THE MOON NEWS For Songwriters Everywhere Issue 92 Oct-Nov-Dec 2013 Falling Down Again!! Hope everyone had a great summer, back to work, school, whatever it is you do. Fall is here, though as I write this am planning the beach for this beautiful weekend in September. Soon enough it’ll be COLD!! Oyyy and of course the holidays are right around the corner. Let’s see what you’ve been up to. ……………Got a note from DJ/Songwriter George LaFlame of Albion, NY who writes he will be off the air for a few months hoping to hook up with another internet radio station in 2014. He also has a new song released on Diamondback Records “Those Old 45’s”, cowritten with Jim Davis and recorded by Hearts Of Harmony. Check it out on Itunes or www.kingoftheroadmusic.com ………………..And speaking of George, he made a suggestion to me about the newsletter, to begin publishing lyrics t osongs that readers have written. So, with this issue I’ll take the first step and publish one of the songs I co-wrote and released on my second CD. Check out page 3. Send you lyrics to me with a description and credit information. WE’ll print it in the next issue. What should we do with these, shall people review thm? Your thoughts are welcome!! ……………………. Michael Cleveland and his band Flamekeeper out of Nashville TN was a featured performer at the IBMA World Of Bluegrass Festival in Raleigh, NC this September. Other dates planned this Fall as well. Check them out at their site www.flamekeeperband.com …………………. Missouri native and Nashville living snger songwriter Kimberly Patrick has a new album/cd out entitled “Simple Life” featuring the single “The Truck”. CD was released on Lamon Records. Check it out at www.lamonrecords.com …………………..New songs recorded for Elijah Giddens of Roseboro, NC this time a country gospel song “All That Really Matters”. Good job Elijah……………….More songs also recorded for Norberto Salinas of Los Angeles, CA including titles “Good For The Exit Doors”, a bluesy country song, the folky “Yesterday Someone Dear” and Heart’s Diary” and the country style “All The Pretty Horses”. Good ones Norberto hope they’re big hits!! ……….. ………… Shawn Jones of Los Angeles, CA is sticking close to home with a bunch of shows in the So Cal area through the holidays including opening for Los Lobos at the Coach House in San Luis Obispo on January 14th, all in support of his new CD (out November 29th on Itunes) “Struggle Makes You Stronger”. Check him out at www.shawnjones.com …………………..New songs also recorded for Rick Sponaugle of Alexandria, VA that include titles the clever holiday (sort of..) “Teasin’ Season”. Nice job Rick!!...............................New song also recorded for Bob Sciarretta of Vineland NJ this one entitled “Oh You Beautiful Sea”. Nice song Bob……..………..Don’t forget to enter the American Songwriter Magazine bi-monthly contest for lyric writers. More information at their website or by calling 615-321-6096. Great magazine as well folks!! Good luck!!!………… George LaFlame of Albion NY (again) sent along a copy of his newest single “Write Me A Country Song” co-written with Jim Davis. Song will be released on the Diamondback label, sung by Jim Davis and published by King Of The Road publishing. Song will be available for listening at www.kingoftheroadmusic.com soon. Good song gents!! …………………… Richie Owens of Nashville, TN and his band the Farm Bureau have a new album out “Dtory Songs Of Tennessee”. The CD is available everywhere CD’s and downloads are sold. Check it out!! ……………….Kevin Steele and his band the Mojo Gurus out of Tampa FL have released a new Christmas song entitled “Santa Won’t You Please Bring Me Some Beer”. The guys are hoping to spread a little holiday cheer with this one. It’s available from Amazon.com and you can check out their full CD’s (3 of them) there as well. Funny stuff guys……………… Note from Howard Vokes of New Kensington, PA, who continues to write and record, his newest CD album, produced with Skeets Martin, is entitled “Sadness And Happiness In Country And Gospel Songs”. Check it out at www.hillbillymusic.com and you can find videos of his songs on You Tube. Check them out! ………………Miss Mary Ann and the Ragtime Ramblers of Amsterdam, Netherlands continue to rock out on the continent and they’re offering a Christmas special on their newest CD “Danger Movwed West” and t-shirts at only 10e each. Check it out www.missmaryann.com ….. ……………New tune recorded for David Wood of Santa Monica, CA this one the country style “What’s That You’re Doing”. Dave reports that a song he wrote (and we recorded) “Santa Bring My Daddy” has been released and signed to a puvlishing deal. Good song Dave and keep it up!!...................And check out my website for info about our newest CD “Stories Your Momma Never Told You” http://www.rogerwilliam.com We’ll be adding new shows, reviews and photos. If you are in or visiting the New England area check our schedule regularly and come on out and see us live. You can also find me on Facebook. Find us via Roger William. Our schedule is listed there under Events. Friend us!! Thanks everyone!!…………… Wishing everyone a wonderful Holiday season, Merry Christmas and a very Happy and prosperous New Year to all of you!! Your business is MUCH appreciated!! Send any news, comments or your FREE ads to me at the address below. Share the newsletter with your friends! Chow for now! PLEASE CALL ME DIRECTLY (CELL) AT 401-864-8729! Classified Ads Need help with your lyrics? We can help! One time revision per lyric sheet only $25. 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Call or write for more info rogersongs@cox.net And YES we do accept Mastercard and Visa through Paypal 401-864-8729 Lyricists Corner As mentioned on page 1, we’ll keep this up for a few issues to see what sort of response we get. Thanks George for the suggestion! If you want to publisher your lyric here, send it along to me via snail mail or email. We’ll pick the best and publish it here. This is a lyric from our last CD “Stories Your Momma Never Told You”. The lyric was written by Mark Travers of Decorah, Iowa. Mark is a very talented writer, and wrote most of the lyrics on the CD. This is the opening track on the CD. Your comments are welcome. MY LADDER GOES TO HEAVEN Lord almighty, I have sinned Knocked over by a strong ill wind But like I never thought it could This one blew a lot of good A demon sat down on my bed Held my hand and sweetly said “Do you still remember how To reach for what you need right now” Lord forgive my tired eyes They couldn’t see through her disguise “Cause she was lookin’ mighty fine And when we kissed it felt divine Chorus I thought she was an angel One of the chosen few Wherever she might take me I knew I’d love the view I was feeling old When she said “the night is young My ladder goes to heaven Let’s get off the bottom ring” Yeah, I was feeling old When she said “the night is young. My ladder goes to heaven Let’s get off the bottom rung” We didn’t make a holy climb But we sure had a real good time But now I look in my soul and see A fire where there shouldn’t be Could be the spirit, could be hell You know sometimes it’s hard to tell I’ll have to let it burn a while To see if it still makes me smile I wonder if a pretty face Could always make me fall from grace Please put me though this test again Until forever, Lord, amen Chorus Words and Music by Mark Travers and Roger Eydenberg Blue Moon Mountain Publishing, BMI If you’d like your song poem (published and recorded ONLY please) send them along with some background information (writers, release dates, label, etc) and we’ll place it here for all to read. Comments are welcome!! More Classified Ads…… If you need country or Christian songs for whatever reason, I have them. Contact Charles Mathers at cnmathers@sbcglobal.net. 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