Eight Songwriters to Celebrate Valentine's Month on Feb. 15th with 'Tunesmithing' Performances

         NASHVILLE -- Eight professional songwriters will take the stage on Feb. 15, 2020 (Saturday) at "Tunesmithing," a monthly songwriters show at WXYZ Restaurant/Bar at the Aloft Nashville West End Hotel, 1719 West End Ave. 

         Attendees will enjoy original songs and instrumentals by Valerie Connelly, Suzahn Fiering, Alyssa Lazar, Candy Paull, Mary Beth Stone, and Jamey & Tamara Whiting (The Whitings). Admission is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Nashville composer-educator-publicist Chuck Whiting will emcee the show. Songwriter-performer-recording engineer AJ Bigler will handle sound. 

          "Tunesmithing" songwriters showcase is sponsored by Music City Arts Network, Striking Moon Music, and Shine Time Music. The monthly show was founded in 2003 to spotlight emerging, professional and hit songwriters, as well as artists of all kinds. The event offers mentoring, career growth and networking opportunities for artists at all levels.  

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

'Tunesmithing' Songwriters Show to Feature Five Top Americana Songwriting Acts on Sept. 14

         NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 2019) -- Five professional songwriting acts will take the stage on Sept. 14 (Saturday) at "Tunesmithing," a monthly songwriters show at WXYZ Restaurant/Bar at the Aloft Nashville West End Hotel, 1719 West End Ave. 

          Attendees will enjoy original songs and instrumentals by Chakra Bleu, Valerie Connelly, Jim Moran, Connor Schenk, and Ken Spooner. Admission is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Nashville composer-educator-publicist Chuck Whiting will emcee the show. Engineer-songwriter-performer AJ Bigler will handle sound. 

           "Tunesmithing" songwriters showcase is sponsored by Music City Arts Network, Striking Moon Music, and Shine Time Music. The monthly show was founded in 2003 to spotlight emerging, professional and hit songwriters, as well as artists of all kinds. The event offers mentoring, career growth and networking opportunities for artists at all levels.  

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

Five Songwriting Acts to Perform at 'Tunesmithing' Songwriters Show on Feb. 16

         NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 2019) -- Five professional songwriting acts will take the stage on Feb. 16 (Saturday) at "Tunesmithing," a monthly songwriters show at WXYZ Restaurant/Bar at the Aloft Nashville West End Hotel, 1719 West End Ave. 

          Attendees will enjoy original songs and instrumentals by Valerie Connelly, Lisa Hannah, Michael Laidley, Denny Martin, and Julie Rust. Admission is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Nashville composer-educator-publicist Chuck Whiting will emcee the show. Engineer-songwriter-performer AJ Bigler will handle sound. 

          "Tunesmithing" songwriters showcase is sponsored by Music City Arts Network, Striking Moon Music, and Shine Time Music. The monthly show was founded in 2003 to spotlight emerging, professional and hit songwriters, as well as artists of all kinds. The event offers mentoring, career growth and networking opportunities for artists at all levels.  

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

Tunesmithing Songwriters Showcase to Spotlight Five Professional Songwriters on Feb. 17

     NASHVILLE -- Five professional songwriting acts will perform on Feb. 17 (Saturday) at "Tunesmithing," a monthly songwriters show at WXYZ Restaurant/Bar at the Aloft Nashville West End Hotel, 1719 West End Ave. 
     
     Attendees will enjoy original songs and instrumentals by Chakra Bleu, Everette Brown, Valerie Connelly, Michael Laidley, and Denny Sarokin. Admission is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Nashville composer-educator-publicist Chuck Whiting will emcee the show. Songwriter/audio engineer AJ Bigler will handle sound. 

(Denny Sarokin has written for, recorded and toured with Every Mother’s Son; Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band; Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young; and The Monkees, and written and recorded hundreds of songs for television and soundtracks.)

     "Tunesmithing" songwriters showcase is sponsored by Music City Arts Network, Striking Moon Music, and Shine Time Music. The monthly show was founded in 2003 to spotlight emerging, professional and hit songwriters, as well as artists of all kinds. The event offers mentoring, career growth and networking opportunities for artists at all levels. 

