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Special Workshop, April 16 & April 19 Concert in the Works
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Wednesday, 20 February 2013
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Written by Billy Mitchell
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Be sure to save Tuesday April 16 & Friday April 19th in your calendar!
RISA will host Grammy Award Winning Nashville songwriter, Jon Vezner for a songwriting workshop (which will include audience song critiques ) and concert to follow on Friday.
For more information on this great songwriter check www.jonvezner.com
This is a fantastic opportunity to listen & learn from Jon's success!! HOLD THE DATES~ COMPLETE DETAILS COMING SOON! |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 21 February 2013 07:28 )
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RISA Showcase & Booking Opportunity Process
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Monday, 07 January 2013
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Written by Jenn Armstrong
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RISA Showcase & Booking Opportunity Process:
We’re always looking for opportunities to provide members to perform their original music.
The best opportunity is a songwriter showcase, but it takes two ingredients: a venue and a host.
A venue can be a:
•Restaurant
•Bar
•Coffee House
•Theater
•Fraternal Organization
•Church Group
•Library
•Municipal Arts Council
•Schools/Universities
A good venue for RISA generally has:
•Adequate performance space
•Decent acoustics & lighting
•Recognized, established venue
•Workable layout
•A listening audience looking for something more than a cover song bar band
•Music is an important part of the customer experience
•Enthusiastic owner participates in Series Promotion
•Sound system
If you have performed at or are aware of a venue that meets these criteria, please let us know. Recommend the venue to the RISA board, and we’ll evaluate the suggestion and get back to you. Or even accompany you to the venue for a more detailed discussion
Next, and equally important, is the host. Being a Songwriter series host is fun, but it’s work too.
Here’s a list of Host duties and requirements:
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 20 February 2013 20:22 )
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You're Invited - December 18th Meet and Greet
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Monday, 26 November 2012
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Written by Barbara Lema
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It's the time of year when calendars start filling up. We're writing to you early to be sure and get the RISA Holiday Meet and Greet on your calendar.
Tuesday, December 18th
The Brooklyn Coffee and Tea House
209 Douglas Ave., Providence
7 - 10 p.m.
Stop by to catch up with old RISA friends and meet new ones! There will be food, drink, and music (and you're welcome to take the stage to lead the gathering in a holiday song or two - it's a casual event).
Admission is free. Bring a friend if you'd like, and if you're so inclined bring a snack, dessert and/or beverage (welcomed, but not required - the main thing is we want you there!).
Hoping to see you there!
Questions? Send them to
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With our Best Wishes of the Season,
Your RISA Board
Chuck Williams, President
Jan Luby, Vice President
Joanne Lurgio, Treasurer/Membership Officer
Barbara Lema, Secretary
Rick Demers
Daniel James Durand
Wyatt Lema
Billy Mitchell
Paul Pasch
Mary Ann Rossoni
Rick Wahlberg |
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October 14 - Promotion 101 Workshop
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Wednesday, 26 September 2012
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Written by Billy Mitchell
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Here it is, RISA members! The workshop many of you asked for!
Sunday, October 14th from 1 to 5pm in the Providence area (details to
come).
Get your music into the high speed lane with the Promotion 101 Workshop
sponsored by RISA.
Put together the talents of Billy Mitchell, a marketing expert, along
with Ginny Shea, long time, successful Publicist, and professional
photographer, Denise Bass, and you have one hell of a great workshop!
Here's some information about the offerings:
Promo 101 Workshop
It's All About You - Billy Mitchell
- Your Goals - Where do you want your music to be?
- Your Identity - You & your music defined.
- Your Audience - Your Niche
- Your Brand - How to stand out
- Your Gateway to legitimacy - A Real CD & other tools
- RISA bookings and other gigs
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 21 February 2013 07:29 )
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Tuesday, 25 September 2012
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Written by Billy Mitchell
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The Officers and Board of Directors of RISA wish to thank all of our Past Presidents and Co-chairs for their dedication to the craft of songwriting and promotion of live original music.
Marie Wheelan, founder
John Fuzek, Co-chair 1994
Jeff Olson, Co-chair 1994
John Fuzek, Co-chair 1995
Jeff Olson, Co-chair 1995
Peter Hale, Co-chair, 1996
Steve Valentine, Co-chair, 1996
Jeff Olson, Co-chair, 1997
Steve Valentine, Co-chair, 1997
Mary Ann Rossoni. Co-chair, 1998
Chris Myers, Co Chair 1998
Deb Dovale, Co-chair 1999
Dave Fontaine, Co-chair 1999
Deb Dovale, Co-chair 2000
Dave Fontaine, Co-chair 2000
Mary Ann Rossoni, Co-chair 2002
John Fuzek, Co-chair 2002
Bill Furney, Co-chair 2003
John Fuzek, Co-chair 2003
John Fuzek, President 2004 |
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