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Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC) ANNOUNCES 2012 WINNERS Celebrity Judges Award Grand Prize To Joshua Hanson (Yellow Red Sparks) For His Song "Monsters With Misdemeanors" May 1, 2013 - - The International Songwriting Competition (ISC), widely recognized as the world's premier songwriting event, today announced its 2012 winners. ISC's Grand Prize is awarded to Joshua Hanson of Irvine, California, USA, for his song "Monsters With Misdemeanors," entered in the Folk/Singer-Songwriter category. The Grand Prize winner is awarded $25,000 in cash (US) and an additional $40,000 in merchandise and services. A total of 68 winners from 119 countries worldwide were selected from over 20,000 entries, and for the first time ever, more than half of the winners are from outside the USA. Past ISC winners include Gotye, The Band Perry, Kasey Chambers, Amanda Palmer, Gin Wigmore, King Charles, Kimbra, Passenger, Andrew Bird, and many more. "ISC's mission is to inspire and promote greatness in the field of songwriting," says Candace Avery, Founder and Director. "It is humbling to hear so many talented songwriters, and it is gratifying to play a part in the growth of the winners' careers." Established in 2002, ISC awards more than $150,000 in cash and prizes to amateur and professional songwriters around the world. Judges included iconic artists Tom Waits, Nas, Suzanne Vega, McCoy Tyner, Martina McBride, Susan Tedeschi, Bernie Taupin, Keane, Tegan and Sara, Bruce Hornsby, and many more. In addition to celebrity artists, judges also included seven record label presidents as well as other industry leaders, offering songwriters the unprecedented opportunity to have their music heard by influential decision-makers. See below for the complete list of judges. For a complete list of 2012 ISC winners and to hear the winning songs, go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners Winning ISC's highest honor, the Grand Prize, is California artist Joshua Hanson for his song "Monsters With Misdemeanors." The lead singer and songwriter of the award-winning indie folk/rock trio Yellow Red Sparks, Hanson is the son of a lounge-singing mother and a theatrically trained father. From a young age he was always fascinated with words and how the stories would unfold through the liner notes of some of his favorite songwriters. His own ability of expression is eloquent and effortless, crafting and delivering candid and poetic lyrics that elicit the slightest hint of bittersweet heartache. Candace Avery, Founder and Director of ISC, says "The judges loved the song for its sparse honesty and achingly tender lyrics. ISC is very excited to honor such a talented songwriter, and we anticipate a brilliant future for this promising artist." Yellow Red Sparks released their debut full-length CD in early 2013, and it has already garnered glowing reviews and the attention of music tastemakers. In addition to the Grand Prize winner, many other deserving songwriters, ranging from talented amateurs to seasoned songwriting veterans, also share the spotlight for winning their respective categories in ISC 2012. See the link below for a complete list of ISC 2012 winners. ISC is now accepting entries for 2013. Go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com for more information and an entry form. link: http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners Saturday, Mar 23rd, 2013 2013 Unsigned Only Music Competition Deadline Extended Until April 16, 2013 March 19, 2013 - Due to overwhelming demand, the 2013 Unsigned Only Music Competition has extended its deadline date until April 16, 2013. The panel of judges for this year's competition consists of the top echelon of recording artists and music journalists, and they will be selecting the winners in the ten categories of popular music covered by the competition. Founders/Directors Candace Avery and Jim Morgan noted, "This years competition offers even more judges, bigger cash prizes, and another great opportunity to bridge the gap between unsigned artists and the music industry executives who could potentially influence and elevate their careers." Designed for solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a major label record company, Unsigned Only's goal is to find an outstanding, talented performing artist: a band, singer, or solo artist...a newcomer or veteran...raw or polished - the "gem" that needs to be discovered. Unsigned Only is looking for the total package. Launched in 2011 by the founders of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC), Unsigned Only offers the Grand Prize winner $10,000 and all First Place winners $1000.00 in cash (plus additional prizes) as well as the unprecedented opportunity to be mentored by a group of record company presidents, A&R reps, and more. