Comments for SongSpeak: The Blog of the DC Cabaret Network http://songspeak.wordpress.com The DC Cabaret Network was founded in 1997 to increase the awareness of the art form of CABARET within the DC metropolitan area. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:20:54 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Songwriters Showcase at the Smithsonian by 9th Floor Music http://songspeak.wordpress.com/2009/10/15/songwriters-showcase-at-the-smithsonian/#comment-439 9th Floor Music Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:20:54 +0000 http://songspeak.wordpress.com/?p=386#comment-439 What a wonderful event!!! such a broad range of talented songwriters! kudos to all the performers and organizers! What a wonderful event!!! such a broad range of talented songwriters! kudos to all the performers and organizers!

]]> Comment on Next Open Mic — Monday, October 26th by DCCN Open Mic — Monday, 26 October at Stars « Miyazaki Cabaret Update: DC & Beyond http://songspeak.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/next-open-mic-monday-october-26th/#comment-438 DCCN Open Mic — Monday, 26 October at Stars « Miyazaki Cabaret Update: DC & Beyond Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:52:27 +0000 http://songspeak.wordpress.com/?p=371#comment-438 [...] DCCN Open Mic — Monday, 26 October at Stars Next Open Mic — Monday, October 26th [...] [...] DCCN Open Mic — Monday, 26 October at Stars Next Open Mic — Monday, October 26th [...]

]]> Comment on Did You Attend our John Bucchino Songbook Salon? by Davey http://songspeak.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/did-you-attend-our-john-bucchino-songbook-salon/#comment-437 Davey Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:54:51 +0000 http://songspeak.wordpress.com/?p=374#comment-437 George! I thanked Alex, but I needed to thank you. This might stand out from the deluge of emails following. I think the singers did remarkably well with some difficult-to-sing stuff. I couldn't think of the song at the time, but regarding "I've Learned to Let Things Go" I have in my notes reminded me of "The Boy from M..." (Sondheim/Mary Rogers). I think this type of collaboration evens out the DCCN scene. George! I thanked Alex, but I needed to thank you. This might stand out from the deluge of emails following.

I think the singers did remarkably well with some difficult-to-sing stuff. I couldn’t think of the song at the time, but regarding “I’ve Learned to Let Things Go” I have in my notes reminded me of “The Boy from M…” (Sondheim/Mary Rogers).

I think this type of collaboration evens out the DCCN scene.

]]> Comment on Did You Attend our John Bucchino Songbook Salon? by George Fulginiti-Shakar http://songspeak.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/did-you-attend-our-john-bucchino-songbook-salon/#comment-435 George Fulginiti-Shakar Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:11:27 +0000 http://songspeak.wordpress.com/?p=374#comment-435 Hi John! Delighted that you saw our blurb. I hope you're doing fine at this change of seasons. I music directed and it went swimmingly. Some details: I first had the idea that not many of our membership (the DC Cabaret Network) were familiar with the songs in that songbook, being relatively new. Lots of folks were more familiar with the "Grateful" songbook. We're always looking for ways to help out our membership, who are typically always looking for new material. So we created what is now the first in a series of Songbook Salons, this one featuring songs from "It's Only Life". I asked for volunteers to learn the music on their own, and then we'd all come together in one of our member's living rooms and sing through the book. Some of the longer songs I split in half, so there were about 18-19 singers involved, and we had about 5 members there just to listen. We followed each tune with a brief discussion of the structure and meaning of the song, and how it fit into the larger "Bucchino" opus. Our host provided his playing skills on several tunes, delightful snacks, and a warm atmosphere. It lasted a couple of hours and I was very impressed with the level of preparation folks had done on their own. All in all, a great event. Thanks for the great tunes. George Hi John!
Delighted that you saw our blurb. I hope you’re doing fine at this change of seasons.
I music directed and it went swimmingly. Some details: I first had the idea that not many of our membership (the DC Cabaret Network) were familiar with the songs in that songbook, being relatively new. Lots of folks were more familiar with the “Grateful” songbook. We’re always looking for ways to help out our membership, who are typically always looking for new material. So we created what is now the first in a series of Songbook Salons, this one featuring songs from “It’s Only Life”. I asked for volunteers to learn the music on their own, and then we’d all come together in one of our member’s living rooms and sing through the book. Some of the longer songs I split in half, so there were about 18-19 singers involved, and we had about 5 members there just to listen. We followed each tune with a brief discussion of the structure and meaning of the song, and how it fit into the larger “Bucchino” opus.
Our host provided his playing skills on several tunes, delightful snacks, and a warm atmosphere. It lasted a couple of hours and I was very impressed with the level of preparation folks had done on their own. All in all, a great event. Thanks for the great tunes.
George

