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The Detroit Songwriter Dispatch is your weekly source for artist interviews and more from Detroit's songwriter scene.
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Lazurus!
Dave and Scott are back in an unknown capacity! Hear Dave's update on the open mic. Scott suggests another person's podcast. An open call is made for a guest (within a very short window).
- I Don't Heart Radio by Summer Krinsky and Scott Murphy
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Jun 9, 2021
The Stratton Dispatch
Lori Stratton from The Stratton Setlist comes by and talks about covering music, interviewing musicians, and looking forward to shows.
Website
YouTube
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Jun 8, 2021
Blank Tape Tax Brings Order Amidst Chaos
Ben Yost and Emily Parrish tell us stories of basing music on the relationship with the audience, blending myriad influences, and where the songwriting process begins.
Recorded on March 10th
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Apr 1, 2021
The Real Dan Minard Gathers The Rosebuds Lest They Be Wasted
Dan Minard joins us for a great conversation covering how self-recording opens up the doors to creative fruitfulness, on why artists should value their own work more, and deserving a seat at the table. Moment juice. Dave explains his 'Tiny Little Toennies Trick' for interviewing. You always go bagpipes to keyboard. Unlocking old songs in front of new crowds. Why Mike and Angie Ward are great.
Cavalcade of links to support Dan Minard, Buy his merch!
* "Play Somethin Good" Live Stream (excellent show to subscribe to)
* Online Tip Jar to support the artist
* Official Website
* See Live Shows and Subscribe to Dan
* T shirts
* BUNDLE! T shirt, Handsome Dan EP from 2008, & Stickers
* Drugs In My Phone (single)
* Insomnia 3-Song Package
* Handsome Dan EP from 2008
* Dan's hilarious Vimeo Channel
* Dan's latest Youtube song (This Pride)
* Youtube Video collection
* Instagram profile
* Facebook Music Profile
* SoundCloud Profile
* Twitter profile
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Oct 27, 2020
Dave and Scott Catch Up In The Greenroom
Dave and Scott dust off the ole microphones and talk about 2020's impact on their creative lives. Scott goes on about Joseph Campbell, not Campau. Dave buries the lede on a project with Jack Oats. There's a season for everything and for everything there is seasoning.
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Oct 22, 2020
Travis Albright: The Process Is Just Doing It
The Dispatch is back! Again!
Travis Albright joined us for an episode back in June and we had a great time talking about his process.
Check out his music at travisjalbright.bandcamp.com
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Aug 27, 2020
Arthur - Don Duprie's Real Fast Podcast #2
From Green Onions to today, Arthur talks growing up in Detroit as a musician, what Motown meant to him, and what he listens to now.
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Jul 17, 2020
Brion Riborn On Aspiring To Better
Brion joins us for a way-delayed Dispatch to talk about quarantine open mics and hope in tough times
Check out his latest tunes (all are excellent) and be sure to tune in and play at Brion's open mic, still going strong on instagram!
* Barelyon Bandcamp
* Brion's Open Mic Instagram
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May 25, 2020
The Border Patrol Episode
Dave Toennies and Cody Howard join Scott and guest cohost Allye Gaietto to talk about The Worst Excuses, Dave's latest album!
Listen and BUY IT Here
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May 11, 2020
Allye Gaietto Guides The Dispatch Through Her Song, "Normal Stuff"
What an incredibly fun episode! We got together when that was still ok and Allye brought her piano as well as some demo recordings. Dave balks as Scott attempts a turf war with other podcasts.
Check Allye out here:
* Bandcamp
* Twitter
* Facebook
* Spotify
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Apr 30, 2020
Detroit Country Presents: Courtney Hurley and Mike Galbraith
Detroit Country has been broadcasting live stream music from some of our favorite songwriters. Here's Courtney Hurley and Mike Galbraith playing a live streamed set from April 23rd. Hit that tip-jar with Venmo @courthurley
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Apr 28, 2020
Don Duprie's Real Fast Podcast - Nina from Nina And The Buffalo Riders
Guest: Nina from Nina and the Buffalo Riders
Don Duprie's Real Fast Podcast is a series of interviews conducted by Doop with songwriters and musicians from Detroit.
