News & Events
INTRODUCING THE NEW MEXICO SONGWRITER SERIES!
Revamped Series to return at The Cell Theater in Albuquerque
The Albuquerque Music Office is partnering with The New Mexico Music Commission to relaunch the Albuquerque Songwriter Series as the New Mexico Songwriter Series. The date will be announced shortly.
The series will continue to showcase songwriters and explore songcraft, particularly as it relates to the music business and careers, but will feature one songwriter each session instead of three. It will be hosted by songwriter Rob Martinez Jr. and will include an interview segment with the guest songwriter, and open Q & A with the audience and conclude with a live perfomance by the evening's guest. The series will alsio be video taped.
“The series will continue to be about the art of song craft, and how songwrting and other areas such as publishing relate to the music business." says Mr. Frouge. "My hope is the new format - which as in the past will include all genres - will allow the New Mexico songwriting community the opportunity to display their wares to other songwriters, perhaps learn from one another and, help nourish and advance that part of the music business. It will also give the community at large the chance to get to know these songwriters and the breadth of talent in and around Albuquerque and New Mexico."
The New Mexico Songwriter Series is presented by the City of Albuquerque Music Office, part of the Mayor's Economic Development Department in collaboration with the New Mexico Music Commission. Please note: the Songwriter Series is not an open mic session. or more information on the series and the possibility of participation please contact Tom Frouge, Music Liaison, City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department, Mayor’s Office at 505-771-3166 or tfrouge@cabq.gov
RIO GRANDE JAZZ SOCIETY MEETS EVERY THIRD SUNDAY.
LIVE MUSIC & JAM SESSIONS FEATURED
The Rio Grande Jazz Society meets the third Sunday of each month at the German-American Club, 4821 Menaul NE in Albuquerque. The meeting usually features a band from 1:30 to 2:30, followed by four jam sets (two swing, two Dixie) until 5 PM. Musicians are welcome to drop in to take part in the jams; folks who just enjoy old-time jazz and swing dancing are invited to attend.
For the remainder of 2010, meeting dates are March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 21, and December 19.
The Society also sponsors open jams on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, 5-7 PM at the German-American Club.
For more information please contact Roger Hailstone at 505-796-5763 / president@rgjs.org or visit www.rgjs.org 
NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL
ONGOING
MONTHLY WORKSHOPS
The NSAI Workshop for March will be held at the Interplay School of Music on Coors and Paseo Del Norte Tuesday, March 16th at 6:30 pm. The NSAI lesson is on ‘Internet and Alternative Marketing for Songwriters’ by Bev Bradley. Nashville songwriter Roxie Dean will call in and answer questions and discuss the Nashville music business. She has written songs such as “Why They Call It Falling” with Don Schlitz, and the Grammy-nominated “When I Think About Angels”.
The meeting will close as usual with round robin song performing and feedback session so bring your instrument or CDs and lyric sheets.
For more info please contact Mark Evans at mark.e.evans@intel.com
SUPPORT PEACE TALKS RADIO
The non-profit organization PEACE TALKS RADIO, produced by Albuquerque's own Paul Ingles, is, like a lot of non-profits, struggling a bit in the post-recession climate. In response they have had to get creative on fund-raising ideas and have come up with a great raffle. The Grand Prize? A multi-celebrity, multiple-autographed guitar by the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett, Taj Mahal and others! Help continue a radio program and website devoted to non-partisan talk about peace and maybe win this or one of the other cool prizes.
For more info please visit http://www.goodradioshows.org/raffle.htm
INTRODUCING JAZZ JAM WITH RODNEY BOWE & SINA SOUL
Join Rodney Bowe and Sina Soul every Wednesday at the MCM Elegante Hotel 5:30 - 8:30 PM for an open Jazz Jam. Bring your instrument. Vocalists Welcome. Different styles of Jazz, R&B, Salsa, Funk, Reggae and more in a relaxed atmosphere.
MCM Elegante Hotel, 2020 Menaul NE one block east of University, Albuquerque, NM
For more info please visit www.mcmelegantealbuquerque.com
ALBUQUERQUE LITTLE THEATER LAUNCHES SUNDAYS @ 6 MUSIC SERIES
Albuquerque Little Theatre continues its 80th Anniversary Season with a new series of programs that began January 10, 2010. Entitled Sundays @ 6. the programs feature an eclectic mix of music, comedy, poetry and more..
For a schedule of upcoming events, more information and to purchase tickets online please visit www.albuquerquelittletheatre.org. Call 505-242-4750 for Box Office hours.
ONGOING WEEKLY SONGWRITER OPEN MICS
Here is a new list of ongoing weekly open mics in Albuquerque. If you know of others please send info to tfrouge@cabq.gov and we will post!
Tuesday Night Songwriter & Poetry Acoustic Open Mic
8:45pm
Brickyard Pizza
2216 Central Ave. SE
Albuquerque, NM
505-262-2216
Hosted by Chris Dracup
Wednesday Night Jazz Jam
5:30-8:30pm
MCM Elegante Hotel
2020 Menaul NE (one block east of University)
Albuquerque, NM
Hosted by Rodney Bowe and Sina Soul
Thursday Night Songwriter, Poetry & Comedy Open Mic
6:45pm
Winning Coffee Co.
111 Harvard Drive SE
Albuquerque, NM
505-266-0000
Hosted by Steve Nery
Saturday Night Songwriter Showcase & Performer Open Mic
7-to-9pm Free
Southwest Gift Baskets & Coffee House
11200 Montgomery NE Eldorado Square - Suite 8 (SE corner of Montgomery & Juan Tabo)
Contact: Dismas or Rose @ 505.294.4299 for information or directions.
http://www.myspace.com/thebasketsquotsongwritershowcase
All ages welcome. Coloring books for the kids.
Hosted by PSSST!
6th ANNUAL ¡GLOBALQUERQUE! TO TAKE PLACE SEPTEMBER 24 & 25, 2010
¡Globalquerque! New Mexico's 6th Annual Celebration of World Muisc & Culture will take place on September 24 & 25 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. The Festival wil feature 20 Performances by 17 Acts from 5 Continents on 3 Stages over 2 Nights. Also returning is the popular Global Vilage of Craft, Culture & Cuisine featuring international artisans, spectacular ethnic food and more! Bring the whole family out Saturday, September 25, between 10:30 AM & 4 PM, for the Free Global Fiesta featuring fun filled activities and workshops created in collaboration with the National Hispanic Cultural Center's Education Department. The whole NHCC campus will be full of dance, music and hands-on activities for the young and the inquisitive of all ages. Activities are geared towards both children and adults.
For more information, including tickets, vacation packages, schedules and vendors please visit:
WHAT FESTIVALGOERS ARE SAYING:
"I thought this was gonna just be World Music - it is truly WORLD-CLASS music as well!" - Karla L.
"[¡Globalquerque!] was the coolest world music event I've been to in the last decade. Highly recommended." - Christy Williams Dutton, Program Director, KZMU Moab, Utah
"What a spectacular, varied, and rich program! Congratulations AGAIN for a splendid festival."- Katie H
"Another great Globalquerque! The performers were stellar. The venue is beyond compare. What an incredible musical happening." - Robin
"The activities on Saturday for families were great! I brought my granddaughter and we spent the entire afternoon there and had a blast. Good show all around." - Ann