Songwriters in Seattle

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  • 2013 NWME Awards Winners Announced

    2013 NWME Awards Winners Announced

    At the 3rd Annual Songwriters in Seattle BBQ and 1st Northwest Music Experience Awards, 14 performers entertained the crowd along with the presentation of all 40 awards finalists! From each category of 5 finalists, a winner was announced based on votes from 100 invited judges from within the music community. All finalists in attendance received a certificate in recognition of their submitted song, and winners were presented with a trophy and a prize based on their category. The winners and their associated prizes are as follows:

    BluesThat’s the Truth by Roo Forrest, $75 gift certificate to American Music
    World MusicPerpetual Leader by Blake Noble, $75 gift certificate to American Music
    Hip Hop/R&BKeep Going by Sheldon Botler, $75 gift certificate to American Music
    Heavy RockSecret Handshake by Christina Cramer/In Cahoots Band, $75 gift certificate to American Music
    CountryDiamond Rings by Alden Witt, $75 gift certificate to American Music
    Classic/Alt RockGet Some Love by Jeff Hamel/SweetKiss Momma, Tascam DP-2 Digital Portastudio with case and tutorial DVD
    Folk/AmericanaReady For The Dark by Larry Murante, Fat Head BE ribbon microphone from Cascade Microphones
    Pop/Light RockThe Way it Seemed by Sophia Duccini, 10 hours recording/mixing with Stephen Sherrard at DBAR Productions

    (Prize associations/determinations were made related to the number of initial submissions for a particular category, donated prizes, and event budget)

    Congratulations to all our finalists and winners! If you were not in attendance, please e-mail songwritersinseattle@gmail.com to arrange for pickup of certificates and prizes.

  • SiS Compilation Released!

    SiS Compilation Released!

    It has taken Songwriters in Seattle a number of years to put together a collection of music that represents the group in any significant way. We are now very proud to present this new compilation CD we’ve entitled “2012: Contest Winners and Highlights” – This album is compiled from Songwriters in Seattle member contest winners and other highlights from top 2012 members. The songs were all graciously donated by the artists to Songwriters in Seattle for inclusion. All proceeds from the purchase of the album go to SiS to fund ongoing events and projects. Please check it out on CDBaby!

    Thank you for listening and supporting Songwriters in Seattle!

    Titles included in this compilation:
    1. “L.A. (Is Totally Awesome)” by Charlie Heinemann
    2. “I Am the Water” by Zoe Wick
    3. “Sleeveless Season” by Jean Mann
    4. “Take Me Away” by Scott Burkhalter
    5. “That’s When Life Began” by Bruce Hunt
    6. “Desert Highway” by Derek Medina
    7. “Heroes” by Randy Edwards
    8. “Ride the Wind” by Chris Klimecky
    9. “Tale of a Missouri Girl” by Erin Jordan
    10. “A Buddha State of Mind (Live)” by Paula Boggs
    11. “The Wedding Song” by Andy “Roo” Forrest
    12. “It’s Time” by Cat Henderson
    13. “Morning Aire” by Leo Brodie
    14. “Fallen Angels Don’t Fly” by Jessica Lynne
    15. “(My Meeting With) Mr. Vegas” by Jim Marcotte
    16. “Feeling’s Gone” by Lou Gopal
    17. “The World Don’t Belong to a Dreamer (Live)” by Todd Christoffel
    18. “A Black Market for Mooncakes” by Songwriters in Seattle