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Oct 27, 2020
Dave and Scott Catch Up In The Greenroom
Oct 22, 2020
Travis Albright: The Process Is Just Doing It
Aug 27, 2020
Arthur - Don Duprie's Real Fast Podcast #2
Jul 17, 2020
Brion Riborn On Aspiring To Better
May 25, 2020
The Border Patrol Episode
May 11, 2020
Allye Gaietto Guides The Dispatch Through Her Song, "Normal Stuff"
Apr 30, 2020
Detroit Country Presents: Courtney Hurley and Mike Galbraith
Apr 28, 2020
Don Duprie's Real Fast Podcast - Nina from Nina And The Buffalo Riders
Apr 21, 2020
Dispatch Greenroom: Dave and Scott Chat During Quarantine
Mar 25, 2020
The Root of Kate Hinote
Feb 27, 2020
Emilie Rivard Brings Three Units and (Sometimes) Knows
Feb 13, 2020
Jackamo And The Sunbird That Started It All
Jan 30, 2020
Emma Guzman (Not Emma Guzmán)
On this episode, we put several people and organizations on blast, talk about how music reviews can influence artists, and much more.
Jan 14, 2020
Audra Kubat, Don Duprie, and Alison Lewis
Nov 15, 2019
Mike and Angie Ward On Supporting Detroit Music
Oct 24, 2019
The Commitment of Ryan Trager
Ryan Trager joins Dave and Scott to talk about creativity and the process.
Oct 10, 2019
The Chaos of Vern from Spoo Willoughby and His Strange Attractors
One of my favorite Detroit songwriters and people, Vern! He is absolutely unmistakable and this podcast is no different. Hear how Vern developed his indelible stage presence and how a schoolyard crime ring led him to playing piedmont blues.
Sep 20, 2019
Bonus: Mar Brisa Release Show Tonight at Otus Supply
Sep 16, 2019
An Adieu To Willa Rae Adamo
Willa Rae Adamo reflects on playing music in Detroit before moving to New York.
Aug 12, 2019
Tino and Rolando Ybarra of Pancho Villa's Skull
Pancho Villa's Skull is a mariachi punk band from Pontiac headed by brothers Tino and Rolando Ybarra.
Aug 5, 2019
Dan Minard On Being Back In Detroit
Jul 29, 2019
Jack Oats Is Into The Details
Jul 22, 2019
John Freeman Talks Inspiration for Writing Lyrics and More
Jul 15, 2019
Bunky Hunt & Whistlepig Records with Ryan Dillaha and Lonnie Stump
Bunky Hunt of Whistlepig Records invited the Dispatch to his studio to chat about all things Whistlepig! Joining Bunky and Scott are songwriters Lonnie Stump and Ryan Dillaha.
Jul 15, 2019
Billboard Show: July 15 - 20th
Jul 8, 2019
Billboard Show: July 8-14
The first weekly Billboard Show! The Dispatch will have a Billboard Show seperate from the interviews that is exclusively what's what in Detroit Songwriting this week.
Jul 1, 2019
Paco Higdon, Tom Phillips, and "A Real Good Riddle"
Paco Higdon and Tom Phillips join the Dispatch and talk about their time playing music on a cruise ship, pet pigs, arranging music for stage and studio. Paco and Tom are currently working on opening a recording studio in Roseville.
Jun 24, 2019
Darren Shelton Does The Dishes
Darren Shelton is the proprietor of the Dispatch-Famous Ghost Light and Executive Director of Planet Ant. He joins us this week to talk about the talent in Detroit and how to manage a chaotic lifestyle when you love certainty.
Jun 17, 2019
River Rouge with Don Duprie, Alison Lewis, Darren Shelton, Jim Diamond, Wally Kravens, Kelly 'The Assassin' Corrigan, and Pat V
An incredible night at Doop's table in River Rouge. We talked music, but mostly the value of being good to each other. The night ends with passing a guitar around.GuestsDon DuprieAlison LewisDarren SheltonJim DiamondWally KravensKelly 'The Assassin' CorriganPat Vadnais
Jun 10, 2019
The Legacy of Anthony Retka
Anthony Retka joins us for an interview covering everything from being a good person to The Twilight Zone
May 27, 2019
Mike Ward and Dave Write A Whole Song
Mike Ward joins the Dispatch and brings a story concerning two twins and a couple kevlar vests. A song ensues, written by Dave and Mike.
