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Blog Entry: THE MOON NEWS For Songwriters Everywhere Issue 62 May-Jun 2008 It’s Getting’ Hot In Here ….Write On! Summa, as we say here in New England, is here, well almost!! My favorite time of the year, I hope yours too. Some of you have been busy, let’s see who’s been writing songs!! ……………New ones recorded for talented songwriter Mark Travers of Decorah, IA this time a bluesy jumping tune called “I’m The Crazy One”. Also the very nice “That’s What Keeps Me Sane”. Hmmm, no comments on the titles Mark.. lol. We also will have some fun on a lyric Mark wrote called “Your Daddy”, where we got his brother Peter to play lead guitar on the song, in different locations. Nice job Mark, great songs and great playing Peter, it’ll sound awesome!! …………..A bunch ‘o tunes recorded for Kent Zillox of Carmel Valley, CA including the Jimmy Buffettish “Fishin’ For Love” and “There’s A Way To Win”, also the very nice “Meant To Be (More Than Friends”. Nice job, Kent! Kent is also a graphic designer and is passing along to my customers (you!!) some great prices on full color CD inserts and coverwork. See his ad in the back of this rag or you can write me with a SASE and I’ll send you a price list………… …New song recorded for Eugene Wellman of Huntington, WV a country tune entitled “It’s Twelve Fifty Nine in The Morning” Good one Gene and thanks!!.….…… ………….. Got a list from Howard Vokes of New Kenington, PA of radio DJ’s in the USA looking for country, bluegrass and gospel CD’s. If you would like a copy of this list send me a self addressed stamped envelope, regular size, and I will send you a copy. Thanks Howard!! …………….Cindy Lane Adams of Newport, RI has just released a new single, with backing from Homer and Michael J Frog, “He Rolled The Rock Away”, with lyrics that were written by Jerry Mac. You can hear it at the soundclick.com site under country music. Good luck with it Cindy………………..Bunch of new songs to recorded for Judy Greer Edwards and Juanita Ford of Staffordsville, KY including country or gospel titles, “Do You Love Jesus” , “God’s Open Window To Heaven”, “Golden Crown Of Thorns”, “If You Love Jesus Christ” and the rockin’ “Keep On Rockin’ For Jesus” the fun “Baby’s Swinging Blue Jeans” and others. You gals have been keeping me busy, Good job!! These women are getting lots of airplay on various online radio stations as well, on some songs we recorded for them including “Middle Aged Men Can B Sexy Too”. Great news gals!! ………………Rob Smith of New London, KY has just signed a publishing deal with Tim Barber’s Country Barber Publishing (BMI) and Scootin’ Poodle Publishing (ASCAP). You can hear Rob’s songs at www.xenaradio.com/rob_smith Good luck Rob on your new adventure!! …………………Cindy Lane Adams of Newport, RI won a bunch of awards from the Rhode Island branch of the CMA at this years award ceremony including Songwriter Of The Year, Female Vocalist, Female Entertainer, and Song Of The Year. Wow, congrats Cindy!! I didn’t even know there was a Rhode Island CMA!! I gotta get out more!! …………… Prices have gone up for demos as mentioned in our last issue. $75 for a full band demo, $105 if we’re writing the melody. Call or write for more information. Also a reminder to our snail mail readers …it’s time to renew your subscription by sending me some stamps, 6 stamps for a year of the Moon News. If you’ve already done so, thank you!! …………….Don’t forget to send your stamps if you still want to receive the Moon News by post, this might be your last issue if you get it via the US Mail.……….If you get the news via email…doan worry bout it, ya good ta go!!!!...................New song recorded for Rick Sponaugle of Alexandria, VA this time the fun and bluesy “Gentlemen Prefer Bonds” …(not blondes folks) Good job Rick keep it up!! …………………New song to record received from Michael Allen Greer of Uniontown, PA, this one a co-write with Ted Havlacheck entitled “Beer Drinkin’ Honky Tonk Fool” . Good job guys and good luck!! ………………. new songs to be recorded for Gene Hicks of Tell City, IN include titles “I Brought You A Rose” and the very nice “”I’m Hurtin’ Again”. Nice songs Gene!! ………………Don’t Forget our compilation CD’s “A Nice Mix Of Music” Volumes One and Two are still available for only $5.00 each and that includes shipping in the USA. All proceeds are distributed to the songwriters. Get yours today. Check or money order to Rogersongs, 735 Victory Hwy in North Smithfield, RI 02896. We’ll rush it right out to you!! ………………….. the John Lennon Songwriting Contest is still open but you better hurry. Deadline is June 15th, 2008. More information at their website www.jlsc.com Good luck! ……………..That’s it for this time. Thanks to all of you for a busy Spring!! Enjoy your summer but keep writing those songs!! Good