Panel discussion with pros and publishers. Concert featuring Steve Forbert, Rodney Crowell, Jim Lauderdale and J.D. Souther. Aspiring lyricists and composers will huddle with music industry professionals Thursday through Saturday at the Durango Mountain Resort at Purgatory during the fifth annual Durango Songwriter s Expo. Songwriters flock here from all over the country. This event is really gaining an enormous reputation.
People love to come here, and of course the spectacular scenery doesn t hurt.
Attebery is a tireless advocate for aspiring singers and is himself a veteran composer and media consultant. This year, as in previous years, Attebery has been assisted by his organizing committee of Bruce Mandel, Laurie Bush and Mary Anne Wisnewski. The Expo offers workshops, song listening sessions and nightly showcases, plus a professional concert Saturday. The listening sessions and panel discussions will be in the conference rooms in the Purgatory Village Hotel. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at Southwest Sound, Bandwagon Music, Durango Music, Purgatory Village, and Strings and Things in Farmington.