May 20, 2019
Dave and Scott Write A Song (Part 2)
Continuing on Dave and Scott's epic songwriting quest, our heroes push through the second verse and have a crazy idea to bring Aliens into the mix.
May 13, 2019
Dave & Scott Write A Song (Part 1)
Dave and Scott switch it up this week by writing a song on podcast! Join us as we brainstorm our way through a verse.
May 8, 2019
Life And All by Jo Serrapere & John Devine | Dispatch Song Showcase
Bonus! Woohoo!Introducing the Dispatch Song Showcase! Short episodes from the Dispatch featuring songs recorded at Dispatch HQ.Starting it off with a home run, the beautiful tune Life And All by Jo Serrapere, performed by her with her husband John Devine on guitar.
May 6, 2019
Jim Diamond's Illumination
Jim Diamond joins us to talk about producing bands, a little about the Detroit garage rock scene, and a little advice to those seeking professional careers in music.
Apr 29, 2019
Billy Brandt: Songs Are Transcendent Spaceships
Billy Brandt joins the Dispatch and talks about the more visceral side to songwriting and the dominance of the heart over the mind.
Apr 22, 2019
Raye Williams
Raye Williams joins us to talk about Detroit and Nashville, plus her fear of avian dinosaurs.
Apr 15, 2019
Jo Serrapere & John Devine (Part 2)
Jo Serrapere and John Devine join us this week for part 2 of our interviewEnd Music - Hamtram Shimmy performed by Jo and John
Apr 8, 2019
Jo Serrapere & John Devine (Part 1)
Jo Serrapere and John Devine join us this week to talk Delta blues and how through darkness light is best seen.End Music - Hamtram Shimmy performed by Jo and John, recorded at SCOTTCast HQ in the Dispatch Greenroom
Apr 1, 2019
Carmel Liburdi on Discovery, Characters, and Her Journey To Songwriting
Carmel is a songwriter from Detroit with poppy idiosyncratic songs, literally designed to make you think.Check out her music on Bandcamp, Spotify, and her website.Check out this week's billboard at www.detroitsongwriterdispatch.com/events
Mar 25, 2019
Audra Kubat On The Value of Editing & Feedback + Detroit House of Music
Audra Kubat joins the Dispatch this week to talk about her songwriting process and the Detroit House Of Music!Detroit House of Music Facebook PageThis Weeks Music in Detroit
Mar 18, 2019
Summer Like The Season Regale Us With Tales Of Perseverance & Found Sound
Summer Like The Season joins us for an exceptional interview! After an arduous tour battling influenza in the back of a van, spirits are only up for the band.Summer Like The SeasonFacebookBandcampSpotifySummer and Sam also joined us for my favorite ever Dispatch Greenroom, only available on Patreon.View this weeks events and submit your own at www.detroitsongwriterdispatch.com/events
Mar 11, 2019
Drew Schultz On Working With Motown & The Songwriting Process
Drew Schultz joins us on the podcast, sharing stories about working with Motown, his projects, plus a live-on-podcast arrangement & performance of a song.Tuesday March 12thOpen MicsDessert Oasis, hosted by Brion Riborn - 7pm DetroitThe Dovetail, hosted by Dave Martin - 8pm WarrenGhost Light Songwriter Night, hosted by Dave Toennies - 9pm HamtramckWednesday March 13thShowsClownvis Presley, Imaginatron, JP From The HP - PJ's Lager House Feelings, Slizz, Item (from Cleveland) - Outer Limits LoungeOpen MicsNew Way Bar, hosted by Ryan Dillaha - 8pm FerndaleMcShane's, hosted by Brian McManus - 7pm CorktownNorthville Winery, hosted by Angela & Tom Shepherd - 8pm NorthvilleThursday March 14thShowsZoe Nygaard, Andy Reed, Emily Rose at 20 Front StreetOpen MicsGoldfish Tea Room hosted by Lawrence MangindinFriday March 15thShowsThe Claudettes, The High Strung, Ryan Dillaha & The Miracle Men at The Parliament RoomBlue Pontiac, Bourbon Squirrel, Mary Cotter at The Old MiamiDeal Breakers, Mike Ward,…
Mar 4, 2019
The Dispatch Looks Ahead To The Hamtramck Music Festival