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for an artist to directly network with the highest level of record company professionals and get guidance, advice, feedback, and networking opportunities. First Place and Second Place winners will also be selected in each category. Categories include: AAA (Adult Album Alternative), AC (Adult Contemporary), Christian Music, Country, Folk/Singer-Songwriter, R&B/Hip-Hop, Rock, Pop/Top 40, Teen, and Vocal Performance. All entries must be original music except for the Vocal Performance and Teen categories, which allow original or cover songs. 2012 Grand Prize winner Lara Johnston states, "being the Grand Prize winner of Unsigned Only has been a definite high point of my career thus far. The mentoring opportunities provided by Unsigned Only are nothing short of incredible: I've had in-depth conversations and meetings with the uppermost gatekeepers and leaders of the music industry. Since winning Unsigned Only, I've garnered invaluable advice from a rich variety of perspectives, and I've had the chance to start relationships with people who can truly help me in my career. I'm excited to see where this all takes me and I would urge any aspiring artist to enter this year's competition - you never know, you might be the next Grand Prize winner!" The judging panel is comprised of an impressive group of recording artists and top-level music journalists. Judges include: Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders); Cyndi Lauper; Iggy Pop; Carly Simon; John Oates (Hall & Oates); Eve; 3 Doors Down; Neon Trees; Brandi Carlile; Hunter Hayes; Manchester Orchestra; Black Francis (The Pixies); Ryan Bingham; Faith Evans; David Crowder; Craig Morgan; Robert Smith (The Cure); Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC); Of Monsters and Men; Wynonna; Aaron Shust; Kirko Bangz; G. Love; Jason Gray; Dustin Lynch; The Mountain Goats; Anthony DeCurtis (Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone); Josh Jackson (Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief, Paste Magazine); Vanessa Satten (Editor-In-Chief, XXL Magazine); Christopher Weingarten (Senior Editor, Spin); and Chris Richards (Pop Music Critic, The Washington Post). The panel of mentors who have signed on to participate is equally impressive. Included are: Monte Lipman (President of Universal Republic Records); Pete Ganbarg (Executive VP/Head of A&R, Atlantic Records); Shawn Holiday (Senior VP of A&R, RCA Records and Sony/ATV Music Publishing); Josh Bailey (Sr. VP of A&R, Word Label Group); Kim Stephens (President, Forward Entertainment and A&R/Capitol Music Group); Allison B. Jones (VP of A&R, Big Machine Label Group); Lisa Ramsey-Perkins (Senior Director of A&R, Sony Music Nashville). Sponsors include: D'Addario, Disc Makers, Sony Creative Software, The Music Business Registry, CAD Audio, Celebrity Access and Mrs. Fields Cookies. For more information, please contact Jim Morgan at 615.251.4441 or jmorgan@unsignedonly.com. For entry and general information, please go to http://www.unsignedonly.com link: http://www.unsignedonly.com Tuesday, Feb 12th, 2013 Nine Texans Win a Total of 10 Awards at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences 55th Annual GRAMMY® Awards for recordings released during the eligibility year October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012 Blanton Alspaugh (Houston) Producer Of The Year, Classical Beyonce (Houston) Best Traditional R&B Performance for Love On Top T Bone Burnett (Fort Worth) Best Song Written For Visual Media Safe & Sound (Taylor Swift, John Paul White & Joy Williams) Kelly Clarkson (Burleson) Best Pop Vocal Album for Stronger Mike Dean (Houston) Best Rap Song for ****** in Paris (with Shawn Carter, Chauncey Hollis & Kayne West) Robert Glasper Experiment (Houston) Best R&B Album for Black Radio