     "It's a wonderful opportunity for emerging and professional songwriters to share their original works in a supportive atmosphere," said Whiting, founder of Music City Arts Network and instructor of Mass Communications for Motlow State Community College. "Our goal is to help Nashville area writers grow creatively and make life-changing relationships."

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

A 'FEARLESS! Celebration

            COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (July 2016) – Actors Valerie Connelly (right) and John Armstrong celebrate after performing as characters Nikki and Daniel in the Broadway-style show "FEARLESS! The Golden Love Musical". The play continues its world premiere at the Cookeville (Tennessee) Performing Arts Center through July 17. Connelly, a Cookeville playwright/composer, spent many years writing what some are calling today's version of "West Side Story" and "The Sound of Music". "FEARLESS!" centers on a 60-something divorcee who befriends a widower later in life. What does a mother/grandmother do when a man falls for her at this age? Connelly uses playful dialog, heartfelt songs, and elaborate dance moves to bring the two friends and/or potential "Boomer" lovebirds to life. Connelly is a songwriter-performer, fine artist, film score composer, and book publisher with numerous albums and books to her credit. Armstrong, who serves as the food and beverage director for the Clarion Inn Cookeville, has performed with a number of theatre groups across the country. Ticket sales benefit the Putnam County Habitat for Humanity's new Cookeville West End Place Housing Initiative, the Bryan Symphony Orchestra, TTU Tech Players, and the Mustard Seed Ranch for endangered, at-risk children. More than 100 area businesses and organizations have donated their products and services to help make the play possible. To buy tickets, visit www.cookeville-tn.gov/ls/cpac/cpac-calendar/ or call (931) 528-1313. Learn more about the play at www.FearlessTheMusical.com. (Photo by Chuck Whiting)

'FEARLESSLY' GIVING FOR NON-PROFIT CAUSES

            NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 2016) – Actors Valerie Connelly (second from left) and John Armstrong (fourth from left) welcome Mustard Seed Ranch Executive Director Tammy Depperschmidt (first from left) and Putnam County Habitat for Humanity Office Manager Becky Burnett to a sponsorship dinner for "FEARLESS! TheGolden Love Musical". The Broadway-style show will hold its world premiere at the Cookeville (Tenn.) Performing Arts Center from July 7-17. Ticket sales will benefit the Putnam County Habitat for Humanity's new Cookeville West End Place Housing Initiative, the Bryan Symphony Orchestra, TTU Tech Players, and the Mustard Seed Ranch for endangered, at-risk children. More than 100 area businesses and organizations have donated their products and services to help make the play possible. The dinner was hosted in Cookeville by the First National Bank of Tennessee. Connelly, a Cookeville playwright/composer, spent many years writing what some are calling today's version of "West Side Story" and "The Sound of Music". "FEARLESS!" centers on divorcee Nikki (portrayed by Connelly) and widower Daniel (portrayed by Armstrong), 60-somethings who befriend each other later in life. What does a mother/grandmother do when a man falls for her at this age? Connelly uses playful dialog, heartfelt songs, and elaborate dance moves to bring the two friends and/or potential "Boomer" lovebirds to life. To buy tickets, visit www.cookeville-tn.gov/ls/cpac/cpac-calendar/ or call (931) 528-1313. (Photo by Chuck Whiting)

'FEARLESS!' Tunesmiths

            NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 2016) – Actor/composer Valerie Connelly (center) welcomes Nashville singer-songwriters Katie Brooks (first from left) and Angel Pontier to the sponsorship dinner for "FEARLESS! The Golden Love Musical". The Broadway-style show will hold its world premiere at the Cookeville (Tenn.) Performing Arts Center from July 7-17. Ticket sales will benefit the Putnam County Habitat for Humanity's new Cookeville West End Place Housing Initiative, the Bryan Symphony Orchestra, TTU Tech Players, and the Mustard Seed Ranch for endangered, at-risk children. Brooks and Pontier co-produced an informational video about the play. More than 100 Middle Tennessee businesses and organizations have donated their products and services to help make the show possible. The dinner was hosted in Cookeville by the First National Bank of Tennessee. Connelly, a Cookeville playwright/composer, spent many years writing what some are calling today's version of "West Side Story" and "The Sound of Music". "FEARLESS!" centers on divorcee Nikki (portrayed by Connelly) and widower Daniel (portrayed by John Armstrong), 60-somethings who befriend each other later in life. What does a mother/grandmother do when a man falls for her at this age? Connelly uses playful dialog, heartfelt songs, and elaborate dance moves to bring the two friends and/or potential "Boomer" lovebirds to life. To buy tickets, visit www.cookeville-tn.gov/ls/cpac/cpac-calendar/ or call (931) 528-1313. (Photo by Chuck Whiting)

