Songwriters Collective

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Announcing the launch of Songwriters Collective, a monthly gathering of Creative Spirits, sharing, learning and celebrating our craft.

Launch: Thursday May 25th, 7PM

Gate 11 Distillery (inside the Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market Street)

Note: future dates will be on Wednesdays

All ages welcome. Gate 11 Distillery serves alcohol and non-alcohol beverages.

At each gathering plan on some open mic time to share our new music, followed by something special such as a presentation by a industry professional, a workshop experience getting feedback on a song we are working on, open discussions on what makes a great song, stuff like that. All genres welcome and encouraged. Come to the launch on May 25th to contribute to the formation of this collective experience.

Discussion will be on what makes an exceptional song. Be ready to suggest a song that you consider one of the greatest.

Songwriters Stage winners perform

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Songwriters Stage 2023 winner Weavo, with finalist Heidi Kalua will perform at Gate 11 Distillery, Friday May 12

Songwriters Stage has apparently been a great instrument of bringing people together. Come see what this new alliance has been producing.

This performance is part of the prize package for the 2023 Songwriters Stage contest; thanks to Gate 11 Distillery

Songwriters Stage 2023 Finale’ Photos – Winners

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Songwriters Stage 2023; Where Chattanooga’s finest singer songwriters meet on one stage

has concluded with winners Weavo aka Tyler Weaver and Jennifer Daniels!

songwriters stage winners Weavo, Jennifer Daniels with host Mark Anderson

In this finale’, held at The Camp House, each contestant had already won a preliminary round so we had a full night of excellence. Lineup included: Ahead No Heart, Chad Yates, Grizzly Fowler, Heidi Kalua, LeeBee, Jennifer Daniels, Rodney Stroup, and Weavo, with judges: Katrina Barclay, Robert Lovett, and Paul Jackson. Host was the director of Songwriters Stage, Mark Anderson. Sound tech Ethen Martin of Arch Audio Recording Studio.

Thank you to our sponsors: Gate 11 Distillery, the Camp House, Mountain Music, and Snap Dragon Hemp

Round 4 Winners

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Round 4 winners are: Ahead No Heart aka Walter Douglas and LeeBee aka Alea Tveit!

Congratulations, both are invited to the finale at The Camp House, March 3rd

Songwriters stage round 4 winners: Ahead No Heart, LeeBee

Photos: MC Joylene with winners, Ahead No Heart aka Walter Douglas, and LeeBee aka Alea Tveit

songwriters stage judges

Big thanks to our judges: Jimmy DiLorenzo, Katrina Barclay, and Billy Anne Crews

Poets n Pickers – LAUNCH

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poets n pickers open mic event

Join us for poetry, stories, music, and more in a friendly space!

Gate 11 Distillery, located inside the Chattanooga Choo Choo, serves spirits made on site and non-alcohol beverages for customers of any age – need not be 21 to participate.

Enjoy featured performers after the open mic selected from the Songwriters Stage competition.

FREE

Songwriters Stage Highlights 2/3/2023

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Highlights from the 3rd round preliminary held at Gate 11 Distillery. The night lived up to our motto; Chattanooga’s finest singer songwriters meet on one stage! Winners Chad Yates and Rodney Stroup proceed to the finals March 3 at the Camp House. Artist pictured: the Chattanooga Bastard, Squeaky Bones, Chad Yates, Jessie Knowles, Chatty McDaniels, and judges Divine Adeniyi, Paul Jackson, Michael McDade. Hure thanks to our sponsors; Mountain Music, Snap Dragon Hemp, and our host Gate 11 Distillery. Next round will be Feb 17.

Songwriters Stage Lineup 1/20/23

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Our Songwriters for Friday 1/20/23 are: Mr. Bownstone, Earl Brackin, Jennifer Daniels, Kaylee Ric, Kelsi Westfall, Teni Rane, and Weavo. View their profiles and preview their music on this page: ARTISTS

Judges are: Robin Baker of the Robin Baker Blues Band and host of Monday Night Blues Jam

Paul Jackson aka DJ PJ, radio host of The Local Focal on WUTC

Ida York, former finalist on Songwriters Stage and professional musician

Special guest MC Ariel Omarzu, former winner of Songwriters Stage and professional musician

Preview the judge’s on this page JUDGES

Thank you to our host Gate 11 Distillery and our sponsors, Mountain Music and Snap Dragon Hemp