Shanna in a Dress is your quirky best friend who refuses to wear pants. She says what everyone is thinking but no one else will say and you'll get an uncensored journey of clever humor and heartbreak with a hefty side of entertainment at her shows. She masterfully manages to take on complex subject matters with smart, yet accessible lyrics. Her songs are laden with clever wordplay and they delight audiences of all ages. This witty wordsmith is known for making audiences laugh and cry, sometimes in the same song.  In 2020, Shanna was a winner in the Kerrville New Folk competition, winner of the Great River Folk Fest Song Competition, a semi-finalist in Songwriter Serenade, and a Grassy Hill Emerging Artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Fest. Her debut album, Robot, is coming soon. Dave sat down with Shanna to talk about her writing process, hunting for rhymes, writing scandalous songs about your acquaintances, and more! Join us for another raw and riveting discussion! For more music, check out https://www.shannainadress.com/ 
 


Shanna in a Dress - S2E10 Raw Songwriting

Host David Coile gives you a behind the scenes look at songwriting. In his challenge episodes, he asks his guest to create a brand new song in one week based on a shared prompt, then get together and talk about the process. In roundtable episodes, he has multiple guests bring in songs built around a theme. In critique circle episodes, he has guests bring in works in progress to get feedback. All along the way, they have raw and riveting discussions about the craft of songwriting. 

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Think Twice (Robby Layton and Teresa Penbrooke) return to discuss how they've developed their song "A Place To Lay Our Head" that they originally wrote for this podcast in episode 21 of season 2.  Check out more from Think Twice at https://www.heronshaunt.org/

Think Twice Returns! - S5E2, Raw Songwriting

Originally from Nebraska, Tim Ostdiek was inspired by his father’s passion for music, especially for the Beatles and Paul Simon. Tim picked up the guitar in middle school, started writing songs, and quickly progressed to doing open mics. Once he realized he could get paid to perform several nights a week, there was no turning back from the singer-songwriter lifestyle.  Now based in Colorado, Tim has been a finalist in esteemed songwriting events such as the Telluride Troubadour and Folksfest Songwriting Showcases. Tim has also had his song “Goodbye” featured in the TV show “Road Trip Nation” and has opened for national touring acts such as Sarah Jarosz.  Playful, uplifting, and engaging as a singer, songwriter and performer, he writes feel-good, big-hearted folk with a drop of something funky. Tim doesn't shy away from the deep and heavy, but aims to deliver songs with purpose and hope. Tim Ostdiek’s uplifting folk encapsulates the soul of the Heartland.  You can find more of Tim Ostdiek's music at https://timostdiek.com/ 


Tim Ostdiek - S5E1 Raw Songwriting Podcast

In this episode, Dave hosts have the inaugural critique circle with returning guests Pamela Machala (S2E14), Barry Osborne (S2E5) and Jay Stott (S2E3). In addition to giving feedback on four works in progress, they discuss the "right" way to have a critique circle, plus their best and worst critiques of the past. Join us for another raw and riveting episode! For more, check out: Pamela Machala at https://pamelamachala.com/ Barry Osborne at https://www.distancewalk.com/ Jay Stott at https://jgstott.com/

Critique Circle 2: Pamela Machala, Barry Osborne, Jay Stott - S4E4, Raw Songwriting

In this excerpt from the upcoming Raw Songwriting Critique Circle (S4E4), Pamela Machala, Jay Stott, Barry Osborne and Dave discuss the a line from Pamela's song "Tell Mary Jane I Miss Her".

A Darker Interpretation - Preview: S4E4 Critique Circle 2, Raw Songwriting

Born in Lubbock, Texas, Andy Eppler’s love of music began while watching his mother sing in church. Having been diagnosed with AD/HD, Andy had to work hard to overcome the challenges posed by traditional schooling, but he ultimately learned how to work in solitude on various projects, and once he graduated from South Plains College with a commercial music degree, there was no stopping him. Andy Eppler has been as prolific as an artist can be, having authored many songs, books, art pieces and films. In 2022, Texas Tech University announced a new Andy Eppler Collection to be added to their University Archives alongside other artists such as Waylon Jennings, Buddy Holly and Natalie Maines. He considers the most meaningful waypoints in his career to be associated with political activism, cultural change and community outcomes.  His goal isn’t to become famous, but to become meaningful. He hopes his passion can be fertilizer for other artists who want to grow their hearts. He wants his life to be measured in inspiration.  For more of his creative output, check out Andy's Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/andotheartist/

Shanna in a Dress - S2E10 Raw Songwriting

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