Lecrae (Houston) Best Gospel Album for Gravity Corey Ledet (Houston) Best Regional Roots Music Album for Nothin’ But The Best (with Anthony Dopsie, Dwayne Dopsie and Andre Thierry) Esperanza Spalding (Austin) Best Jazz Vocal Album for Radio Music Society Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist for City of Roses (with Thara Memory) Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical Dan Auerbach won for working with several bands including San Antonio's Hacienda. Compiled by Lacey Johnson, Stephen Ray and Casey Monahan. For more information, please contact Casey Monahan, Texas Music Office, Governor’s Office (512-463-6666 music@governor.state.tx.us http://EnjoyTexasMusic.com/ For information about the Texas Chapter of the Grammys. Please visit: http://www.grammy365.com/chapters/texas-chapter/ link: Nine Texans Win a Total of 10 Awards at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards Saturday, Jan 19th, 2013 HoustonBands App now available for Android Austin Code Factory has announced the HoustonBands app for Android is now available on Google Play. Get access to HoustonBands.Net's database anytime anywhere. Find a show, get directions to the show right on your phone! Click the link below to get it now. link: HoustonBands App for Android Saturday, Dec 8th, 2012 27 Texas born-or-based acts received a total of 36 Grammy nominations.The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences 54th Annual GRAMMY(r) Awards for recordings released during the eligibility year October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012 Blanton Alspaugh (Houston) Producer Of The Year, Classical Beyonce (Houston) Best Traditional R&B Performance for Love On Top T Bone Burnett (Fort Worth) Best Song Written For Visual Media Safe & Sound (Taylor Swift, John Paul White & Joy Williams) Best Song Written For Visual Media Abraham's Daughter (with Win Butler & Regine Chassagne) Win Butler (Houston) Best Song Written For Visual Media Abraham's Daughter (with T Bone Burnett & Regine Chassagne) Guy Clark (Monahans) Best Folk Album for This One's For Him: A Tribute To Guy Clark (various artists including Texans Rodney Crowell, Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, Willie Nelson, Rosie Flores, Ray Wylie Hubbard, John T. Van Zandt, James McMurtry, Gary Nicholson, Lee Roy Parnell, Hayes Carll, Joe Ely, Steve Earle, Terri Hendrix, Radney Foster, Patty Griffin, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Nicholson, Jack Ingram, Robert Earl Keen, Jr., Terry Allen, The Trishas and Jerry Jeff Walker) Kelly Clarkson (Burleson) Record of the Year for Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) Song of the Year for Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) Best Pop Solo Performance for Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) Best Pop Vocal Album for Stronger Mike Dean (Houston) Best Rap Song for ****** in Paris (with Shawn Carter, Chauncey Hollis & Kayne West) Ronnie Dunn (Coleman) Best Country Song for Cost Of Livin' (with Phillip Coleman) Best Country Solo Performance for Cost Of Livin' Eli Young Band (Tomball) Best Country Duo/Group Performance, Even If It Breaks Your Heart Best Country Song, Even If It Breaks Your Heart (written by Will Hoge & Eli Paslay) Cheryl Fortune (Sugarland) Best Gospel Song for Hold On (with James Fortune & Terence Vaughn) James Fortune & FIYA (Sugarland) Best Gospel Album for Identity (with FIYA) Best Gospel Song for Hold On (with Cheryl Fortune & Terence Vaughn) Ruthie Foster (Gause) Best Blues Album for Let It Burn Robert Glasper Experiment (Houston) Best R&B Performance for Gonna Be Alright (F.T.B) (with Ledisi) Best R&B Album for Black Radio Israel Houghton (Houston) Best Contemporary Christian Music Song for Your Presence Is Heaven (with Micah Massey) Best Gospel Album for Jesus At The Center Live (Israel & New Breed) Kari Jobe (Waco) Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for Where I Find You Jeremy Jordan (Corpus Christi) Best Musical Theater Album for Newsies (with Kara Lindsay, Frank Filipetti, Michael Kosarin, Alan Menken, & Chris Montan) Liz Kweller (Austin) Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package for Go Fly A Kite Miranda Lambert (Lindale) Best Country Album for Four The Record Lecrae (Dallas) Best Gospel Album for Gravity Corey Ledet (Houston) Best Regional