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Songwriting Winners
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Congratulations to Chrisie Santoni and John Degrazio, Jersey Shore singer/songwriters who were recently named finalists in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest’s pop category.
The JLSC recognized Santoni and Degrazio for their song, “Mona Lisa,” which Degrazio also produced at his Colts Neck studio, Waterlands.
Beginning in 1997, the contest is open to amateur and
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Winner
Chrisie Santoni
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Winner John Degrazio
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professional songwriters who can submit entries in any one of 13 musical categories. Over $225,000 in cash awards and prizes are given out to 130 winners (10 winners in each category). There is opportunity for song- writers beyond just cash prizes, with some winners receiving EMI Publishing Contracts and Yamaha Project Studio Equipment. One entry will be named
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“Song of the Year" at the International Music Product Association (NAMM)’s summer trade show in July. The winner will receive $20,000.
Winners are selected by members of the Songwriters Guild of America, with all final determinations being made by members of the JLSC Executive Committee, comprised of noted singer/songwriters.
Entries are judged on originality, melody, composition, and lyrics (when applicable). No song previously recorded and released through national distribution in any country will be eligible. Songs may have multiple co- writers, but only one name is requested on the application.
For more information or to enter the contest, check out www.jlsc.com.
-Brian Drum
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Chris Barry’s Picks
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Saturday March 13th:
Rock, Punk n' Shaving Cream with ALL AT RANDOM, special Guest COMEDIAN, surprise guests TBA
thanks/ChrisB
{Coming SOON in NJCOAST.COM: The Broadway's Last Ride! Stay Tuned.....}
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New Music Space
in Montclair
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Jazz/pop/folk singer-songwriter Jan Loe has started a new acoustic music series in Montclair, near exit 148 off the GSP. Located at 214-216 Glenridge Ave. in Montclair, "Live at Gallery 214" will present shows (generally) on the first Saturday of each month. Shows begin at 8pm and a $10 cover (unless otherwise announced) will include light refreshment of coffee, assorted teas, and baked goods. A portion of the charge will typically pay the feature act, or be donated to a worthy local cause.
"Live at Gallery 214" presents an eclectic sampler of top local and regional acoustic musical talent. Genres will include folk, pop, jazz, and blues and comb- inations thereof. Both rootsy and edgy contemporary material should feel at home in this intimate art gallery space.
The performance area at the end of the room looks out on approximately fifty seats, in loose concert array.
Amplification will be minimal and percussion will generally be confined to hand drums.
The March 13th (not the first Saturday) show will benefit the (continued on page 6)
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