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Open House on Music Row 

Saturday & Sunday June 21 &22

  Music Public Invited. Plenty of Free Parking!

Join your business for free to be in the Open House here.buzz

What is the Open House on Music Row?

Fest Heads will be able to drop by participating recording studios, producers, publishers, record labels, publicists, consultants, managers, duplicators, distributors, shops and other trade related  businesses on or near the Row. These "music related" businesses will have an "Open Door Policy" from 10AM-6PM. Saturday June 21st and /or Sunday June 22nd.

These established Music Row businesses will offer tours of their facilities to Fest Heads and answer questions about "What part they play in the biz?"

Any Music or Trade related business located in Nashville can sign up for free to take part in the "Open House." The Open House is free to all festival attendees. Join your business to be in the Open House here or call 615-424-1491.

There will also be booths set up at various stage areas and locations. If you are not located near the Row or are an out of town music related business you may want to register for a booth space or partner with a local business.

To have an Exhibitor Booth at the Fest near the stages, there is no set fee.  For a booth space, you determine your rental contribution.

Booth spaces will be available in prominent locations at the Festival where music people and vendors can set up displays and distribute information.

The booth area sizes start at 10'x 10". 

There is not set fee for participants to have an Exhibitor Booth at the Fest.  You determine your rental contribution to the event with you contribution you decide to the fest. Non Profit Organizations are free.

Their are  free Writers Tables provided for the writers to display their CD's.

Order Exhibitor and Vendor Booths by phone here.  Or Email here

There are Writers Tables at no charge for writers to display and sell their CD's which are managed by festival staff. Check out Writers Tables here.

We will print maps of Music Row and list participating locations to hand out at the Fest and publish these locations on the web site.

Songwriters are encouraged to visit these locations, inquire, drop off and take samples, share ideas, etc.
Who Can Come?

The Open House is available to all festival attendees to check out what's happening on the Row. Festival participants are encouraged to take advantage of this "meet and greet" opportunity and visit these businesses.

How can my music related business participate?

Any Music or Trade related business located in Nashville can sign up for FREE to have their business be in the "Open House."

To register your business location for free to be in the Open House event  email us here or call 615-424-1491.

To register for a booth space near one of the stages go here. buzzy billy other


Some 2008 participants................

Cubbyhole Records will be open doing $10 demos for anyone with a Festival Pass. Contact Ken at 256-3818 1100 2nd Avenue South Nashville, TN 37210

Project Route 66 Loretta Lynn donated her studio to Project Route 66 and wrote a song entitled "Ole Route 66" that will be available for digital download June 27th 2008. Stop by our booth near the Sure Fire Music parking lot stage to find out why.....

Music Row Song Plugging will have a booth at the fest where the writers can drop off songs for consideration and will take your questions about the business of music and song plugging.

SPARKS CREATIVE & CUSTOM GUITARS Visit their booth at the fest and check out their fine custom guitars, other instruments and some cool music-related artwork. Sally also has a musician's gallery in Berry Hill where musicians who are also artists can exhibit their work as they come to play in a place where they can have their fans attend after the fest you can visit her at 2812 Bransford Avenue Nashville, TN  37204  615-627-7285
musicmusicmusic100@hotmail.com
 

RED STARR IS A ONE-STOP SOURCE, FOR ALL YOUR PROMOTIONAL AND MARKETING NEEDS IN THE MUS IC, ART, AND FILM INDUSTRIES.  FROM THE PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE TO THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT.  WHETHER YOU WOULD LIKE TO LINK YOUR WEBSITE TO OURS, ADVERTISE YOUR COMPANY OR SELL YOUR PRODUCTS.  TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR ENERGY AND OUR CONCERN AND OUR WANTING YOUR SUCCESS AS BAD AS YOU DO.   SO,  WHATEVER YOUR NEEDS ARE, RED STARR IS AT YOUR SERVICE. Red Starr, Inc., will have a booth where you can talk about your career and how to take steps in finding your niche in the entertainment industry.  50 Music Square West near Curb stage area.