Roots Music Album for Nothin' But The Best (with Anthony Dopsie, Dwayne Dopsie and Andre Thierry) Aaron Lindsey (Houston) Best Gospel Song for My Testimony (with Marvin Sapp) Tamela Mann (Dallas) Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance for Take Me To The King Ron Raines (Texas City) Best Musical Theater Album for Follies (with Danny Burstein, Jan Maxwell, Elaine Paige, & Bernadette Peters) Esperanza Spalding (Austin) Best Jazz Vocal Album for Radio Music Society Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist for City of Roses (with Thara Memory) Best Long Form Music Video for Radio Music Society Steven Stucky (Abilene) Best Contemporary Classical Composition for August 4, 1964 (performed by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra) Chris Tomlin (Grand Saline) Best Contemporary Christian Music Song for White Flag (with Jason Ingram, Matt Maher, Matt Redman) Don Williams (Floydada) Best Country Duo/Group Performance for I Just Come Here For The Music (with Alison Krauss) Notes: Holly George-Warren for Best Album Notes, for her contribution to Port Arthur-born Janis Joplin's The Pearl Sessions. Woody at 100: The Woody Guthrie Centennial Collection from Pampa-born Woody Guthrie for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package, Best Historical Album St. Vincent (Dallas) - Best Recording Package for Love This Giant (with David Byrne) Best Historical Album nominee He Is My Story: The Sanctified Soul Of Arizona Dranes includes a book by Austin writer Michael Corcoran. Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical Dan Auerbach is nominated for working with several bands including San Antonio's Hacienda. Steep Canyon Rangers including Waco-born Steve Martin are nominated for Best Blue Grass Album for Nobody Knows You. Compiled by Stephen Ray, with Marc Fort, Grace Neilson, Stephanie Cavazos and Casey Monahan For more information, please contact Casey Monahan, Texas Music Office, Governor's Office (512-463-6666) music@governor.state.tx.us http://EnjoyTexasMusic.com/ For information about the Texas Chapter of the Grammys. Please visit: this link. link: http://EnjoyTexasMusic.com/ Tuesday, Oct 16th, 2012 ISC Deadline To Enter Extended Until November 1, 2012 October 11, 2012 - Due to high demand, the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has extended the deadline for entering songs until November 1, 2012. ISC is open to amateur and professional songwriters, and entries are accepted online through the ISC platform, Sonicbids, ReverbNation, Broadjam, or through the mail. Within this extended deadline period, ISC will be offering some special promotions and incentives. One of the most prestigious and respected songwriting competitions in the world, ISC gives away a total of more than $150,000 in cash and prizes. This year ISC has doubled the amount of merchandise for the Grand Prize winner to more than $40,000 in prizes plus $25,000 in cash (US). Additional prizes include a custom Lowden acoustic guitar valued at over $11,000, a Marshall full stack amp, a studio package from Solid State Logic, a duplicator from Discmakers, and much more. Not only do ISC winners receive great prizes and media recognition, but winners also receive a lot of industry attention. Many previous winners have gone on to great success and garnered record deals, publishing deals, licensing deals, and even Grammys. ISC's newest success story are past ISC winners Gotye and Kimbra whose song "Somebody That I Used To Know" recently charted at #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart for eight weeks in a row. Entry information can be found at http://www.songwritingcompetition.com. One of the most difficult challenges for artists is to get their music into the hands of the music industry's heavy hitters, yet ISC gives this opportunity to each finalist. All finalists' songs are sent to the judges who evaluate them and then select the overall winners. This year's judges are unparalleled in prestige and accomplishment and reflect the pinnacle of success in contemporary music. For more information, contact Candace Avery at 615.251.4441 or email info@songwritingcompetition.com link: http://www.songwritingcompetition.com |