'FEARLESS! The Golden Love Musical' to Bring Music, Dance and Comedy to Cookeville Stage

By Chuck Whiting

MCAU Editor

            COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (June 2016) -- The Broadway-style play "FEARLESS! The Golden Love Musical" will hold its world premiere in Middle Tennessee from July 7-17, bringing music, dance and comedy to the 450-seat Cookeville (Tenn.) Performing Arts Center.

            The show, which features a vibrant cast (including two puppies) and a 21-piece orchestra, will benefit the Putnam County Habitat for Humanity's new Cookeville West End Place Housing Initiative, the Bryan Symphony Orchestra, TTU Tech Players, and the Mustard Seed Ranch for endangered, at-risk children. "FEARLESS!" stars Valerie Connelly, a Cookeville playwright/composer who spent many years writing what some are calling today's version of "West Side Story" and "The Sound of Music".

            The eight-performance show times are 7 p.m. from Thursday-Saturday (July 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16) and 2 p.m. on Sunday (July 10 and 17). Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis for $16 (adults age 18 and over), $12 (seniors age 62 and over), and $10 (students age 17 and under, and individuals in groups of five or more). Ticket sale proceeds from the play will benefit the four nonprofits. CPAC is located at 10 E. Broad St. in downtown Cookeville. To buy tickets, visit www.cookeville-tn.gov/ls/cpac/cpac-calendar/ or call (931) 528-1313.

 
            "I'm thrilled to stage the world premiere of my musical at the beautiful CPAC theatre in Cookeville," said Connelly, who describes her play as a wholesome family double-love story.

            Advance reviews and feedback have been strong, with one previewer praising Connelly's play for "provoking toe-tapping, laughter, and tears." The story's characters sing and dance across the stage, expressing 2016 challenges, opportunities, joys and the importance of fearlessness in the pursuit of life, love and happiness.

            "FEARLESS!" centers on divorcee Nikki and widower Daniel, 60-somethings who befriend each other later in life. What does a mother/grandmother do when a man falls for her at this age? Connelly uses playful dialog, heartfelt songs, and elaborate dance moves to bring the two friends and/or potential "Boomer" lovebirds to life. Meanwhile, Nikki's daughter and son-in-law have love-related challenges of their own.

            Connelly's parents introduced her to Broadway theatre at an early age. The artist has worked countless hours to perfect her creation after meeting with a number of highly respected New York theatre professionals.

Valerie Connelly performs songs from "FEARLESS! The Golden Love Musical" (Photo by Hal Alpiar)

            "Producers loved the music, and they made terrific constructive suggestions for the story," Connelly continued. "I took it back to the drawing board and revamped it considerably. I added some songs, changed some others, added more drama to balance the comedy, and in general increased the strength of the storyline."

            The composer/playwright was surprised when the directors asked her to portray the play's lead character, Nikki, after the actress originally tapped to play the character fell ill. As a "Boomer" herself and a professional performer for many years, she is enjoying a return to the stage.

            "'FEARLESS!' feels like a real love story, even though it's a fictional one," the artist said. "It reaches into the heart and pulls on it -- to give the viewer a reason to feel the full range of human emotion."

            The play features a Middle Tennessee cast with educators and students from Tennessee Tech University. "FEARLESS!" will be directed by TTU theatre professor Mark Creter. Other directors include Middle Tennessee State University professor and veteran conductor Mendy Richards as musical director; Jennifer Dotson-Creter of Stage One Dance Studio as choreographer; TTU theatre design professor Colin Forsyth as set designer; and TTU technical theatre instructor Nick Ryan as light designer. The 21-person orchestra includes professional musicians and TTU students who were brought together by well-known percussionist Don Lordo.

