue and features great Thai food and exciting live music.

For more information and advance sign ups, contact MisterGoad@gmail.com

Bangkok Blues
926 West Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-534-0095
 

Brewer's Alley/SAW Music Showcase
(Every Monday, 8:00pm-10:30pm)

The Monday Showcase includes a featured act in the middle playing a 45-minute set, and up to 7 others playing 3-song guest sets. There is no cover charge, but a tip basket is passed, which goes to the featured act.

Shows often include many topnotch performers who contribute three songs each to create spectacular evenings--Presented by Rod Deacey (from England) and Ron Goad (from Front Royal).

Interested performers may sign up in advance for guest sets by contacting Ron Goad, the host, by e-mail or by calling (703) 266-7060.

Brewer's Alley
124 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-631-0089

Showcase at Jammin' Java
(Every Monday night (when no concerts are booked), 7-10pm)

Ron hosts on some Mondays 7-10 pm when no concert is on the schedule, so come enjoy an array of talented local performers and touring musicians.

$2 admission for all. The evening's entertainment and ambiance are worth a lot more. Jammin' Java now offers table service at these events.

"What do you provide? Do I need to bring anything?"
Fans, friends, and diners who will enjoy the show! We provide a sound system with three vocal mics and two direct input lines for instruments. Bring your own guitar/instrument cable to expedite matters. No drum kits.

Emphasis is on original songs, but please feel free to include a favorite cover song. The Brindleys intend to offer some table service; the cover charge is two dollars to enjoy the show. Three microphones and two DI's are there, and a recently tuned upright piano is ready to play!

To sign up, let Ron Goad (ron@jamminjava.com) know about the music you perform, request a performance date, and make sure he confirms.

If a Monday concert is added to the schedule, then that OM/showcase will be preempted; check out the complete calendar of great music at JamminJava.com

Participants are signed up in advance online at either ron@jamminjava.com or MisterGoad@gmail.com

Signed up already? Performers note that three microphones and two DI's are provided, and there's a recently tuned upright piano.

Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Avenue E, Vienna, VA. See JamminJava.com for more details.

SAW Young Artists Showcase (Quarterly)
Locations and dates vary.

A special showcase of exciting performing young songwriters!
Hosted by Margot MacDonald.

Info for young songwriters interested in performing:
SAW Young Artists Facebook Group