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6th DURANGO SONGWRITER’S EXPO/SANTA BARBARA FROM FEBRUARY 26-28, 2009 OPENS WITH DSE EXPO SHOWCASE AT SOHO RESTAURANT & MUSIC CLUB ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 6-8PM This year’s Durango Songwriter’s Expo will open with a free showcase as part of a meet-and-greet at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street in Santa Barbara on Wednesday, February 25 from 6-8pm. In addition to local songwriters like Susan Marie Reeves and Stephen Styles, the show will feature winners of the Durango Songwriter’s Expo songwriting contest. The line-up includes Diane Waters of San Diego (1st place for country in 2009), Sherrie Miller (1st place for country in 2008, now signed as an artist with Sony/BMG), Annie Dingwall of Dallas (3rd place for pop in 2009), and North Carolina songstress Ashley Chambliss (4th place for pop in 2009), as well as other up-and-coming songwriters like Ryan Shea Smith from Seattle. In addition to prominent members of the music industry, the public is also invited to attend this free event. Local songwriter Christina Grimm is the producer and emcee for the showcase, which will be followed by a concert with hit-songwriter Chuck Cannon at 8:30pm ($5). Cannon will also perform in the Hit-Songwriter Concert on Saturday, 2/28. The 6th annual Durango Songwriter’s Expo/Santa Barbara Wine Country will take place from February 26 - 28, 2009 at the Rancho Santa Ynez Marriott in Buellton. Local songwriters are invited to attend the Expo, one of the nation’s premier singer/songwriter events that is a combination of workshops, panels, listening sessions, showcases, songwriting workshops, and open mics. With registration limited to just 200 attendees and more than 40 music-industry pros and hit songwriters, this rewarding expo provides unparalleled networking opportunities. The public can also purchase tickets for the Saturday night Hit-Songwriter Concert separately ($25). As the culmination of the Expo, these concerts have always offered a wonderful insight into how ideas are transformed into songs that have an impact on our culture – in addition to presenting top-quality live music. Featured hit songwriters for the February 28 concert will be Jim Lauderdale, Jill Sobule, Carlene Carter, Bill Champlin, Chuck Cannon, Big Al Anderson, Crosby Loggins, and other special guests. Many Santa Barbara songwriters are planning to take advantage of this event that brings the music industry within easy reach. Songwriters interested in performing their original tunes at the Expo showcases on February 26 and 27 must register and submit tapes/CDs by February 19, 2009. The Rancho Santa Ynez Marriott is providing special rates so that Expo participants can take full advantage of the many events on the schedule, including a tasting of Santa Barbara County wines. For information and registration: www.Durango-Songwriters-Expo.com or call Jim Attebery at (970) 259-9747

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 25/12/2006
Band Website: www.ChristinaGrimmMusic.com
Band Members:
Influences: “Fever” by Kenny Edwards on 12/05/07 SB Songwriter TV Show (1/4/08 Concert) “Upside Down” by Nathan McEuen on 12/05/07 SB Songwriter TV Show (5/15/08 Showcase at Jensens) “We Can Do Anything” by Joe Cicero, 10/10/07 SB Songwriter TV Show (5/15/08 Showcase) “Sweet Accomplice” by Jesse Rhodes on 11/07/07 SB Songwriter TV Show
Sounds Like: CONTACT JENSEN GUITAR MAINSTAGE DIRECTLY FOR BOOKING. Christina now only books her own shows and Durango Songwriter Expo events. Photos are of past SB Songwriter Showcases. Thanks to everyone who participated!
Record Label: www.ChristinaGrimmMusic.com

My Blog

11/15 SB Songwriter Showcase & 11/24 Concert

JAMIE GREEN was just voted 5 in the Independent's list of Best Bands. She has won awards for both of her CDs: MY CRIME was the *Outstanding Independent Pop Album* in the 2000 L.A. Music Awards and TRU...
Posted by on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:58:00 GMT

Feature on Jesse Rhodes in the SB Independent of 11/22

Jesse Rhodes's Triumphant Return Nothing to Hide Wednesday, November 21, 2007 By Brett Leigh Dicks When S.B. troubadour Jesse Rhodes takes to the Mainstage at Jensen Guitar &...
Posted by on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 01:55:00 GMT

10/25 SB Songwriter Concert

The Santa Barbara Songwriter Concert series had its debut on Thursday, October 25th with Michael Fracasso and Bob & Wendy, two acts that have previously performed at Sings Like Hell. Two Preview S...
Posted by on Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:52:00 GMT

10/18 SB Songwriter Showcase

The act for this showcase was SEVERIN BROWNE, who has been a professional songwriter and recording artist since his early days at Motown. The music of the L.A.-based performer ranges from folk-inspire...
Posted by on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:56:00 GMT

9/20 Showcase with Rich Phillips/Kenny Edwards, Delaney Gibson, & Lanny Sherwin

The eighth monthly showcase opened with Mystery Songwriter Janice Bina-Smith of Julian in the San Diego mountains, followed by guitarist Lanny Sherwin (www.SandmanRecords.net) delighting the child...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:29:00 GMT

SB Songwriter TV Show

The first episode of the SB Songwriter Show will premiere on Sept. 17th with RICH PHILLIPS, DELANEY GIBSON, AND LANNY SHERWIN. Thanks to the dedication of the performers and crew, we have a gre...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:12:00 GMT

Durango Songwriter Expo

The next Durango Songwriter Expo is October 4-6 at the Rio Rico Resort in Tucson, AZ. If you want to take your writing to the next level, showcase for A&R reps, publishers, label heads, or meet ne...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Sep 2007 13:45:00 GMT

8/9 Showcase with Cinder Jean + Kate Bennett, Jeff Bisch, & Robert Postel

The seventh monthly concert featured the duo of Cinder Jean & Kate Bennett as the main act with Jeff Bisch and Robert Postel as the two opening acts. The first  Mystery Songwriters were the B...
Posted by on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:15:00 GMT

Showcase with Rebecca Troon, Joe Cicero, & Pat Milliken

The sixth monthly concert on Thursday, July 19th featured Rebecca Troon as the main act with Pat Milliken and Joe Cicero as the two opening acts. We had packed house & lots of enthusiasm about the...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:04:00 GMT

Kenny Edwards & Fiona Kernaghan Showcase

The fifth monthly showcase on Thursday, June 21st with Kenny Edwards & Friends and Fiona Kernaghan was amazing! The concert was sold out, prompting plans to expand the venue.KENNY EDWARDS, a found...
Posted by on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:24:00 GMT