            "We have a strong cast drawn from all walks of life with great talent and a terrific will to give their best performances," added Connelly, who realized her dream after raising more than $15,000 through the support of local individuals, businesses and organizations.

            Connelly is a Cookeville-based songwriter-performer, fine artist, film score composer, and book publisher with nine albums to her credit. She is writing her seventh book, a novel. The Cornell College (Bachelor of Arts) and Northwestern University (Master of Arts) graduate joined ASCAP in 1987 as a songwriter and professional performer and has composed hundreds of songs. She wrote her first musical, "Nothing Is Ours But Time", in 1994, and the one-act musical, "Her Story", presented at Cookeville's ART a la Carte in 2013. She has performed and tested many of the songs from "FEARLESS!" at the "Tunesmithing" songwriters showcase in Nashville. Her book publishing company, Nightengale Media LLC, has published more than 200 books for authors around the world. Also a visual artist and educator, she has created hand-carved block printed images and illustrations for gift items and children's books. 

            To learn more about Valerie Connelly and her play, visit www.fearlessthemusical.com.

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                  Businesses, organizations and individuals have supported the first staging of "FEARLESS!" through sponsorships and donations of cash or in-kind services. Supporters include the following businesses: First National Bank of Tennessee, OUTBACK Steakhouse, Copeland Veterinary Hospital, Tractor Supply, Critter Cottage, Southern Paws Spa, The Outdoor Experience, Market on the Square, WORLD FOODS, Cookeville Bicycles, EXIT Rocky Top Realty, Johnson's Nursery & Garden Center, French's Shoes and Boots, Office Max, Shaffield's Furniture, Williams Wholesale Supply, Magical Music Gallery, LAMAR Advertising, Papa John's, Sam's Club, Fairfield by Marriott, Clarion Inn, Rib City, Kneaded Together Bakery, Del Monaco Winery, Cookeville Budweiser, Liquor World, Bluewaters Equipment Rentals, Cumberland Auto, Wilson Bank & Trust, Skender-Newton Realty, Kroger, Carlen Chevrolet, New York Life/Andrea and Terry Burckhard, Ford Lincoln of Cookeville, The Law Office of Donna Simpson, Hampton Inn & Suites, Party City, Copy Pack and Ship, Poet's, Carmike Cinema, State Farm Insurance/John White, One-Hour Martinizing Dry Cleaning, CPA's Cannon Clark Holman & Associates PLLC, Firehouse Subs, Trademark Printing, WALKER Investment Company Real Estate Development, First Tennessee Bank, Abel Gardens Florist & Gifts, Adecco Employment Recruiters, Belk Department Store, Old Navy, Cookeville Transmission Co., Country Inn & Suites, Crawdaddy's Restaurant, HUB Radio Stations, Stonecom Radio Stations, McCool's Video & Photography, Planet Fitness, TAYS Realty & Auctions, Winell-Lee Mouldings & Hardwoods, Benjamin Moore Paints, Cardinal Computer, Crossroads Music, and Tennessee Technological University.

'FEARLESS! The Golden Love Musical' to Premiere in Middle Tennessee July 7-17

            COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (May 2016) -- The Broadway-style play "FEARLESS! The Golden Love Musical" will hold its world premiere on July 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16 and 17 at the 450-seat Cookeville Performing Arts Center, 10 E. Broad St. in Cookeville, Tennessee. 

            Show times for "FEARLESS!" are 7 p.m. from Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis for $16 (adults age 18 and over), $12 (seniors age 62 and over), and $10 (students age 17 and under, and individuals in groups of five or more). Ticket sale proceeds from the play will benefit the Putnam Country Habitat for Humanity's new Cookeville West End Place Housing Initiative, the Bryan Symphony Orchestra, and the Mustard Seed Ranch for endangered, at-risk children. 

            "I'm thrilled to stage the world premiere of my musical at the beautiful CPAC theatre in Cookeville," said Cookeville playwright/composer Valerie Connelly, who spent many years writing what some are calling today's version of "West Side Story" and "The Sound of Music". 

            "FEARLESS!', which features a vibrant cast (including two puppies) and a 24-piece orchestra, is a wholesome family double-love story that previewers agree "provokes toe-tapping, laughter and tears." The story's characters sing and dance across the stage, expressing 2016 challenges, opportunities, joys and the importance of fearlessness in the pursuit of life, love and happiness.

