June 23, 2015

The Songwriter Series with host Steven McClintock is a series of live shows featuring interviews and music from known and unknown songwriters. Get into the minds of the songwriters and explore their process and inspirations and see them perform live. The first show which debuted on November 14, 2013 met with rave reviews and was seen around the world on the live stream.

This month, the show will be in Orange County at McCormick & Schmicks Pilsner Room, Irvine CA.

Tickets in Advance – $10 (reserve tables for 4 or more people – click here to reserve)
Tickets at the door – $15

All ages ok – free parking . Doors open at 5:30pm show starts at 7:30

Click here to purchase tickets online now!!

This months line up is (click each to view bio)…….

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Emiko began playing piano at the tender age of two. By age twelve, she had begun her transformation from classical piano prodigy to rock ‘n’ roll starlet.

Hailed as “invoking Billy Preston as much as Billy Joel” by Keyboard Magazine and “incredible live!”, Emiko fuses sparkling pop with emotive rock, serving up fun, funky hooks that leave her fans wanting more. Her new single “Call to Arms,” produced by multi-platinum selling producer Mike Rogers, is indicative of Emiko’s trendy songwriting prowess and polished musicianship, as are her last two singles “Freeze Frame,” produced by Grammy-nominated Tommy Faragher of FOX’s Glee, and “This is Me,” produced by Howie Beno (Daft Punk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Depeche Mode).

Emiko continues to leave her mark in the pop and rock world as the host of Hammond Organ’s new Web-based channel HTV, and with endorsements from Hammond Organ, Alesis, and Daisy Rock guitars.

A three-time featured performer of the Songwriters Hall of Fame New Writers Showcases, Emiko has graced the pages of Billboard Magazine, FM Sound, and Music Connection. Songwriter credits include SONY/ATV, Star 1 Records/Universal Music Group, among many others worldwide.

www.emikomusic.com

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[su_spoiler title=”Sue Bredice”]

Sue Sue Bredice has been playing and performing for 35 years. She has sung live and recorded with many bands and artist’s including: Greg Leisz, Richard Stekol, Honk, The Missiles of October, Kenny Loggins, Englebert Humperdink, Mihana Souza, Soul Deep and many more. Additionally, she has played in “The Girl’s” with Beth Fitchet Wood and Carolyn Miller for 30 of those years and their work has included several Imax films with composer Steve Wood. Her songwriting endeavors include her solo record, ”Notes of Mercy”, “The Girls” first album and numerous faith based compositions which have been performed in many churches in Southern California. Her influences are many and extend into broad genres of music … and making the Music better is her ultimate goal.

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[su_spoiler title=”Bob Bennett”]

Unknown Warm vocals, precise fingerstyle guitar. Twelve albums since 1979 filled with literate songs about the blessings and challenges of family and friends, failing and succeeding at love, selfishness and community, faith and doubt, youthful and grown-up adventures. Genuine hope, occasional insights, and often just plain fun![/su_spoiler]

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He has played bars, college gigs, weddings and concert stages since the age of 14. His Fayetteville, Arkansas hometown roots put him in close proximity to The Cate Brothers, Levon Helm and other great artists. Starr played drums and sang lead vocals with numerous local bands in the northwest Arkansas before picking up the guitar and fronting both there and in Aspen, Colorado in the early ’80’s. It was during his time in Aspen that he was able to share the stage with the likes of the Nitty Gritty Dirty Band, Dan Fogelberg, Kenny Edwards and others. He played in local Roaring Fork Valley groups as drummer, guitarist and vocalist, including the David Starr Band.

Starr owns and operates a retail music store called Starr’s Guitars in Cedaredge, Colorado where he makes his home. He gigged with the David Starr Band until the fall of 2013 when he decided to devote more time to his solo efforts. The DSB opened for Travis Tritt, Survivor, The Guess Who and Clint Black in recent years in addition to playing dates all over the western slope of Colorado and in Starr’s native Arkansas. In addition to keeping up a gigging schedule, Starr also promotes concerts in the small town of Cedaredge hosting such artists as John McEuen, Karla Bonoff, Michael Johnson, Dana Cooper and others. He also coordinates music for the Applefest every fall. And he was also fortunate to work with John Oates on as lead guitarist on a couple of shows in Colorado and Arkansas.

He travels for gigs from his home base on the south face of Colorado’s Grand Mesa to performances in Texas, California, Arkansas and Canada. Plans are in the works for a UK tour in late 2014 on the heels of two UK HotDisc Top 40 chart successes with Way Past Ready (#6) and Alive Again (#13).

He has four solo CD’s and one with The David Starr Band.

Broken 9 | David Starr

Time And Contrition | David Starr

Songs From the Witness Tree | David Starr

Alive Again | David Starr

Underneath the Clear Blue Skies | The David Starr Band

David Starr is an Americana singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist living in Cedaredge, Colorado. His music has roots in Arkansas blues, country rock and classic rock. Influences range from The Band to Jackson Browne to Eagles to Eric Clapton and Todd Rundgren.
He has played bars, high school and college gigs, weddings and club and concert stages since the age of 14. His Fayetteville, Arkansas hometown roots put him in close proximity to The Cate Brothers, Levon Helm and other great artists. Starr played drums and sang lead vocals with numerous local bands in the northwest Arkansas before picking up the guitar and fronting both there and in Aspen, Colorado in the early ’80’s. It was during his time in Aspen that he was able to share the stage with the likes of the Nitty Gritty Dirty Band, Dan Fogelberg, Kenny Edwards and others. He played in local Roaring Fork Valley groups as drummer, guitarist and vocalist, including the David Starr Band.
Starr owns and operates a retail music store called Starr’s Guitars in Cedaredge, Colorado where he makes his home. He gigged with the David Starr Band until the fall of 2013 when he decided to devote more time to his solo efforts. The DSB opened for Travis Tritt, Survivor, The Guess Who and Clint Black in recent years in addition to playing dates all over the western slope of Colorado and in Starr’s native Arkansas. In addition to keeping up a gigging schedule, Starr also promotes concerts in the small town of Cedaredge hosting such artists as John McEuen, Karla Bonoff, Michael Johnson, Dana Cooper and others. He also coordinates music for the Applefest every fall. And he was also fortunate to work with John Oates on as lead guitarist on a couple of shows in Colorado and Arkansas.
He travels for gigs from his home base on the south face of Colorado’s Grand Mesa to performances in Texas, California, Arkansas and Canada. Plans are in the works for a UK tour in late 2014 on the heels of two UK HotDisc Top 40 chart successes with Way Past Ready (#6) and Alive Again (#13).
He has four solo CD’s and one with The David Starr Band. Broken 9 | David StarrTime And Contrition | David StarrSongs From the Witness Tree | David StarrAlive Again | David StarrUnderneath the Clear Blue Skies | The David Starr Band

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Derek Thomas, a rootsy, soul, alt country, finger style songwriter out of Topanga Canyon who performs/releases under the name Skyline Drive.His storytelling finger-style performances are best when performed in front of an impassioned audience interested in thoughtful songwriting and a a sincere intimate performance. He has a solid local draw, national press and am about to release my second album. Below is a link to website which has press, videos etc.. Also attached is a link to a sound cloud page with some recently recorded mixes of my material ala Dave Alvin, Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, Townes etc.

www.SkylineDriveMusic.com
https://soundcloud.com/skyline-drive-music/sets/songs

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