and Music Parlour
Tullahoma Songwriter's Circle
Welcome!
Here is our Promise!
We at the TSC
will support and promote our
local songwriters
in their songwriting endeavors.  
If you are writing, we are
listening!!
Please patronize our most generous hosts,
The Family Music Center, The Celtic Cup, Old Tyme
Viola Country Cafe, and The Brew.  They either provide
refreshments or have wonderful menus and are allowing
us to hold our Circles at their establishments.  
Please treat them well and visit often!
A circle, defined, is never ending
As hands on the face of a clock, ticking strong
And words can take on different meanings
It's how you interpret the song
And so when our circle gathers
This place where we all can belong
We can learn and nurture and know each other
As we grow our circle of songs
So let the music move your soul
As we let the lyrics flow
and let us make it very clear
you're always welcome 'round here!
The Tullahoma Songwriter's Circle was started by Sherry Lawson and Kathy
Martin, two singer/songwriters who were living in Tullahoma and felt there was a need
for a better outlet for songwriters -- one that would give them a chance to try out their
material and perform their songs in public.  So they approached the management at
Sweet Aroma Cafe, and the rest, as they say, is history.  
Inception began December 6th, 2006.  
We proudly support our local songwriters and urge all who are in the area to drop by
on any of our Circle nights and please cheerfully and enthusiastically do the same!  
Now being hosted by Kathy Martin, James Bell and Shawn Smith.
Kathy
Martin
Sherry Lawson
I hope you realize you
are ON my website! :)
but in case you are
lost, click here and
go to my home page
or send me an email
at the address below.
TSC News...
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  • 02/10/12 - The Circle at The Celtic Cup was so much fun!!  We had a great crowd!  Thanks to Shawn, Marilyn, Devinn, and Larry for performing with me on Friday.  We had two surprise guests - Olivia
    (who is a young Martina McBride-like singer songwriter) and Nashville singer/songwriter Charlie Allen.  I even got to sing some harmony with Charlie!  What fun!!!  Thanks to Chris and Denise for
    sticking with us for such a long time.  If you haven't stopped by The Cup lately, you're missing the best little hangout in Tullahoma!  
  • Next up:  Old Tyme Viola Country Cafe on Friday, February 17th, 6 to 9pm.  Such a charming place -- come and check out the "new digs"!  :)
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  • 02/03/12 - We had a great group at The Family Music Center!  Such a fun time!!!  Not only did we have our regulars Shawn, James and Marilyn join me, we had Jason, Arty, Craig, Lonny and Bryan.  
    LOTS o' GREAT MUSIC!!!  Everyone bring your friends.  The FMC has become such an enjoyable venue!  If you haven't checked us out there yet, what are you waiting for?  Join the party!!  And thanks to
    Mark for running sound and being the host extraordinare!
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  • 01/27/12 - James presided over the Circle night at The Brew - thanks to all who participated and came to listen!  We appreciate you!  
  • Some of us were at The Celtic Cup at their first "Open Mic Night".  Chris & Denise are booking 1/2 hour slots to perform, original or covers, from 6 to 9pm.  Devinn and Shawn performed as well as
    many other local talents!  If you can't make it to The Brew when the Circle falls on the 4th Friday of the month, The Celtic Cup has a GREAT opportunity to hear some great music!
  • Our next Circle:  The Family Music Center on Friday, Feb. 13th, 6 to 9pm.  See you there!
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  • 01/18/12 - Wow!  We had a fantastic night at the NEW Viola venue!  The brand new name of the place is:  Old Tyme Viola Country Cafe.  Donnie and Krissy, our very generous hosts, were so
    welcoming and made the night so fun!  Thanks to the members who joined me to perform:  Shawn, Marilyn, Bard, and Devinn, with a BIG THANKS to Larry, who brought the sound system!  And we
    appreciate those who came to listen!!!  (Shout out to Mark and Dick and their wives...)  :)   Krissy tells me that they are working on building a new website page, and I'll link you in as soon as it's up and
    running!  Great food, friendly atmosphere, and a nice stage to perform on!  Don't forget to mark your calendars for the 3rd Friday of every month and join us for the fun at Viola!!!
  • A big "Get Well Soon" going out to James Bell.  He was out sick and so unable to attend the Viola festivities.  Even worse, he's had to cancel his upcoming appearance on the Lynchburg radio show. :(  
    Hope you get to feeling much better soon, James....  we missed you!
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  • Next Circle:  Friday, January 20th at The Viola Valley Country Store & Restaurant!  6pm til...  We are really looking forward to going back to Viola and seeing everyone!  The place is now under new
    management -- can't wait! :) :) :)  Hope you can join us!
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  • 01/13/12 - Mark Irish at The Family Music Center offered to host the Circle on the 2nd Friday when he heard we had been bumped at The Cup.  Though not as large a crowd as we had last week -- we
    had a really great night at FMC!  Thanks to James, Marilyn, Devinn, Jason and Andrew for performing with me -- and thanks to our wonderful audience!!!!  And of course, thanks to Mark!!!! :)
  • One of our most loyal members, Larry Z, is starting his own studio!  :) :) :)  We LOVE Larry, and want to get the word out for him to all our members who might be interested in recording demos of their
    songs...  I don't have the details yet -- but as soon as I do, I'll report it here.  Stay tuned! :)
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  • Celtic Cup asked us to step aside in January for an act coming to them from Canada.  So we will not be at The Celtic Cup this month.
  • 01/06/12 - We had a blast at The Family Music Center!!  And when Mark heard we got bumped from The Cup, he offered the FMC to us on the 13th!  So please get the word out!!!  We had a wonderful
    night on the 6th -- let's see if we can top it on the dreaded Friday the 13th!!!! :) :) :)
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  • HAPPY NEW YEAR!  We had a fun last circle of 2011 at The Brew!  Thanks to James, Marilyn, and Shawn for performing.  We've decided to try the 3rd Friday of the month at The Brew to see if the
    change-up might bring some more people in...  Please join us in January!!!  HAPPY 2012!!!!!!
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  • 12/9/11 - What a wonderful night we had at The Celtic Cup!!  Celebrating our 5th Anniversary, we had James, Marilyn, Devinn, Charlotte, myself and -- TA DAAAH - Sherry Lawson!!!  So glad to see and
    hear Sherry again!!  Thanks so much to Chris and Denise for being the gracious hosts they always are!  If you missed it - you missed a good one!!!
  • Our next Circle night is Friday, December 30th at The Brew in Manchester!  One more chance to celebrate our 5 years together.  So - trivia, prizes and a pre-New Year's celebration!  Hoping to see you
    there!!!
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  • 12/2/11 - Our first Circle in our 5th anniversary month of December was outstanding!!  Many thanks to Mark Irish, our generous host at The Family Music Center, and the 9 (count 'em - 9!) songwriters
    who performed!!!  What fun!!  Next anniversary Circle is Friday, 12/9 at The Celtic Cup!  We'll have trivia and prizes again, and it will be TSC Trivia -- all of which can be found on this Circle page!  So
    peruse the site to brush up on your Circle facts!!!  See you Friday!!!
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  • November -- We had minimal attendance all through November... :(  Thanks so much to James and Bard for The Brew night.  Tho' not many people, we had a fun night!