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Apr 21, 2020
Dispatch Greenroom: Dave and Scott Chat During Quarantine
Scott and Dave test out the ole wire for a remote green room experience.
Coming next - non-quarantine episodes featuring Allye G and Border Patrol!
Wanna hit up the Dispatch? We like distraction. Contact us on www.detroitsongwriterdispatch.com/contact
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Mar 25, 2020
The Root of Kate Hinote
Kate Hinote Trio plays three songs and Kate Hinote sits down for an amazing discussion on songwriting, promotion, and some accidentally prescient talk on the gig economy. Go to https://katehinote.tumblr.com/ for all the details you could wish for.
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Feb 27, 2020
Emilie Rivard Brings Three Units and (Sometimes) Knows
Emilie Rivard is playing Hamtramck Music Festival this weekend. She plays in The Mishaps and solo all over Detroit.
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Feb 13, 2020
Jackamo And The Sunbird That Started It All
Jackamo plays us songs and talks about how their bare bones style allows them to craft their stunningly arranged music. They are one whacky neighbor away from a sitcom.
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Jan 30, 2020
Emma Guzman (Not Emma Guzmán)
From her Tidal Unplugged bio:
Singer-songwriter Emma Guzman, known cat enthusiast, rumored star child and compelled by unknown forces, has always felt the need to express herself through music. Choosing to spend her time humming melodies and frantically scribbling lyrics in various notebooks and on random scraps of paper, she has quietly amassed a substantial collection of songs. Described by the Detroit Metro Times as a "songwriting prodigy," and one of their top 15 artists to watch in 2016.
On this episode, we put several people and organizations on blast, talk about how music reviews can influence artists, and much more.
* Facebook
* Twitter
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Jan 14, 2020
Audra Kubat, Don Duprie, and Alison Lewis
!Dispatch is back! On this episode, Dispatch favorites come back and talk about running through the airport, songs for wrestlers, and the pros to producing singles in today's landscape.
Audra Kubat website - www.audrakubat.com
Don Duprie Bandcamp - https://donduprie.bandcamp.com/
Alison Lewis String of Ponies Bandcamp - https://stringofponies.bandcamp.com/
Alison Lewis Twilight Babies - https://thetwilightbabies.bandcamp.com/
Alison Lewis at HMF - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbDEYhGeEag
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Nov 15, 2019
Mike and Angie Ward On Supporting Detroit Music
(Mike and Angie Ward join Scott and Dave in kicking off Season Two of the Dispatch! *train whistle noise*
Being a landmark 50th episode, we get pretty meta in this one.
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Oct 24, 2019
The Commitment of Ryan Trager
Ryan Trager joins Dave and Scott to talk about creativity and the process.
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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.
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Sep 20, 2019
Bonus: Mar Brisa Release Show Tonight at Otus Supply
Mar Brisa is a multi-cultural artist, debuting her new album Ciclos tonight at Otus Supply in Ferndale.
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Sep 16, 2019
An Adieu To Willa Rae Adamo
Willa Rae Adamo reflects on playing music in Detroit before moving to New York.
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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.
From their bio:
What do you get when you cross traditional Mariachi music with Punk rock snarl and attitude?
The answer: Pancho Villa’s Skull. Pancho Villa’s Skull was started by Tino Ybarra in 2011.
While growing up in Pontiac, Michigan, Tino developed a love from Mariachi music through his grandfather on his mother’s side who, sang and played trumpet.
He also spent time in south Texas with his paternal grandfather who took him across the border to Mexico from time to time so, he could know where he came from.
As he got older he started playing in punk and ska bands around Detroit yet, he wanted to feel more connected to his roots. Inspired by bands like Gogol Bordello and The Pogues, both of whom looked into their own pasts to create something new, he decided to create what he calls Mariachi punk and started Pancho Villa’s Skull. A
t the beginning of 2016 his brother Ro…
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Aug 5, 2019
Dan Minard On Being Back In Detroit
Dan Minard recently moved back to Detroit. Here we reflect on the difference between Nashville and Detroit music, taking care of yourself, speaking out, and much more.
