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RISA CD-LISTEN ABOVE RISA Round 3- Vol. 1: A collection of songs Written for the RISA"Songwriters in the Round" Shows. Recorded Live at AS220 +++++Song Clips ABOVE: +++++Compilation ..1: Marjorie Thompson, Anna's House, Paul Pasch, Frank Steven Silva, Joanne Lurgio +++++Compilation ..2:Dan Lilley, Jan Luby, Mary Ellen Casey, Jerry Balchunas, Ed McGuirl +++++Compilation ..3:Heather Rose, Eric Fontana, Erik Wohgelmuth, Marcy Lang, John Fuzek +++++Compilation ..4: RyanFitzsimmons- "State of Mind", "Will My Mind" "Haley Wall", "North Central Line" +++++CD is set to be released in November 2005 for more information and to order CD: go to www.risongwriters.com======================================= ========= Rhode Island Songwriters Association - MISSION: To encourage, foster and conduct the art and craft of original lyrical and musical composition; provide educational programs, critique sessions and performance opportunities for all artistic styles; and support open collaboration within the RISA community. RISA IS NON-PROFIT The Rhode Island Songwriters Association is a recognized non-profit organization. RISA operates with the assistance of member dues, donations and with the help of member volunteers. Donations and volunteers are always welcome. All donations are tax deductible.

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Member Since: 29/08/2005
Band Website: www.risongwriters.com
Band Members: ------------------------------- "OFFICIAL" RISA OPEN MIKE OAK HILL TAVERN - EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT 8:00pm-12 565 Tower Hill Road, N. Kingstown, RI, 401.294.3282 Great food and drink, singers and songwriters,enter for end of the month $25 gift certificate drawing-...a very nice sound system... most gracious host, RISA Member - Buddy Cavaleri www.oakhilltavern.com--------------------------------------- ------------- --- --------------------------FOR MORE OPEN MICS VISIT RISONGWRITERS.COM------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
Influences: INFO ABOUT RISA CRITIQUES Current mood: informational Category: informational MusicCritique sessions rotate among the members houses. Several members regularly host the critiques. They are generally held on the 3rd or 4th Thursday of each month. They begin at 7:30pm. There is no charge for members to attend. It is a comfortable atmosphere to try out new material. Snacks and beverages are either provided by the host or are brought by the members.PREPARATION: Please bring: ~ your instrument (usually a guitar or something small) ~ or a pre-recorded tape or Compact Disc (boom box is available). ~10-12 copies of your lyrics clearly typed out.The monthly critique dates are made available through the weekly e-mails and on this WEB PAGEThe critiques are done using the SALSA METHOD MILD - Light critique MEDIUM - A bit more critical... SPICY - "Give it to me, baby!" You choose!risa critiques are announced in risa emailshow to get risa emails??? go torisongwriters.comand see this----You'll get email updates about all events (by subscribing to "risongwriters" yahoo group) ------------------- ------------ RISA WORKSHOPS--Risa runs regular workshops at coffeehouses and venues around the state such as the mill in greenville and the brooklyn coffee tea house. In fact all Risa events come down to learning about and honing the art of songwriting!
Sounds Like: Songwriters in the Round at AS220 in Providence. The monthly series takes place on the SECOND SUNDAY of EVERY month from 6-8pm. The show, now in its sixth year, is hosted by different songwriters each month. The hosts include: John Fuzek, Jacob Haller, Joanne Lurgio, Jim Tata and Ryan Fitzsimmons. The hosts are joined by two other RISA members and a third songwriter –usually a touring artist from out of state. These shows are highly entertaining and the audience members get to hear 4 different versions of a song written specifically for that evening's show. For booking - contact: Joanne Lurgio at [email protected] as220.org---------- ----- HTTP://WWW.RISONGWRITERS.COM/------------------------- -
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SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND

Songwriters in the Round at AS220 in Providence. The monthly series takes place on the SECOND SUNDAY of EVERY month from 6-8pm. The show, now in its sixth year, is hosted by different songwriters each...
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INFO ABOUT RISA CRITIQUES

Critique sessions rotate among the members houses. Several members regularly host the critiques. They are generally...
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