  • So we're hoping to see a lot of you this month --- OUR 5th ANNIVERSARY YEAR  for the Circle!!!  We're here for you -- please support us so we can continue!!
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  • 10/28/11 - Our night at The Brew was really fun!  Thanks to James (GREAT little love song on a 30 minute deadline!!!), Devinn (we LOVE Sparrow!) and Charlotte (still Chasing Babies!) for joining me!!!  
    And thanks to Judy for the hospitality!!!  Next up:  Family Music Center on Nov. 4th!  See ya there!
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  • See you at the next Circle:  The Brew, Friday, October 14th, 2011, 6 to 9pm.  Bring ALL your friends.  :) :) :)
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  • ANNOUNCEMENT!  We will no longer be playing at Sweet Aroma Cafe - they have closed for good. :(
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  • 10/14/11 - We had a GREAT crowd on Friday night at the Celtic Cup!!  Thanks to Devinn, Shawn, and Marilyn for the night (we couldn't convince Marilyn to play - but she was MVP for me for getting me
    there! :) :) :) )   And may I just add... the artichoke soup was to DIE for!  Thanks!!
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  • 10/07/11 - Our night at the Family Music Center was a lot of fun!  Good music, great listeners -- and a HUGE thanks to Brian who ran sound for us.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! :)
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  • September -- Yea - lax again on my part :( -- but not much really happened this month.... Family Music Center was a good night, tho' we didn't see many of you there... Celtic Cup turned out to be a duo
    night for Marilyn and me... Sweet Aroma, tho' I showed up and set up and got to meet a potential new member, we didn't get to play because the owner's grandmother was in the hospital and no one
    was there to open, so we had to leave.  And I was completely solo at The Brew - no one else showed to play -- and it was owner Judy and a friend of hers there to listen all night.  So....  I really hope we
    do much better in October!!!  Hint, Hint......
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  • 08/26/11 - The Circle at The Brew on Friday was like a little intimate concert - like old times - with just me and James.  Three hours of just us - those who were there got to hear a lot of our material that
    we haven't pulled out in quite a while! ;) :) :)  I realize football is important, but where WAS everyone????  We missed you!
  • 08/16/11 - Had to cancel Sweet Aroma last minute due to my dad being in the hospital.  He's thankfully home and doing much better now.
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  • 08/12/11 - What a night at Celtic Cup!  Not only did we have a wonderful crowd, we had lots of songwriters to perform, including James, Shawn, Marilyn and Sid and Carrie, with a surprise sit in by
    Trapper, who stopped by before his night at London's in town!!!  What a blast!!  Hope we'll be seeing more of Sid & Carrie now that they've found us again!! (hint hint)  Soooo much fun!!!!!
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  • 08/05/11 - We had such fun at The Family Music Center!  Free popcorn and dollar sodas for the audience, and Shawn, James, Marilyn and I were on hand with assistance from two Terrys :).  We had a
    great time!!  Thanks to Mark for the great hospitality.  Pass the word -- FMC is a laid back Circle night that's lots of fun!!!
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  • 07/29/11 - Our night at The Brew, tho' intimate, was a lot of fun.  Thanks to Devinn, Charlotte and Rosalyn for sharing the night with me!!  We had a great time!  But the most delightful moment of the
    evening for me came from Rebecca's 50's outfit!!!!!!  :) But you can still catch her in the 50's show she was rehearsing.... touch base with her for details to check it out!
  • I've had a suggestion of having a "Spotlight of the Month" for members on the Circle Page, to include bio, headshot, interview and MP3 link for a song.  Interested?  Send me an email and let me
    know... we'll begin in September with our first "volunteer"... !!!  :) :) :)
  • Our next Circle is at The Family Music Center - hope to see you there!!
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  • 07/23/11 - Sorry I've been remiss at updating "The News" everyone... between computer complications and some health issues, I've been "away".  I hope to be back on the ball! :) :)
  • We've been having some really great nights at the Celtic Cup and the Family Music Center!!  Unfortunately, you seem to have forgotten us at Sweet Aroma.  As a solo night for me there I've had to resort
    to relying on my past "bar hopping" days of playing originals and covers to fill the 2 hours, so it's become a sort of fun sing along night!  :)
  • Our next Circle will be at The Brew this Friday, July 29th.  Hope to see you then!!!
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  • 03/25/11 - Our night at THE BREW was really inspiring!!!  We met our newest members, Randy Howard and Chuck Baker!  They're from Lynchburg -- and we'll hopefully be seeing them again soon!  
    Randy has had songs recorded by Hank Williams III, and is a very talented performer.  Chuck is a songwriter, and we got to hear their collaborations when Randy sang one of their songs!  :)  James
    Bell was on hand (thank you, James!) and we had a nice little crowd to entertain!!!  For those of you who missed the night -- we had a LOT of FUN!!!
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  • 03/20/11 - James Bell has been a very busy guy this month!!!!  Not only was he featured in two, count 'em, TWO articles in The Tullahoma News, he's hosting Brew's Alley After Hours, a local cable TV
    show, AND has become engaged to his fiancé, Trisha!!!!  A May wedding is planned.... CONGRATULATIONS James!!!  
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  • 03/18/11 - Thanks to Rebecca and the staff at THE BREW for making my solo evening so enjoyable!  Big thanks to Larry Z, Devinn Raye, Dad & Betty Jean and all those who came to listen!  I really
    appreciate your support!!! :)
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  • 03/11/11 - We had an awesome night at The Celtic Cup!  With James, Shawn, Marilyn, me and Larry performing, we also had a visit from Papa Mike, who graced us with his harmonicas.  AND we had
    special visits from Trapper Haskins and Sherry Lawson!!!  With a really nice crowd to listen in, it was a very enjoyable evening!  I've added some pics from the night in our "photo gallery" below. Thanks
    to Chris and Denise, our hosts at The Cup!  We love ya!
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  • 03/06/11 - Congratulations to James Bell and Rebecca Magierski on the great feature article in the Tullahoma Sunday News advertising "Brew's Alley After Hours", which will be taped live
    performances of musicians and songwriters aired on local stations -- hosted by our very own James Bell!  Any interest in performing -- contact Rebecca at THE BREW!  :) :) :)
  • Next up -- The Celtic Cup on Friday, March 11th.  Hope to see many of your there!
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  • 03/04/11 -  Our opening night at The Family Music Center couldn't have been better!  :)  We had 3 core players (Shawn, Marilyn and me) with lots of assistance from Larry Z, as well as 4 new players
    and potential new members to The Circle!  With such a great listening "family" to support us --- we are soooooo looking forward to our date in April at the Center.  A sincere THANK YOU to Mark for
    hosting us!  We had an awesome time!!!  See what you missed --  I will be posting pics from the night soon.  :) :) :)
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  • 02/25/11 - We rocked THE BREW at our monthly Circle there on Friday... 5 songwriters performed to an appreciative audience!  We had a blast!!!  Thanks, Rebecca!
  • It was announced that "The Brew After Hours" will be airing on the local Link channel, with James Bell as host!  Congratulations, Rebecca and James!  :)
