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• SAW Open Mic at Island Pride Oasis

  • When
    04/25/2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Island Pride Oasis, 617 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

  Wednesday SAW Open Mic at Island Pride Oasis
  with hosts Michelle Murray and Dell Potter

  Open mic runs every Wednesday, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Musicians can sign up in person starting at 7 p.m. For more information email Dalton Potter at: dalton@pottersviolins.com or Michelle Murray mmurray68@gmail.com.  See our facebook page for updates and more information.
  

  Island Pride Oasis
  617 S Frederick Ave
  Gaithersburg MD 20877
  

  Event Hosts: Dell Potter, dalton@pottersviolins.com,
  Michelle Murray, mmurray68@gmail.com

  
  

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• SAW Variety Showcases at The Epicure Cafe, Fairfax

  • When
    04/25/2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    11104 Lee Highway (route 29) Fairfax VA

  SAW Variety Showcases at The Epicure, Fairfax, VA 
  
  "The best place to hear singer-songwriters" ~~WASHINGTONIAN JUNE 2016

  2nd, 4th, & 5th Wednesdays
  Showcase contact: Ron Goad, mistergoad@gmail.com

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  April 25, 2018:
  

  Nancy Katz Triplett
  
  Michael R. J. Roth
  
  Free Rein: Allan Harrington, Jim Gormley, Mark Johnson, Fobby Naghmi, Ken Nottingham
  
  Valeria Stewart with Sherry Stewart, Ric Sweeney, Annie Jones, Jim Nagle, Jen Martin Smith, Ron Goad -- The Stewart Sisters and guests
  
  Feature Steve Potter, John Georgiou, John Werntz, Ron Goad
  

  
  Showcase performers/acts sign up online and are guaranteed stage time to perform three songs starting at 8 pm. Original songs and cover songs are welcome.

  Each reserved-slot showcase evening is followed by an open mic. Show up, sign up, and share a song or two, originals or covers. Showcasers may also sign up to perform additional songs during the OM.

  Each show starts with a piano prelude, 7:30-7:55 pm

  All tips go to the featured act, which is followed by an open mic at 10 pm.

  EpicureCafe.org
  11104 Lee Highway (route 29)
  Fairfax, VA 22030
  Phone: 703-352-9193
  Fax: 703-352-9194
  Email: cafe.epicure@gmail.com

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• Fat Tuesday's Jam/Open Mic (every Wednesday)

  • When
    04/25/2018
  •  
    9:30 PM - 11:59 PM
  • Location
    10673 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, Virginia 22032

  Zac Quintana hosts and open Mic/jam every Wednesday night. Good jams, good wings, good vibes. Backing band most weeks. 
  
  Emphasis here is collaboration and playing your tunes with the band. Bring your instruments and sit in or sit back and listen. 

  Hosted by Zac Quintana, zrqmusic@gmail.com.
  
  
  
  

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• New Deal Open Mic (4th Thurs)

  • When
    04/26/2018
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    New Deal Café, 113 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD

  Paige Powell hosts an open mic at the New Deal Cafe every fourth Thursday.
  

  • Full PA with vocal mics and instrument pickups. Upright piano available.
  • Advance and walk-in sign-ups beginning at 6:30 p.m.
  
  Sign up in advance by emailing paige@paigepowellmusic.com. See ya there! 
  
  New Deal Cafe
  113 Centerway 
  Greenbelt, MD 20770
  (301) 474-5642 (for venue information)
  www.newdealcafe.com

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• SAW Showcase at Bump 'n Grind

  • When
    04/26/2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1200 East West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910

  The Songwriters Association of Washington presents the monthly Thursday Songwriter Showcase at Bump 'n Grind cafe in Silver Spring. Join hosts Billy Coulter (Songwriter of the Year 2010) and Bill Williams for an evening of good tunes, food, coffee, craft beers and wine with  special guests 
  
  April 26: Mike Ryan

  No cover charge but donations are greatly appreciated.

  
  http://bumpngrind.co/

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• VA Songwriters' Toolbox (4th Saturdays)

  • When
    04/28/2018
  •  
    12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Grace Community Church, 1031 N Vermont St, Arlington, VA 22201

  Songwriter’s Toolbox: 12:30 to 3:00 pm at Grace Community Church, 1031 N Vermont St, Arlington, VA 22201

  Songwriters’ Toolbox sessions are a great opportunity to connect with and learn from your songwriting peers in a friendly, respectful, and supportive environment. Come share your latest writings, ramblings or unfinished opus and find out what SAW can do to help you be a better songwriter. If you chose to share a song, please bring 10-12 copies of the lyrics, as it helps to facilitate discussion.