            Connelly is a Cookeville-based songwriter-performer, fine artist, film score composer, and book publisher in Cookeville. She joined ASCAP in 1987 as a songwriter and professional performer and has composed hundreds of songs. Tickets to "FEARLESS! may be purchased online at http://www.cookeville-tn.gov/ls/cpac/cpac-calendar/. To learn more about Valerie Connelly and her play, visit http://www.fearlessthemusical.com. 

'FEARLESS' Fashion Show and Wine Tasting to Occur on May 15 in Cookeville

            COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (May 2016) -- A popcorn, fashion show and wine tasting in Cookeville, Tennessee, on May 15 will help fund production costs for the eight-performance world premiere of the original Broadway-style stage show, "Fearless! The Golden Glove Musical", with ticket sale proceeds supporting three nonprofit charities.

            The "FEARLESS! Spring/Summer Popcorn, Fashion, Cosmetics, Fragrance Show & Wine Tasting" fundraising event will occur from 2-5 p.m. at the Country Inn & Suites, 1151 S. Jefferson Ave. in Cookeville. Donations raised from the free event will help stage Cookeville playwright/composer Valerie Connelly's new musical "FEARLESS!" at the Cookeville Performing Arts Center from July 7-17. Ticket sale proceeds will benefit the Putnam County Habitat for Humanity's new Cookeville West End Place Housing Initiative, the Bryan Symphony Orchestra, and the Mustard Seed Ranch for endangered, at-risk children.

            "We are very appreciative for the more than 100 businesses and organizations that are supporting our efforts to help bring this lifelong dream creation to Middle Tennessee, while benefiting three local nonprofit causes," said Connelly, who composed and arranged the music and lyrics for all 24 songs, and who wrote all of the script for the two-act play.

            Highlights of the "FEARLESS!" fundraising event are

            * A fashion show presented by Belk, with models showing fashions, cosmetics and brand fragrances for all ages.

            * A wine tasting featuring various selections from Del Monaco Winery & Vineyards.

            Attendees also will enjoy all-you-can-eat popcorn provided by Carmike Cinema. Staging for the fashion show will be provided by Hobby Lobby and/or Abel Gardens.

            "FEARLESS! The Golden Love Musical" will premiere on July 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16 and 17 at the 450-seat CPAC theatre with a vibrant cast (including two puppies) and a 24-piece orchestra. Years in the making, many describe the music as "today's version of 'West Side Story' and 'The Sound of Music'." "FEARLESS!" is a wholesome family double-love story that previewers agree "provokes toe-tapping, laughter and tears." The story's characters sing and dance across the stage, expressing 2016 challenges, opportunities, joys and the importance of fearlessness in the pursuit of life, love and happiness. Cast members will be announced in mid-May.

            The show's creator, Valerie Connelly, is a Cookeville-based songwriter-performer, fine artist, film score composer, and book publisher in Cookeville. She joined ASCAP composer in 1987 as a songwriter and professional performer and has composed hundreds of songs.

            Tickets to "FEARLESS!" are available on a first-come, first-served basis for $16 (adults age 18 and over), $12 (seniors age 62 and over), and $10 (students age 17 and under and individuals in groups of five or more). Tickets may be purchased online at http://www.cookeville-tn.gov/ls/cpac/cpac-calendar/. To learn more about Connelly and her play, visit http://www.fearlessthemusical.com.

'Tunesmithing' to Celebrate Music in Film, Television and Theatre on Nov. 18

          NASHVILLE -- "Tunesmithing" will celebrate music in film, television and theatre with a show from 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 18 (Wednesday) at WXYZ Restaurant/Bar at the Aloft Nashville Hotel, 1719 West End Ave. (near Music Row).

          Attendees will enjoy original songs and compositions by professional singer/songwriter Lisa Aschmann (hundreds of songs for movies and TV shows); professional singer/songwriter Everette Brown ("Summer Avenue"/PBS documentary series "Beyond the Parkway"); songwriter/composer/playwright Valerie Connelly ("Fearless, The Golden Love Musical"); songwriter/composer/instrumentalist Mark Horwitz (performed in the Broadway show "Beatlemania"); singer/songwriter/producer Bruce Michael Miller (four songs in the movie "Halloween Party"); and songwriter/composer/instrumentalist Bob Teague (guitarist for the four-piece instrumental group 'Quartessence').