Check out http://thatdandyclassicmusichour.com/ for more Dan, and look for him around town!
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Jul 29, 2019
Jack Oats Is Into The Details
This week, Jack Oats comes by and talks with Dave and Scott about his stage persona, van camaraderie, and a bit about gear.
Bandcamp
Facebook
"Jack Oats (Justin Erion) writes indie americana folk rock with its own set of twists. Solo acoustic, one man band style looping to a full band set up. Jack Oats has a catalogue of songs spanning from acoustic ballads that will break your heart to indie rock hooks that will get stuck in your head for days."
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Jul 22, 2019
John Freeman Talks Inspiration for Writing Lyrics and More
John Freeman plays with The Codgers and writes poetry. He joined the Dispatch and we discussed what 'arrogate' means, the natural wisdom of Doop, and Dillaha's probable protest against what we think 'arrogate' means.
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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.
Bunky Hunt
Bunky Hunt is a songwriter, recording engineer, and producer from Detroit, Michigan.
"Raised during the 70's, and inspired by bands such as the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Daniel Lanois, and Tom Petty. Today, Americana music is his passion. Driven by a love for tube amplifiers, outboard recording gear, and vintage microphones. Doing it the right way."
https://whistlepigmusicgroup.com
https://bunkyhunt.net
Ryan Dillaha
Ryan Dillaha is a songwriter of literary talent and clear delivery, known for his solo work and work with Ryan Dillaha and the Miracle Men. His next release is produced by Bunky Hunt at Whistlepig Records.
Lonnie Stump
Lonnie Stump is an experienced musician with a natural command of song form working with Bunky Hunt and Whistlepig Records.
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Jul 15, 2019
Billboard Show: July 15 - 20th
Tuesday July 16
Songwriter Open Mic with Dave Toennies Ghost Light at 9pmm Signup at 8
Wednesday July 17
New Way Open Mic with Ryan Dillaha, signup 830
Friday July 19
Michigan Rattlers, Winnow, & Nick Juno at Mac's Bar in Lansing, MI
$15/$18 at the door in Lansing, MI
VAZUM album release w/ Gold Crayon, VSTRS
$5 - PJ's Lager House in Corktown
VAZUM post-punk / goth - 12 am
Having released two albums last year, VAZUM is now releasing it's third, entitled 'Variant' on July, 19th. 'Variant' leans more towards the post-punk and goth sensibilities of the band, featuring two Bauhaus covers, 'She's in Parties' and 'The Passion of Lovers'.
Gold Crayon indie / alternative - 11 pm
A shimmering indie-pop with trippy vocal incantations and charging guitars, somewhere between the swagger of the Strokes and the strut of T. Rex. Scrappy as it is smooth and cerebral as it is soulful, Gold Crayon's channels the cruder furies of rock into aurate art-pop.
Vstrs psych / alternative - 10 pm
V…
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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.
Tonight, July 8
* Hymn For Her at the Ghost Light
Tuesday July 9
* Songwriter night with Dave
* Dessert Oasis with Brion
Wednesday July 10
* New Way Bar open mic Ryan Dillaha
* Concert of Colors
* Nine days long: The 27th Annual Concert of Colors is metro Detroit’s free annual diversity music festival located in Midtown Detroit.
