Those of you who follow me on Twitter know that I have
been mysteriously tweeting the date “September 1st,” and promising “something
awesome!” I appreciate your patience,
and it’s now about to pay off…
It is my pleasure to officially announce the launch of
the New York Songwriters Circle: Chicago!
The New York Songwriters Circle is an almost 20-year-old organization
that, at its launch, was focused on showcasing the best songwriting that New
York had to offer. Since its inception,
it has grown and expanded to include an annual songwriting contest with more
than $25,000 in prizes. The NYSC has
featured many famous songwriters and musicians, including Norah Jones, Gavin DeGraw,
Dave Barnes, John Oates, Lisa Loeb, Vanessa Carlton… and the list
continues! Chicago-based band Company of
Thieves won the songwriting contest in 2007, headlined an NYSC show at Madison
Square Garden shortly thereafter, and soon landed a record deal. NYSC has known for some time that Chicago is
a hotbed of fantastic music and songwriting, and is now proud to announce the
brand new Chicago branch of their organization.
The kickoff concert will take place at the famous Schubas Tavern on September 1st, and will feature some of the best
performers and songwriters that Chicago has to offer: Brian Mazzaferri, Heather Styka, IJ Quinn, Liza Day and Matt Ryd.
Click here for the full details on each of the artists!
The concert will take place in a “singer in the round”
format, with each artist performing a song, then proverbially passing the
microphone to the next songwriter. After
several trips around the circle, the night will be closed by an upbeat,
full-band acoustic performance by Chicago’s own Cobalt and the Hired Guns.
Event details:
Tuesday, September 1st
Music begins at 8PM
Schubas Tavern: 3159 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
60657
CLICK HERE FOR THE FACEBOOK EVENT
Tickets are available now on Schubas.com
This is only the beginning, as NYSC: Chicago will continue
to regularly showcase the greatest Chi-Town songwriters, as well as host
fantastic musicians from across the country.
Anyone with questions or comments, and musicians
interested in participating in future events, should email booking (at) mattryd
(dot) com, or tweet me: @mattryd