The other performers are quiet while someone is performing, unless invited to play along. It is expected that if a song has a singable chorus that others will join in. Lyrics sheets are used for very new material. The artists introduce themselves. There is no MC, but there is an anchor that moderates.
Artists tell the name of the song and give a brief introduction when it fits.
The informal feel of the song circle often produces a house concert feel to the performance. The feedback from other artists and from the requests from the audience is invaluable. Back to top Featured Performances Songwriters Circle is often able to provide active members with venues where they can feature their original songs. The Songwriters Circle was founded by David Hakan and Dave Lizor of Kansas City, in October of 1992. We started with a monthly performance night where songwriters would sing their own songs campfire style to a coffeehouse audience, at a coffeehouse called Whistler's Mother above Whistler's Books in Westport.