San Diego Songwriter's Guild

San Diego Songwriters Guild Enthusiasts -

Join us on Wednesday November 12 in Sorrento Valley at the Country Inn and Suites for our Annual Songwriting Contest! During tough economic times, SDSG pulls though for songwriters:

!! $500 Grand Prize !!

See the link on the right to submit. Send in your songs by Nov 1 and on Nov 12 at the Final Listening Session prizes will be awarded. The evening is lots of fun, a great networking opportunity, and a good way to have your music heard by a panel of professionals.

At Country Inn and Suites, Sorrento Valley. Submit your recorded songs! Send in recordings early by mail by Nov 1, then join us Nov 12 where top entries are played during Final Listening Session. Great prizes! Not a live performance event.

SDSG Songwriters Contest Entry Form

Keep your eyes on our website for our contest to be held early 2009. SDSG will accept recordings for the screening event featuring a judging panel of music professionals – a live performance event.

We heard great music, got to listen a generous helping of each song, and everyone who entered was a winner, thanks to Bridget’s prescient decision to bring along one extra Award Certificate. The top songs demonstrated the very high caliber of work being done by our members. The vibe was relaxed, and the Chicken Pie Diner provided a pleasant ambiance for our gathering. We had great support from our SDSG Crew and Judges. Thank you all. It was a group effort, nicely done.

SDSG 2007 Contest Winners

• Steven Ybarra – Platinum – “Love, Love, Love”
• Linda Sargent – Gold – “Oxygen”
• Diane Waters & Jason Brawner – Silver – “Starting Now”
• Diane Waters – Bronze – “Old Movies”

SDSG Awards of Excellence in Alphabetical Order:

• Eric Rumble – “Our Love”
• Charlie Miller – “Racing Hearts”
• Janet Snare & John Downing – “Flirting in a Foreign Language”
• Jory Lyle – “Everything”
• Michael Crossman – “She’s the Woman” & “Truck Drivin’ Man”
• Candice & Stuart Graham – “Wind of Change”

Special thanks to our Sponsors (in alphabetical order):

• Bridget Brigitte, Bionic Sisters Productions
  PO Box 669,
  Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-0669
  858 759 3567
  http://www.bionicsisters.com
  manager@bridgetmusic.com
• Josquin Des Pres, Track Star Studios
  7242 University Ave,
  La Mesa, CA, 91941
  619 697 7836
  info@trackstarstudios.com
  http://www.trackstarstudios.com
• Guitar Center
  8825 Murray Dr
  La Mesa, CA 91942
  (619) 668-8400 866-498-7882
  http://www.guitarcenter.com
• KPRI
  9710 Scranton Road, Suite 200,
  San Diego, CA 92121
  ilisten@KPRIfm.com
  http://www.kprifm.com/
• Mark Charles Hattersley, Raging Bohemian Productions
  Mark@RagingBohemian.com
  http://www.RagingBohemian.com
• Stephen Landry, Conley Thomas Pensions Inc.
  3655 Budd,
  San Diego, CA 92111
  858 576 7302
  steve@ctpensions.com
  http://www.ctpensions.com
• Pro Sound
  4593 Mission Gorge Pl
  San Diego CA 92120
  619 583 7851
  http://www.prosound.com
• Repair Zone
  8125 Ronson Rd Suite B
  San Diego, CA 92111
  858 565 7984
  http://www.repair-zone.com/
• Studio West
  11021 Via Frontera
  San Diego, CA 92127
  (858) 592-9497
  astra@studiowest.com
  http://www.studiowest.com

SDSG Associates & Board Members

• Tamarra Westagte
• Janet Snare
• Richard Widney
• Tim Turner
• Rick Munoz

Panel of Industry Professional Judges:

• Josquin Des Pres (TrackStar Studios),
• Alex Alcocer (MusicMart USA),
• Caleb Keiter (Studio West),
• Bridget Brigitte (Bionic Sisters Productions)

and finally to our MC and DJ from Raging Bohemian Productions

• Mark Charles Hattersley

SDSG’s 16th Annual Song Contest will be held Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at the Chicken Pie Diner in San Marcos Restaurant Row. The contest is a very popular tradition for San Diego writers, and offers a unique opportunity to hear a tremendous cross section of local work on one jam-packed night. Prize winners are selected by a panel of industry professionals in our LIVE final event. Winners will be determined and prizes awarded in real time, an exciting prospect indeed. If you are a songwriter, or a producer or artist looking for some new material, the Diner is the place to be on November 14, no doubt!

The Chicken Pie Diner will be serving Classic Comfort Food including great burgers, shakes and a lot more. including a full bar. The contest is open to the public. You may join the Guild or renew your membership simultaneously with your entry and take advantage of member discounts.

Up to 70 songs will be judged in the live Finals the night of Wednesday, November 14. SDSG will accept entries up to and on the night of the Final. Late Registration begins at 6:15 PM on November 14 at the Chicken Pie Diner. Please be sure to arrive early on the 14th to guarantee your entry will be accepted, as space is limited. Please see the 2007 Contest Rules and Entry Form for complete details or visit the contest page.

The San Diego Songwriters Guild has established a tradition of excellence in the World’s Finest City. Founded in 1982, the Guild serves local writers, artists and producers by offering access to established re-cording industry professionals in a variety of personal forums. Our meetings range from pitch sessions with publishers and labels, to live shows and performing events, to educational seminars and discussion groups, to our annual Song Contest.

FINALS: Wednesday, November 14, 2007

7:00 PM at Chicken Pie Diner San Marcos

1020 West San Marcos Blvd, Number 130

San Marcos, CA 92078