Songwriter Showdown 

MC'd and backed by Drew Lance, three brave songwriters will compete and collaborate to create an exciting night of musical magic and mayhem. 

The showdown is a gameshow style concert with songwriters competing in 4 themed rounds. In each round, the songwriters perform one of their original songs that fits the theme. Then, the audience votes to determine which song wins the round. 

At the beginning of the show, each songwriter is given a set of style cards that they use throughout the night. For each of their songs, they use up one of their cards. 

Style cards include: 

• All alone: The musician performs their song solo and unaccompanied

• Unplugged: The musician leaves the stage and takes a seat in the middle of the room. Then, they perform their song without a microphone accompanied by Drew with a hand drum. 

• A capela: The songwriter sings their song but doesn't get to play their instrument. They can ask the other musicians to help, though. 

• A little help from my friends: The musician asks someone in the room to accompany them. They can bring a friend with them to the show, ask one of the other musicians to join in, or even invite someone from the audience. 

• and more. . . .

Interspersed throughout the show, Drew will also direct group performances and there may be guest appearances of past Songwriters. 

The 3 songwriters that will participate in the show on February 25th are: 

1. Alex Huck (https://www.facebook.com/alexhuckmusic/) 

2. Daniel Elixir (https://elixirfarm.com/daniel/)

3. Ali Briley: (https://www.facebook.com/alibrileymusic/ Ali is part of a duo called of Monarchs: https://www.facebook.com/ofmonarchs/)

The themes for Songwriter Showdown 2 are: 

1. The Ties that bind

2. Protest

3. Hmm, that really makes you think. . . 

4. It's time to celebrate

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Day of the show: 

• 6-7: Arrive, share desserts and snacks, hangout, chat with the musicians

• 7-7:45: Round 1

• 7:45-8:05: Intermission

• 8:05-9: Round 2