Folks Festival Songwriter Showcase
| 2007 Folks Showcase finalists on stage |
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The Songwriter Showcase is a nationally-recognized songwriter competition, open to anyone who writes and performs original music, and who is not currently signed to a major recording or publishing deal. Contestants are judged on the quality of the song’s composition, vocal delivery, and the overall performance. We receive over 500 entries from all over the world.
Past showcase finalists include Erica Wheeler, Don Conoscenti, Karen Pernick, Deb Talan, Dan Sheridan, Dee Carstensen, Mitch Barrett, Sarah Sample and many others.
2008 Showcase Finalists
With a record-setting 689 entries arriving from all over the world, our preliminary Showcase judges were busier than ever before. Thanks to everyone who sent us songs to consider - we were consistently impressed with the quality of the songwriting. We look forward to listening to these ten finalists on the Folks Fest stage on Friday, August 15. Don't miss it!
Finalists
- Andrew McKnight — Philomont, VA
- Cari Minor — Boulder, CO
- Christopher Smith — San Anselmo, CA
- Chuck E Costa — New Haven, CT
- Debra Fotheringham — American Fork, UT
- Laura Meyer — Westport, CT
- Mike Morris — Strafford, NH
- Molly Venter — Austin, TX
- Nathan Moore — Staunton, VA
- Robby Hecht — Nashville, TN
- 1st alternate: John Common — Denver, CO
- 2nd alternate: Lis Harvey — Davis, CA
Honorable Mentions
- Anne Heaton — Somerville, MA
- Branden Sipes — Berthoud, CO
- Brooke Brown Saracino — Northampton, MA
- Dan Craig — Denver, CO
- Frank Gayer Martin — Glenwood Springs, CO
- Johnny Nicholson — Geyserville, CA
- Liz Longley — Downingtown, PA
- Mary Coppin — Keauhou, HI
- RJ Cowdery — Columbus, OH
- Sally Morgan — Boulder, CO
2008 Showcase Rules and Guidelines
We are now accepting entries for the 2008 Telluride Troubadour Contest.
Contestants may submit up to two original songs.
- To submit electronically: visit www.sonicbids.com for uploading instructions. In order to submit online, you must be ready to pay the $10/song fee online with a credit card. Limit 2 songs/person.
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submit by snail mail: submit a CD (no cassette tapes, please) with the songs/tracks for consideration clearly specified. Please enclose checks for $10/song payable to Planet Bluegrass. Limit 2 songs per person. Please do not send any lead sheets, lyrics, publicity, bios, etc. Recordings will not be returned. Send your CD and entrance fee to:
Planet Bluegrass
PO Box 769
Lyons, CO 80540
Attn: Folks Showcase Contest
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Contestants cannot be signed to a major label or publishing deal. This competition is meant for emerging and independent performing songwriters.2007 Showcase winner Sarah Sample - All tapes and CD’s must be postmarked or submitted by June 13, 2008 to be eligible.
- Ten finalists will be chosen for the Songwriter Showcase in Lyons. Notification will take place on July 11, 2008.
- Each finalist will receive the following:
- a complimentary three day pass to the Folks Festival (August 15-17) that includes camping for one
- an “in the round” performance slot in the Wildflower Pavilion during the festival
- Finalists will play 2 original songs on the Festival Main Stage.
- Recommended time limit is 5 minutes per song.
- Points will be deducted for significantly exceeding this limit.
- Acoustic instruments with pickups are permitted as well as EQ devices but no effects.
- Instruments allowed are those that can be carried out to the mics with the performer. A keyboard will be provided if necessary.
- No backup musicians allowed. This is a solo competition.
2008 Songwriter Showcase Schedule
- Entry Deadline: June 13th (postmarked), finalists will be notified by July 11th.
- Finals: Friday, August 15th, approx. 11:45 AM on the Festival Main Stage. Prizes are awarded immediately after showcase.
