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SVSA

Mark Baskind, Larry Sakayama, and Mike DeGiorgi
Kirk Ave Music Hall
Feb. 15, 2010

Meetings

  • When: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:00pm
  • Where: Third Street Coffeehouse in Roanoke (corner of Mountain Ave. and Third Street).

Upcoming Meeting Workshops

  • Feb 22, 2012 - Publicity
  • Mar 28, 2012 - Building an Acoustic Guitar

Upcoming Events

July 2012 - Songwriters in the Round, at the Bower Center, Bedford VA

Stay tuned for details.

SVSA

2010 Holiday Dinner - Song Circle

SVSA
Greg and Marian

Greg Trafidlo and
Marian McConnell
at the Third Stree Coffee House

Smith Mountain Arts Council - Affiliate

Southwest Virginia Songwriters Association (SVSA)

What is SVSA?

The Southwest Virginia Songwriters Association (SVSA) is a group of amateur and professional songwriters with the common goal of improving songwriting and performance skills.

Visit the SVSA Website at svsasongs.com

Upcoming SVSA Events Past SVSA Events

2012 Meeting Workshops

At each of our regular monthly meetings we will try to schedule a mini-workshop. Here's what's on the schedule:

  • Jan 25, 2012
    The Ins and Outs of Performing Locally
    David Bowen will discuss venues, prep, song selection...
  • Feb 22, 2012
    Publicity Randy Walker will explain how to effectively promote yourself and your music.
  • Mar 28, 2012
    Building an Acoustic Guitar Larry Sakayama will discuss the process of making an acoustic guitar.
2011 Meeting Workshops

Meeting Schedule

SVSA meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm, at the Third Street Coffeehouse in Roanoke (corner of Mountain Avenue and Third Street).

Our Meetings

Our meetings start with general news and information about upcoming events and such, a relevant reading or quote for discussion, a mini-workshop, and then song critiques.

Other Activities

We also bring in industry people and pro writers to do workshops on song crafting and performance. An SVSA Songwriters’ night is held once or twice a year at the Third Street Coffeehouse and we try to get a Songwriters' Showcase at another popular music venue during the year.

Contact

Visit the SVSA Website at svsasongs.com


Upcoming SVSA Events

  • Stay tuned in 2012 for...
    Songwriters Showcase at the Bower Center, Bedford

Past SVSA Events

  • Songwriters Showcase
    When: Sep 9, 2011 - 7:30pm
    Where: 3rd Street Coffee House, Roanoke, Va
  • Songwriters in the Round
    When: July 23, 2011d 7:30 pm
    Where: The Friends of the Bedford Public Library, Inc.
  • Waymores Waymores Concert and Workshop
    When: Sunday, May 1, 2011
    Where: 12 East Campbell Ave, Roanoke

    On Sunday, May 1st, 2011, the Southwest Virginia Songwriters Association is bringing back the Waymores to Roanoke for an “In-The-Round” concert and songwriting workshop.

    The concert (at 7:30 p.m.) and workshop (at 2 p.m.) will be held at 12 East Campbell Avenue (upstairs) in downtown Roanoke, Virginia. Suggested donation $15 for the workshop; $20 for the concert ($15 for SVSA members).

    The Waymores, an alt-Nashville trio, was formed by acclaimed performing songwriters Tom Kimmel, Don Henry, and Sally Barris. All highly respected Nashville artists in their own right, and toured widely as solo acts. Each member has recorded numerous albums, and now they’ve banded together as the Waymores.

    Between the three of them, their songs have been recorded by musical greats such as Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Linda Ronstadt, Tricia Yearwood, Lonestar, Waylon Jennings, Kathy Mattea and more.

    The workshop will consist of a short presentation by the Waymores, followed by critiques of attendees songs. Bring one song on a CD,cassette, or MP3, plus three copies of the lyrics.

    Please RSVP if you plan to attend either the workshop or the concert or both. Greg Trafidlo (kirasongs@aol.com) 540 384-7770; Mickey Nelson (mickey@bowlesnelsonpowers.com) 540 981-0606

  • Image: Music Note "In Concert: SVSA Songwriters Showcase"
    Sponsored by: SMAC Affiliate - Southwest Virgina Songwriters Association
    When: Mon Mar 15, 2009 - 7:00 pm
    Where: Kirk Ave Music Hall, Roanoke, VA
  • Image: Music Note "In Concert: SVSA Songwriters Showcase"
    Sponsored by: SMAC Affiliate - Southwest Virgina Songwriters Association
    When: Mon Feb 15, 2009 - 7:00 pm
    Where: Kirk Ave Music Hall, Roanoke, VA
  • Image: Music Note "The Waymores - Workshop and Concert
    Sponsored by: SMAC Affiliate - Southwest Virgina Songwriters Association
    When: Sun. September 20, 2009 ● Workshop: 2 - 5pm, Concert: 7:30pm
    Where: 12 Campbell Avenue, Roanoke, VA
  • Image: Music Note "Songwriting as Journalism"
    Workshop and Concert with Joe Jencks
    Sponsored by: SMAC Affiliate - Southwest Virgina Songwriters Association
    When: Sat. July 25, 2009

About Smith Mountain Arts Council Affiliates

Smith Mountain Arts Council Affiliates are independent organizations that share the mission of supporting one or more of the performing, visual, or literary arts. The Smith Mountain Arts Council and its Affiliates seek opportunities to engage in mutually beneficial activities which further each organization’s mission and vision.