FORT WORTH SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION:
MICHAEL ANDERSON: You can hear and learn more about Michael and his music at www.reverbnation.com/michaelanderson4.
CATHY BALDWIN: Cathy recently spent the day recording 5 songs at Crystal Clear Sound in Dallas.
MARCEIA BONIN and MITCH FENNER: Marceia and Mitch will be introducing a new song, “Making Memories” at FWSA's June Open Mic.
STEVE BROWN: Steve shares songs at Pollo Rosa Winery, Cleburne the last sunday of each month, 5pm to 8pm.
BRAD DAVIS: Brad has a new single, “When Dallas Rocked”, that dropped on all streaming outlets on April 30th; listen at WHEN DALLAS ROCKED by Brad Davis- DistroKid. Brad has also been working on a new music production partnership, involving four musical acts. In the studio, Brad has been working to become proficient with Suno (suno,com). For more information, visit his websiste, www.braddavismusic.com.
MITCH FENNER: Mitch has formed a publishing company, Fen-Ray Music (BMI), and an independent record label, for the purpose of releasing his own music.
FERRILL GIBBS: Ferrill serves as the host/interviewer for a podcast about Alabama songwriter, Abe Patridge, featuring songwriter performanes across Appalachia, called “The Alabama Astronaut Radion Transmission”. It can be found at https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9f243a1.
TODD HENNIGAN: Todd hosts an Opern Mic on Sunday's from 3 - 6 PM at the Classic Car Bar and Restaurant, located at 5989 N FM 51, Weatherford, TX 76085. Anyone is welcome to come out and perform. For additional details, questions and dates, people can check out his Facebook page, Todd Hennigan Music - Latitude Adjustment.
ALLEN HURT: Allen is performing on 6/5 at Poor David's Pub, Dallas, TX at 8 PM; 6/20 at Yellville Music onthe Square, Yellville, AR, 7 PM; 6/27 at Pearl's Dancehall & Saloon, Forth, TX, 9 PM.
DAVE LAURENCE: Dave has a full slate of shows scheduled for June and beyond. Visit davdlaurence.com for full info.
MATT MEEK: Matt & Connie are performing as “Fourth & Francis”. Follow them on Facebook for their schedule.
ROB OWEN: Rob has music videos for his songs on his YouTube and Reverbnation channels, including some of his travel videos form around Thailand. Visit his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@PlayandRidewithRob?sub_confirmation=1 or his Reverbnation site at https://www.reverbnation.com/robowen.
ALLAN PETERSON: Allan and Denver Burt, victim of Shaken Baby Syndrome, have been invited to perform Allan's song, “More Like Denver” live at the “Twentieth International Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome / Abusive Head Trauma” in Nashville, TN in September! Allan says he has been recording some new songs at Eastlake Recording studion in Boyd, TX!
RICK RITZ: Rick has an ECD out on Spotify and Apple Music called “Turned Blue”. Also, Rick is performing Monday nights at Truth Serum in Arlington.
GENE SNOW: Gene performs solo, duo with DC Cloniger (fiddle and vocals), and five-piece band asTexas Eagle Dirt Band. Call or text (817) 532-6058 for more info.
JANET LEONE (STANFORD): You can listen to Janet's music on her website https://janetleone.com/venues/ or on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm5TVVeNdCQ&list=RDtm5TVVeNdCQ&start_radio=1 or on “Hear Now”: https://janetleone.hearnow.com/river-in-the-desert
MEL STRAIT: Mel has half a dozen new music videos on his YouTube Channel, (52) gretschprof - YouTube.
RICK TATE: Rick accepted music leader at the Shepherd Valley Cowboy Church Glen Rose location last July, Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM. Rick is working on new songs again, including a bluegrass version.
JOHN TERRY: 6/4 - Commodore Grille, Nashville, 6;30 PM; 6/6 - Commodore Grille, Nashville, 8 PM. John is open to and interested in co-writing with other FWSA members; if interested, contact him at weduet2@aol.com. Samples of John's music can be found at https://www.reverbnation.com/johnanterrysongwriter.
STEPHEN TROUM: The Troumatics new single, “Pride Suicide” just released on 5/22. Steve Troum is doing solo acoustic sets at the Grackle Art Gallery End of Season Showcase June 6th.
REX WILLIAMS: Rex's foundation, MZP Foundation hosted a MEMORIAL DAY MUSICAL TRIBUTE on the 25th of May at the Farr Best Theater in Mansfield. This traditional patriotic program for veterans, families and friends to remember those who died in service to our Nation, coupled was with a fellowship continental breakfast was a shared experience with members of the local community. Volunteers from the FWSA, Rick Tate, Mitch Fenner and Rex Williams individually supported the musical tribute.
WAYNE WILLINGHAM: Wayne is back to work on his sixth album. The working title is “Mulligans and Swan Songs”. Wayne has recruited several first-call session players on everything from percussion to saxophone and cello. Tracking is beginning at the Tom Menikos' recording stdio in Mansfield. Time table and relase dates are still TBD.
