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MSA November Meeting
Nov
9
Monthly Meeting

MSA November Meeting

  • Monday, November 9, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • South Main Sounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

November meeting will be at Arcade Restaurant
Topic: TBA
Our prompt: TBA
Meeting Coordinator: Mike Mielenhausen

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MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com
Nov
16
Songwriter Competition

MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com

  • Monday, November 16, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
  • Radio Memphis (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The MSA Radio Hour on Radio Memphis from noon to 1:00 PM. Hosts Amber Rae Dunn, MSA Vice President and Mark Parsell, MSA President, will discuss MSA events and upcoming meetings. Our guest will be Hank Nightshade who is a Top 8 Finalist in the 2026 MSA Songwriter Showcase.

Listen on line at the Radio Memphis website (with video feed too!) at Radio-Memphis.com

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MSA December Meeting
Dec
14
Monthly Meeting

MSA December Meeting

  • Monday, December 14, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • The Arcade Restaurant (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

December meeting will be at The Arcade Restaurant
Topic: Holiday Party
Our prompt: TBA
Meeting Coordinator: Mark Parsell

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MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com
Dec
21
Songwriter Competition

MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com

  • Monday, December 21, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
  • Radio Memphis (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The MSA Radio Hour on Radio Memphis from noon to 1:00 PM. Hosts Amber Rae Dunn, MSA Vice President and Mark Parsell, MSA President, will discuss MSA events and upcoming meetings. Our guest will be RD Humphreys who is a Top 8 Finalist in the 2026 MSA Songwriter Showcase.

Listen on line at the Radio Memphis website (with video feed too!) at Radio-Memphis.com

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MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com
Jan
18
Songwriter Competition

MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com

  • Monday, January 18, 2027
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
  • Radio Memphis (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The MSA Radio Hour on Radio Memphis from noon to 1:00 PM. Hosts Amber Rae Dunn, MSA Vice President and Mark Parsell, MSA President, will recap 2026 for MSA and talk about what 2027 holds.

Listen on line at the Radio Memphis website (with video feed too!) at Radio-Memphis.com

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MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com
Feb
15
Songwriter Competition

MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com

  • Monday, February 15, 2027
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
  • Radio Memphis (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The MSA Radio Hour on Radio Memphis from noon to 1:00 PM. Hosts Amber Rae Dunn, MSA Vice President and Mark Parsell, MSA President, will discuss MSA events and upcoming meetings. Our guest will be Shara Matlock, who took third place in the 2026 MSA Songwriter Showcase.

Listen on line at the Radio Memphis website (with video feed too!) at Radio-Memphis.com

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MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com
Oct
19
Songwriter Competition

MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com

  • Monday, October 19, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
  • Radio Memphis (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The MSA Radio Hour on Radio Memphis from noon to 1:00 PM. Hosts Amber Rae Dunn, MSA Vice President and Mark Parsell, MSA President, will discuss MSA events and upcoming meetings. Our guest will be Korrus ((Johnny Fedorenko, Andrew Parker, and Tristin Harris) who won the 2026 MSA Songwriter Showcase Competition.

Listen on line at the Radio Memphis website (with video feed too!) at Radio-Memphis.com

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MSA October Meeting
Oct
12
Monthly Meeting

MSA October Meeting

  • Monday, October 12, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • The Arcade Restaurant (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

October meeting will be at The Arcade Restaurant
Topic: TBA
Our prompt: TBA
Meeting Coordinator: Deion Corley

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MSA at Momma’s
Sep
29
Monthly Meeting

MSA at Momma’s

  • Tuesday, September 29, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • 855 Kentucky Street, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Momma’s Songwriter Showcase hosted by South Main Sounds and Flyway Brewing Co.

MSA Showcase Winners and MSA Members will be performing

Momma’s at 855 Kentucky Street.

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MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com
Sep
21
Songwriter Competition

MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com

  • Monday, September 21, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
  • Radio Memphis (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The MSA Radio Hour on Radio Memphis from noon to 1:00 PM. Hosts Amber Rae Dunn, MSA Vice President and Mark Parsell, MSA President, will discuss MSA events and upcoming meetings. Our guest will be Keeyna Creates who was a Top 8 Finalist in the 2026 MSA Songwriter Showcase.