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  • 02/18/11 - Well, besides me being really sick for the last few weeks and breaking the bone in my foot which still hasn't healed completely --- I've been a little lax with the updates!  Excuses, Excuses I
    know.  But we've still been singing!!  In February, we had a great night at Celtic Cup with Devinn, Emily and me holding court.  It was a lot of fun!!  And Emily played the piano!!!  Yea!  At Sweet Aroma, it
    was me and Devinn, but we had a great time with our loyal listeners!!!  :)  We really wish more of you would show up at Sweet Aroma!  They are allowing us to use their place, it would be great if more
    of you would take advantage! (hint, hint)  And our night at Parkway was really fun!  Marilyn and I played and our newest member, Kati O'Grady, came and played with guitar help from George!  We had a
    lot of fun!  We were disappointed we didn't see the Shelbyville contingent there (Sheila???) :)  I sang one of your songs in your absence.... :) :) :)  Next up:  The Brew on the 25th.  Hope to see some of
    you there!!!
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  • 1/29/11 - Another great night at THE BREW!  We had several very talented songwriters to perform, and a wonderful mix of audience members to listen!  So happy that things are going well.  Thanks to
    Rebecca - who was interviewed by the Tullahoma News - read the info in our TSC Press section, below.  :)
  • On the horizon at THE BREW may be a LightTube TV show hosted by our very own James Bell!!!!  Stay tuned to see if and/or when this comes to fruition!!  Very exciting!!
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  • 01/18/11 - We had a really fun night at Sweet Aroma!  A nice crowd, and Devinn and I held down the fort!!  :)  Next Circle is this Friday at Parkway Cafe.  Hope to see some of you there!
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  • 01/14/11 - What a great way to usher in our New Year!!!  Our night at Celtic Cup was absolutely wonderful!  Not only did all our "base" players show up, but we saw some faces we haven't seen in a
    while (glad you made it, Wally!), AND we met some brand new players too!  Charlie - we hope you come back and visit SOON! :)  And Drew is our newest member!  YAY!!!  Next up - Sweet Aroma and
    Parkway Cafe.  Hope to see you soon!
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TSC Press...
Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge the photos.  Some of our first press!
This was our first ad in print!  It was in Tullahoma's
Monday Market for the week of December 6th.
Article in The Saturday Independent out of
Manchester, TN, dated December 9, 2006...
Article in The Tullahoma News, LifeStyles
section, dated December 15, 2006...
TSC Member Links
As we get them, I will be adding member links to this part of the Circle page on my website.  Sherry has a link on her website to this page.
 Members who want them listed will have links on both our websites and so two different places people will be able to find them!  Two -
Two - Two links in one! :)  If you have a bio and/or a photo that you would like posted, please send that to either Sherry or me and we will
be glad to add that info to your listing!
Official Number of Members:      65
Richard Cathey
Lyricist
rubyroyal02@aol.com
931-455-8679
Richard has some lyrics... he'd like to see if anyone
would be interested in putting some music to
them....  click on the thumbnail to view, and contact
Richard directly if you have any interest.
Zach Kerber
Singer/Songwriter
email:  tba
931-581-8545
Sid Ledbetter
Guitar/Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Engineer/Arranger
silentletter@charter.net
931-454-4862
Nicola Matty
Poet/Clarinet (B flat)
dancingnic_95@hotmail.com
or matty64@comcast.net
931-967-8428
David Morrison
Singer/Songwriter/Guitar/Harmonica
moman@gimail.af.mil
931-273-4093
505-537-2838
Alan F. Roberts
Classic Guitar and Writer
AFRUSMC@yahoo.com
931-393-4994
Glen Simmons
Keyboards/Composer
glensimmons@hotmail.com
931-455-5269  or 581-2430
Andrew Wimsatt
Lyricist
andrewwimsatt@hotmail.com
931-454-2572
Mike Zuccaro
Singer/Songwriter (just starting...)
mpzuccaro@yahoo.com
931-703-9100
Other Helpful Links/Phone #s/
Information for TSC Members
A free on-line rhyming dictionary:  http://www.rhymer.com/
A free on-line thesarus:  http://thesaurus.reference.com/
KK's Music - Tullahoma:  931-455-2255
Monday Market:  931-455-8584
Channel 6:  931-393-0081
The Do's & Don'ts of Music Row by Liz Hengber... this is a picture of the
cover of a book one of our members recommends as having helpful info.
K. Martin & S. Lawson©2007
Circle of Songs
Daryl Speights
"Pseudo" singer/songwriter/guitarist
email:  N/A
931-968-5064
Mark Woodard
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist
email:  N/A
Phone: N/A
Kevin Winch
Singer/Songwriter/Piano/Keyboards
gumbyxp@cafes.net
931-455-9620
Michael B. Tessler
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist
sallydontdance@yahoo.com
myspace.com/tabletopmike
931-455-2964
Ad in the Monday Market for the week of
March 5th, 2007 for Sweet Aroma,
mentioning the Songwriter's Circle.
If you're looking for a great place to get your
demo recording done, Azalea has great rates
and a wonderful staff!  Check out their
website and give 'em a call!
Nancy Moran
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist/Music Biz Help
Web Site:  http://www.nancymoran.com/
615-834-8613
(The copyright office at the Library of Congress)
Teresa Lockhart
Songwriter/Guitar
lockhart13@charter.net
931-728-9135
Flip-ad that ran on
local Channel 6...
C. Eric Cornett
Singer/Songwriter/Guitar/Harmonica
oakgroverecords@yahoo.com
931-434-4046
Michael Nelson
Songwriter/Sound Engineer, Guitar, Bass, Percussion/Drums
mnelson0913@hotmail.com
615-584-5840 (mobile)
Sherry and I had a very nice time at
Meyers Pond
a family owned catch-and-release pond
on Saturday, May 5th  
Here's their website for more details about their place:  www.myerspond.com
or click on the thumbnails to see their flier
They have graciously offered to add our website link to their website, so we can only do the same!
If you fish -- check 'em out! :)
Aaron Cox
Singer/Songwriter/Instrumentation/You Name It
cox4president@yahoo.com
256-783-5409
Sherry, James Bell and I have done a "Thunder" radio promotional jingle for Scott and Tiffany for WMSR
1320 AM, and they've asked us to help with a couple more.  This is all to promote the Circle and to get the
word out to more songwriters that we're at Sweet Aroma every week and hoping they'll pass the word
along!  Hope you'll listen!  Click on the logo to go to the radio station's streaming on-line link!  And if
anyone hears us -- LET US KNOW.  We'd like to see if it's working....  =\
Hailey Grace Roy
Fan/Future Songwriter
hearmysongs@charter.net
931-461-0016
TSC Goes Green!  Regarding
the rally held June 9, 2007...
Lee Lancaster
Singer/Songwriter/Guitar
email:  tba
931-728-2356
John Richardson
Singer/Songwriter/Guitar
john.bootleg@gmail.comwww.myspace.com/joh
nrichardsonandbootleg
723-4777   cell:  952-1280
Check out the Code Of Conduct for
Songwriters by Nancy Moran:
Flip-ad.... (07/07)
Elliott Pacetti
Singer/Songwriter/Lyricist/Instrumentation
a1anorth@comcast.net
http://www.myspace.com/a1anorth
615-579-6971
Everett Brown
Singer/Songwriter/Writer/Guitar/Piano/Harmonica
evereadyb@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/wwwmyspacecomeverettbrown
615-796-1195
Wally Freeborn
Songwriter/Harmonica
harpdawg51@yahoo.com
931-808-4629
If you would like to be a member of the Tullahoma Songwriter's Circle, just send me an email with your
name, email address, website (if you have one),  phone number(s), and what you would like us to post
for you (Singer/Songwriter for example).  If you would like a picture posted, send that along as well!  
This way other members or other musicians surfing the web can contact you.  Or - if you would like to
be considered a member but NOT be posted here -- we can do that too.  Just send me the info with a
note to please NOT post your information to the website.  