OnTrack Entertainment Independent song plugger, representing Brady Seals, Greg Bieck, and Andy Childs, etc. will have a booth at the fest demonstrating how to pitch, demos, etc.... 615.476.7845

Digital Links Ebook/ezine-Ask about our new (joint ventures) Entertainers can post audio tracks & bio.
Club owners can book directly. Check availability and tour dates real time.
Send your material to thousands of record labels ,producers and radio contacts directly from our site. We are an information broker that provides current information from industry professionals. Visit our booth at the fest.

 

"Writer's Block is a weekly, independently produced radio program featuring ONLY Independent Performing Songwriters. The program has been on the air for 8 years and is webcast around the world. Writer's Block will be accepting UNSOLICITED ARTIST SUBMISSIONS FOR AIRPLAY CONSIDERATION FROM ANY ARTIST REGISTERED WITH THE FESTIVAL. Submit your material first hand to host and program director, Karen E. Reynolds. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE INDEPENDENTLY PRODUCED AND ORIGINAL MATERIAL ONLY WITH THE PRIMARY VOCALIST BEING THE SONGWRITER. For more information, visit www.WritersBlockOnline.com or e-mail writersblockinfo@aol.com. At the fest, Friday  afternoon and evening only at the Writers Retreat held at 50 Music Square West near Curb stage area.

 

Sure Fire Music

One of  Nashville's oldest publishers, accepting unsolicited song submissions in their gold record lined office in the front of the building behind the stage located at 60 Music Square West. Nashville, TN  37203  Directions

 SHARP OBJECTS: (Next to the Sure fire Music stage.) Independent song plugging and publishing company, Steven Sharp CEO has promoted over 60 #1 singles. 47 cuts in 36 months. An all music company of songwriters 62 Music Sq. West (Next to SureFire Music), Nashville, TN  37203   615-320-1030  Directions

Studio 33 Music Group  Songs etc. Drop by and hang with the gang. 58 Music Sq, West Nashville, Tn 37203 Directions

RUSSONIC RECORDS /RUSS WOOLEN PUBLISHING A fast-rising full production music company located in Nashville Tennessee (USA). We have producers who have had million selling songs and we use some of the finest musicians in Nashville. Here you can check out very high quality music production. Drop by their booth located near the Red Starr video stage at the fest. (615) 810-9419

Country Song Crafters  We offer custom tracks that have live players from all over the world! With today's technology we can send audio files to any studio via the internet and have the musician of your choice play on your project. The files are then returned to us for completion. If you decide to have a bassist in Nashville, a guitarist in L.A., and our drums and piano.....no problem! You can even hire just our pianist for your session you have running in another studio. For more info visit our booth at the fest. Booth @ 50 Music Square West near Curb stage area.

Bayou Recording - Really nice people. Really great studio and client list. 1008 17th Ave. South, Nashville, TN  37203 Directions

Crowe Entertainment - 1019 16th Avenue South (Log Cabin, lower level, enter from rear.) Nashville, TN  37202  Directions

Dave Isaacs will be at the fest giving guitar demonstrations, lessons, performance coaching and more...."  Booth located at 50 Music Square West near Curb stage area.

Pro Tools Training Center will be on hand at their booth to help ya with your Pro Tools questions and be giving a class at the Writers Retreat Saturday afternoon 6:30-7:30 50 Music Square West near Curb stage area.

Colt Records will have a booth setup with several of their artists appearing including Traditional Country Music Hall of Famer J. K. Coltrain 50 Music Square West near Curb stage area.

Dave Tough Productions Music producer/mixer/engineer. Will be at the fest distributing info. 50 Music Square West near Curb stage area.

Gabe Jordan and Fran Hart  Jam Booth 485-5887 50 Music Square West near Curb stage area.

