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SONG LISTENING SESSIONSGet feedback on your song in person, directly from the pros. 1. You may submit to a maximum of 3 Song Listening Sessions. (Only one selection per time slot.)

2. Along with your registration fee, circle Song Listening Sessions on other side of form.

3. Do not mail CDs for Listening Sessions! Bring CD with you to Listening Sessions. Make sure song selection is clearly marked on CD.

4. ALSO, bring 3 typewritten copies of lyric sheets to each session.

5. We will try to accommodate all suggested preferences, though we can make no guarantees.

6. Song Listening Session assignments will remain posted in Thursday’s sign-in area throughout the event.

SINGER/SONGWRITER SHOWCASEWe will be selecting performing singer/songwriters for live showcases to be held on Thursday Oct. 4 and Friday Oct.5. Showcase your talent in front of major music industry decision makers.

You will have 4 minutes time to perform 1 song. To submit for this great opportunity, send your CD with up to 2 original songs,along with 2 copies of typewritten lyric sheets or email MP3’s or links. THIS IS IMPORTANT!

Showcase available to attendees only.(We reserve the right to refuse participation to any individual

at our discretion.)Deadline for showcase CDs to be received by

Sep 20, 2018Selected Singer/Songwriters will be notified

on or before Oct 1, 2018$15.00 fee PER CATEGORY submission.

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Glen Phillips * Dan Wilso* Hillary Lindsey *

JSteele * Chuck Cannon * Paul Overstreet * Lisa Loeb * Bill Champlin * Michelle Shocked * Tim Fagan *

Alissa Moreno * Ken John-son * Rickie Lee Jones *

Matt Scannell * Glen Phillips * Dan Wilson * Hillary Lindsey * Jeffrey Steele * Chuck Cannon * Paul

Overstreet * Lisa Loeb * Bill Champlin * Michelle Shocked * Tim Fagan *

Alissa Moreno * Ken Johnson * Rickie Lee Jones * Jimmy Webb * J.D. Souther

* Colin Hay * Rodney Crowell * Jim Lauderdale * Jill Sobule * Big Al Anderson * Shawn Mullins * Matt Scannell * Glen Phillips * Dan Wilson * Hillary

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PANEL DISCUSSIONS10:00--11:20am Film and TV

( Nick Keenan, Lyndsie Chlowitz, Jon Ernst, Brian Naguit, Chuck Bein, David Katz,

Steve Schroeder, Adam Zelkind )

11:30am--12:30pm Lunch (on your own)

SONG LISTENING12:30--2:30pm Country—Mark Brown, Clay Mills

Country—Nicole Dovolis, Warren SellersPop/Rock—Randi RandazzoPop/Rock—Howard and Monica BensonPop/Rock—David Katz, Adam ZelkindPop/Rock—Lyndsie Chlowitz, Jen Duke

PANEL DISCUSSIONS2:30--3:45pm 1. “Publishing”

( Sarah Feldman, Nicole Dovolis, Jake Simon, Emily Bines,Ciara Shortridge, Bobby Rymer, Cliff Downs, Jen Duke, Monica Benson, Adam Epstein,

Chelsea Junker, Mark Brown, Steve Markland ) 2. "Management"

(Steve Garvan, Mike Lembo, Vic Lopez, TBA) SONG LISTENING4:00--6:00pm Country/Pop—Ciara Shortridge

Country/Pop—Cliff DownsPop/Rock—Nick HausslingPop/Rock—Chuck Bein, Richard HarrisPop/Rock—Jon Ernst, Chen NeemanPop/Rock—Adam Epstein

***CONCERT***7:30pm Big Al Anderson, Marty Dodson, Clay Mills and more TBA!

IF SUBMITTING FOR A SHOWCASE, HAVE YOU ENCLOSED THE FOLLOWING?

❑ A CD, clearly indicating selected song. (Submit one CD per category.)❑ Two copies of lyric sheets for each song. Check one Category (or both) for submission: ❑ Country/Folk/Blues ❑ Pop/Rock/Alternative/R&B/Folk❑ Enclosed a check for $15.00 per category selected.

HAVE YOU ?

❑ Made a photocopy of the completed form for your records.❑ Enclosed a check or money order for $335.00❑ or paid by credit card.❑ Circled your three preferences of Song Listening Sessions on far left. (Only one selection per time slot) EXAMPLE: 3:15-5:15pm Pop/Rock/Alt - Chris Jackson

Thank you for taking the time to submit correctly!

S C H E D U L E O F E V E N T S

R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M

Name ____________________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________State __________ Zip _____________________

Phone ___________________________________________________________________________

E-mail ___________________________________________________________________________REGISTRATION FEE.................................. $335.00

(LIMITED TO AN ENROLLMENT OF 200 PEOPLE)Discount rate $290 if payment received before Aug 10.

