NJ Songwriters in the Round is produced and
hosted by songwriter, Deb Ferrara
NJ Songwriters in the Round takes place every 3rd Tuesday at Maxwell's in Hoboken. Four artists/songwriters showcase their material in a listening room environment. Although we are (more or less) an acoustic showcase, we have had everything from rock bands to solo guitarists. Our only rule is no full drum kits (percussion is fine) and that your setup be relatively simple.
Aside from the showcases, NJ Songwriters hosts networking/educational panel events such as:
"What Makes a Hit Song" - April, 2005 (Eric Beall, A&R Sony; Ken Dashow, Q104.3FM and Rob Fusari, hit songwriter/producer)
"So You Want to Get Your Music in Pictures" - May, 2006 (Dave Hnatiuk, Music Supervisor - MTV/ABC; Josh Kessler, MasterSource; Brooke Primont, Cherry Lane Music Group and Seth Saltzman, ASCAP)
And charity events such as:
The yearly "Songs for the Cause" concert/celebrity auction to benefit The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation www.myspace.com/songsforthecause.org or www.songsforthecause.org
The Season For Love Holiday Concert to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society www.myspace.com/seasonforlove
And we provide performance opportunities outside the show. For example in the past we have chosen artists to:
Open for national acts at Maxwell's and at outside venues
Perform at the product launch in Florida for a major pharmaceutical company
Perform at one of our brand new GIRLS NIGHT OUT shows. where we take the show on the road to a top venue in the tri-state area with some of the very best female songwriter/artists. Girl Power!
From time to time we also provide opportunities to license your music in film and TV.
NJ Songwriters is sponsored by BMI and ASCAP (writers affiliated with ANY performing rights organization - or writers not yet affiliated - are always welcome to submit for a showcase), Carl Maiorino Photography, GoGirls Music and Rainmaker Public Relations and funded in part by a grant from the Puffin Foundation. Songwriter Deb Ferrara is the founder, host and show producer. For more information, visit: www.debferrara.com/swrnj
We have been visited by execs from Sony, Epic, Zomba, The Oxygen Network, ASCAP, BMI, etc. and been written up in Billboard, the NY Times, The Aquarian and other publications.
To submit for a performance spot, visit: www.sonicbids.com/njsongwritersintheround
To subscribe to the NJ Songwriters in the Round newsletter, send an email to: SongwritersInTheRound_NewJersey-request@debferrara.com with "SUBSCRIBE" in the subject.
For information on Songs for the Cause, visit: www.songsforthecause.org
For information on Deb Ferrara's music, visit: www.debferrara.com, www.myspace.com/debferrara, www.discovergirls.com or www.myspace.com/901musicprod
For information on our AMAZING photographer, Carl Maiorino, visit: http://www.carlmphotography.com, www.myspace.com/carlmphotog or email: cmaiorino@prodigy.net
PR Contact: Rhonda Kelley, Rainmaker Public Relations
Rainmaker Public Relations
serving the indie music community since 1995
www.rainmakerpublicrelations.com, www.myspace.com/rainmakerpr
How does NJ Songwriters work?
Four artists/songwriters are featured, each doing 2 sets of 2 songs - 4 original songs in total.
Where are the shows?
The shows are held at Maxwell's in Hoboken The address is 1039 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ -- Visit their website: www.maxwellsnj.com or www.moregoodmusic.com/swrnj for directions and parking info.
When are the shows?
Shows are every 3rd Tuesday. Showtime is 8:30 PM. No cover, no minimum.
Do I have to be from NJ and/or affiliated with BMI or ASCAP to showcase?
No to both. we have featured artists/writers from all over who make the show a stop when touring our area. Writers affiliated with any PRO (or no PRO) are welcome to submit for a spot.
Are there any special opportunities, advantages or considerations for NJ Songwriters artists?
Yes. Aside from pulling artists from our NJ Songwriters roster to perform at our special events, there are times we are able to put an artist in a slot at Maxwell's (to open for a national touring act) or other outside performance opportunities. We are also able to offer our artists special "Partner" discount rates to select ASCAP & BMI events. There are, on occasion, licensing opps for your music - especially in the film/TV music world.
How do I submit for the show?
To be considered for a showcase spot, submit through Sonicbids. Please visit their website for more info:
www.sonicbids.com/njsongwritersintheround
Anything else I should know?
We offer a supportive forum for serious songwriters/artists to present their material. We encourage a positive, relaxed atmosphere. we focus on the songs . we encourage networking. we present a variety of genres, but the quality of talent remains consistent. We are in our 6th year and going strong
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NJ SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND MAILING LIST Email -
SongwritersInTheRound_NewJersey-request@debferrara.com with "Subscribe" in the subject.
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