* July 10-18, 2019
* www.concertofcolors.com
Thursday July 11
* Concert of Colors (DIA)
* Ashe Coffee Open Mic
* The Firewalkers at the Whitney Garden Party 7-9pm 5 cover
Frideay July 12
* Concert of Colors
* Gold Route, Tranquility & more | Ghost Light
* Poor Player at Atwater in the Park
Saturday July 13
* Concert of Colors
* Songwriter Brunch w/ The Whiskey Charmers & Mike Galbraith
* Jake Riley and The Social Workers (Album Release) wsg. The G…
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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.
https://www.tuxedoavestudios.com/
*PACO HIGDON*
TALENTED MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, PRODUCER, ARRANGER, AND ARTIST BORN AND RAISED IN THE DETROIT MUSIC SCENE. HE CULTIVATED HIS CREATIVE SKILLS WHILE LIVING IN BOSTON AND GRADUATED FROM BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC WITH A DEGREE IN PROFESSIONAL MUSIC, BEFORE COMING BACK HOME TO MICHIGAN. HE IS KNOWN FOR HIS ECCENTRIC SONGWRITING AND TECHNICAL PROWESS, SHOWCASED IN PERFORMANCES WITH HIS GROUP THE PACO HIGDON BAND. HE HAS PRODUCED MANY DETROIT SONGWRITERS, IS A SEASONED SESSION MUSICIAN, PERFORMED IN NUMEROUS THEATER PRODUCTIONS, AND IS A FIRM SUPPORTER OF ALL FORMS OF ART, AMATEUR OR PROFESSIONAL. PACO’S GOAL IS TO CULTIVATE UP-AND-COMING MUSICIANS AND BANDS, HELPING THEM TO SHINE ON A NATIONAL LEVEL.
*TOM PHILLI…
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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.
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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.
Guests
Don Duprie
Alison Lewis
Darren Shelton
Jim Diamond
Wally Kravens
Kelly 'The Assassin' Corrigan
Pat Vadnais
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Apr 22, 2019
Raye Williams
Raye Williams joins us to talk about Detroit and Nashville, plus her fear of avian dinosaurs.
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Apr 15, 2019
Jo Serrapere & John Devine (Part 2)
Jo Serrapere and John Devine join us this week for part 2 of our interview
End Music - Hamtram Shimmy performed by Jo and John
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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
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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
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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 Page
This Weeks Music in Detroit
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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 Season
* Facebook
* Bandcamp
* Spotify
Summer 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
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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 12th
Open Mics
* Dessert Oasis, hosted by Brion Riborn - 7pm Detroit
* The Dovetail, hosted by Dave Martin - 8pm Warren
* Ghost Light Songwriter Night, hosted by Dave Toennies - 9pm Hamtramck
Wednesday March 13th
Shows
* Clownvis Presley, Imaginatron, JP From The HP - PJ's Lager House
* Feelings, Slizz, Item (from Cleveland) - Outer Limits Lounge
Open Mics
* New Way Bar, hosted by Ryan Dillaha - 8pm Ferndale
* McShane's, hosted by Brian McManus - 7pm Corktown
* Northville Winery, hosted by Angela & Tom Shepherd - 8pm Northville
Thursday March 14th
Shows
* Zoe Nygaard, Andy Reed, Emily Rose at 20 Front Street
Open Mics
* Goldfish Tea Room hosted by Lawrence Mangindin
Friday March 15th
Shows
* The Claudettes, The High Strung, Ryan Dillaha & The Miracle Men at The Parliament Room
* B…
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Mar 4, 2019
The Dispatch Looks Ahead To The Hamtramck Music Festival
*Hamtramck Music Festival Week!*
This Week On The Dispatch
This 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 Billboard
If you want your songwriter event featured, please reply to this email with all the details a couple weeks before the event.
