We had the priviledge of being the featured songwriter guests at the Redbird Songwriter’s Showcase, here in Maumee, Ohio tonight. It was slightly unusual because normally it is just a songwriter or two and since we have a whole band of songwriters… that is not as common as you might think.
Our host, Tedd Swartz, puts on this monthly listening room concert series at the Maumee Indoor Theatre, where we produce our Glass City Opry. It’s there that we met Tedd and have enjoyed his friendship over the last couple of years. We’ve kind of swayed him over to the bluegrass side of the fence a little bit here and there! I know he hasn’t had too much bluegrass at his showcases until we came along! Jeff and I had the chance to play at one a couple years ago, just as a pair of songwriters and that was fun. We knew that would be more complete to have the whole band play and when Tedd asked, we definately wanted to come.
I had a nice time… and it was delightful to hear everyone talk about the stories behind the songs. I’m a fan of history and personal history is important to me as well… and I think this kinda of media recording is important. It’s part of the history of the Deepwater Bluegrass band….
If you get a chance, you should definately go and sit in on one of these concerts. They are nice, intimate listening events… and you get to hear the “how” and “why” behind the songs… it’s a nice opportunity to learn more about songwriting, from the songwriter’s perspective. Good stuff… very encouraging as well, and an honor to be asked to come and perform!
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