  The Toolbox sessions are facilitated by Jay Keating, SAW President. Please contact him at president@saw.org if you have any questions.

  
  

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• Glen Hirabayashi’s Ukulele Workshop

  • When
    04/28/2018
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Victor Litz Music 306 E Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 2087
  • Spaces left
    29

  Register

  Glen Hirabayashi’s Ukulele Workshop

  The Ukulele, while accessible and inexpensive as an instrument, lends itself to many different uses in music.  It is even said that if a song sounds good on the uke it means it is well composed. Glen will take the group through some history, some practical applications and some exercises to improve your approach to this powerful instrument.

  Uncle Glen was born a long time ago on O'ahu. His first musical instrument was the ukulele. He is a master of " kanikapila" a relaxed style of uke that lends itself to many styles of music.  Glen and his group, The Aloha Boys, have played at Carnegie Hall, the National Mall, the Kennedy Center Millenium Stage, the Barns at Wolf Trap, and in Rheims, France, Toronto, Canada, New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Charlotte, Southern California and Hawai'i.

  All who register for this workshop will be entered in a drawing to win a Kala ukelele!
  

  
  

  
  

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• Acoustic Open Mic at Politics and Prose (first Wednesdays)

  • When
    05/02/2018
  •  
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

  John Trupp (johntrupp@gmail.com) hosts an acoustic open mic on the first Wednesdays at Politics and Prose. The fun starts at 8:00 in the cool newly remodeled coffeehouse downstairs. One mic, one plug-in. Don't be shy, come on by!
  

  Politics & Prose Cafe
  5015 Connecticut Ave NW
  Washington, DC 20008

  
  

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• New Deal Open Mic (1st Thurs)

  • When
    05/03/2018
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    New Deal Café, 113 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD

  Lynn Hollyfield hosts an open mic at the New Deal Cafe every 1st Thursday of the month.

  • Full PA with vocal mics and instrument pickups. Upright piano available.
  • Sign-ups begin at 6:30 p.m.
  • Featured act from 8:00 to 8:30 (featuring local and touring artists)
  

  Email Lynn at Lynn@LynnHollyfield.com for more information.

  
  New Deal Cafe
  113 Centerway 
  Greenbelt, MD 20770
  (301) 474-5642 (for venue information)
  www.newdealcafe.com

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• Singer / Songwriter Extravanganza at Outta the Way Cafe

  • When
    05/03/2018
  •  
    8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    17503 Redland Rd, Derwood, MD 20855

  Singer/Songwriter Extravaganza at Outta the Way Cafe!
  
  Come celebrate FIVE years of exceptional original music at our SAW showcase with many of your favorite local songwriters at Outta The Way Cafe on Thursday, May 3rd. The musical magic begins at 8:00pm. Presented by SAW and hosted by John Trupp, this is a free event so get there early to get a good spot and catch all the best songs.
  

  It’s going to be a wonderful night of really, really good music featuring: Jack Bond, Rob Gould, Michelle Murray, Jay Keating, Annette Wasilik, Jeff Jones, Michelle Lockey, Tom Blood, Isaac Craig, Jon Steinman, Dalton Potter, Greg Dillon, Nancy Siegel, Billy Herrington, Richard Walton, Tabi Terusiak, David Weaver, Ren Rick, Barry Fantle, Sophie Trupp…plus surprise special guests!
  

  See you there and spread the good word on great local original music!