Hamtramck Music Festival Week!This Week On The DispatchThis week is one of Detroit's best. It's Hamtramck Music Festival weekend!For the episode this week, we dedicated the whole thing to talking about what's happening. Go to this festival!This week, Scott will be live from the HMF, only for Patreon supporters.(Confused how to get us on a podcast app, or how to support us on Patreon for only $1 per month? Just reply to this message, Scott will help ya out!)This Week's BillboardIf you want your songwriter event featured, please reply to this email with all the details a couple weeks before the event.Monday March 4thJessica Pavone, JOBS, SaajtakAt 8pm in Trinosophes in DetroitFacebook eventTuesday March 5thPaczki Day w/ The Polish Muslims 10am, all day at Ant Hall HamtramckFacebook eventPaczki Day 2019 at Small's Bar HamtramckBar open at 10am4-4:45 p.m. Eastside Elvis & The Motor City Mafia (main room)4:45-5:15 p.m.: Captains of the Head (bar room)5:15-6 p.m.: Eastside Elvis & Th…
Feb 25, 2019
John Salvage on Bands, Solo Performing, and Songwriting
John Salvage came highly recommended for the Dispatch, so here he is! He is playing Hamtramck Music Festival this year. Listen to his episode here or on the podcast player of your choice.And don't miss out on his appearance on The Dispatch Greenroom, only for Patreon supporters.(Confused how to get us on a podcast app, or how to support us on Patreon for only $1 per month? Just reply to this message, Scott will help ya out!)Tuesday, February 19thOpen MicsDessert Oasis, hosted by Brion Riborn - 7pm DetroitThe Dovetail, hosted by Dave Martin - 8pm WarrenGhost Light Songwriter Night, hosted by Dave Toennies - 9pm HamtramckShowsThe Chills, Brian Starr, Tin Foil at Outer Limits - HamtramckWednesday, February 20thOpen MicsNew Way Bar, hosted by Ryan Dillaha - 8pm FerndaleMcShane's, hosted by Brian McManus - 7pm CorktownNorthville Winery, hosted by Angela & Tom Shepherd - 8pm NorthvilleThursday, February 21stOpen MicsASHE Supply Co, hosted by Mike & Angie Ward - 6:30pm DetroitGoldfish Tearo…
Feb 18, 2019
Courtney Hurley - Songs, Gardettos, and Spit Takes
Courtney HurleyThis Week On The DispatchMaybe you've seen Courtney Hurley at New Way, or perhaps you've seen her singing with the Miracle Men. She may have regaled you with any number of hilarious anecdotes and, if you're lucky - maybe you got to hear a song.On this week's Dispatch, Courtney comes by to talk about the long road she took to end up in the songwriter's scene in Detroit, battling stage fright before gigs, and how surrounding herself with positive, hard-working writers has helped her hone her voice and craft.And don't miss out on her appearance on The Dispatch Greenroom, only for Patreon supporters.(Confused how to support us on Patreon for only $1 per month? Email scott@detroitsongwriterdispatch.com and I'll help ya out!)Tuesday, February 19thOpen MicsDessert Oasis, hosted by Brion Riborn - 7pm DetroitThe Dovetail, hosted by Dave Martin - 8pm WarrenGhost Light Songwriter Night, hosted by Dave Toennies - 9pm HamtramckWednesday, February 20thOpen MicsNew Way Bar, hosted by R…
Feb 11, 2019
Joel Douglas Gray Is A Card & The All New Dispatch
Billboard ends: 8:24Interview begins: 11:00Joel Douglas Gray is a fantastic performer and songwriter. He's releasing a single this Saturday at Ghost Light in Hamtramck and stopped by for a fantastic interview.If you love this interview, check out the bonus Dispatch with Joel - only on Patreon.Monday, February 11thBlack Lotus Open Mic On Hiatus IndefinitelyTuesday, February 12thOpen Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Dessert Oasis | Detroit+The Dovetail Open Mic hosted by Dave Martin8PM | The Dovetail | Warren, MI+Songwriter Night hosted by Dave Toennies of Border PatrolFeaturing Allye Gaietto9PM - Close | Ghost Light | Hamtramck, MIWednesday, February 13thNew Way Bar Open Mic with Ryan DillahaMcShane's Open Mic with Bobby McManusNorthville Winery Open Mic with Angela and Tom SheppardThursday, February 14thGoldfish Tea Room Open Mic7 | Willis Show Bar | DetroitV-Day with Ben Sharkey & His Band7 | Deluxx Fluxx | DetroitVillage of Love - 1st Annual Benefit for…
