Staying Creative and Connected Little did I know when I signed up for an international online songwriting group at the end of February 2020 that it would become my primary music community for over a year. What a godsend. That accountability, camaraderie, and structure to keep up a songwriting practice have contributed to me writing […]
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FAR-West 2021 Virtual Conference, Oct 14-16
October 14th – 16th, 2021 FAR-West, Folk Alliance International’s western region of North America, is excited to announce the 18th annual FAR-West Conference will take place entirely online, this October 14-16. This year’s theme, #forwardwithfolk, embraces our movement forward in adapting to a changing world while still showcasing past conference traditions such as the Venue’s Choice […]
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A Special Message from your Lockdown Lemonade Team We have reached a significant milestone! Your Lockdown Lemonade team is thrilled to celebrate our 50th weekly installment as we close in on a full year of the incredible observations, insights, and ideas that you have contributed. Together we have dealt with all aspects of the effects of […]
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The Show Must Go On I’ve worked as a musician all my adult life, albeit subsidized by part-time “other” work. Since 2017, after 30+ years performing as a jazz vocalist & guitarist, I’ve been exploring Americana/Folk and Country music, and in 2019 I went to my first “FAR-West” Conference in Woodland Hills, which was so […]
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FAR-West Weekly Update, Monday, Sept 6th, 2021
Topics in this post: Register for our 2021 FAR-West Virtual Conference / Lockdown Lemonade #46 /FAR-West Campfire Sept 21st / FAR-West Community Archives / FAR-West Teaches Archives / Call for Spotify Submissions / Where to Post your Events / The 18th annual FAR-West conference will take place October 14-16th and will be entirely virtual, allowing […]
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FAR-West Teaches: “Soloing for Songwriters – Anyone Can Take the Lead!”
FAR-West Teaches with Steve Postell and Tariqh Akoni “Soloing for Songwriters – Anyone Can Take the Lead!” Thursday, September 2nd / 2pm Pacific at youtube.com/farwestconference with Live Q&A Press Release: https://far-west.org/far-west-teaches-soling-for-songwriters/
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FAR-West Community: “She’s Speaking”
Monday, August 30th at 7 PM PDT FAR-West Community Presents “She’s Speaking“ Songs about women, by women, for everyone. Hosted by Beth Wood Featuring Kristen Grainger, Bre Gregg, Shireen Amini, Gabrielle Louise, Aireene Espiritu, and Beth Wood at youtube.com/farwestconference
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FAR-West Weekly Update, Monday, August 30th, 2021
Topics in this post: Register for our 2021 FAR-West Virtual Conference / FAR-West Town Hall TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 31st / Lockdown Lemonade #45 / FAR-West Community: She’s Speaking TONIGHT (August 30th) + Archives / FAR-West Teaches with Steve Postell and Tariqh Akoni THIS Thursday, Sept 2nd+ Archives / Call for Spotify Submissions / Where to […]
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Topics in this post: Register for our 2021 Virtual Conference / Lockdown Lemonade #44 / FAR-West Campfire TOMORROW August 24th: CRaZy Hats! / Community ‘She’s Speaking’ August 30th + Archives / FAR-West Teaches Sept 2nd + Archives / Where to Post your Events / The 18th annual FAR-West conference will take place October 14-16th and […]
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FAR-West Community: Slack Key Hawaiian
Monday, August 16th, 2021, 7-9 PM PDT / 4-6 PM HST FAR-West Community Presents a Slack Key Hawaiian Spotlight Hosted by Jim “Kimo” West Featuring Ken Emerson, Stephen Inglis, and Kimo at youtube.com/farwestconference
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