Monday March 4th
* Jessica Pavone, JOBS, Saajtak
* At 8pm in Trinosophes in Detroit
* Facebook event
Tuesday March 5th
* Paczki Day w/ The Polish Muslims
* 10am, all day at Ant Hall Hamtramck
* Facebook event
* Paczki Day 2019 at Small's Bar Hamtramck
* Bar open at 10am
* 4-4:45 p.m. Eastside Elvis & The Motor City Mafia (main room)
* 4:45-5:15 p.m…
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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 19th
Open Mics
* Dessert Oasis, hosted by Brion Riborn - 7pm Detroit
* The Dovetail, hosted by Dave Martin - 8pm Warren
* Ghost Light Songwriter Night, hosted by Dave Toennies - 9pm Hamtramck
Shows
* The Chills, Brian Starr, Tin Foil at Outer Limits - Hamtramck
Wednesday, February 20th
Open Mics
* New Way Bar, hosted by Ryan Dillaha - 8pm Ferndale
* McShane's, hosted by Brian McManus - 7pm Corktown
* Northville Winery, hosted by Angela & Tom Shepherd - 8pm Northville
Thursday, February 21st
Open Mics
* ASHE Supply C…
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Feb 18, 2019
Courtney Hurley - Songs, Gardettos, and Spit Takes
*Courtney Hurley*
This Week On The Dispatch
Maybe 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 19th
Open Mics
* Dessert Oasis, hosted by Brion Riborn - 7pm Detroit
* The Dovetail, hosted by Dave Martin - 8pm Warren
* Ghost Light Songwriter Night, hosted by Dave Toennies - 9pm Hamtramck
Wednesday, February 20t…
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Feb 11, 2019
Joel Douglas Gray Is A Card & The All New Dispatch
Billboard ends: 8:24
Interview begins: 11:00
Joel 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 11th
Black Lotus Open Mic On Hiatus Indefinitely
Tuesday, February 12th
Open Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon
6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Dessert Oasis | Detroit
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The Dovetail Open Mic hosted by Dave Martin
8PM | The Dovetail | Warren, MI
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Songwriter Night hosted by Dave Toennies of Border Patrol
Featuring Allye Gaietto
9PM - Close | Ghost Light | Hamtramck, MI
Wednesday, February 13th
New Way Bar Open Mic with Ryan Dillaha
McShane's Open Mic with Bobby McManus
Northville Winery Open Mic with Angela and Tom Sheppard
Thursday, February 14th
Goldfish Tea Room Open Mic
7 | Willis Show Bar | Detroit
V-Day with Ben Sharkey & His Band
7 | Deluxx Fluxx |…
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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 Dispatch*
We 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 guests
* Exclusive early clips from interviews
* A little live-streaming when apropos
* PLUS 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…
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Jan 28, 2019
Matt Dmits Talks Songwriting and Playing in Detroit
*Matt Dmits*
*This Week On The Dispatch*
Matt 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 28th
Black Lotus Open Mic On Hiatus Indefinitely
Tuesday, January 29th
Open Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon
6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Dessert Oasis | Detroit
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Folk Night at Goldfish Tea Room
6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Goldfish Tea Room | Royal Oak, MI
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The Dovetail Open Mic hosted by Dave Martin
8PM | The Dovetail | Warren, MI
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Songwriter Night hosted by Dave Toennies of Border Patrol
9PM - Close | Ghost Light | Hamtramck, MI
Wednesday, January 30th
New Way Bar Open Mic with Ryan Dillaha
McShane's Open Mic with Bobby McManus
9pm | Outer Limits Lounge | Detroit
Primitiv Parts
Werewolf Jones
Thursday, January 31st
Goldfish Tea Room Open Mic
8/10 | Willis Show Bar | Detroit
Lu Fuki & Divine Providence
Sophiyah E. & DJ Ji Hoon
Friday,…
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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 22nd
Open Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon
6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Dessert Oasis | Detroit
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Folk Night at Goldfish Tea Room
6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Goldfish Tea Room | Royal Oak, MI
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The Dovetail Open Mic hosted by Dave Martin
8PM | The Dovetail | Warren, MI
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Songwriter Night hosted by Dave Toennies of Border Patrol
9PM - Close | Ghost Light | Hamtramck, MI
Wednesday, January 23rd
6:30-9:30 | Ashe Coffee Open Mic | Detroit
8PM | Outer Limits Lounge | Detroit
Slizz
The Gashounds
Thursday, January 24th
6PM | Willis Show Bar | Detroit
Sara Marie Barron
Willa Rae
8PM | Gaelic League | Detroit
Monthly open mic
Hosted by John Freeman
Featuring Todd Elson
Friday, January 25th
8PM | Ghost Light | Hamtramck
Saajtak, Reverent, Client Request, Bureau Trash
Saturday, January 26th
6:30PM |…
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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 15th
Open Mic
The Dovetail
Goldfish Tea Room
Dessert Oasis Detroit
Ghost Light Songwriter Night
Wednesday - January 16th
6:30 - 11 | Gaelic League Irish American Club of Detroit | Detroit - Corktown
New Year Square Dance
Hosted by Detroit Square Dance Society
Open Mic Nights
New Way Bar
McShane's
Northville Winery
Thursday - January 17th
9 | Outer Limits Lounge | Detroit
Hung Up
Francis DeCarlo
8 | 20 Front Street | Lake Orion
The Acoustic Guitar Project: Detroit 2018
Hosted by Greater Alexander
Stefanie Haapala
Charms
Jack Oats
Matt Jones
Tryancarigan
Five Michigan songwriters have been selected to writ…
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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 7th
Open Mics
8PM | Black Lotus | Clawson
* Black Lotus Open Mic Reopen!