Feb 4, 2019
Brion Riborn Helps Launch Our Patreon and Funds Scott's Jerry Maguire Obsession
Brion Riborn and Our Patreon!This Week On The DispatchWe finally caved to the never-ending pressure of financial responsibility. That's right, we now have a Patreon!It's only $1 per month for now and will help us keep the mics on!In return, you'll get ways to connect with our guests on the episode, including:Ask questions through the Dispatch to our guestsExclusive early clips from interviews A little live-streaming when aproposPLUS we will drop the pod on Sunday, a full day earlier!This is an introductory thing and we are considering doing pricier tiers with video, bonus interviews, actual music, and more - but we need to test the waters first!So please, subscribe today!But enough about us, listen to this week's featuring the return of Brion Riborn from Barelyon! You heard him first on our episode featuring open mic hosts, so hear him now as an independent songwriter. Brion's rap albums, the rules of songwriting, the state of our music scene, and more galore!Monday, February 4thBlac…
Jan 28, 2019
Matt Dmits Talks Songwriting and Playing in Detroit
Matt DmitsThis Week On The DispatchMatt Dmits joins the Dispatch for a fantastic interview covering all facets of songwriting and performing in Detroit. Check out Matt's Bandcamp for his latest album!Monday, January 28thBlack Lotus Open Mic On Hiatus IndefinitelyTuesday, January 29thOpen Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Dessert Oasis | Detroit+Folk Night at Goldfish Tea Room6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Goldfish Tea Room | Royal Oak, MI+The Dovetail Open Mic hosted by Dave Martin8PM | The Dovetail | Warren, MI+Songwriter Night hosted by Dave Toennies of Border Patrol9PM - Close | Ghost Light | Hamtramck, MIWednesday, January 30thNew Way Bar Open Mic with Ryan DillahaMcShane's Open Mic with Bobby McManus9pm | Outer Limits Lounge | DetroitPrimitiv PartsWerewolf JonesThursday, January 31stGoldfish Tea Room Open Mic8/10 | Willis Show Bar | DetroitLu Fuki & Divine ProvidenceSophiyah E. & DJ Ji HoonFriday, February 1st7 | Crazy Wisdom Bookstore | Ann ArborJo Serra…
Jan 21, 2019
A Portrait of Jesse Passage
Jesse Passage joins us this week on the Dispatch, giving us hilarity and insight into his melodic mind. Interview starts around 4 minutes, 18 seconds in.Tuesday, January 22ndOpen Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Dessert Oasis | Detroit+Folk Night at Goldfish Tea Room6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Goldfish Tea Room | Royal Oak, MI+The Dovetail Open Mic hosted by Dave Martin8PM | The Dovetail | Warren, MI+Songwriter Night hosted by Dave Toennies of Border Patrol9PM - Close | Ghost Light | Hamtramck, MIWednesday, January 23rd6:30-9:30 | Ashe Coffee Open Mic | Detroit8PM | Outer Limits Lounge | DetroitSlizzThe GashoundsThursday, January 24th6PM | Willis Show Bar | DetroitSara Marie BarronWilla Rae8PM | Gaelic League | DetroitMonthly open micHosted by John FreemanFeaturing Todd ElsonFriday, January 25th8PM | Ghost Light | HamtramckSaajtak, Reverent, Client Request, Bureau TrashSaturday, January 26th6:30PM | HomeGrown Brewing Company | OxfordSteve TaylorSunday, Januar…
Jan 14, 2019
Cybelle Codish & Doug Coombe Talk Photography & Dave Talks Funeral Wieners
