Fort Worth Songwriters' Association

Monthly Board of Directors meeting is scheduled on the 1ST TUESDAY of each month at the No Frills Grill in Burleson. All Association members are invited to attend although only appointed Directors are permitted to vote. The formal Board meeting begins at 7:00 pm and is scheduled for 1 hour and 30 minutes. If you plan on dining at the Grill, please plan on arriving by 6:30 pm.

OPEN MIC - THE FWSA MONTHLY OPEN MIC EVENT IS FOR BOTH ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS - BEGINNERS AND HOBBYISTS ALIKE. EACH PERFORMER IS NORMALLY LIMITED TO 3 SONGS OR 15 MINUTES WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. SIGN UP SLOTS ARE DETERMINED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. THE FOCUS OF THE OPEN MIC IS ON ORIGINAL SONGS, ENCOURAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY, NOT COMPETITION. IT'S A PLACE TO TRY NEW MATERIAL, LEARNING TO OVERCOME STAGE FRIGHT, OR JUST SHARING WORDS AND MUSIC YOU LOVE. THE FWSA OPEN MIC IS A NO COST EVENT ALTHOUGH WE ENCOURAGE ALL PERFORMERS TO CONSIDER DINING ON ONE OF FRED'S MANY OUTSTANDING FOOD ITEMS (MY FAVORITE ARE THE NACHOES - ENOUGH FOR 2 OR MORE TABLE GUESTS. AND BY THE WAY, FRED'S HAS A GREAT SELECTION OF BEVERAGES!

Summer Showcase at the Heim BBQ on the River: Members of the FWSA will be performing original and cover songs for 3 hours, 2 -5 pm, June 21st, a Sunday afternoon from 2 - 5 pm. The Heim BBQ is renowned for its commitment to using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Their menu boasts diverse BBQ classics each meticulously prepared to perfection. BBQ and Music, the perfect summer combination! FWSA members interested in filling a spot at the Showcase should contact showcase-specialevents@fwsa.com.

THE MONTHLY FWSA WORKSHOP/GATHERING IS ONE OF THE BEST KEPT SECRETS OF THE ASSOCIATION. THESE MEETINGS ARE CONDUCTED IN A SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE WITH THE FOCUS ON ENCOURAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY, NOT COMPETITION. IT'S A PLACE TO TRY NEW MATERIAL, OVERCOME PERFORMANCE FRIGHT, OR JUST SHARE IN THE JOYS OF SONGWRITING WHILE GETTING CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENTS FROM THE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE. ALTHOUGH THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND ONE EVENT BEFORE JOINING THE ASSOCIATION, BECAUSE WE INVITE SPECIAL GUESTS AS SPEAKERS AND OFTEN PAY A SMALL STIPEND FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION, WE ASK THAT NON-MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC JOIN THE ASSOCIATION IN ORDER TO CONTINUE ATTENDING THE WORKSHOP. THE COST OF JOINING IS MINIMAL - SEE THE APPLICATION IN YOUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OR ON THE FWSA WEBSITE. AND BY THE WAY, GREAT FOOD AND BEVERAGES ARE AVAILALBE AT THE "NO FRILLS GRILL" PRIOR TO THE START OF THE WORKSHOP EACH MONTH.

Monthly Board of Directors meeting is scheduled on the 1ST TUESDAY of each month at the No Frills Grill in Burleson. All Association members are invited to attend although only appointed Directors are permitted to vote. The formal Board meeting begins at 7:00 pm and is scheduled for 1 hour and 30 minutes. If you plan on dining at the Grill, please plan on arriving by 6:30 pm.