DAY - 218

Up and outta bed early this morning for rehearsal with the Liv Devine Band.  Great rehearsal...songs are sounding super tight.  Can't remember if I've announced it yet.... I'm playing a show next Friday, May 18th with the Liv Devine Band opening for Little Big Town @ Starland Ballroom!!!  That's right, if you're near Jersey or NYC next Friday, definitely come out for an AMAZING show. Tix are only $23 bucks!   If you don't know Little Big Town...check them out!  They're a kick ass Country Pop/Rock group with a bunch of hits.  You know I'll be trying strike up some small talk back stage...possibly exchange info...we shall see :)

Today I was scoured the Taxi.com listings and found 2 cool new ones and submitted.  The first, I submitted "20/20" and the 2nd, I submitted "Skinny Dippin'".  If you haven't heard those tunes you can listen here... www.sweetangelinemusic.com

Here's what they said...

1)CONTEMPORARY (Male Only) COUNTRY SONGS in the range of BILLY CURRINGTON, KEITH URBAN, LUKE BRYAN, and ZAC BROWN are urgently needed by a Nashville-based PRODUCER going into the studio with a MAJOR LABEL ARTIST. Quoting the producer directly, "I need songs with lyrical integrity and insight that's down the middle. Musically, give me breezy and cool Country. And I'm looking for HITS!" Translation: He's NOT looking for anything too QUIRKY or LEFT OF CENTER, but DO give him a little ATTITUDE! And please AVOID clichŽs in your lyrics! They're going to gravitate to fresh ideas/lyrics, and will likely steer clear of pickup trucks and drinking songs. TAXI TIP: Mid to up-tempos will work best for this pitch, but they ARE open to hearing ballads if they are GREAT! As always, do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists or songs in any way, shape, or form! 


2)CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with MALE VOCALS in the style of Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, etc., needed by the Owner of an Independent Record Label working with an exciting, new Male Country Singer. Tracks submitted should have STRONG melodies, MEMORABLE lyrics and, above all, share the Contemporary sound and style of the referenced artists, while bringing something new to the table. Your songs MUST also have BIG, FRESH chorus hooks and a HUGE payoff! Make sure your lyrics are creative, compelling, and relatable. All tempos welcome, but mid to uptempos will work best. They're looking for radio-ready songs with HIT POTENTIAL. Vocal and instrumental presentations must be top-notch.