We often interview songwriters, but what about the people documenting the songwriters? Cybelle Codish & Doug Coombe are two extremely talented award-winning photographers and they've come on the Dispatch to share what it's like to practice their visual art alongside iconic and world-class Detroit musicians.Listen to Songwriters in Detroit!Tuesday - January 15thOpen MicThe DovetailGoldfish Tea RoomDessert Oasis DetroitGhost Light Songwriter NightWednesday - January 16th6:30 - 11 | Gaelic League Irish American Club of Detroit | Detroit - CorktownNew Year Square DanceHosted by Detroit Square Dance SocietyOpen Mic NightsNew Way BarMcShane'sNorthville WineryThursday - January 17th9 | Outer Limits Lounge | DetroitHung UpFrancis DeCarlo8 | 20 Front Street | Lake OrionThe Acoustic Guitar Project: Detroit 2018Hosted by Greater AlexanderStefanie HaapalaCharmsJack OatsMatt JonesTryancariganFive Michigan songwriters have been selected to write an original song in one week and record it live for…
Jan 7, 2019
Allye Gaietto Is An Agent Of Chaos
Allye Gaietto met nine cats then recorded a dispatch in the space of three hours, discussing topics as diverse as her songwriter's education and yak shaving. Catch her show with Pancho Villa's Skull benefiting Do Only Good animal rescue on January 18th at the Crofoot!Monday, January 7thOpen Mics8PM | Black Lotus | ClawsonBlack Lotus Open Mic Reopen!Tuesday, January 8thOpen MicThe DovetailGoldfish Tea RoomDessert Oasis DetroitGhost Light Songwriter NightWednesday, January 9th7PM | Trixie's Bar | HamtramckGear Swap!Set up a table and sell or trade your unused gear. There will be pedals galore. Sticks, strings and other accessories for sale.Open Mic NightsNew Way BarMcShane'sNorthville WineryThursday, January 10thShows8PM | 20 Front Street | Lake OrionSongwriter Showcase by Steve TaylorMia GreenMatt GabrielAcoustic AshOpen MicGoldfish Tea RoomFriday, January 11th 9:30PM | Cadieux Cafe | DetroitStella NoonPoor Player7PM | Ghost Light | HamtramckJunglefowlRabbit EarsCosmic Light Shapes7PM…
Dec 31, 2018
The Dispatch Green Room
Outtakes & Behind The ScenesThis Week On The DispatchFor the final Dispatch of 2018, Scott takes you back into the Dispatch Green Room for clips of conversation that didn't make the original episodes, featuring KFR's Cannibal Fork, Ian Lee Lamb's Foul Fowl Knowledge, & the first recorded conversation between Dave & Scott.Monday December 31stNew Year's Eve Masquerade w/ Krillin8PM - 2PM | PJ's Lager House | Detroitfeat.Jemmi Hazeman & The Honey RidersKrillinThe Imaginatron+Count Mack /CraigBrownBand/PrudeBoys /DrinkardSisters/CrateDigga9PM | UFO Factory | Detroitfeat.Count MackCraig Brown BandPrude BoysDrinkard SistersCrate Digga Tuesday January 1stTuesday Folk Night at Goldfish Hosted by Dave Falk7pm | Goldfish Tea Room | Royal Oak Wednesday January 2ndOpen Mic Hosted By Bobby McManus8PM | McShane's Pub & Whiskey Bar | Detroit Thursday January 3rdGoldfish Open Mic w/ Lawrence Mangindin8PM | Goldfish Tea Room | Royal Oak Friday January 4thTwelve Bridges, Sold Only as Curio, a…
Dec 24, 2018
Ryan Dillaha: Open Weeper
Ryan Dillaha. You know him from our constant plugging of the open mic at New Way. You know him when he rocks the house with the Miracle Men. And now, you know him as your favorite Christmas podcast drop! So. I probably missed shows this week. Make sure you follow our Facebook/Instagram (links below) where I will post updates throughout the week. If I missed your show, lemme know!Wednesday, December 26thVernon David at the WXYZ Bar!8PM | The David Whitney Building | DetroitFriday, December 28thDon Duprie & The Inside Outlaws @ PJ's8PM | PJ's Lager House | Detroit+Mike Ward at Gaelic League (with snacks!)8PM | Gaelic League | Detroit
Dec 17, 2018
Ian Lee Lamb Gives A Masterclass In Derailing Conversation
Ian Lee Lamb joins the podcast and tries his hardest to derail your mighty heroes from their quest to discover songwriting knowledge. He does a pretty good job. Listen to his latest album Last Tango In Atlantis and catch him this Saturday at the Ghost Light!Monday, December 17thShowsBetsy Soukup & More at Green Brain ComicsFeaturing Stephen Mack Jones, Kahn Santori Davison, Betsy Soukup, as well as Tara Kurtzhals and Sarah Bollinger7PM | Green Brain Comics | Dearborn, MITuesday, December 18thShowsSingers in the Round at Otus SupplyFeaturing Christina Chriss and Joey Fava, Virginia Violet and the Rays, Al Bettis Music and RJ Harper! As always, hosted by Kysia Live and Yorg Stormrunner.Wednesday, December 19thShowsLa Femme presents The Lafayettes & Dawn Giblin Holiday Show7PM | Willis Show Bar | Detroit, MIThursday, December 20thShowsBilly Brandt & the Sugarees / Sarana Verlin / John Holk @ PJ’s8:30pm | PJ's Lager House | DetroitFriday, December 21stShowsKate Monaghan wsg Al…
