Here is a Directory of a dozen thirty-minute videos I edited from the 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2016 Lamb’s Retreats for Songwriters. The 24th annual Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters will happen in early November 2018. Sponsored by the non-profit Springfed Arts, the Retreats take place in an idyllic setting in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Visit springfed (dot) org for updated details. There are open mic’s for attendees on Thursday and Friday nights, and staff concerts on Saturday. Each video listed below originally appeared on Community Television Network in Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids TV, public-access channels. Later this summer, I’ll upload additional videos to the Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9NEc1wuphx3tiaBQwvcoXA?view_as=subscriber
Directory:
Songwriters Open Mic # 1,111 was recorded in November of 2011. Appearing in this episode are John D. Lamb (intro remarks), Kirby (“Til I Pay You Back”) and Dan Hazlett (“Picture of a Heart” and “This Old Carpet”). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_bEO7zUc_I
Songwriters Open Mic # 1112 was recorded in November of 2012. Performing in this episode are Dan Bracken; Dan Hazlett; and Andy Baker. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-3f9mRiINQ
Songwriters Open Mic # 1113 was recorded in November of 2014. Performing in this episode are Sigrid Christiansen; Michael Crittenden; and J. Oscar Bittinger. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3omKZQ9hnCI
Songwriters Open Mic # 1114 was recorded at Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters in November of 2016. Performing in this episode are Charlie Walmsley; WT Davidson; Ken Bierschbach; and Laura Hood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjFvoCVJGRA
Songwriters Open Mic # 1115 was recorded in 2011. Performing in this episode are Luti; John Finan; Lisa Pappas; and Lauren Crane.
Songwriters Open Mic # 1116 was recorded in 2012. Performing in this episode are Ken Bierschbach, Jim Novak, Scott Cooley, and Tracy Kash. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWNejbUOe4s
Songwriters Open Mic # 1117 was recorded at Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters in November of 2014. Performing in this episode are John Kumjian; Patrick Niemisto; and Christian Olsen.
Songwriters Open Mic # 1118 was recorded at Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters in November of 2016. Performing in this episode are Patrick Harrison, Sandra Kennedy, Rich Marr, Bob Elliott, Tracy Eby, and Jim Novak. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dMGeTnEH8Y
Songwriters Open Mic # 1051. Recorded at Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters in 2016. Performers: Joe Peters; Duane Allen Harlick; Gary Browe; Stuart Campbell.
Songwriters Open Mic # 1048. Recorded at Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters in 2016. Performers: Jack Benedict (“Should Have Stayed Home” and “Different Today”); Dan Hazlett {“Good Day to Wear a Suit” and “Hush”); and Michael Crittenden (“Getting Out of Town” and “Ring in My Pocket.”) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkpQmWin358&t=21s
Songwriters Open Mic # 1047. Recorded at Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters 2016. Performers: John D. Lamb; Dennis Kingsbury; and Kirby. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teXkdJCIUXk&t=24s
Songwriters Open Mic # 1107. With Michael Peter Smith. This is part one of two 30-minute episodes featuring a lecture-demonstration on “Writing Songs for Shows,” given by Michael Peter Smith at Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters, in November of 2016. Michael is the Chicago-based performer called “the greatest songwriter in the English language” by Rolling Stone. Here, Michael talks about his creative process, with examples from musicals he’s written including the Tony-award-winning Grapes of Wrath, Moby Dick, and The Snow Queen. This episode was taped with Michael’s gracious permission at Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Rc2ZWbrqA FYI, Michael released a CD called SONGWRITING, in 2018; it’s part memoir and part master class, intended “for people who are just starting to get into songwriting.” Highly recommended, even for more experienced folks.
Songwriters Open Mic # 1108. Part two with Michael Peter Smith. This is part two of two 30-minute episodes featuring a lecture-demonstration on “Writing Songs for Shows,” given by Michael Peter Smith at Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters, in November of 2016. Michael Smith is the Chicago-based performer called “the greatest songwriter in the English language” by Rolling Stone. Here. Michael talks about his creative process, with examples from musicals he has written including the Tony-award-winning The Grapes of Wrath, and Moby Dick, and The Snow Queen. The episode concludes with two songs from the Staff Concert, at the same Songwriters Retreat. FYI, Michael released a CD called SONGWRITING, in 2018; it’s part memoir and part master class. Highly recommended. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJGesRzW5gY
Additional programs taped at Lamb’s Retreats in 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2016 will be uploaded to the youtube channel (“Songwriters open mic ann arbor”) later this summer. Around 40 programs taped in Ann Arbor, at Oz’s Music Store, are also on the channel, with more to come, uploads every week or so.