  For more information, contact John Trupp at johntrupp@gmail.com

  
  

  
  

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• SAW Open Mic at Rockville Legion Hall (1st Fri)

  • When
    05/04/2018
  •  
    8:00 PM - 11:59 PM
  • Location
    Am Legion Post 86, 2013 Viers Mill Road, Rockville, MD

  8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
  
  First Friday of each month now....still have the great house band....come out and play or perform. Bill Mulroney hosts an open mic at American Legion Post 86.

  • Originals and covers welcome, all genres
  • Perform with House band or solo; piano and drum set available
  • PA with vocal mics and instrument pickups
  • Advance and walk-in sign-ups beginning at 8:00 p.m.
  
  For information or advance sign-up, contact Bill Mulroney at lawmusicman@aol.com or 240-271-1799.
  
  American Legion Post 86
  2013 Viers Mill Road
  Rockville, MD 20851
  301-424-4486 (for venue information)

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• Song Circle at Electric Maid

  • When
    05/05/2018
  •  
    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    268 Carroll St. NW,Takoma Park, Washington, DC 20012

  

  Saturday Song Circle at ELECTRIC MAID 
  268 Carroll St. NW
  Takoma Park, Washington, DC 20012
  Hosted by Joel Pomerantz, pomeranj@hotmail.com

  Join us for this informal and welcoming song circle in the heart of Takoma Park. Bring your instrument and share your original or cover songs, or just come to listen. All styles of music welcome; outside food and beverage allowed.
  

  The Electric Maid is at 268 Carroll Street,NW, Washington DC 202-545-3980, between Seekers Church and Torchinsky's Funeral Home, across from 7-11, less than one block from the Takoma Metro Station on the Red Line.

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• SAW Variety Showcases at The Epicure Cafe, Fairfax

  • When
    05/09/2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    11104 Lee Highway (route 29) Fairfax VA

  SAW Variety Showcases at The Epicure, Fairfax, VA 
  
  "The best place to hear singer-songwriters" ~~WASHINGTONIAN JUNE 2016

  2nd, 4th, & 5th Wednesdays
  Showcase contact: Ron Goad, mistergoad@gmail.com

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  Acts TBA
  Showcase performers/acts sign up online and are guaranteed stage time to perform three songs starting at 8 pm. Original songs and cover songs are welcome.

  Each reserved-slot showcase evening is followed by an open mic. Show up, sign up, and share a song or two, originals or covers. Showcasers may also sign up to perform additional songs during the OM.

  Each show starts with a piano prelude, 7:30-7:55 pm

  All tips go to the featured act, which is followed by an open mic at 10 pm.

  EpicureCafe.org
  11104 Lee Highway (route 29)
  Fairfax, VA 22030
  Phone: 703-352-9193
  Fax: 703-352-9194
  Email: cafe.epicure@gmail.com

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• MD Songwriter's Toolbox Session (2nd Saturday)

  • When
    05/12/2018
  •  
    12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850

  Come share your songs in a friendly, respectful environment in this workshop / song circle, held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. The Toolbox meets at Rockville Memorial Library in Meeting Room #1 (on the right, first floor) from 12:30 - 3:00.
  
  These sessions strive to be both respectful, positive environments and a genuine attempt to address and assist your efforts to write the better song. Come hear what your songwriting peers are doing, share your latest writings, ramblings or unfinished opus and find out what SAW can do to help you be abetter songwriter. The Songwriters' Toolbox sessions are organized by Jay Keating, Jay@know1else.com.

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• Songwriters' Showcases at Brewer's Alley (2nd Monday)

  • When
    05/14/2018
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    124 North Market Street (route 355) Frederick, MD

   Songwriters' Showcase at Brewer's Alley
  

  124 North Market Street (route 355), Frederick, MD
  2nd or 3rd Mondays
  7:30 pm 2nd-floor listening room since May 200

  Affiliated with FrederickAcoustic.org, SAW.org, BaltimoreSongwriters.org, BMI.com, WAMAdc.com.