Dec 10, 2018
Kubat, Finlay, & Rose - New Records, New Show, Old Accents
Kubat Finlay & Rose join Scott and Dave and, well, get silly for a couple hours. Be sure to catch them at Willis Show Bar this Wednesday for their La Femme feature and Christmas special! Reservations recommended!Tuesday, December 11thOpen MicsOpen Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Dessert Oasis | Detroit+Folk Night at Goldfish Tea Room6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Goldfish Tea Room | Royal Oak, MI+The Dovetail Open Mic hosted by Dave Martin8PM | The Dovetail | Warren, MI+Songwriter Night hosted by Dave Toennies of Border Patrol9PM - Close | Ghost Light | Hamtramck, MIWednesday, December 12thShowsLa Femme Presents Kubat, Finlay, & Rose7PM | Willis Show Bar | DetroitOpen MicsOpen Mic hosted by Bobby McManus8PM | McShane's | Detroit+Open Mic hosted by Ryan Dillaha & Brion Riborn9PM - Close | New Way Bar | Ferndale, MI+Northville Winery Open Mic hosted by Angela & Tom Sheppard8PM | Northville Winery | Northville, MIThursday, December 13thOpen MicsGoldfish Ope…
Dec 3, 2018
Alison Lewis Talks Songwriting, Detroit, Eminem, Oscars, and Plays Train Whistle
Songwriter extraordinaire and beacon of strength Alison Lewis joins the Dispatch for a wide-ranging discussion covering topics as diverse as songwriting, life after death, Eminem, the Oscars, plus an exclusive performance involving train whistles and didgeridoos.Monday, December 3rdRadioNick Juno will be featured on Ron Leary Traveling Salesman Radio Hour5-6pm | 99.1 FM+Alison slingin' drinks at Ghost Light!Tuesday, December 4thOpen MicsOpen Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Dessert Oasis | Detroit+Folk Night at Goldfish Tea Room6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Goldfish Tea Room | Royal Oak, MI+The Dovetail Open Mic hosted by Dave Martin8PM | The Dovetail | Warren, MI+Songwriter Night hosted by Dave Toennies of Border Patrol9PM - Close | Ghost Light | Hamtramck, MIWednesday, December 5thShowsLa Femme Presents All Female Jazz Jam Hosted by Nicole New7PM | Willis Show Bar | DetroitOpen MicsOpen Mic hosted by Bobby McManus8PM | McShane's | Detroit+Open Mic hosted…
Nov 26, 2018
Strange Heart Shares Their Remarkable Story
Strange Heart joins the Dispatch to share their remarkable story and plenty of laughs with Scott, and Dave calls in to share wisdom from the road. Be sure to go to Strange Heart's album release show this Friday at the Loving Touch!Monday, November 26thOpen MicsOpen Mic hosted by Steve Szajna7:30PM | Black Lotus | Clawson, MITuesday, November 27thShowsMarBrisa & James Anthony9:30 | House of Shamrocks | Hazel Park, MI+A Very Vintage Christmas Soiree with Sara Marie Barron7PM | Willis Show Bar | Detroit+Open MicsOpen Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Dessert Oasis | Detroit+Folk Night at Goldfish Tea Room6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Goldfish Tea Room | Royal Oak, MI+The Dovetail Open Mic hosted by Dave Martin8PM | The Dovetail | Warren, MI+Songwriter Night hosted by Dave Toennies of Border Patrol9PM - Close | Ghost Light | Hamtramck, MIWednesday, November 28thWorkshopUnfinished Songs: A Co-Writing Workshop w/ Audra Kubat & Bryan Lackner6PM | Grove Studios | Y…
Nov 19, 2018
Emily Rose Brings Games & High School Poetry
