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Mike

January 5, 2009

A great resource - many thanks!

DirlScevile

January 3, 2009

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Although much of the ice melted Saturday, it froze again Saturday night.
"They came and asked me how am I and I said,

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January 3, 2009

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Vic Shade

December 24, 2008

Have a play written about 25 years ago and no music is put to it yet. No talent in writing music here. A few people have been approached to get music done. No takers within reason. Problem is they all want cash in advanace. No way! I am willing to give credit for writing music and share copyrights as the basic lyrics are already written. You guessed it! the play is a musical. There is very little to the script that is spoken words. The music needed runs in nature from comical to classical.

Anyone want to take this misic writing project on so that the production of this play can be sought? Or would it be a good Association collaboration project? Contact:udbma@infowest.com

Thanks, Vic

Rich Panessa

December 23, 2008

May I take this opportunity to welcome the recent entries into the "guest book" portion of this site. I am encouraged by the new interest in our growing organization and expect 2009 to be an exciting one for our writers and musicians. I am still anticipating the "open mic" at Jazzy Java will happen beginning January 8th at 7pm and continue for 12 weeks. Yvonne is still hammering down a local venue for the Songwriting Seminar scheduled for the end of March with Pat Pattison. Get your money in for a valuable 2-day learning experience. We'll also continue the SUSWA meets with the songs of the week and month hosted by John West. They are proving to be a lot of fun and a great way to assist one another. The spring and fall concerts still have to be scheduled, plus all of the other gigs our members will have lined up, plus our friends KTIM radio want to get as much live talent on the air as possible. Don't forget about that either.
Most of all I want to wish all of you a wonderful Merry Christmas, and all the best in 2009.
Rich Panessa (SUSWA)

Craig Kendall

December 22, 2008

I was in the Utah songwriters association based in Salt Lake City..Way back in 1996..I am looking forward to joining this group..I have a few songs on YouTube now...http://www.youtube.com/cdkkiss1952..See you around sometime..Craig..

Utah-dixie bluegrass Music Asssociation

December 20, 2008

The Utah-Dixie Bluegrass Music Association is now in formation. We are loking for musicians and listeners alike to help create the greatest attraction for music that Southern Utah has ever seen. Lest us hear from you and how your can help.
Vic Shade

Bob Hudson

November 28, 2008

I wrote for The Spectrum's St. George and Hurricane Valley Neighborhoods sections. I would love to meet and tell the stories of various members of SUSWA. Any of them may call me at 435-674-6293 and set up an interview time.

Jen Hajj

November 18, 2008

I'm coming to St George at the end of January 2009, looking for musicians to hang with while I'm there. Are there regular circles or jams?

Garth Nisson

November 13, 2008

I really enjoyed the get together on Nov. 11. I thought all the songs
had possibilities. Hats off to John, Yvonne, and Dan for making this possible. I think things will only get better in song writing.
P.S.
My song was Six Beers per Hour
Thanks again Dan for the keyboard.

Lyndy Butler

October 28, 2008

Today, two of my piano students cancelled and I have just spent the last hour listening to the amazing talent of the members of SUSWA. Wow! I am looking forward to the workshop on Thursday and hope to meet you and enjoy your tunes again!

Rich Panessa

September 13, 2008

The first of a series of 2008 SUSWA Fall Concerts was a complete success last Wednesday, Sept 10th.
An audience of 50 to 60 were treated to the soulful songwriting guitar work of Amy Whipple aka Xena aka Amie Marie.
She has been a enthusiastic new SUSWA member and I wanted to get an audience reaction to her work. As I expected, they loved it. She has been invited to be on my KTIM 101.9 FM "American Dream" show this Thursday at 10am to talk a little and play some tunes.
The featured performers "Desert Heat" continue to prove why they are a credit to SUSWA and the local music scene. Their mix of popular classic rock cover tunes and contemporary country pleases audience members of all ages. The band sounded "really tight" and do it all without a lot of bells and whistles. The entire night was a lot of fun - even the lawn sprinkler system that erupted in the middle of the show didn't deter the crowd or their enthusiam. "Desert Heat" performs at the OC Tanner Amphi-theater on Thursday & Friday evenings and has several dates in Novemeber at The St. George Elks Lodge behind Dixie Red Hills Golf Course. Good job to everyone. The next show is this Wednesday on September 17 at 7pm with Loni Stookey & Nic Chamberlain followed by Evazing.
Don't miss this one gang !!

Leif Bjarnson

September 5, 2008

September 3, 2008
Hey everyone! I'll be performing at the Hot Momma Makeover at the Dixie Center on September 6th with part of my group, "Soul Proprietor". I'll be singing songs off my new CD there. I'm assuming we won't be rained-out like at Peach Days in Hurricane since it will be inside! Check out my website at www.LeifSinging.com. I'll be able to post up-coming gigs and performances there and you can order CDs off it or down load songs. Thanks, Leif

Yvonne

August 26, 2008

I just want everyone to know that the songwriting workshop this spring is going to be AWESOME! I promise, this is one investment that you won't regret!
I hope you all put it on your calendars and treat yourself to a well deserved weekend of tunesmithing!

charity

August 4, 2008

The meeting at Jazzy Java was awsome! Exactly what I was hoping to expect. WOW, there was so much talent in that little coffee shop! Good job everyone!

