Saturday Afternoons with Blues Legend, Sam Chatmon

There are several events that are engrained into the memory of most performers.  There is the time that you step onto a real stage with real spotlights the first time and realize you can’t see beyond the first row.  There is the time you forgot the words of a familiar tune and don’t know where […]

Dave Sherman Introduces Songwriter Podcasts

As a songwriter, I reach out to other songwriters, you know the well known ones.  Honestly, I want insight into their songwriting skills.  Chuck Brodsky has agreed to be our initial songwriter to be on our podcast. Chuck’s songs have been recorded by David Wilcox, Chuck Pyle,  Kathy Mattea, Jack Williams & Sara Hickman. Join […]

Songwriters Coming

I’ll soon introduce readers to some of the best songwriters in the secular and Christian genres. The music industry is changing daily.  Delivery of music is changing daily.  Check here regularly to get fresh tips on writing and song promotion.

Nashville Songwriters Association – Houston Chapter

I had the privilege to attend a mini-meeting of the Nashville Songwriters Association International in Houston in 2008.  Connie Mims is the organizer and a great songwriter on her own.  The session was a chance to hear some exceptional southern talent and enjoy the ambiance of Dosey Doe of Houston. The main room is a […]

The Ultimate Outdoor House Concert

I had the opportunity to play at “The Ultimate Outdoor House Concert” on November 22, 2008. Earlier in the year, family friends Jeff and Kelly Hunter successfully bid on a house concert.  Tyler’s First Baptist Church auctioned the house concert along with many other (much more valuable) items to raise money for the FBC youth […]

Writing Run Girl Run

What would your tell your first granddaughter? What would your want to hear if you never got to speak to her as a teenager? Shortly ofter Lilly Katherine was born I wrote this song about the five things he wanted her to know as she grows up. “Run” in this tune is a metaphor for […]

Preston Signs Autographs for Two

In October of 2008 Preston and I got to perform with Beatlegras in Winnsboro, Texas.  Crossroads Coffeehouse is a great venue and is situated in the heart of downtown Winnsboro.  It is operated by Lynn Alder and Lindy Hearne, along with daughter Kate Hearne.  All three are exceptional performing artists and they have booked some incredible […]

Dave Sherman Receives SongVault.FM Airplay

Three RiverSide songs have been submitted to SongVault.FM.  Like many other music based social networks, popularity is based on voting.  There are four popularity groups and many, many genres.  At the time of this writing the three songs all ranked well.  Don’t just sit there, jump in and vote! #29 in Blues SongVault Finals Duct […]

RiverSide CD Release Concert

The RiverSide CD release concert was the highlight of the RiverSide CD project. The musicians that provided their talents in the studio appeared at the CD Release Concert. Musicians included Billy Bob Dempsey, Andrea Holcek, Dirje Smith, David Smith, Doug Algood, Jay Abercrombe, my producer Randy Brown, and naturally, Preston.  Because of the way digital […]

Kathy Mattea Songwriting School

Songwriting is a lifelong process for most.  I began writing in college at Northeast Louisiana University (now The University of Louisiana at Monroe)  I’ve had the pleasure of attending several songwriting schools.  These were taught by great songwriters such as Steve Seskin, Tom Prasada-Rao, Cary Cooper and Kyle Matthews.  Most songwriting schools are 1 to […]

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