Emily Rose brings games, Dave brings podcasting fire, and Scott celebrates his birthday much too early.Monday, November 19thShowsBrain Candy featuring Emily Rose, Scott Beal, Carol Harris, & Bill Harris7PM | Green Brain Comics, Dearborn, MI+Open MicsOpen Mic hosted by Steve Szajna7:30PM | Black Lotus | Clawson, MITuesday, November 20thShowsPaulina Jayne, Hannah Ayrault, Lin-Say7PM | Otus Supply | Ferndale, MI+Open MicsOpen Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Dessert Oasis | Detroit+Folk Night at Goldfish Tea Room6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Goldfish Tea Room | Royal Oak, MI+The Dovetail Open Mic hosted by Dave Martin8PM | The Dovetail | Warren, MI+Songwriter Night hosted by Dave Toennies of Border Patrol9PM - Close | Ghost Light | Hamtramck, MIWednesday, November 21stShowsStef Chura, Moon King, 2000 Blue, Ryan Spencer9PM | UFO Factory | Detroit+La Femme presents Rocky Wallace' Birthday Celebration7PM | Willis Show Bar | DetroitOpen MicsOpen Mic hosted by Bo…
Nov 12, 2018
Mike Galbraith Is Going Bowling, Coach
It's been 1,068 days since Finster was recorded, and Mike Galbraith has answering to do. This episode tackles subjects as diverse as euchre and storytelling in songwriting.mikegalbraith.netMike's Facebook PageSpotifyMondayOpen Mic hosted by Steve Szajna7:30PM | Black Lotus | Clawson, MI+Behind The Mic with Pam Rossi wsg Strange Heart12PM | Facebook Live & 104.3+Earthwork Music Collective Tour - Ann ArborParticipating members include Bill Chesney, Joe Reilly, Seth Bernard, Mark Lavengood, Chris Good Music, Ralston Bowles, Max Lockwood, Steve Leaf & The Ex Pats, Dede and the Dreamers, Jo Serrapere, Nicholas James Thomasma - Singer Songwriter, Dan Rickabus Music, Sari Brown Music, Will See Music, Sam Cooper, Allison Radell and Brandon Smith.8PM | The Ark | Ann Arbor, MITuesdaySongwriting Workshop with Jill Jack6:30 | Ferndale Area District Library | Ferndale, MI+Open Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Dessert Oasis | Detroit+Folk Night at Gold…
Nov 5, 2018
Don 'Doop' Duprie Joins, Praises Detroit & Its Songwriters
Don 'Doop' Duprie stopped by this week and joined Dave Toennies of Border Patrol and Scott from SCOTTCast. We talk about how Doop writes songs to help people, how empathy affects the songwriter, and a bit about his latest album, The Corridor.Monday, November 5th (TONIGHT)Vespre/The Accidentals/Seth Bernard/Jenny & Jackie/River Spirit3:30-6:30 | Third Man Records Cass Corridor | Detroit+Open Mic hosted by Steve Szajna7:30PM | Black Lotus | Clawson, MITuesday, November 6thIsis Damil12PM | Baker's Keyboard Lounge | Detroit+Open Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Dessert Oasis | Detroit+Folk Night at Goldfish Tea Room6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Goldfish Tea Room | Royal Oak, MI+The Dovetail Open Mic hosted by Dave Martin8PM | The Dovetail | Warren, MI+Songwriter Night hosted by Dave Toennies of Border Patrol9PM - Close | Ghost Light | Hamtramck, MIWednesday, November 7thThe Earthwork Collective TourFeaturing Bill Chesney, Joe Reilly, Seth Bernard, M…
Oct 29, 2018
Mike Ward & Brion Riborn Get To The Knitty Gritty of Being Working Musicians in Detroit
This week, Psycho Songs' Mike Ward and Barelyon's Brion Riborn join Dave Toennies of Border Patrol and Scott from SCOTTCast to get to the knitty gritty of being a working musician in Detroit.The vital role open mic nights play in the nurturing of talent and community also plays a vital role in our discussion, as well as how independent musicians are tackling the new market, the nature of music reviews, and way more.We also blast the floodgates wide open for a torrent of F-bombs in an effort to thwart basic censorship. Take that, iTunes! (Mike would like to preemptively apologize to Angie.)Monday, October 29thOpen Mic hosted by Steve Szajna7:30PM | Black Lotus | Clawson, MI+Prude Boys, Jenny & Jackie, Werewolf Jones9PM | UFO Factory | DetroitTuesday, October 30thIsis Damil12PM | Baker's Keyboard Lounge | Detroit+First Draft Open Mic hosted by InsideOut Literary Arts5PM - 7PM | The Bottom Line Coffee House | Detroit+Open Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon7PM - 9PM | De…