Listen on line at the Radio Memphis website (with video feed too!) at Radio-Memphis.com

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MSA Open Mic
Sep
16
Monthly Meeting

MSA Open Mic

  • Wednesday, September 16, 2026
  • 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
  • 212 N. Evergreen Street (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Open Mic at The Evergreen Grill

Hosted by Memphis Songwriters Association

The event is open to the public and will feature songwriters. Space is limited and signup begins at 6:30 PM

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MSA September Meeting
Sep
14
Monthly Meeting

MSA September Meeting

  • Monday, September 14, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • South Main Sounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

September meeting will be at South Main Sounds
Topic: Focus on ways to curb writer's block
Our prompt: Remember
Meeting Coordinator: Mike Mielenhausen

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Happy Birthday Estelle Axton!
Sep
11

Happy Birthday Estelle Axton!

  • Friday, September 11, 2026
  • 12:00 AM 1:00 AM
  • 550 South Main Street Memphis, TN, 38103 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Happy Birthday Estelle Axton! Mrs. Axton was born on this day 1918. She is the founder of the Memphis Songwriters Association that she established in 1973.

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MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com
Aug
17
Songwriter Competition

MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com

  • Monday, August 17, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
  • Radio Memphis (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The MSA Radio Hour on Radio Memphis from noon to 1:00 PM. Hosts Amber Rae Dunn, MSA Vice President and Mark Parsell, MSA President, will discuss MSA events and upcoming meetings. Our guest will be Dutch Vanderpool, who took second place in the 2026 MSA Songwriter Showcase.

Listen on line at the Radio Memphis website (with video feed too!) at Radio-Memphis.com

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MSA August Meeting
Aug
10
Monthly Meeting

MSA August Meeting

  • Monday, August 10, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • South Main Sounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

March meeting will be at South Main Sounds
Topic: TBA
Our prompt: TBA
Meeting Coordinator: Deion Corley

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MSA July Meeting
Jul
13
Monthly Meeting

MSA July Meeting

  • Monday, July 13, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • The Arcade Restaurant (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

July meeting will be at Arcade Restaurant
Topic: Guest Speakers Devan and Jennifer Yanik - Releasing Music in 2026

Our prompt: No prompt this month

Meeting Coordinator: Jil Sweeney

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MSA Open Mic
Jul
8
Monthly Meeting

MSA Open Mic

  • Wednesday, July 8, 2026
  • 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
  • 212 N. Evergreen Street (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Open Mic at The Evergreen Grill

Hosted by Memphis Songwriters Association

The event is open to the public and will feature songwriters. Space is limited and signup begins at 6:30 PM

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MSA Open Mic
Jun
17
Monthly Meeting

MSA Open Mic

  • Wednesday, June 17, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 8:30 PM
  • 212 N. Evergreen Street (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Open Mic at The Evergreen Grill

Hosted by Memphis Songwriters Association

The event is open to the public and will feature songwriters. Space is limited and signup begins at 6:15 PM

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MSA at Momma’s
Jun
9
Monthly Meeting

MSA at Momma’s

  • Tuesday, June 9, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • 855 Kentucky Street, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Momma’s Songwriter Showcase hosted by South Main Sounds and Flyway Brewing Co.

MSA Showcase Winners and MSA Members will be performing

Momma’s at 855 Kentucky Street.

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MSA June Meeting
Jun
8
Monthly Meeting

MSA June Meeting

  • Monday, June 8, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • South Main Sounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

March meeting will be at South Main Sounds
Topic: TBA
Our prompt: TBA
Meeting Coordinator: Amber Rae Dunn

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MSA Open Mic
May
13
Monthly Meeting

MSA Open Mic

  • Wednesday, May 13, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 8:30 PM
  • 212 N. Evergreen Street (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Open Mic at The Evergreen Grill

Hosted by Memphis Songwriters Association

The event is open to the public and will feature songwriters. Space is limited and signup begins at 6:15 PM

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MSA May Meeting
May
11
Monthly Meeting

MSA May Meeting

  • Monday, May 11, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • The Arcade Restaurant (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

March meeting will be at South Main Sounds
Topic: TBA
Our prompt: TBA
Meeting Coordinator: Amber Rae Dunn

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MSA 2026 Songwriters Showcase Competition
Apr
23

MSA 2026 Songwriters Showcase Competition

  • Thursday, April 23, 2026
  • 7:00 AM 9:00 AM
  • Lafayette's Music Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 2026 MSA Songwriter Showcase Competition Top 8 Finalists will perform live their entries in the competition. Three industry judges will select First, Second, and Third place winners for cash prizes.

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MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com
Apr
20
Songwriter Competition

MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com

  • Monday, April 20, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
  • Radio Memphis (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The MSA Radio Hour on Radio Memphis from noon to 1:00 PM. Hosts Amber Rae Dunn, MSA Vice President will discuss MSA events and upcoming meetings. Our guest will be Austin Verner, one of the Top 8 Finalist of the 2025 MSA Songwriter Showcase.

