PRESS RELEASE

Thursday June 5, Ardmore, PA

The Philadelphia Songwriters Project Announces the Semi-FInalists for their 2008 Songwriting Contest. The Grand Prize Winners of the "Rising Stars In Bethlehem" contest will get a performance opportunity at the Prestigious 2008 Bethlehem Muisik Fest.

Winners will be chosen at the Finals Showcase on June 22, 2008 at MilkBoy Coffee, Ardmore, Pa.

Similar to American Idol, the audience and 3 guest judges ( including Tommy Joyner, Record Producer & Owner MilkBoy Coffee & Stu Shames, Songwriter, co-founder Philadelphia Songwriters Project) will decide the winners in an exciting and fun packed showcase.

The contest attracted songwriters from Canada to Nashville to Miami and hundreds of submissions were reviewed before choosing the 12 Semi-finalists.

"We wanted to showcase new and upcoming talent in this contest, and have been delighted at the caliber of the submissions. It was a very competitive race" says Dena Marchiony, Executive Director of The Philadelphia Songwriters Project "MilkBoy Coffee is a great all- ages location, the sound and eats are awesome, and we're looking forward to a great show".

recap:
The Philadelphia Songwriters Project
2008 Contest Final Showcase
MilkBoy Coffee
2 E. Lancaster Ave
Ardmore, Pa 19003

Sunday June 22

4pm

$10

Semi-Finalist List:

Dawn Iulg, Phila
Forest Glen, Phila
Aly Cat, Phila
Eric Paul, IL.
Richard Jarboe, NJ
Susan Greenbaum, VA
Karen & Amy Jones, Phila
JD Malone, Phila
Tim Laborie, Phila
Amanda Penecale, Phila
Dan Rendine, Phila.
Mark Kuchner, Md.