Tuesday, January 8th
Open Mic
The Dovetail
Goldfish Tea Room
Dessert Oasis Detroit
Ghost Light Songwriter Night
Wednesday, January 9th
7PM | Trixie's Bar | Hamtramck
* Gear 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 Nights
New Way Bar
McShane's
Northville Winery
Thursday, January 10th
Shows
8PM | 20 Front Street | Lake Orion
* Songwriter Showcase by Steve Taylor
* Mia Green
* Matt Gabriel
* Acoustic Ash
Open Mic
Goldfish Tea Room
Friday, January 11th
9:30PM | Cadieux Cafe | Detroit
* Stella N…
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Dec 31, 2018
The Dispatch Green Room
*Outtakes & Behind The Scenes*
*This Week On The Dispatch*
For 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 31st
New Year's Eve Masquerade w/ Krillin
8PM - 2PM | PJ's Lager House | Detroit
feat.
Jemmi Hazeman & The Honey Riders
Krillin
The Imaginatron
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Count Mack /CraigBrownBand/PrudeBoys /DrinkardSisters/CrateDigga
9PM | UFO Factory | Detroit
feat.
Count Mack
Craig Brown Band
Prude Boys
Drinkard Sisters
Crate Digga
Tuesday January 1st
Tuesday Folk Night at Goldfish Hosted by Dave Falk
7pm | Goldfish Tea Room | Royal Oak
Wednesday January 2nd
Open Mic Hosted By Bobby McManus
8PM | McShane's Pub & Whiskey Bar | Detroit
Thursday January 3rd
Goldfish Open Mic w/ Lawrence Mangindin
8PM | Goldfish Tea Room | Royal Oak
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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 26th
Vernon David at the WXYZ Bar!
8PM | The David Whitney Building | Detroit
Friday, December 28th
Don Duprie & The Inside Outlaws @ PJ's
8PM | PJ's Lager House | Detroit
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Mike Ward at Gaelic League (with snacks!)
8PM | Gaelic League | Detroit
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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 17th
Shows
Betsy Soukup & More at Green Brain Comics
Featuring Stephen Mack Jones, Kahn Santori Davison, Betsy Soukup, as well as Tara Kurtzhals and Sarah Bollinger
7PM | Green Brain Comics | Dearborn, MI
Tuesday, December 18th
Shows
Singers in the Round at Otus Supply
Featuring 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 19th
Shows
La Femme presents The Lafayettes & Dawn Giblin Holiday Show
7PM | Willis Show Bar | Detroit, MI
Thursday, December 20th
Shows
Billy Brandt & the Sugarees / Sarana Verlin / John Holk @ PJ’s
8:30pm | PJ's Lager House | Detroit
Friday, December 21st…
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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 11th
Open Mics
Open Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon
6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Dessert Oasis | Detroit
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Folk Night at Goldfish Tea Room
6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Goldfish Tea Room | Royal Oak, MI
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The Dovetail Open Mic hosted by Dave Martin
8PM | The Dovetail | Warren, MI
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Songwriter Night hosted by Dave Toennies of Border Patrol
9PM - Close | Ghost Light | Hamtramck, MI
Wednesday, December 12th
Shows
La Femme Presents Kubat, Finlay, & Rose
7PM | Willis Show Bar | Detroit
Open Mics
Open Mic hosted by Bobby McManus
8PM | McShane's | Detroit
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Open Mic hosted by Ryan Dillaha & Brion Riborn
9PM - Close | New Way Bar | Ferndale, MI
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Northville Winery Open Mic hosted by Angela & Tom Sheppard
8PM | Northville Winery | Northville, M…
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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 3rd
Radio
Nick Juno will be featured on Ron Leary Traveling Salesman Radio Hour
5-6pm | 99.1 FM
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Alison slingin' drinks at Ghost Light!
