Songwriters,

Don’t forget the regular Tuesday night Forum on April 24^th.  This is usually an SRO event, so show up early to get good seats and pick your spot on the signup roster.  The new CDs will be available at this event, so pick some up a set for yourself and your friends.  You’ll be proud of the way these discs turned out; it’s just like being at the Songwriters’ Forum.

Also, mark your calendars for Sunday, July 22^nd, when the Songwriters’ Forum will be held at the Ste. Chapelle winery.

Let me just say that last weekend was truly amazing!  Friday’s Songwriter Showcase was simply wonderful and Saturday’s show was mind boggling.  Thanks to John May for agreeing to book these shows, and thanks to all the songwriters who performed and attended.  Friday night’s lineup (James Coberly Smith/LeAnne Town, Pat Folkner, and Rod Dyer) set the standard for professional entertainment.  Saturday’s show (Jack Loyd Gish/Larry Brandon, Jared Ramey, and Gayle Chapman) was even better thanks to the totally receptive audience.  It was a Standing Room Only night, and as Jack Gish said, “It was the best feeling I’ve had for many years.”  Ditto that!

We had a great turnout of our members.  Spotted in the crowd (a partial list):

• Dan MacKay
• Tony Grange
• Brady Hammon
• Brian Liming
• Dan Costello
• David Starr
• Mike Cramer
• Spudman Moore
• Mike Creamer, Esq.
• Lynn Bass
• Robert Tucker
• Vince Verneiulle

We’re invited back to the Gamekeeper Lounge in May, so let’s make a special effort to make those shows even better.  Tell your friends about the hottest show in town and bring as many people as you can.  Dan MacKay will be your M.C.

• May 4^th lineup is Will Smith, Mike Barriatua and Wilson Roberts.
• On Saturday, May 5^th, we’ll have Spudman Moore, Shari Olivieri, and a reprise performance by Jack Loyd Gish.

==Rich O’Hara==