Event Alert: The SCL and ASCAP Present Film and TV Songwriter Showcase At The Living Room (5/4)

May 3rd, 2010 by Trenton

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The Society Of Composers & Lyricists In NY and ASCAP will be presenting a Songwriter Showcase at The Living Room tonight (5/4) from 7-8:45PM.

Hosted by leading music supervisor Sue Jacobs (Sunshine Cleaning, Little Miss Sunshine, all Julian Schnabel and M. Night Shyamalan’s films), the event will feature leading film and television composers performing songs they’ve written for these media and for other side projects. Jacobs will offer insights into how songs find their way into television shows, films and commercials.

Joe McGinty will perform at the SCL/ASCAP Songwriters Showcase

The showcase will be followed by an informal gathering at the bar area of The Living Room, allowing for networking among composers, music supervisors and song pluggers.

Performers will include:

Joe McGinty: Former member of the Psychedelic Furs; Film/TV composer (Malcolm in the Middle, The State); song placement (Bored To Death, The Daily Show); Founder and Director of the New York music institution, The Losers Lounge.

Joy Askew: A musician/singer who’s performed with Peter Gabriel, Joe Jackson, Laurie Anderson, Rodney Crowell and Sufjan Stevens; has been published by Quincy Jones and Warner Chappell; and has songs in films (Center Stage, Havana Nights), TV (Baywatch) and ads (Lowes, Budwiser, Nike).

JT Curtis: A composer for several music houses in Los Angeles and New York (CBS, Ed Wood Music, Bang Bang Boom, Manmade Music).  As a songwriter/artist, he released his first CD, From The Beginning, in 2008.

JJ Appleton: Singer/Songwriter/Producer with major and indie label releases; production and co-writes (Ke$ha, Taboo, Stephen Lirani, David Wolfert); songs featured in dozens of television shows (Kourtney And Khloe Take Miami, Oprah, Last Call With Carson Daly); and worldwide touring (Jamie Cullum, Pete Yorn, Keb Moe)

This event is free for SCL members and ASCAP members; $15 for non-members (exact cash only at door)

You must RSVP to get in! Email your RSVP to: rsvp@thescl.com and please include first and last names of all in your party AND if you/they are a SCL member, ASCAP member or non-member.

The Living Room is located at 54 Ludlow Street in NYC.