Oct 22, 2018
Josh Malerman & Mark Owen of The High Strung & Events Aplenty
Josh Malerman and Mark Owen of The High Strung join Dave & Scott to talk songwriting, songwriters in town, and abandoning vans in front of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Plus, we have a full week of concerts! You have no excuses to stay in.Monday, October 22ndOpen Mic at Black Lotus in Clawson, MIHosted by Steve Szajna of Szajna Dynasty MediaTuesday, October 23rdOpen Mic at Ghost Light HamtramckHosted by Dave Toennies of Border PatrolFeaturing Blues Harp Master Catriona Sturton from Ottawa+Singers In The Round at Otus SupplyFree | 7PMFeaturing Tom Butwin, Shiny Penny, Jonpaul Wallace, and Brian PerroneWednesday, October 24thLa Femme Wednesdays at The Willis Show Bar$5 | 8PMFeaturing Athena & DJ AvaThursday, October 25thPerformances & Civic Discussion on Clean Water Issues at the Ferndale Public LibraryAudra Kubat, Seth Bernard, & Will See (Spoken Word Artist)Free | 6:30 PM+UFO Factory Reopening$15 | 9PMFeaturing Double Winter, Deadbeat Beat, & MoreFriday, October 26thFor Saints & Sinners…
Oct 15, 2018
La Femme Wednesdays & Hackeysack Toss Distance
Tuesday October 16thGhost Light Songwriter Workshop @ 7:30Open Mic Songwriter Night @ Ghost Light Hamtramck, 9 - CloseWednesday October 17thLa Femme Wednesdays @ Willis Show Bar, 7Scarlet Lies Acoustic SetKate HinoteThursday October 18thJen Sygit album release show wsg/ Scott Fab @ 20 Front Street+Gaelic League Open Mic Night Hosted By John Freeman and Nick MansfieldSaturday October 20Alison Lewis, Matt Dmits, Courtney Hurley, & Sarah JuneSunday October 21stAnthony Retka Featured Open Mic PerformerHannan House, Detroit 2-4
Oct 8, 2018
Dave Toennies On Ghost Light Songwriter Night & Titanic
Dave Toennies and Scott discuss the upcoming week's events with colorful banter.By colorful, we mean topics ranging from how one songwriter writes as if she is a magician employing sleight of hand, to living out our dreams of boarding the Titanic like Leo DiCaprio.Ghost Light Open Mic Songwriter NightTuesday October 9th & Ghost Light in Hamtramck, from 9:00 to CloseFacebook EventDave Toennies hosts this open mic, describing it as the best he's hosted due to its culture of listening and respect. Songwriter Night often brings out memorable late-night performances from some of the best songwriters in town.Jo Serrapere in Stella!Wednesday October 10 on The Detroit Princess RiverboatJo Serrapere sings songs as lyrically rich as an oil painting with a band that slinks these images through the night. Watch out for witty banter and songs that evoke imagos deep from your subconscious.Mike GalbraithFriday October 12 @ The Autumn Mittens Showcase in Bay CityFacebook EventMike Galbraith writes…
Oct 1, 2018
Audra Kubat & The Detroit Folk Festival
Audra Kubat joins Dave Toennies and Scott Kraus to talk about the Detroit Folk Festival in the inaugural episode of The Detroit Songwriter Dispatch - Facebook LinkWhere The Old Miami3930 Cass AvenueDetroit, MI 48201When12:00pm - 11:00pmThe Detroit Folk Festival will be held outside at The Old Miami this October! Featuring several of Detroit's best folk artists and singer songwriters, this all day event is perfect for anyone who needs a little folk in their lives.50% of proceeds will be donated to InsideOut Literary Arts. Click the link to find out how you can get involved!Hosted by Audra KubatNoon – Open Mic12:30 – Songwriter Round w/ Willa Rae, Mar Brisa, Kaylan Waterman, and Ian Lee Lamb1:30 – Alison Lewis and Kelly Corrigan 2:15 – Sean Blackman3:00 – Lac La Belle3:45 – Songwriter Round w/ Tamara Finlay, Ben Stalets, Mike Galbraith, and Audra Kubat4:45 – Jo Serrapere and John Devine5:30 - Anthony Retka and Kate Hinote6:15 - Brian Koenigsknecht7:00…