luck!! Classified Ads I am looking for someone to work with perfecting my songs. You must have the ability to rhyme, arrange, good imagination, brilliant vocals, humorous and heartfelt. Jot me a line, we will work together. Send letters to: Vivian Vetter 673 Santa Rosa St Apt B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Woodrich Recordings and Publishing Company now accepting songs. Send large SASE with sufficient postage to Woody Richardson, Pres. Woodrich Productions PO Box 38, Lexington, AL 35648 CD “Sports Songs And Beyond” recorded by Phil Coley, produced by King Of The Road Music. Includes the song “Johnny Silver” by Joe Pickering and George LaFlame. Purchase this CD at www.kingoftheroadmusic.com or write to Joe Pickering Jr at King Of The Road Music, 13 Pond Road, Bangor, ME 04401 If you know someone who is hook on whiskey or beer, my 3 songs may be just the thing they need to set them from drinking. In my songs they are crying out for Jesus to help and the songs end up with them being saved. Send $5 to Elijah Giddens 180 Wiggins Rd, Clinton, NC 28328 Blue Moon Compilation CD “A Nice Mix of Music – Volume’s #1 and #2” are available now. 12 great songs by some of our best writers. Only $5 includes shipping in USA. To Rogersongs 735 Victory Hwy North Smithfield, RI 02896 or pay via Paypal with Visa or Mastercard to rogersongs@cox.net “A Gospel Trend” a new compilation CD produced by Roger Glenn Miller on the Trend label. Only $10 postage paid. Write to Roger Glenn Miller, 10 Reardon Dr, Middletown, RI 02842 or call 401-846-7730 Join the Massachusetts Country Music Association. This is your opportunity to get noticed. Yearly awards banquet, jamborees. Dues are $15 per year. Write MCMAA PO Box 2066, Abington, MA 02351 Attn: Ron Hill- President Book for sale “Nan T’s Poetry” only $5 to Nan Tebrinke, 405 East Hammond Street, Red Oak, Iowa, 51566 ROGERSONGS the best demo’s anywhere. For more info email us at rogersongs@cox.net New CD from Judith Greer Edwards and Juanita Ford, “Merry Christmas I love You” by various artists, $15 a CD. “Sherry Robinson Sings The Songs Of Judith Greer Edwards” only $10. “Never Alone”, $10, and “Songwriters Volume #1”only $6. Send check or money order to Judith Greer Edwards, 519 Rocky Knob Branch, Staffordsville, KY 41256 or email ejudy@hotmail.com ofr more info Singer looking for country and gospel songs to record. Contact Shirley Holliway, 276 Oak Bend Lane, Murphy, NC 28906 If you like traditional country music this cassette is for you. Send $5 to JD Sunderland 3068 Marion Waldo Rd #176, Marion, OH 43302. Immediate delivery CD for sale “2 Songs of Yesteryear Songs” . $7 each. Write to All American Records, c/o RW Robison, PO Box 627, Sweetwater, TN 37870-0627 Buy Jerry Bauguess’ new country CD “I’m Country”. 11 original songs or his first CD “Miles From Nowhere”, both for $20 or $10 each includes shipping. Send to Jerry Bauguess, 539 Old Railroad Rd, Thurmond, NC, 28683 or email Jerry at jblcody@aol.com Poetic Reflections a cassette by the “Bard of Merryville” aka Joe Sharp has 12 of your favorite poems backed by string ensemble and 7 flavorful songs Send $5 to Joe Sharp 115 Well St, Maryville, TN 37804 Songs and DVD videos needed for radio and TV exposure. Send your CD’s and DVD only video performances to Rev. Bud Rose PO Box 366, Sycamore, OH 44882 Annie Helbig Vahl crochets pot holders!! Great gifts!! All colors, veregiated $2 each. Write to Annie Vahl at 2695 330 St, Walker, Iowa, 52352 I am looking for someone to co-write lyrics with, and for someone to put music to my lyrics, country and gospel songs. If you’ve got lyrics laying on the shelf that need a touch up just mail them to Judith Greer Edwards, 519 Rocky Knob Branch, Staffordsville, KY 41256 or email me at ejudy@hotmail.com Singer – songwriter willing to co-write with other published writers or singers. John J Baker Sr PO Box 1772, Glen Rose, TX 76043 Songwriter- composer looking for lyricist to co-write country pop, MOR and gospel. Must have great hooks!! Write Ty Tiner 413 North Oak St, Hohenwald, TN 38462 YOU – the gospel recording artist whether male or female, it would be wise you contact Bob Rose of 113 Berkeley Drive, CharlesTown, WV 25414. Doing such you will be gifted with gospel writings that you will really go for Songwriters–lyricists looking for a collaborator? Place an ad here FREE! Books of original poetry, a variety of poems of love and inspiration. A 48-page book, written by Ludema Garza, including pictures and a brief summary about the artist. Send $10 to Ludema Garza 213 Brown St, Elkton, MD 21921 Songwriter–lyricist willing to co-write with other writers. My CD’s available for $7 each. Write to Glenn D Evans 148 Hays St, Pea Ridge, AR 72751 or email songcrafter@yahoo.com or poet32@lycos.com. My