Tuesday, December 4th
Open Mics
Open Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon
6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Dessert Oasis | Detroit
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Folk Night at Goldfish Tea Room
6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Goldfish Tea Room | Royal Oak, MI
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The Dovetail Open Mic hosted by Dave Martin
8PM | The Dovetail | Warren, MI
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Songwriter Night hosted by Dave Toennies of Border Patrol
9PM - Close | Ghost Light | Hamtramck, MI
Wednesday, December 5th
Shows
La Femme Presents All Female Jazz Jam Hosted by Nicole New
7PM | Willis Show Bar | Detroit
Open Mics
Open Mic hosted by Bobby McM…
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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 26th
Open Mics
Open Mic hosted by Steve Szajna
7:30PM | Black Lotus | Clawson, MI
Tuesday, November 27th
Shows
MarBrisa & James Anthony
9:30 | House of Shamrocks | Hazel Park, MI
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A Very Vintage Christmas Soiree with Sara Marie Barron
7PM | Willis Show Bar | Detroit
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Open Mics
Open Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon
6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Dessert Oasis | Detroit
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Folk Night at Goldfish Tea Room
6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Goldfish Tea Room | Royal Oak, MI
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The Dovetail Open Mic hosted by Dave Martin
8PM | The Dovetail | Warren, MI
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Songwriter Night hosted by Dave Toennies of Border Patrol
9PM - Close | Ghost Light | Hamtramck, MI
Wednesday, November 28th
Workshop
Unfinished Songs: A Co-Writing Workshop w/ A…
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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 19th
Shows
Brain Candy featuring Emily Rose, Scott Beal, Carol Harris, & Bill Harris
7PM | Green Brain Comics, Dearborn, MI
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Open Mics
Open Mic hosted by Steve Szajna
7:30PM | Black Lotus | Clawson, MI
Tuesday, November 20th
Shows
Paulina Jayne, Hannah Ayrault, Lin-Say
7PM | Otus Supply | Ferndale, MI
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Open Mics
Open Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon
6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Dessert Oasis | Detroit
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Folk Night at Goldfish Tea Room
6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Goldfish Tea Room | Royal Oak, MI
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The Dovetail Open Mic hosted by Dave Martin
8PM | The Dovetail | Warren, MI
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Songwriter Night hosted by Dave Toennies of Border Patrol
9PM - Close | Ghost Light | Hamtramck, MI
Wednesday, November 21st
Shows
Stef Chura, Moon King, 2000 Blue, Ryan Spencer
9PM | UFO Factory | Detroit
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La Femme presents Rocky Wallace' Birthday Celebration
7PM…
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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.net
Mike's Facebook Page
Spotify
Monday
Open Mic hosted by Steve Szajna
7:30PM | Black Lotus | Clawson, MI
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Behind The Mic with Pam Rossi wsg Strange Heart
12PM | Facebook Live & 104.3
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Earthwork Music Collective Tour - Ann Arbor
Participating 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, MI
Tuesday
Songwriting Workshop with Jill Jack
6:30 | Ferndale Area District Library | Ferndale, MI
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Open Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon
6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Dessert Oasis | Detroi…
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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 Spirit
3:30-6:30 | Third Man Records Cass Corridor | Detroit
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Open Mic hosted by Steve Szajna