  Each unique show is open to the public and includes an array of entertainers, range from touring, award-winning songwriters to the best local performing songwriters and up-and-coming discoveries. We proudly "showcase" proven musicians (not an open mic). Shows are produced by the volunteer team: Rod Deacey, Ron Goad, Todd Walker. Emphasis in on original songs, but we enjoy an occasional cover song and are often pleasantly surprised by choices and interpretations.

  A PIANO PRELUDE, scheduled by Ron Goad, opens each show.
  
  TWO THREE-SONG SHOWCASERS, also scheduled in advance, perform at some point during the show.
  
  THE FEATURED ACT is scheduled by Rod Deacey and performs an extended set for 100% of your donations, in lieu of a cover charge
  
  Contacts:
  Ron Goad (mistergoad@gmail.com),
  Todd Walker (todd@toddcwalker.com)
  Rod Deacey (roddc@xecu.net)
  

  Brewers-Alley.com - Take the elevator to the 2nd floor listening room, where we have a full dining menu and bar; limited menu after. 9 pm.
  

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• Open Mic, Beans in the Belfry (3rd Thursday)

  • When
    05/17/2018
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Beans in the Belfry, 122 W. Potomac Street, Brunswick, MD

  Whether performing or listening, come enjoy a night of live music.  
  
  Originals encouraged, covers welcome
  2-song sets; tune-up prior to taking stage
  Walk-in sign-ups upon arrival
  Affiliated with SAW and Frederick Accoustic Music Enterprise (F.A.M.E.)
  
  For information, contact Tomy Wright at tomy@tomywright.com or 301-639-5707.
  
  Beans in the Belfry
  122 W. Potomac Street
  Brunswick, MD 21701
  301-834-7178 (for venue information)
  www.beansinthebelfry.com

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• Friday Nights Live Music Open Mic (3rd Friday)

  • When
    05/18/2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    The Church at Clarendon, 1210 N. Highland St., Arlington, VA 22201

  Join us for Open Mic at the Church of Clarendon! There is an open mic here every Friday; and once a month it's a SAW-sponsored event.
  

  Each person gets 3 songs or 15 minutes, whichever comes first. Beginners can perform just one song and children are welcome. Reading a poem, telling a joke, or doing a dance is okay as well. The purpose is to build community and make friends. 

  Performers can sign up in advance or just show up and sign up then. We set up at 7:30, so they can come any time after 7:30 to sign up. Covers are fine and originals are encouraged. Music stands available. However, although bands are welcome, we only have one microphone and one guitar amp. Videos are available for $10 (from Paige Powell).
  
  Performances do not have to be church-related, but please no foul language since children attend this event. The church supplies free snacks and beverages. Parking is on the street, or there’s a parking garage across the street that charges $5 for the entire evening.

  For information, please contact Paige Powell (paige@paigepowellmusic.com or 703-671-4131) or Alice Azzouzi (coffeehousecc@yahoo.com).
  
  The Church at Clarendon
  1210 N. Highland St.
  Arlington, VA 22201
  1bc.org

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• Sunday Songwriters Open Stage at Frederick Coffee Co

  • When
    05/20/2018
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    100 N. East Street, Frederick MD

  Sunday Songwriters Open Stage
  3rd Sunday of each month (except December)
  
  Frederick Coffee Co & Cafe
  (100 N East Street, Frederick)

  The SUNDAY SONGWRITERS OPEN STAGE is held the 3rd Sunday of each month (except December) at the Frederick Coffee Co & Cafe.  Sign-up begins at 4:30pm, music starts promptly at 5pm.
  
  The event is open to local, regional and national acoustic
  singer-songwriters who wish to showcase their original songs.  Each performer starts out with three songs.  If time allows, one or two additional songs may be added at the end of the first rotation of performers.
  
  All tips go to Advocates For Homeless Families.
  
  Please join us.

  The Sunday Songwriters Songfest is endorsed by both F.A.M.E. (Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise) and SAW (Songwriters Association of Washington). For more information, please contact Todd at todd@toddcwalker.com.

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• New Deal Open Mic (4th Thurs)

  • When
    05/24/2018
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    New Deal Café, 113 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD

  Paige Powell hosts an open mic at the New Deal Cafe every fourth Thursday.
  