writing can be seen at www.ourchurch.com or www.itsonlywords.com and look for songcrafter Songwriter – performer looking for collaborator. Write to JD Sanders 25056 61st Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047 or call 616-782-0355 Lyric writer seeking someone to collaborate on musical creations on a 50/40 basis. Mostly country some gospel as well. Write to Larry Miller 4400 NW 39th Ave #114, Gainsville, FL 32606 WANTED: repairable Albert System clarinets ($20 X 4) plus postage. Ship COD to Dom Betro 2478 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 ATTN: Country music recording artists. I have a catalog of songs for review. Write to George LaFlame 124 South Clinton Street, Apt. #1 Albion, NY 14411 or email georgesongs@rochester.rr.com Country Music Saturday Mornings 7-8, AM 1540 Newport RI. Host Roger Glenn Miller & Bill Friday, need ads or donations to stay on air. Need CD’s for airplay. Contact Roger Miller 10 Reardon Dr Middletown, RI 02842 401-846-7730 Christian/country songwriter with 2 CDs for sale $12 each. Traditional, bluegrass, christian /country, rockabilly are some of the styles. To purchase contact Ray Withrow at raywithrow@yahoo.com Songs On Cassettes? Not Anymore Alright admit it, lots of you have songs mastered to cassette tapes, those VERY convienient tapes everyone used in the 80 and 90’s. You could even use them to record demos on, using an four track cassette recorder, I know, I had one. Well it’s time to upgrade. Tape has a tendency to stretch, warp and degrade with time. They don’t age like a fine wine. Converting your cassette masters to CD will not only stop the degradation, but you’ll have a new tool, a DIGITAL copy of your song, which can easily be converted to MP3, uploaded to the internet, and distributed to publishers, record companies, your friends and fans. No more bulky packages going through the mail! Instant delivery and it’s FREE, (at least for now) to email them. Most publishers today, rely on the internet to send and receive songs quickly, in fact, many will not even listen to a tape of a song when it’s received. It wnds up in the trash. Folks don’t have cassette recorders laying around anymore and furthermore can’t be bothered with converting your tapes to digital format to get them out to their contacts. Nobody needs the extra work. Do the publishers and your contacts a favor and convert those tapes now. Rogersongs can quickly and inexpensively convert those tapes to CD format for you. We only charge $18 to convert any song(s) from cassette to CD, plus shipping. Extra copies of your new CD can be had for only an additional $2.50 each. For more information contact me, Roger at rogersongs@cox.net or 401-765-5275. please leave a message, we will return your call. More Classified Ads…… If you need country or christian songs for whatever reason, I have them. Contact Charles Mathers at cnmathers@sbcglobal.net. Hear some great country, pop, christian with free downloads at www.soundclick.com/michisong Michael Allen Greer has a wide selection of cassettes and CD’s for sale that he’s recroded over the years. For more information write to: Michael Allen Greer 109 Mill Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 Tom Lynn’s poem “Old Comrades” has now been set to music and recorded by Wendell Austin on a CD and audio tape entitled “Hello American Veterans”. Available from Peace and Freedom Music 348 Route 2, Winn, ME 04495. $12.95 for CD, $10.95 for cassette tape. All CD’s “Extraodinaire” $8, “Extraodinaire II” $8, “Lost In Signs” $5, “Seven Blind Mice” $3, “Stunt Rock” and “Fusion 1216” “Ken Jackson Blues” “When I Was Sold” are $5. New release “Got A Issue? Get A Tissue” $5. Include $2 S&H to Ken Jackson, 755 Braxton Place Apt B303, Madison, WI 53715 If you like getting the Moon News for “FREE” tell your songwriter friends about us. Why keep all the fun to yourself! Walking In Sunshine with Joe Sharp and Sing A Country Tune. It’s on a AW&F CD. Write to Joe at 115 Well St, Maryville, TN 37804 “The All Around “ newsletter for aspiring singers and songwriters is published 4 times a year. Yearly dues are $15 so order today. Send check or money order to Michael Allen Greer 109 Mill Street Uniontown, PA 15901 Check out www.mikesvideoproductions.com Roger Glenn Miller presents videos “Second Hand Smoke” “The Drinker” and “My Darling Debbie”, $10 ppd. Write to Roger Glenn Miller 10 Reardon Dr, Middletown, RI 02842 Full Color CD Printing. Great prices! CD 1 panel – 1000 $95, 2 panel 1000 - $125. Call or write Kent Zillox at 831-659-7100 or email at kent@iwanit.com Reach us at: Rogersongs – Blue Moon Records 735 Victory Hwy North Smithfield, RI 02896 401-765-5275 rogersongs@cox.net www.myspace.com/rogerwilliam
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