]]> Comment on Did You Attend our John Bucchino Songbook Salon? by John Bucchino http://songspeak.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/did-you-attend-our-john-bucchino-songbook-salon/#comment-432 John Bucchino Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:39:37 +0000 http://songspeak.wordpress.com/?p=374#comment-432 Hi, I'm curious to know more about this event (and honored that it happened!) Please let me know the details. All the best, John Bucchino Hi,
I’m curious to know more about this event (and honored that it happened!) Please let me know the details.
All the best,
John Bucchino

]]> Comment on 2nd Open Mic Added in October! — By Popular Demand by DC CabNetwork Open Mic This Monday « Miyazaki Cabaret Update: DC & Beyond http://songspeak.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/2nd-open-mic-added-in-october-by-popular-demand/#comment-429 DC CabNetwork Open Mic This Monday « Miyazaki Cabaret Update: DC & Beyond Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:48:37 +0000 http://songspeak.wordpress.com/?p=382#comment-429 [...] DC CabNetwork Open Mic This Monday The DC Cabaret Network will have their next Open Mic at the Warehouse Theatre, this Monday, October 12th.  Reenie Codelka will be at the keys.  More info [...] [...] DC CabNetwork Open Mic This Monday The DC Cabaret Network will have their next Open Mic at the Warehouse Theatre, this Monday, October 12th.  Reenie Codelka will be at the keys.  More info [...]

]]> Comment on July Question of the Month by Tim Gavagan http://songspeak.wordpress.com/2009/07/03/july-question-of-the-month/#comment-425 Tim Gavagan Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:03:13 +0000 http://songspeak.wordpress.com/?p=342#comment-425 Bob Smith will no longer be at the Madison Hotel. He will be at the following locations. Fridays at 730pm ($20 minimum) Serbian Crown Restaurant 1141 Walker Rd Great Falls, VA 22066-1816 (703) 759-4150 Tuesdays and Saturdays at 8pm Morrison House Hotel & Grille 116 South Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Hotel 703.838.8000 Bob Smith will no longer be at the Madison Hotel. He will be at the following locations.

Fridays at 730pm ($20 minimum)
Serbian Crown Restaurant
1141 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066-1816
(703) 759-4150

Tuesdays and Saturdays at 8pm
Morrison House Hotel & Grille
116 South Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Hotel 703.838.8000

]]> Comment on August 2009 Newsletter is Now Available by Patricia Edwards http://songspeak.wordpress.com/2009/08/01/august-2009-newsletter-is-now-available/#comment-415 Patricia Edwards Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:18:32 +0000 http://songspeak.wordpress.com/?p=351#comment-415 I am a member of a support group for the Bay Theatre, a small equity company in AnnapolisMD. We do an annual fundraiser and would like to have a cabaret performance here at a local hotel. Can you help us? I am a member of a support group for the Bay Theatre, a small equity company in AnnapolisMD. We do an annual fundraiser and would like to have a cabaret performance here at a local hotel. Can you help us?

]]> Comment on July Question of the Month by Chris Cochran http://songspeak.wordpress.com/2009/07/03/july-question-of-the-month/#comment-375 Chris Cochran Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:40:00 +0000 http://songspeak.wordpress.com/?p=342#comment-375 I went to a couple of Fringe Fest shows that were held in The Shop at 610 L St. NW. It was a great space with raked seating. No piano. I don't know what the plans are for this space after the Fringe Fest, but it would make a great performance space. I went to a couple of Fringe Fest shows that were held in The Shop at 610 L St. NW. It was a great space with raked seating. No piano. I don’t know what the plans are for this space after the Fringe Fest, but it would make a great performance space.

]]> Comment on Member recommendation: a great rehearsal tool by Matt Howe http://songspeak.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/member-recommendation-a-great-rehearsal-tool/#comment-372 Matt Howe Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:13:00 +0000 http://songspeak.wordpress.com/?p=250#comment-372 I just used this service and it's AMAZING. I uploaded a PDF of my song (which I scanned) and in 2 days he emailed me two MP3s: an accompaniment track + a melody track. The price was *so reasonable* and the piano playing was fantastic. I highly recommend!! I just used this service and it’s AMAZING. I uploaded a PDF of my song (which I scanned) and in 2 days he emailed me two MP3s: an accompaniment track + a melody track. The price was *so reasonable* and the piano playing was fantastic.

I highly recommend!!

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