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Songwriters on the Road

The HSA will be sharing the joy of songwriting by giving free performances in the retirement community.
We will be doing one hour shows with 3-4 HSA members. If you would like to be a part of this project please contact us.

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In Memory of a friend

Larry Englebretson

February 17, 1949 - January 28, 2012

Memorial Services on Saturday

2 PM February 11, 2012

T.H. Rogers School

5840 San Felipe Street

Houston, TX 77057

Monthly Winning Songs

January 2012

Check back and see!

Christmas Party

Group Critique

January Song Critiques

Songs presented at the meeting

Oh Beatrice – Ron Tintner

Come and Go – Patricia Bishop and Herbert Hartley

North Bound Train – Keith A. Rea

Wired – Andrew Richardson

Some Day Soon – Leslie Ballew

Desiree – Ron Rost

The Silence That We Share – Ray Felder

Hang Up and Drive – Grady (Doc) Henley

With This Kiss - Randy Frisch

Love Forever – Gary Graham

Lonely Christmas – Zane Nordin

Listen – Danny Liggett and Buddy Trotter

You Have Never Let Me Down – David A. Myers

Rag Dolls Dream – Mitch Tiffin

My Way – Michael Bonds and Georgette Trevino

Should I – Georgette Trevino

Clyde Sayre & Mike Darnell

Monthly Meeting Notes

The next HSA meeting is on Sunday, February 12, 2012, at J.P. Hops House, 2317 S. Hwy 6, Houston, TX. We start gathering around 1:30pm and the meeting starts at 2:00pm.
This is also the time for renewal of Annual Membership Dues. You may renew your membership dues on-line through PayPal on this website. Just click on the JOIN Icon above or in the area with the caption BE A MEMBER and follow the instructions or you may bring your payment to the next meeting or mail it to Houston Songwriters Association, P. O. Box 1471, Sugar Land, TX 77487-1471.
We still have some 2011 Compilation CDs left and a few HSA T-shirts. First come, first served...they are going fast. Let us know if you want us to hold one for you at the February Meeting. See you then!

Member CD Projects Several HSA members completed CD projects. Member Lloyd Daniel engineered and co-produced two of those projects. Hats off to all! Many of the songs on these projects originated at an HSA meeting and evolved into a final produced product. It’s gratifying to see and hear the results. Click on the CD to find out more.
Mike Darnell Ridin' With The Raineman	Leslie Krafka The White Cat Sessions	Rob Barreda Paper Windows	Danny Liggett & Buddy Trotter Ain't Done Yet	Tom Tranchilla & Buddy Allen Acoustic Audio-Dacity

2011 Annual Awards

Click on the name to see the interview

HOT OFF THE PRESS !!

The 2011 Houston Songwriter Association CD is now available.
Eighteen wonderful songs from our monthly critique sessions.
Pick up your copy at the next HSA meeting.

Special thanks to Clyde Sayre who mastered and produced the CD.

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Congratulations
Ron Tintner
2011 Songwriter of the Year.

Congratulations
Mike Darnell
2011 Song of the Year
Ridin' With The Raineman.

Congratulations
Patricia Bishop & David Hanshaw
2011 Collaboration Song of the Year.
Way Too Young

Congratulations
Les Gourwitz
2011 Distinguished Service Award

HSA keeps a record of the past Songs of the Year and Songwriters of the Year
Click here to see Past Winners