HUDSON VALLEY SONGFEST & MUSIC EXPO

The format has changed in this, the 5th year of the fest. It's designed to cater not only to songwriters, but to musicians, bands, and anyone else interested in the music business. General admission to the Expo and the Saturday Songwriters Showcase is FREE.

Seminars and panels run throughout the day led by host Sandy McKnight, covering subjects such as "How to Get More Exposure for Your Music", "How to Get Paid on the Internet", and many other music-related topics. Speakers include experts and professionals, such as record company A&R execs, publishers, lawyers, indie label owners, artist managers, songwriters, and music supervisors.

Industry guests inclue..

  • PETER TORK (The Monkees)
  • music supervisor JEFF ZAHN
  • VP/artist rep @ sesac LINDA LORENCE
  • entertainment lawyer PAUL RAPP
  • hit songwriter ANDY PRATT
  • manager NINA BUETI
  • recording engineer/producer DANNY BERNINI
  • hit songwriter MARC BLACK
  • entertainment/life coach DEBRA RUSSELL
  • studio owner/engineer PAUL ANTONELL
  • publisher SUZANNE HILLEARY
  • Broadway Music Supervisor JOHN MILLER


.. and many more (TBA).

The Expo features listening booths where attendees can sample new bands and artists, products and demonstrations, and a day-long Showcase Concert featuring the best of up-and-coming musicians and songwriters.

also part of the SONGFEST weekend:

FRIDAY, MAY 21 Best New Artist Show

7:30pm, Wunderbar Bistro, Warren Street, Hudson, NY
Concert featuring up-and-coming singer/songwriters with CD releases. Judges and audience vote on three (3) winners of the "New Songwriter's Award", with career-forwarding prizes including an opening slot in Saturday night's Ellis Paul concert.

General admission=$10. Dinner and drinks available.

SUNDAY, MAY 23 Feedback Showcase

12pm, Photographics Solution, Park Place, Hudson, NY
Bands and soloists perform their best tunes in an open-mic format, pros offer critiques and one-on-ones for performers. Refreshments available. General admission is FREE.


HUDSON VALLEY SONGFEST & MUSIC EXPO Sponsors:

Hudson River Bank and Trust Co Foundation
SESAC
Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation
Mid Hudson Media
Mark's Music
WDST
The CAT, 98.5
Cruisin 93.5