7:30PM | Black Lotus | Clawson, MI
Tuesday, November 6th
Isis Damil
12PM | Baker's Keyboard Lounge | Detroit
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Open Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barelyon
6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Dessert Oasis | Detroit
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Folk Night at Goldfish Tea Room
6:30 Signup, 7PM - 9PM | Goldfish Tea Room | Royal Oak, MI
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The Dovetail Open Mic hosted by Dave Martin
8PM | The Dovetail | Warren, MI
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Songwriter Night hosted by Dave Toennies of Border Patrol
9PM - Close | Ghost Light | Hamtramck, MI
Wednesday, November 7th
The Earthwork Collective Tour
Featuring Bill Che…
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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 29th
Open Mic hosted by Steve Szajna
7:30PM | Black Lotus | Clawson, MI
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Prude Boys, Jenny & Jackie, Werewolf Jones
9PM | UFO Factory | Detroit
Tuesday, October 30th
Isis Damil
12PM | Baker's Keyboard Lounge | Detroit
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First Draft Open Mic hosted by InsideOut Literary Arts
5PM - 7PM | The Bottom Line Coffee House | Detroit
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Open Mic hosted by Brion Riborn of Barel…
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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 22nd
Open Mic at Black Lotus in Clawson, MI
Hosted by Steve Szajna of Szajna Dynasty Media
Tuesday, October 23rd
Open Mic at Ghost Light Hamtramck
Hosted by Dave Toennies of Border Patrol
Featuring Blues Harp Master Catriona Sturton from Ottawa
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Singers In The Round at Otus Supply
Free | 7PM
Featuring Tom Butwin, Shiny Penny, Jonpaul Wallace, and Brian Perrone
Wednesday, October 24th
La Femme Wednesdays at The Willis Show Bar
$5 | 8PM
Featuring Athena & DJ Ava
Thursday, October 25th
Performances & Civic Discussion on Clean Water Issues at the Ferndale Public Library
Audra Kubat, Seth Bernard, & Will See (Spoken Word Artist)
Free | 6:30 PM
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UFO Factory Reopening
$15 | 9PM
Featuring Double Winter, Deadbeat Beat…
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Oct 15, 2018
La Femme Wednesdays & Hackeysack Toss Distance
Tuesday October 16th
Ghost Light Songwriter Workshop @ 7:30
Open Mic Songwriter Night @ Ghost Light Hamtramck, 9 - Close
Wednesday October 17th
La Femme Wednesdays @ Willis Show Bar, 7
Scarlet Lies Acoustic Set
Kate Hinote
Thursday October 18th
Jen Sygit album release show wsg/ Scott Fab @ 20 Front Street
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Gaelic League Open Mic Night
Hosted By John Freeman and Nick Mansfield
Saturday October 20
Alison Lewis, Matt Dmits, Courtney Hurley, & Sarah June
Sunday October 21st
Anthony Retka Featured Open Mic Performer
Hannan House, Detroit 2-4
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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 Night*
Tuesday October 9th & Ghost Light in Hamtramck, from 9:00 to Close
Facebook Event
Dave 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.
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*Jo Serrapere in Stella!*
Wednesday October 10 on The Detroit Princess Riverboat
Jo 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 Galbraith*
Friday October 12 @ The Autumn Mittens Showcase in Bay City
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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 Link
Where
The Old Miami
3930 Cass Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
When
12:00pm - 11:00pm
The 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 Kubat
Noon – Open Mic
12:30 – Songwriter Round w/ Willa Rae, Mar Brisa, Kaylan Waterman, and Ian Lee Lamb
1:30 – Alison Lewis and Kelly Corrigan
2:15 – Sean Blackman
3:00 – Lac La Belle
3:45 – Songwriter Round w/ Tamara Finlay, Ben Stalets, Mike Galbraith, and Audra Kubat
4:45 – Jo Serrapere and John Devine
5:30 - Anthony Retka and Kate Hinote
6:15 - Brian Koenig…
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