Durham Region Songwriter Showcase Project

Project Status...

Locations - Done

Sponsors - In Progress

Acts - Pending

I am writing you this message in hopes some of you may consider being a sponsor for the Durham Songwriter Showcase I am trying to arrange. Alternatively, you may know someone who may be interested.

I am trying to arrange showcases in the Durham Region where songwriters can showcase their original material. Being involved in music and it's associations, there has never been a real great resource for songwriters.

The showcases will be held at local Legions on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. This will be a two fold benefit, as not only will songwriters get their music heard, but the events will help raise funds for local Legion.

We will be looking for 1 to 3 piece acts to play their original music for 30 to 60 minutes. Each showcase will have 4 to 6 acts. All acts must be acoustic, with the exception of bass guitar and keyboards. We are looking for acts that play in the style of country, rock, folk, and such. Basically, music that will best suit the venue. Each act will be paid an honourarium of $50 to $75, depending on the number of acts. Sound will be provided, so basically all they have to do is plug in and play. Acts will also be allowed to bring any CD`s and such they may have available for sale.

As a sponsor of a showcase, you will be in every release sent out, and on every promotional material sent out. In addition, a sign at the showcase saying your are the sponsor, will be there as well, in addition, that the emcee, me, will mention before and after every act. The cost of sponsorship is $400 per showcase. This money will be used to pay the acts and promoting the event, as well as to help with the cost of sound.

Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you are interested in being a sponsor. Thanks for your time and consideration....

Rob MacArthur
info@robmac.org
905.903.6425

Needed My Parents Fix

I took the day off today and went to Kingston where my parents live to go visit them.  Even though I talk to them almost every day by phone or e-mail, I find if I don't get to seem at least once ever three or four weeks I start to get jumpy.  This is not only due to the fact that I am an only child, but it is also due to the fact that they are also my best friends, besides my parents.  They have always been there when I needed someone to confide in, talk to, or needed help.  I knew pretty early in life that I was blessed to have such great parents... who turned into great grand parents and great great grandparents.

What really hit home though several years back is that I am doubly blessed to still have both parents around to visit and spend time with.  Many of my friends don't.  I don't want to waste this gift of time with them, so I use it as much as I can.

Although I will always feel that I don't see them enough, I do my best.  After I see them, even just for a few hours, my need is fixed for a little while.

I guess this is also a good reason to be self employed.  It makes it easier to get time for things that are employment.

Back when I was a single father and needed time for my kids such as operations, doctors appointments, sickness, etc...  The Town of Ajax, where I was the Manager of Computer Systems, was not very sympathetic.  I ended up having to take vacation, as well as getting in shit from my supervisor, for having to take time off when I needed it to deal with single parenthood.

Looking to get back to work for some company full time, but it will be have to be one that thinks family and responsibilities are just as important as the company.  At least these days I don't have kids to take care of... just making sure I spend the proper time with my wife, parents, kids, grandkids, and friends.  Let me know if anyone knows if any companies like that are still around...

Time to go to lunch with my parents....

R.

Holy Speed Traps Batman!

On my way from Oshawa to Kingston to visit my parents.  I have already seen three speed traps.  Good thing I don't speed.  It's just the OPP trying to keep the highways safe and brighten your Mondays!

R.