Send me your info at:    kmmartin_7@yahoo.com
Want to be a Member?
Larry Whinnery
Singer/Songwriter
lwhinnery@comcast.net
larryw@adtecinc.com
615-479-8248
Lawren Lelko
Singer/Songwriter/Guitar/Percussion/Edit/Mix/Master
lawren.lelko@gmail.com
931-723-2259
Congratulations to David and Vickie - who were married on February 23rd, 2008 in
New Mexico!  Maybe we'll see you again on your way through TN.  Best Wishes!!!
Flip-ad... (09/07)
Sherry and I also did the Old Timers Day gig for WMSR on Sept. 29th, 2007.  It was HOT! :)  So we're
hoping we are getting the word out - at least locally - that the TSC is here to stay! :)
Flip-ad... (11/07)
The Songwriter's Resource Network - a news and education resource
for aspiring songwriters working on their craft.
Yes, this is THE Bluebird Cafe, the one you've seen in the
movies and heard about!  :)
Friends of the Circle
This space is for any one who supports the Tullahoma Songwriter's Circle, and who would like to
post their information for the membership, their friends and fans.
Phillip Chessor
Songwriter/Guitar
phillipc37388@hotmail.com
cell# 581-4720
This is The Folk Club of Reston-Herndon Virginia, to which I belonged for years.   
Though I don't know if I'll ever get back there to perform on their stage, I still hope I
will...  their acceptance of me is what got me back into writing... so I'm ever so
grateful to them and the membership!