Yvonne Wall

July 21, 2008

Hey! We have an awesome workshop planned for the month of July! So come on over to Jazzy Java, share a new tune, and rub shoulders with everyone!
July 31st, 7:30 Jazzy!
Yvonne

dave tate

July 19, 2008

Hi! Love the site.
Thanks for all your efforts!
peace
Dave

Eric Teo

June 5, 2008

the site looks great, like the music different styles, great to listen to . I have'nt been aroud cause of some personal problems but I'm back i also need to renew my membership i think its over due. see everyone at the next meeting . can you please email me the new meeting location please.thanks E.T.

7 Days Prior

May 24, 2008

We are really stoked to get started with you guys!

john

May 21, 2008

Really looking forward to hearing the new compilation cd!!!

Curtis Marsh

May 17, 2008

How do you join, and what are the benefits of membership?

yvonne Wall

May 6, 2008

Thanks EVERYONE for the support we have received while trying to put these 2 compilations together. It was way. . . . . more work than last go around! I guess that's expected when you do 2 albums instead of 1. I think you are all going to love the music.

We had an amazing amount of music sent in. Far more than we anticipated and while this was great, it required us to have to make some serious decisions on which songs would make the cut. I can tell you, that it wasn't a pleasant job.

In the mean time, come and support your local SUSWA members performing at the DownTown Thursday Night Celebrations going on the next 8 weeks. You won't be disappointed!!!!

arlene daly

April 28, 2008

how much fun is this?!just remember i knew you when!!

JJ Abernathy

April 16, 2008

Love your website.

SUSWA

April 11, 2008

If you will send us your email, we will get you a membership application. Obviously we still need to get this posted on the site! I thought it was. So sorry. . . . we will get right on that aspect of the site. Thanks for the heads up!
Yvonne

victor gutschlk

March 27, 2008

How do I become a member of this association? There is no information about this on the site.
V. p. Jazz

Uncle Buckets

March 18, 2008

Caught this candid snap of the crowd enjoying one of your recent performances....
http://www.speakerplans.com/crowd.jpg

Rich Panessa

March 16, 2008

Terrific work by Spiral Studios, Yvonne, and all who contributed with ideas for this new website. It was SUSWA's commitment to re-energize the rank and file with new and exciting projects and goals like the web, the CD compilation, participating in the "Downtown Thursday Night" venue in 2008, expanding the membership roster, "creating a buzz
about us with a better than ever Spring and Fall Concert Series at Ancestor Square, and recruiting support from the community and local business. SUSWA has not even scratched the surface of what we can become. In the weeks ahead I would expect many of you to forward updated photos and bios, and always remain SUSWA reps by assisting others to find their way to the songwriters and music of Southern Utah. Remember my radio show is on KTIM 101.9 FM. "The American Dream" promotes SUSWA every Thursday at 10 am and I'm still interviewing SUSWA members and others in the community "live". Bring your music and itinerary and join the show.
I would also congratulate the boys back in New York for the nice comments. Secretly they've always wished I would be accepting some award on CMT just so I would get up on stage and say, "Hey Pete, I told you I'd make it." But while that's still a dream, I really appreciate their support and enthusiam. Thanks boys!

Paul Judge

February 23, 2008

All of Rich's former co-workers always said we would see him on the CMT Awards one day. And they day looks closer now than ever. He used to sing to us on the night shift back up North.
Good Luck Rich
710 out

Hoagan Powell

February 22, 2008

Checking in from Texas and listening to SUSWA music. Hey Ryan: as I listen to your 'Carried Away', I want to wish you well and say how I appreciated working with you in the past. Also, best wishes to the other 'Northerner'...or is it 'Utah Yankee'...Sam Payne. A big loss of talent when you guys ventured away. Rich has been working extra hard to take up the slack! Speaking of Rich, what is this award stuff? I like the site!
Hoagan

Keith Rooney

February 22, 2008

Hey Rich !! Good luck & congrats with the TBS award . If you ever make it to the Country awards show please yell out " Thank You ED Sauthoff"
Keep pluging away !! Keith

Paul Judge

February 22, 2008

Hey Rich:
You are in!!!!!
Everything is just right...14 years to go.
See ya in Vegas
Paul

Sam Payne

February 20, 2008

Site looks terrific. SUSWA remains a torch in the wilderness. God bless. Onward!

Ryan Tilby

February 20, 2008

Looking good, SUSWA. I miss hanging out with you all. Southern Utah really is home to some great songwriting!

Mike Walker

February 19, 2008

I'm hosting a benefit at Ancestor Square on March 8th to "Stop Violence Against Women". We need artist A.S.A.P. to play at this benefit. All the proceeds for this event are going to the DOVE center to help victims of domestic violence. If your interested in playing or know a singer/song writer that may be interested, I can be contacted @ 435-705-9600.
Come help us end domestic violence against women!

Thanks-
--Mike Walker

Matt Abernathy

February 14, 2008

Lookin good! Soundin' hot! Thanks SUSWA :)

Peter Marshall

February 12, 2008

Hey Panessa Still haven't seen you on the Country Music Awards!

Tom Paterek

February 9, 2008

The music sounds great. Toasted blue's for everybody. See you soon.