Hot Skillet Music - 1017 16th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37212 615-329-4688  

Crowe Studio - 1019 16th Avenue South, Nashville 37202 480-8697 (Log Cabin, lower level, enter from rear). The Studio at Crowe Entertainment will allow songwriters with a festival pass to have a simple Guitar Vocal demo recorded with a Neumann U-87ai microphone for only $35.00 per song.  The writer may take the song to the Song Plugging and Publishing office and submit it for consideration. Free Demo to be given away to registered writer at fest. Directions

Nashville Country Productions Your Indie production specialist looking for well produced country music Cd's to take to market. Cone visit our booth at the fest.

Hot Skillet Music - 1017 16th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37212 615-329-4688  Call in advance of coming.

Buddy Lee Attractions - Attention Independent Record Labels. Accepting portfolios and press kits for booking considerations from Writer/Artist.  Only Writer/Artist serious about being on the road and polished enough need apply. This does not mean anyone will get a deal or a booking contract, but Buddy Lee personnel would be more than welcome to consider anyone. Drop kit off at the fest info booth. Popcorn will deliver them personally.

Edgehill Studios Café Food and beverages. (Open Mon.-Sat) is a multipurpose community gathering place, located one block off Music Row at Edgehill and Villa. A great place to drop in to create or just relax. And enjoy their gourmet coffees and teas, soft drinks and select beers and wines, as well as sandwiches, bagels and muffins. The café also offers basic printing services, computer rental and free wireless internet. As if that weren’t enough, Edgehill Studios Café is a live music venue—a great place for an after-work showcase. 1201 Villa Place. Suite 105 Nashville, Tn. 37212 615.301.8539 Directions

More to come.... (A musical instrument sales booth, musical novelties, and other last minute additions.) Get your updated maps Friday, Saturday & Sunday at the Fest Information Booth.

Join your business in the open house for free here.


Performing, Non Performing songwriters and General Admissions set their own registration fee determined by each individuals ability to help be part of the fest. Decide how you can help and register below.  How to determine your amount.

Registration

Nashville SongWriters Festival On Music Row June 20-22.

Here's all you need to do..........

Copy, Paste, Print out and Snail Mail in the form below.  Then...

Send us an email here so we have your email address to keep you posted on the fest and  make sure you are taken care of. Then...

Phone  in your reservation at 615-424-1491 or 931-296-4067 while we await your registration to talk to you and answer any questions.  :)  That's it. You're registered.


 Registration Form             Today's Date:

Name:                                                               Schedule name listing?
Cell # if any:

Telephone Home

Email:

Web Site:

Street

City/State/Zip Code

Circle One I want to be scheduled to play / I am a non-performing songwriter / General Admission
I will be coming for.....
The Nashville SongWriters Festival on Music Row June 20-22  Enter your ticket contribution amount here. $.____________      Sending fee with form or later?  How to determine your amount. More About the Song Fest On Music Row here.         Places To Stay
Pro Instructors Classes June 20-22 (Attend all or parts.)  Enter your tuition contribution here.$____________    Sending fee with form or later?      How to determine your amount. More about the Pro Instructors Seminar

Places To Stay

Circle what days you will be attending   June 20 (Fri.)   June 21 (Sat.)  June 22 (Sun.)

How many in your party?              How many will be playing?                        Read This link here Group Members names

What time will you depart on the last day you are there?

How will you present your songs at the fest?        Guitar,   Keyboard,    to tracks?    other?

Circle related items: I will be participating in the....Writers Table,  Fest SongsCreate-A-RoundsOpen House/Booths   Other:

Have you attended the festival before?               Which year or years?

Snail Mail Postal Carrier to: Nashville SongWriters Festival   511 Beech Creek Road  Waverly, TN 37185 (Play schedule will be posted online and press released May 31st. Passes can be picked up at the Fest Info Booth at 50 Music Sq. W. when you arrive at the fest beginning at Noon Friday June 20th.)

Special Notes:

 

Questions? Email Popcorn@SongWritersFestival.com or call 615-424-1491 or 931-296-4067 www.SongWritersFestival.com      Contact Us


Join your business in the open house for free here.


Pick up your passes at the Info booth near the Curb Music Parking lot when you arrive at the fest.

 Places To Stay    Keep me posted      Contact Us