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Past Songwriters Events
Songbirds
Please read a recent review of Jessica Rae, Pete Sallis and a Greg Friia performance at a House Concert in Nashville From the "Examiner" by Holly Tong
of Barrington
Songwriter Festival
Sunday March 7, 2010
2:00-4:00pm
Francesca's Famiglia
100 East Station Street
Barrington, IL 60010
www.miafrancesca.com
Nashville Songwriters performing (left to right) Greg Friia, Jessica Rae, Glenn Mitchell, Pete Sallis to a sold out crowd at Francesca's Famiglia during the "Songbirds of Barrington Songwriter Festival" held on March 7th
Francesca's Famiglia supported and enjoyed "Songbirds of Barrington Songwriter Festival" along with meeting the Nashville Songwriters
Nashville Songwriters performed for the sold out crowd and then critiqued songs written by some of our local songwriters
Promotors & Supporters of "Songbirds of Barrington Songwriter Festival"from left to right) Steve McClintock, (Cook Street Plaza Manager), Stash Duarte (Francesca's Famiglia Manager) Todd Schuldt (NSAI member), Donna Jung (Live & Unplugged creator)
Singer Songwriter Michael Riser takes notes during the critique by the Nashville Songwriters of one of the songs he wrote. Michael was one of nine songwriters who were chosen to receive a critique of their song. The audience listened closely to critiques, to learn and to better their skills as songwriters
Its always tough trying to decide what to eat at Francesca's...since everything "looks and smells so good"
A very special thank you to my friend Todd Schuldt for believing this event was "possible", for inspiring it to happen, for all his time, talent and energy to make this event a huge success. Thank you Todd for listening to Gods promptings.
Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:5-6
Live and Unplugged, Inc. presents "Songbirds of Barrington" Benefiting  Make-A-Wish Foundation ® of Illinois Sunday May 22nd, 2011 7:00 to 10:00pm at Francesca's Famiglia 100 E. Station Street Barrington, IL AN INTIMATE ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE BY NASHVILLE'S TOP SONGWRITERS Jessica Rae Pete Sallis Greg Friia Jessica Rae  Jessica Rae just released her 5 Song EP "Ruby Red." Jessica Sings, writes, plays fiddle, guitar, plays the Blue Bird, Listening Room and just did New Years Eve Celebration at the New Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville! She is a rising Singer/Song Writer Star in Nashville (Originally from Arlington Heights) She can write, sing and play guitar with absolute ease. When watching Jessica Rae perform, one cannot help but notice how easy she makes it look, but it is simply because it comes so natural for her. Whether she is singing a quirky tune or a moving ballad, you can hear the “feeling” and “sincerity” in her voice. With a bubbly personality and an impressive catalog of songs, Jessica Rae will continue to draw in listeners everywhere she goes. Pete Sallis  Pete Sallis, Nashville Songwriter (2006 CMA of the year for George Canyon's hit "Somebody Wrote Love" )Pete grew up in Wheaton, IL and currently resides in Nashville, TN . Pete Sallis strikes me as the definition of a songwriter. He a true passion for what he does and it comes across in every song he brings. Like the others in “4 Empty Chairs” Sallis regularly co-writes with Nashville’s top hitmakers, which isn’t a surprise as he is one of them! Already enjoying cuts withRonnie Dunn, Bucky Covington, Rodney Atkins, George Canyon and others, Pete Sallis seems to just be getting started! Greg Friia  Maryland native Greg Friia was always convinced he was living on the wrong coast. And he was right.......sort of. What he thought was Los Angeles calling, turned out to be somewhere in the middle........Nashville, TN! Greg's passion and rich talent for songwriting led him there in 2001 and he hasn't looked back. "It was a night at The Bluebird Cafe' with D. Vincent Williams that put everything in perspective. I knew I had to be here", says Greg, and he has taken advantage of every moment since. Greg considers himself honored to write with accomplished songsters like Kris Bergsnes, Bill Champlin, George Noreiga, Felix Cavaliere, Oliver Leiber, Robbie Nevil, Peter Amato & Dave Berg in addition to his core of up and coming contemporaries. Greg has had songs cut by Brady Seals, LoCash Cowboys, David Bradley, Eric Paslay, Courtney Dickinson & Brad Lee Schroeder just to name a few. Collaborating with other hit songwriters, Greg Friia’s name appears on a broad array of songs and projects around town. Understandably so, as Friia knows how to successfully cover all bases penning both fun and meaningful tunes that are the perfect fit for what country radio is needing today. He has already earned cuts with Brady Seals, LoCash Cowboys, David Bradley and many others. As he played his originals on the keyboard for house guests, it was obvious that the listeners were moved and that the message of his songs positively get across. Songwriters that Performed at Songbirds of Barrington Songwriter Festival Sunday March 7, 2010 2:00-4:00pm Jessica Rae Jessica Rae just released her 5 Song EP "Ruby Red." Jessica Sings, writes, plays fiddle, guitar, plays the Blue Bird, Listening Room and just did New Years Eve Celebration at the New Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville! She is a rising Singer/Song Writer Star in Nashville (Originally from Arlington Heights) Pete Sallis Pete Sallis is another Chicago Song Writer in Nashville (2006 CMA of the year for George Canyon's hit "Somebody Wrote Love" Pete has had songs recorded by Rodney Atkins, Buckey Covington etc. Greg Friia  Greg Friia has had many songs recorded and is well established in Nashville Glen Mitchell  Glenn Mitchell won the UK Country Awards in 1999, with album & song of the year. His Bio is amazing with a list of accomplishments to long to list
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