Listen on line at the Radio Memphis website (with video feed too!) at Radio-Memphis.com

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MSA April Meeting
Apr
13
Monthly Meeting

MSA April Meeting

  • Monday, April 13, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • South Main Sounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

March meeting will be at South Main Sounds
Topic: TBA
Our prompt: TBA
Meeting Coordinator: Amber Rae Dunn

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MSA Open Mic
Apr
8
Monthly Meeting

MSA Open Mic

  • Wednesday, April 8, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • 212 N. Evergreen Street (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Open Mic at The Evergreen Grill

Hosted by Memphis Songwriters Association

The event is open to the public and will feature songwriters. Space is limited and signup begins at 6:15 PM

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MSA Open Mic
Mar
25
Monthly Meeting

MSA Open Mic

  • Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  • 6:30 PM 7:30 PM
  • 212 N. Evergreen Street (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Open Mic at The Evergreen Grill

Hosted by Memphis Songwriters Association

The event is open to the public and will feature songwriters. Space is limited and signup begins at 6:15 PM

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MSA Open Mic
Mar
11
Monthly Meeting

MSA Open Mic

  • Wednesday, March 11, 2026
  • 6:30 PM 7:30 PM
  • 212 N. Evergreen Street (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Open Mic at The Evergreen Grill

Hosted by Memphis Songwriters Association

The event is open to the public and will feature songwriters. Space is limited and signup begins at 6:15 PM

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MSA Open Mic
Feb
25
Monthly Meeting

MSA Open Mic

  • Wednesday, February 25, 2026
  • 6:30 PM 7:30 PM
  • 212 N. Evergreen Street (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Open Mic at The Evergreen Grill

Hosted by Memphis Songwriters Association

The event is open to the public and will feature songwriters. Space is limited and signup begins at 6:15 PM

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MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com
Feb
16
Songwriter Competition

MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com

  • Monday, February 16, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
  • Lafayette's Music Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The MSA Radio Hour on Radio Memphis from noon to 1:00 PM. Hosts Amber Rae Dunn, MSA Vice President will discuss MSA events and upcoming meetings. Our guest will be Austin Verner, one of the Top 8 Finalist of the 2025 MSA Songwriter Showcase.

Listen on line at the Radio Memphis website (with video feed too!) at Radio-Memphis.com

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MSA Open Mic
Feb
11
Monthly Meeting

MSA Open Mic

  • Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  • 6:30 PM 7:30 PM
  • 212 N. Evergreen Street (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Open Mic at The Evergreen Grill

Hosted by Memphis Songwriters Association

The event is open to the public and will feature songwriters. Space is limited and signup begins at 6:15 PM

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MSA February Meeting
Feb
9
Monthly Meeting

MSA February Meeting

  • Monday, February 9, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • South Main Sounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

February meeting will be at South Main Sounds
Topic: TBA
Our prompt: Shadows
Meeting Coordinator: Joe Matthews

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MSA 2026 Songwriters Competition Entry Opens
Feb
2

MSA 2026 Songwriters Competition Entry Opens

  • Monday, February 2, 2026
  • 8:00 AM 8:00 AM
  • MSA Home at South Main Sounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 2026 MSA Songwriter Competition entries start February 2 and go through March 13, 2026. Eight finalist will selected and announced on April 4th. The final showcase will be April 23rd at Lafayette’s Music Room, Memphis, Tennessee..

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MSA Open Mic
Jan
28
Open Mic

MSA Open Mic

  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
  • Evergreen Grill (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Open Mic Evergreen Grill Sponsored by the Memphis Songwriters Association and hosted by Mark Parsell, MSA President.

Original Songs from 6:30 to 8:30 PM

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MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com
Jan
19
Radio Shows

MSA Radio Hour Radio-Memphis.com

  • Monday, January 19, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
  • Radio-Memphis.com (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The MSA Radio Hour on Radio Memphis from noon to 1:00 PM. Hosts Amber Rae Dunn, MSA Vice President will discuss MSA events and upcoming meetings. Listen on line at the Radio Memphis website (with video feed too!) at Radio-Memphis.com

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MSA January Meeting
Jan
12
Monthly Meeting

MSA January Meeting

  • Monday, January 12, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • 598 Monroe Avenue (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

January meeting will be at Flyway Brewing Company
Topic: MSA Board Elections
Our prompt: Star or Bell
Meeting Coordinator: Mark Parsell, President

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