On Thursday, June 7 at 7:00 pm, the Camden Public Library will feature the new work of the Songwriter’s Sessions. The June Coffeehouse has become a much-anticipated annual tradition at the library. The musicians have been working all winter writing and polishing the performance of their new work. The sessions have been led by veteran songwriters David Dodson and Jim James. James will MC the evening; there is a suggested donation of $4. Call Ken Gross at the library at 236-3440 for more information.
The music ranges from traditional-sounding ballads to humorous ragtime to a capella compositions. The musicians support each with vocals and instrumentation. The series continues a tradition of helping songwriters prepare their work for presentation. Songwriters in the past have found the sessions to be very helpful in providing regular feedback as the songs progress, and have found the monthly meetings to be a great advantage in helping provide the discipline to keep writing. The sessions are also an opportunity to find like-minded musicians to perform with. As one writer put it, “Songwriting is a challenging and sometimes wrenching process, and it is great to have the comments and support of fellow writers. And if others enjoy it and see part of their life story in it as well, that’s a bonus!”
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| Several of the musicians of the Songwriters Sessions, working with David Dodson. |
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| Some of the musicians who will be performing at the Songwriters Coffeehouse on June 7, 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. |
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