Songwriter’s Night
Exploring the Process and Leveling Up

Join us for a monthly songwriter night at Manor Mill!

  • Are you a lyricist, a melody writer, both, or are you not sure?

  • Are you looking for a cowriter or collaborator?

  • Are you not a performer or feel you don’t have a good voice but want to share your songs?

  • Are you trying to figure out what to do next with your songs?

  • Do you want to learn about making work tapes or demos?

  • Do you hope to have an artist or band cut and release your songs?

  • Do you want to learn from songwriters and pros that are further down the road?

If any or all of these questions apply, then this is the place for you.

Format

We will start with a conversation with a songwriting or music industry professional

• This will be followed by a brief Q & A or demonstration

• Finally, we will have an open mic* to share your songs, and here’s the good part; this is about the content, not the delivery:

  • Want to try out new songs on a friendly audience?

  • Not a great singer, player, or performer? That’s ok.

  • Not a performer at all? It’s ok to have someone else sing your song

  • If you’re a lyricist looking for a melody writer, listening to other writers may help you find new partners to work with

Rules for open mic

• A sound system, keyboard, mics, and cables will be provided.

• If it’s best to have multiple singers to express harmonies, that’s Ok.

• This will be an amplified “unplugged” experience. We need to be respectful to the

neighbors. No guitar amps, bass amps, or drums... It’s all about the song.

• No covers. You must be the writer or cowriter of any song you share.

• No recording unless previously approved by the writer(s)

• Please keep selected songs to 5 minutes or less

• Songwriters will have up to 10 minutes to share 1 or 2 songs

• Priority will be given to newcomers

MEET SONGWRITER HOST, HARRY OFFUTT

Harry Offutt is a songwriter, producer, studio owner, and worship leader.  Harry has spent decades in the world of song writing, production, and recording, while building relationships with writers and musicians across the country.  His 2002 release of “the Misfit '' through his company Spare Room Productions, was praised in the Dec 2002 edition of CCM magazine as “the second coming of a classic”.  Harry is a 2008 Indieheaven Momentum Award winner for his ongoing support of the independent music community.  He has had a full career as a software architect, manager, and consultant, but his first love is music.  Harry loves encouraging songwriters while helping them develop a place for their songs and take their writing to the next level.  He is looking forward to hosting the monthly songwriter gathering.

Harry Offutt
hhoffutt@gmail.com

 

When:

The fourth Monday of every month from 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Note: December 2024 will be the fifth Sunday of the month, Dec 30.

Come and meet fellow writers and share your work!

Snacks will be provided and BYOB.

Brittain Duckworth is the singer and songwriter for the up-and-coming Baltimore roots rock band Whiskey Feathers. The band's growing catalog of original music has captured audiences with songs crafted by Brittain, who writes lyrics about heady concepts, absent of the predictable tropes and filled with intention. To get a sense of their sound, imagine the vibe of the "The Last Waltz", add a healthy dose of Nathaniel Rateliff-esque lead vocals, then pair them with harmonies from The Civil Wars. Register

September 23 - Tracey Tiernan

For 22 years, Tracey Tiernan has been that warm, inviting voice you turn to on Bright-FM—the kind of friend who just gets you. People say there’s something special about Tracey, a unique blend of joy, faith, and authenticity that makes her feel like a longtime friend, even if you’re meeting her for the first time. Tracey is a lover of Jesus and people, and has a rare gift for making every listener feel seen, heard, and genuinely valued. Off the air, she’s a talented singer, songwriter, and harmonizer, bringing that same heart and soul into her music. Register

October 28 - Talbot Mayo

Singer, Songwriter, Lead vocalist and instrumentalist for the Monkton Road and Mayo Family Bands. Register

November 25 - Harry Offutt & Phoenix Hoppe

Award winning singer songwriters, meet your hosts. Register

December 30 - Brad Cox

Singer, Songwriter, Guitar Player and Host of the Mouth Full of Graffiti (MOG) Podcast. Register

January 27 - Terry Peters

Musician, Studio Owner, and Owner of Forest Hill Studio. Register

For questions about these events or registration contact Harry Offutt.