For information and credit card reservations call:Jim Attebery 970-259-9747, 970-946-9521(cell) jim@durangosong.com

Make check or money order Payable to: Durango Songwriter’s Expo and Mail these materials to: Jim Attebery

300 Waters Way, Durango, CO 81301

Discounted room reservations available at Omni Interlocken Resort:800-843-6664

Durango rate link for hotel available at Durango-Songwriters-Expo.com

MUST COMPLETE LISTENING SESSION CHOICES (SEE BELOW) WHEN REGISTERING IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR EARLY REGISTRATION!

Thursday, Oct. 43:00--7:30pm Sign in, Event Registration5:00--7:15pm Dinner Buffet (on your own)6:45--7:30pm Orientation (Ballroom)

7:30pm Songwriter Showcase #1 9:30pm Open Mic Friday, Oct. 5 SONG LISTENING9:00--11:00am Country—Bobby Rymer

Country— Jen Duke, Warren SellersPop/Rock—Vic LopezPop/Rock—Nick Keenan, Cliff DownsPop/Rock—Nicole DovolisIndy Folk/AAA—Steve Garvan

PANEL DISCUSSIONS11:05--12:20pm 1. “Durango Allstars” (Stories and tunes from some of Durango’s best) 2. “PRO’s and Revenue Streams” (TBA) 12:30--1:25pm Lunch (on your own)PANEL DISCUSSIONS1:30--3:00pm (Marty Dodson and Clay Mills)

SONG LISTENING3:15--5:15pm Country—Steve Markland

Country—Sarah Feldman, Marty DodsonPop/Rock—Brian Naguit, Ciara ShortridgePop/Rock—Jake SimonPop/Rock—Chelsea Junker, Richard HarrisPop/Rock—Steve Schroeder

5:15--7:15pm Dinner (on your own)

7:15pm Songwriter Showcase #2

9:45pm Open Mic

Songwriting Workshop

F E A T U R I N G S P E C I A L G U E S T S

Al Anderson, Nashville: Formerly part of legendary group NRBQ and mega-hit songwriter with #1 hits, "The Cowboy In Me", "Trip Around The Sun", "Unbelievable", and “Love’s Gonna Make It Alright”

Bill Attebery, Kelseyville: Longtime MC of DSE and founder of The Recovery Broadcast Network

Chuck Bein, Chicago: Music Supervisor and Producer at See Music

Howard Benson, LA: Producer who has worked with numerous hit artists, including All American Rejects, Daughtty, Kelly Clarkson, and Rascal Flatts

Monica Benson, LA: Owner, President of BOK Music Publishing

Mark Brown, Nashville: Vice President and General Manager, Round Hill Music

Emily Bines, LA: Senior Director of Creative Publishing/ A&R at Kobalt Music Publishing(TBC)

Lyndsie Chlowitz, LA: Music Supervisor at Walt Disney Company

Marty Dodson, Nashville: Hit songwriter with 6 #1 songs including, “Fire It Up”, “Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven”, “Must Be Doing Something Right”

Nicole Dovolis, Nashville: Creative Director, Warehouse West Entertainment

Cliff Downs, Nashville: Owner/Songwriter Young Guns Music Publishing

Jen Duke, Nashville: Creative Manager, Publishing, Concord Music Group

Adam Epstein, New York: Independent Consultant Publishing and A&R

Jon Ernst, LA: Head Music Supervisor and Owner of Showrunner Music

Sarah Feldman, Nashville: Creative Director at Writer’s Den Music Publishing

Steve Garvan, SandPoint: Owner of Garvan Management and Consulting

Richard Harris, LA: Richard is a noted Expo alum, producer, hit writer, and staff writer at Peermusic

Nick Haussling, LA: Senior Director of A&R at Concord Music

Chelsea Junker, New York: Chelsea is in Publishing and A&R

David Katz, Portland: David is a Music Producer at Marmoset Music

Nick Keenan, Chicago: Music Supervisor and Music Producer, North America at VML

Vic Lopez, LA: Vic is a Publisher/Songwriter Manager and discovered Bebe Rexha

Steve Markland, Nashville: Sr. VP of Music Publishing at Downtown Music Publishing

Clay Mills, Nashville: Hit songwriter with 10 ASCAP awards and multiple Grammy nominations

Brian Naguit, LA: Manager, Creative Music at CBS Television Studios.

Chen Neeman, LA: Hit songwriter and producer who has worked with the likes of Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, and Miley Cyrus

Randi Randazzo, LA: Senior Director of A&R at Capitol Records

Bobby Rymer, Nashville: VP of Music Publishing at Writer's Den Music Group

Steve Schroeder, Portland: Senior Catalogue Curation Manager at Marmoset Music

Warren Sellers, Orange County: Warren is an Expo alum and staff writer

Ciara Shortridge, Nashville: Manager of A&R at Disney Music Publishing

Jake Simon, LA: Director of A&R, Hollywood Records

Adam Zelkind, LA: Award-winning songwriter and composer with multiple accoladed from ASCAP and BMI