If you are ever in the Washington DC/Virginia area on a Tuesday evening, you
should check them out!  
Sherry and I were kindly invited to play at the Bell Buckle Cafe and we enjoyed it very much.  We
encourage our songwriters to venture out and try their chops there as well!  And the invitation is open
to any of the Bell Buckle songwriters to please be our guest at Sweet Aroma and come share your
talents here as well.  Spread the wealth, I say!!  :) :)  Best way to get your material heard by different
people, and you just never know who will be there when! :)
Celebrating our 5th YEAR
Gene Cuthbert
Singer/Songwriter/Guitar
mariagene@peoplepc.com
931-454-2408
Another local live music venue that has an open mic type set up on Saturday nights in Belvidere, TN.
 They were very gracious hosts to me when I went to visit, and they've popped in on us as well at
Sweet Aroma... Friends of the Circle, the Market is a unique and wonderfully inviting place to play!
Julie Taylor
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist
iaintbeenright@charter.net
www.julitaylor.com
Jim Messerli
Guitarist
dbluez@comcast.net
931-636-0142
Earth Day Celebration
April 19, 2008
This is a very cool site -- they are a not for profit songwriter's camp based in California.  For any of
you who might be vacationing in that area, or just maybe want to travel out for some adventures in
songwriting... you might want to check this out! :)
Now on 105.5 FM in the mornings -- LIVE in Tullahoma at the Northgate Shopping Center!  They have a beautiful new set up right in the mall!
See Scott & Tiff do New & Views!
Pay them a visit, and tell them THE CIRCLE SENT YOU!
The Tennessee Fiddle Orchestra is actively recuriting all who are interested,
and after attending their First Season Spring Concert, if you have the time and
the inkling -- you'd be nutz not to participate!  It was heart-warming to hear the
range and extent of the talent that Jim and Inge have gathered here!  Do yourself
a favor and visit this website to see for yourself!
Sherry's long awaited
2nd CD is available at
CD Baby... you can click
on the links above to
listen and order your
very own copy!
Get your music played!  A format
similar to MySpace - make friends in
the biz... very cool site!!  Check it out!!
Look what I found while surfing the web!  
Check out the site for the latest info!
Friend of the Circle, Bobby Holt, told us about this songwriting contest last year.  
Here's where you can check it out for this year..... and see the great article they sent
me by email (click on the thumbnails).
Spectrum Audio is one of the Internet's leading pro audio equipment retailers. Offering
everything from professional audio equipment, recording gear, computer software for music,
musical instruments and supplies, Spectrumaudio.com is a one-stop shop for gear!
Marilyn Harris
Songwriter
mharris@henry-mccord.com
931-455-2813
One more place for connecting....
Our good friends, David and Glenda Clark,
and their activities.... :)
Anthony Durante
Musician
Adurante@charter.net  
PHOTOS from Previous Events
LOOK!
Click on the title to listen to MP3 file of song.