  • Full PA with vocal mics and instrument pickups. Upright piano available.
  • Advance and walk-in sign-ups beginning at 6:30 p.m.
  
  Sign up in advance by emailing paige@paigepowellmusic.com. See ya there! 
  
  New Deal Cafe
  113 Centerway 
  Greenbelt, MD 20770
  (301) 474-5642 (for venue information)
  www.newdealcafe.com

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• SAW Showcase at Bump 'n Grind (Last Thursday)

  • When
    05/31/2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1200 East West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910

  The Songwriters Association of Washington presents the monthly Thursday Songwriter Showcase at Bump 'n Grind cafe in Silver Spring. Join hosts Billy Coulter (Songwriter of the Year 2010) and Bill Williams for an evening of good tunes, food, coffee, craft beers and wine with  special guests 
  
  May 31: Annie Sidley

  No cover charge but donations are greatly appreciated.

  
  http://bumpngrind.co/

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• SAW Community Day

  • When
    06/02/2018
  •  
    12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Bethesda United Methodist Church, 8300 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda MD 20814

  Register

  Please join us for SAW Community Day: A special day of and about Song for songwriters, singers, fans and friends. 

  
  Check back soon for schedule. The day will include:
  
  - Screening of Documentary about John Wort Hannam (MASC Grand Prize winner
  - Performance workshop by Lani a'Kea and Danny Dean of the Watch;
  - Chord Grammar workshop by Matt Holsen;
  - vocal exercises and harmonies workshop by Peter Schmitt, MCPS Chorus Director
  - song circles and Rise Up Singing group;
  - photo booth;
  - networking, door prizes, dinner, and more performances!

  So that we can plan, please RSVP by registering through the saw.org website.

  Free for Members. Nonmembers pay $10 per workshop

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• MD Songwriter's Toolbox Session (2nd Saturday)

  • When
    06/09/2018
  •  
    12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850

  Come share your songs in a friendly, respectful environment in this workshop / song circle, held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. The Toolbox meets at Rockville Memorial Library in Meeting Room #1 (on the right, first floor) from 12:30 - 3:00.
  
  These sessions strive to be both respectful, positive environments and a genuine attempt to address and assist your efforts to write the better song. Come hear what your songwriting peers are doing, share your latest writings, ramblings or unfinished opus and find out what SAW can do to help you be abetter songwriter. The Songwriters' Toolbox sessions are organized by Jay Keating, Jay@know1else.com.

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• SAW Showcase at Bump 'n Grind (Last Thursday)

  • When
    06/28/2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1200 East West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910

  The Songwriters Association of Washington presents the monthly Thursday Songwriter Showcase at Bump 'n Grind cafe in Silver Spring. Join hosts Billy Coulter (Songwriter of the Year 2010) and Bill Williams for an evening of good tunes, food, coffee, craft beers and wine with  special guests 
  
  June 28: Tiber Creek

  No cover charge but donations are greatly appreciated.

  
  http://bumpngrind.co/

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• SAW Showcase at Bump 'n Grind (Last Thursday)

  • When
    07/26/2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1200 East West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910

  The Songwriters Association of Washington presents the monthly Thursday Songwriter Showcase at Bump 'n Grind cafe in Silver Spring. Join hosts Billy Coulter (Songwriter of the Year 2010) and Bill Williams for an evening of good tunes, food, coffee, craft beers and wine with  special guests.
  
  July 26: ellen cherry

  No cover charge but donations are greatly appreciated.

  
  http://bumpngrind.co/

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• SAW Showcase at Bump 'n Grind (Last Thursday)

  • When
    08/30/2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1200 East West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910

  The Songwriters Association of Washington presents the monthly Thursday Songwriter Showcase at Bump 'n Grind cafe in Silver Spring. Join hosts Billy Coulter (Songwriter of the Year 2010) and Bill Williams for an evening of good tunes, food, coffee, craft beers and wine with  special guests.
  
  August 30: Rob Hinkal

  No cover charge but donations are greatly appreciated.

  
  http://bumpngrind.co/

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