On Saturday, January 20, 2018, the Springfield Area Arts Council will present Passing Notes: Stories and Songs. The event is being organized by AMY BENTON, local singer\songwriter.
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.
Place: Club Room, Hoogland Center for the Arts [420 S. 6th St., Springfield]
Ticket price: $20.00 Available through the Hoogland Center for the Arts box office. {Advance – 217-523-2787and www.hcfta.org/events or at the door}
Proceeds benefit the Springfield Area Arts Council
Cash bar available.
Attendees will enjoy an evening listening to these songwriters share their stories and songs:
SALLY BARRIS – an impressive songwriter from Nashville. She has written songs for Martina McBride, Kathy Mattea, Ashley Monroe, Kelli Pickler, Lee Ann Womack, Trisha Yearwood and others.
AMY BENTON –from Taylorville to Nashville to Springfield. Her songs have been heard on the legendary WSM and on the Blue Bird stage and on television and radio.
TOM IRWIN – a local legend. A respected liaison between musicians and their audiences, he has produced enduring recordings and hosted many open mic nights.
Workshop
Getting from Good to Great
Also on January 20th, SALLY BARRIS will present a songwriting workshop. Participants will learn how to build a song and will get feedback from a Music Row professional.
From Ms. Barris: “My career as a songwriter has led me to these simple ideas which I share in all of my workshops: to tell the truth, get out of my own way, and approach songwriting like breathing – like an everyday natural occurrence.”
Time: 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Place: Club Room, Hoogland Center for the Arts
Cost: $40.00 Payable at the door
Reserve through the Arts Council office {217-753-3519 or programs@springfieldartsco.org}.
Attendees should bring a song they’ve written and a sack lunch.