1. With Me
2. For A Dancer
3. Oh!
4. I Want You (Say You'll Be Mine)
5. Sideline
6. Someday
7. Another Man
8. Ballerina
9. Gratitude Song
10. More Than a Dream
11. Vortex
12. I Still Love You

All songs written by Anthony Durante, Copyright©2008
Recorded at Calvery Recording Studio, Tullahoma, TN
Contact Tony:  adurante@charter.net
Sheila Shavers
Singer/Songwriter
sshavers72@yahoo.com
Gary Crowell
Rythm Guitar/Singer/Bass
williamcrowell98@yahoo.com
931-247-8501
HOME IMPROVEMENT and YARD
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Call Gary Crowell at
931-247-8501
FYI ---  3/16/09 --  Sherry Lawson will be taking a  
break from the music for a while... so don't panic
if you haven't seen her around...  she'll stay in
touch and come back to the Circle when her
schedule permits!  :)  In the meantime, James,
Shawn and I and the rest of the gang will carry
on!  :) :) :)    See you soon!  Kathy
A nod to the TSC in the Opinion Page of the
Tullahoma News and Guardian, May 13, 2009
Click on this logo link to read the TSC News Archives for
comments from 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Click on this logo link to read the TSC News Archives for
comments from 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
John Michael Cimino-Hurt
Songwriter/Guitar
openmic.folkalley.com/JohnMichaelHurt
931-598-9605;  cell# 703-801-4754
James Bell
James plays solo and with other
friends in and around the area,
and is finally writing with other
songwriters in Nashville!  It won't
be long now... Check out his
Facebook or MySpace pages for
more details and to listen to
some of his great songs!
Jim Sartain
Singer/Songwriter
jim.sartain@wrightind.com
Some Sweet Aroma Moments...
TSC at the Celtic Cup
Shawn, Kathy and James
Marilyn, Kathy, James and Eric
Sein, Shawn, James and Kathy
James and Kathy
Sheila, Peter and Orland
Orland Esch
Songwriter
poe1005@comcast.net
Indian Flute player (sorry - didn't get his name)
James
Shawn
Wally
Sherry, Aaron, and our most loyal fans :)
Michael
Lawrence Zagranis
Singer/Songwriter/Life-Saver-with-a-sound system! :)
lezzag@msn.com
931-247-7950
Feature article in the
Tullahoma News (01/24/10)
Bard Fisher
Singer/Songwriter/Guitar
931-394-3343
Jerry Woodward
New Songwriter/Guitarist Extraordinaries
Phone:  931-684-7013
Trapper Haskins
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist
trapperhaskins.com
www.myspace.com/trapperhaskins  
Tommy Yealock
Songwriter/Guitarist
tommylee2744@gmail
We'd all like to acknowledge Ms. Marilyn Harris for
her stick-to-it-tive-ness! :)  You've improved
sooooo much since you've been coming, and we
enjoy your songs so much... not to mention I don't
know WHAT I'd do without you!!! :)  Thank you for
everything you've contributed to the Songwriter's
Circle!  It is very much appreciated!!!
And now… here are the Details...
The Tullahoma Songwriter’s Circle is
Calling all Local Songwriters:








Every second (2nd) FRIDAY evening of every month, 6 to 9pm
at The Celtic Cup Coffee House













106 North Anderson St.
Tullahoma, TN 37388

931-563-7733
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tullahoma-TN/The-Celtic-Cup-Coffee-House/48994650888





Every third (3rd) FRIDAY evening of every month, 6pm til...
at Old Tyme Viola Country Cafe, Viola, TN













8852 Viola Road (just past Viola on Rt. 108)
Morrison, TN  


931-635-3886




Every LAST FRIDAY evening of every month, 6 to 9pm
at THE BREW, Manchester, TN
















Brew’s Alley is the musical venue
at THE BREW, the way cool
coffee shop across the street from the Manchester Arts Center,
121 E. Main St., right on the square in the middle of downtown.  Phone#: 931-954-0544
Contact Judy about bookings.







Lots of chances to see and hear local talent (NO COVER!) :); places to work out your material if you ARE local talent :):); and a safe
and supportive environment to get started if you want to test the waters before dippin’ those tootsies anywhere near Nashville… :) :)
:).

We are here for YOU!  Come and join the fun!!
The COOLEST place that Tullahoma has to
offer!!!  Do yourselves a favor and if you
haven't stopped in to The Cup yet... GO!!  
Chris and Denise are your perfect hosts and
they run a fine establishment!!!  :):):)
Our original place in Manchester!  For
members who can’t make it to Tullahoma,
something a little closer to home for them…  
Judy could not be more accommodating to
us -- bring your friends!!
"So many friends we have made our way on
down the road; we hold them in our hearts,
and we never feel alone....
Mind the Memories, Keep them Safe and
Sound, until we chance to meet again....