           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 Network, and Shine Time Records and Books. The monthly show was founded in 2003 to spotlight emerging, professional and hit songwriters, as well as artists of all kinds. The event offers mentoring, career growth and networking opportunities for artists at all levels.

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

Valerie Connelly to Perform Songs from Her New Musical 'FEARLESS!' at Valentine's Show in Nashville

          Performer/songwriter/composer Valerie Connelly will present original songs from her new musical "FEARLESS!" and portfolio during a special Valentine's Day evening performance from 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 14 (Saturday) at the Aloft Hotel, 1719 West End Ave. in Nashville.

          The free "Valentine's Day Music for Lovers" show will occur at the hotel's WXYZ Lounge. Connelly, an all-ages veteran entertainer, says "Fearless! The Golden Love Musical" features 23 original songs "that capture the hearts and humor of those above 40 years old." Her "sneak peek" of comedy and love songs has been under development for many years. 

          Attendees will also enjoy a broad spectrum of original songs in the pop, show, blues, folk and country musical genres. The artist will perform on piano and guitar.  

          "There is no contemporary music platform for Baby Boomers," Connelly said, adding that nearly 100 million people fall into that generation. "They are all music starved, forced to live on a no-option diet of oldies-but-goodies."

          Individuals can hear song clips and the "story behind the story" on the musical at www.FEARLESStheMusical.com.

          Interviewed recently on the "Brent Carl Morning Show" on Cookeville's 1400-AM/107.7-FM , Connelly explained that she is taking "FEARLESS!" on a “Path to Broadway” home concert tour. Individuals can book the artist for donation-based weekend performances in their homes. Proceeds from the shows will be used to defray some of the "enormous pre-production expenses" in getting the show onto a New York stage. She hopes to boost a rapidly growing fan base and land support from potential Broadway investors. She and co-playwright Hal Alpiar have already received interest from a prominent investor in the Big Apple.

          The investors were “extremely receptive to our script and especially to Valerie’s music,” said Alpiar, an award-winning script writer. “They provided us with some great feedback, which we have since fully integrated into the final book and CDs.” 

          A limited number of double-CD sets of the music from "FEARLESS!"  (Acts I and II, fully orchestrated and including printed lyrics) will be available for purchase at the Valentine’s Day evening performance. 

          Connelly, who hosted her own Internet radio show for six years, is also an accomplished fine artist whose paintings and block prints have been shown in numerous Midwest and Southern galleries. She is a five-time author, and runs her own publishing company (www.NightengalePress.com), with 180 books and over 200 songs to her company’s credit since 1990. During her early performing years, she took a two-year break to serve in the Peace Corps in West Africa, then followed with a two-decades-long French and English teaching career in Northern Chicago, which she overlapped with music performances throughout the Midwest and in Europe.

           Samples of Connelly’s music can also be heard and downloaded anytime at www.songsbyvalerie.com and www.reverbnation.com/valerieconnelly.

          Individuals who are interested in hosting a live musical performance in their home featuring preview selections from "FEARLESS! The Golden Love Musical", contact Valerie Connelly at (931) 854-1390 or send an e-mail inquiry to artist@valerieconnelly.com. 

'Tunesmithing' to Spotlight Piano Writers in Nashville on Jan. 21

         NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 2015) -- "Tunesmithing" will spotlight five songwriters during a special "piano night" from 7-9:30 p.m. Jan. 21 (Wednesday) at WXYZ Restaurant/Bar at the Aloft Nashville Hotel, 1719 West End Ave. (near Music Row). 

          Attendees will enjoy original songs by some of Nashville's most successful piano writers, including Valerie Connelly ("Fearless"/musical), Jimmy Borja ("If The Feeling Is Gone"/Philippine hit song), Warren Evans ("Refractions"/instrumental CD), Melissa Javors ("Wild Horses"/Peter, Paul and Mary), and Debbie Mathis Watts ("The Ryman Diaries"/popular historical musical).

           Admission is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Publicists Chuck Whiting and Scott Johnson 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.