Classifieds To post a classified click here Friday, May 17th, 2013 Name: Tim Metal vocals looking to jam or write for a start up or fill in for an established band. I have 10 years of singing experience, done several shows in and around Houston/Beaumont. I have gear, 2 vehicles, ready and willing to tear some shit up! Email: timothy.pardue@yahoo.com Friday, May 17th, 2013 Name: roy Alternative/metal band looking for singer/frontman. influences are RATM,RHCP,A7x,incubus, van halen, led zep, metallica, pantera, black sabbath. lots of others as well we are all around 20 but age doesnt really matter to us. plz have equipment. we practice in pasadena Phone: 8327048345 Email: royster2021@yahoo.com Friday, May 17th, 2013 Name: Roy Wade Metal Drummer Wanted (Houston) Must be experienced and good gear . This band will be powerful but yet versatile. If your interested or if you know anyone that would be interested, please send any audio or video samples to all.metal.musicians@gmail.com . Spread the news , please share. Phone: 713-931-4556 Email: all.metal.musicians@gmail.com Thursday, May 16th, 2013 Name: Victoria I'm a singer looking for a band, I want a drummer, guitarist and bass player. I'm 18 years old and my music influence are mostly heavy metal and punk rock, But I have an interest in ever genre of rock music. I live in Conroe, TX. So please send me an email if you hav e any interest in joining me, or any questions! Email: cryingroses94@yahoo.com Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 Name: kevin Looking for bass player to complete the puzzle ready to gig asap have guitar , voc and drums need bassest Phone: 7137022673 Email: kcemery2688@sbcglobal.net Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 Name: Mike Lead guitar player needed!!! Kemah-League City-Clear Lake area trio looking for a lead guitar player. We book at least a month in advance so this can be your side gig. Gigs rang e from 2 hour dinners to local bar gigs. Looking to do more early restraunt and pub gigs. Most gigs should be in the bag by midnight. Strong lead players please. Phone: 713-376-1105 Email: shanks.mike@yahoo.com Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 Name: Brian Kasperitis Rehearsal studio available: www.BrianKasperitis.com 1101 Hamblen Rd. Kingwood TX 77339 Phone: 281-359-7944 Email: bkasperitis@gmail.com Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 Name: Eddie Searching for experienced C&W male vocalist & front man for country band. All top players. You should be familiar with much of the classic C&W as well as some of the new. Gigs on the books. Email: Guitar.Guy12554@yahoo.com Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 Name: Christian Well jamband may not be the right word, I am not a fan of phish or stringcheese type bands...i am a guitarist looking for a bass and dru mmer to get a project together along the lines of mogwai, explosions, this will destroy you....etc. I am married and stay at home dad, so just looking to get out of the apartment hang out with some cool people and create some music. If there is anyone innear the spring area, hmu and lets see what we can work out. Thanks Email: ctm_28@yahoo.com Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 Name: leon marbley hello my name is leon 19years old heavy metal band machine 6 ww are in dyer need of an drummer we have tunes on reverbnation machine 6 we live in north west houston area and needs drummer asap give me a call 832 378 2576 or leonmarbley@yahoo.com Phone: 8323782576 Email: leonmarbley@yahoo.com Music Reviews
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Shows  (click image to enlarge) more flyers Saturday, May 18, 2013 8:00 pm Moses Guest Continental Club 3700 Main St. Houston, TX 77002 713-529-9899 Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:00 pm SID 17 The Concert Pub North 2470 FM 1960 W Houston, TX 77068 281-583-8111 w/ Jackyl Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:00 pm KÃœMQUAT! Mango's 403 Westheimer Houston, TX 77006 713 522-8903 KÃœMQUAT! emerges out of their catacomb in Dusseldorf to play Mango's in Houston, TX! Friday, May 24, 2013 6:00 pm Zwee House of Blues 1204 Caroline Street Houston, TX 77002 888-402-5837 House of Blues Crossroads Restaurant - 6pm-9pm -Free- Saturday, May 25, 2013 8:00 pm Daryl Hall & John Oates Arena Theatre 7326 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074 713 772 5900 more shows Sponsors
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