Songwriters Shootout starts starts Sept. 12 at Hot Spot
Songwriters Shootout starts starts Sept. 12 at Hot Spot
The third annual Gulf Coast Songwriter Shootout will return to The Hot Spot Music & Grub at The Wharf every Monday from Sept. 12 through Oct. 24 for its six-week musical talent contest.
Created by Sandy Roots Productions, The Shootout will feature 50 singer-songwriters weened from 120 submissions from across the region as they compete for the ultimate prize valued at $10,000 including cash prizes, a new guitar and a fully produced demo CD. The event is free to attend, and all are welcome at the family-friendly venue.
“In its third year, we are thrilled to bring the Shootout back to The Wharf and value our continued relationship with The Hot Spot Owner Bobby Graves,” said Nick Biebricher, owner of Sandy Roots Productions and the Shootout’s co-producer with Melissa Joiner.
“We strive to make each year better than the last, and we look forward to the new caliber of talent and entertainment the contest will showcase.’’
Each week, 10 artists will perform original songs for a live audience and three of those entrants will be chosen to move on to the final round taking place Oct. 24. All 15 winners will return to perform for celebrity judges and compete for the overall prize in the ultimate showdown.
Anthony Crawford, Travis Meadows and Lynn Langham will serve as this year’s finale judges. Each comes with a laundry list of achievements, impressive artist rosters and notable experience.
The judges will also perform a special Celebrity Songwriter Round on Oct. 23 – the day before the finale. Tickets are on sale for $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
To purchase tickets and learn more about the Gulf Coast Songwriter Shootout visit gulfcoastsongwritershootout.com.
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Gulf Coast Songwriter Shootout Lineup
Round 1, Sept. 12: Mitch Johnston, Robert Cline jr., Alvin Baker Jr., Nathan Worthy, Mason Henderson, Summerlyn Powers, Ingrid Feltz, El Papi, Dave Meadows, Bradley Bones.
Round 2, Sept 19: Taylor Nauta, Nick Nace, Darren Camp, Bandon Rice, Wade Sapp, Brook Brown, Jacob Brock, Justin Fobes, Jonathan Puzan, Darrell Jackson.
Round 3, Sept 26: Colin Lockey, Denver Hawsey, Elise Buchanin, August Emile Noll, Jacob Harris, Bo Adams, Davis Corley, Lang Holliman, Sharon K. Moore, Abe Partridge.
Round 4, Oct 3: Jacey Gutknecht, (pictured) Chase Brown, Will Vance, Chauncey Crandell, This side of 49, Joseph Seeley, Jason Abel, Meghan McMillin, Andy Branton, James Adamson.
Round 5, Oct 10: Michael B.B. Cannon, Josh Ward, Stephen Lawson, Travis Clark, Amy Taylor, Brittany Gene, Honey Boy and Boots, Jarod Nichols, Kevin Swanson, Travis Clark.