'Tunesmithing' to Feature Pam Belford, Scott Coner and Other Professional Songwriters on July 15

     NASHVILLE -- "Tunesmithing" will spotlight five professional songwriting acts from 7-9:30 p.m. July 15 (Wednesday) at WXYZ Restaurant/Bar at the Aloft Nashville Hotel, 1719 West End Ave. (near Music Row). 

     Attendees will enjoy original songs by hit songwriter Pam Belford ("If I Know Me"/George Strait), Katie Brooks (toured with Boots Randolph, Chet Atkins and others), Everette Brown ("Summer Avenue"/PBS documentary series "Beyond the Parkways"), Scott Coner ("Maybe She Lied"/duet with Tanya Tucker), and Michael Laidley ("Little Talks"/CD).

Country artist Scott Coner (Photo by Cyndi Coner)

     Admission is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Publicist Chuck Whiting will emcee the show. Songwriter/audio engineer AJ Bigler will handle sound. 

     "Tunesmithing" songwriters showcase is sponsored by Whiting Publicity & Promotions, Music City Arts Update, and Shine Time Records and Books. The monthly show was founded in 2003 to spotlight emerging, professional and hit songwriters. The event offers mentoring, career growth and networking opportunities for tunesmiths at all levels.  

     For more information about "Tunesmithing", call (615) 423-9857, write Info@Tunesmithing.com, or visit http://www.Tunesmithing.com.

Pam Belford (Photo by Chuck Whiting)