SONG WRITING W/ BRENT KIRBY

Roots of American Music "Roots Acoustic Pickin' Circle" on Sunday!!! On the first Sunday of every month, this month being Sunday, March 5th, Roots of American Music will be presenting a "Roots Acoustic Pickin' Circle" hosted by Rick Sockel. It will take place from 2-4pm at the Roots of American Music/Fairmount School of Music space at 3475 Fairmount Boulevard in Cleveland Heights, call (216) 321-9350 for further details.

Jack Fords Shows This Upcoming Week!!!

It's a busy week for the Jack Fords...Monday we hit the Grog Shop for a great show opening for the Damnwells. Wednesday we'll attending the Cleveland Free Times Award Show at The Beachland. Wish us luck! Thursday, we'll be at Guggy's starting to work on the new CD. On Sunday, you will find us at the Beachland Ballroom opening for Joe Bonnamassa. Come out and hear the new tunes if you haven't yet, and if you already have, come join us for a drink or two and let us entertain you!!!

Special Thanks!!!

Special Thanks go to Ryan Humbert and Emily Bates for having me join them for a really great show at Boba in Akron last Friday! I sold out of the CD's I brought to a very attentive crowd. Also, special thanks to Anastasia at the Free Times and The Scene for helping us promote our CD Recording!!!

Songwriting Class- Last Chance!!!

Time is running out to sign up for the my Songwriting class at the new space for Roots of American Music/Fairmount School of Music at 3475 Fairmount Blvd. Check out their website at http://www.fairmountmusic.com/ and www.rootsofamericanmusic.org. Classes will be Tuesday evenings, at 7-8pm with tuition at $130 for the 13 week course (that's right, only 10 bucks a class!) The last day to sign up is March 24th and the first class will be Tuesday, March 28th. I by no means would ever say I'm an expert in the field of songwriting, and I plan to learn as much as anyone, but I am looking forward to facilitating some good dicussions about songwriting. Come join me!!! I know before I had mentioned it would be an "adult" class, but I have decided to invite anyone of any age who is interested in writing songs. Class description: This class is for people who want to obtain some skills to create their own music. While studying the craft of songwriting, students will learn the structure of songs, hooks, lyrical idea, melodies, rhythm and harmony, genre related, and the merging of lyrics with music. The students will listen to music, write songs, be involved in interactive group creative sessions, and present their own songs for constructive critique. Other topics covered will be home recording, copyrighting, andthe business aspect of songwriting. Please e-mail me back at this address or call (216) 321-9350 for more information. And of course, forward this to anyone you might think would be interested. Thanks!

Upcoming shows!!!

Monday March 6th The Jack Fords The Grog Shop 9pm
Opening for the Damnwells www.grogshop.gs 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd. (216) 321-5588
Friday, March 10 Brent Kirby Solo Acoustic Poor Richards's Century Tavern 10pm-1230pm
Brent's first time at The Century!!! Historic Ridgeville www.centurytavern.com
Saturday, March 11 Hayshaker Jones The Winchester
Opening for Commander Cody!!! www.thewinchester.net (216) 226-5681
Sunday, March 12 The Jack Fords The Beachland Ballroom 8pm SHARP!!!
Opening for Joe Bonnamassa!!! We will start right at 8pm sharp!!! www.beachlandballroom.com

(this has been re-published from an email letter from Brent)