Love is Friendship, Found!"
Tater Box Collage Thumbnail (click)
Celtic Cup Collage Thumbnail (click)
First Circle at Viola w/ Trapper, James, Shawn
and Kathy (click)
It's finally here! :)  Sheila has completed her
long awaited CD!  It's available for sale at the
New Covenant Christian Bookstore.  Email
Sheila for details!  WooHoo!!!!!!!
K. Martin©2004
Emily Roberts
Singer/Songwriter/Piano/Guitar
gozzibopli@gmail.com
Some moments from the 4th Anniversary Bash at THE BREW
Audrey and James
Bard and Marilyn
Happy 4th Year Together to the TSC!
Emily - one of our most recent members...
James, Shawn and Marilyn
James started things for us... (Sein is in the
foreground...)
Me and our newest member, Devlin
Rebecca got the coolest DOG!  We think she
REALLY got it for James in honor of his dog
bite song....  :) :) :)
It was this guy's first time performing at The
Circle - and he was great! ;)
Lots o' Listeners!  :)  My Dad and our friend
Betty, and Sheila Shavers is standing there
too.  Don't forget to check out her new CD!!!
Early in the evening... my friends Joe & Ann
came to see us --- and you can see Maryilyn
and Sheila looking on.....
Charlotte and Devlin, with Sein listening in...
Devlin's first Circle!  See Will watching from
the couch and our loyal "fans" too! :) :) :)
Kathy and Shawn -- Christmas at Celtic Cup!
Andrew Burks / The Drew Burks Project
Singer/Songwriter
drewburks19@live.com
www.myspace.com/thedrewburksprojectt
Devinn Raye
Singer/Songwriter/Guitar
raye.devinn@yahoo.com
Steve Bryant
Singer/Songwriter
southpaw357357@yahoo.com
Article on THE BREW, mentioning TSC and
members.
Tullahoma News, (01/30/11)
Pictures from a night at the Parkway Cafe
Pictured are TSC
members Maryilyn,
Devinn, Shawn and Kathy.
Kathy
Devinn
Shawn
Marilyn
Shawn and Kathy
Hippie Jacks trip -- Audrey;
Shawn; Kathy; Audrey,
Billie and Reta; Sein; and
Marilyn
Kati O'Grady
Singer/Songwriter/Guitar/Banjo/Radio Commercials
kati-o-grady@hotmail.com
231-690-7352
Every first (1st) FRIDAY evening of every month, 6 to 8 or 9pm
at The Family Music Center
Family
Music
Center
1740 Hillsboro Blvd.
Manchester, TN  37355
931-954-0727
Our 2nd Manchester venue is absolutely wonderful!  Mark Irish,
our host and owner of FMC could not be more gracious... he's
not only making soft drinks available for purchase... he's
running sound!  AND providing free popcorn!  :) :) :)  Hope you
will come out and join in the fun!  Hope to see you and your
friends soon!
I thought this was a totally cool
picture of James!
Mary Howell
Singer/Guitarist/Budding Songwriter
maryhowell@live.com
931-394-3361
Article on "The Brew After Hours" - cable TV
show featuring TSC member James Bell.
Tullahoma News (03/06/11)
Note:  Could not get this any
clearer :(  Caption on picture
reads:  The Brew in Manchester is
just one of many local spots that
offer live entertainment from local
musicians.  James Bell and
Rebecca Magierski will host
Brew's Alley After Hours, where
live performances will be taped
and then aired on local stations.
TSC at The Family Music Center
Shawn
Kathy and Sherry
Papa Mike and Trapper
Trapper, playing amid local artwork
on display at The Cup
Marilyn singing at FMC
on TSC's first Friday.
This was the first time this young man ever
played in public!  We hope he'll come back
and do it again!!!
Marilyn
Who knew?  Shawn teaches
guitar, and now steps in as
drummer!!!
We had a wonderful crown at our first night at
FMC
Article on James Bell, TSC charter member
and host.  
Tullahoma News (03/20/11)
Chuck Baker
Songwriter
cwbaker1022@yahoo.com
931-808-3916
Randy Howard
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist
randyhowardmusic@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/randylhoward
931-808-9550
Note:  This article
is on 2 pages
because it was
too big for my
scanner, so I had
to split it.  :)
December 2011 - Pictures from our 5th Anniversary Celebrations

Family Music Center








Celtic Cup





Carrabba's




The Brew
Kathy
Terry
Shawn, Kathy
& Marilyn
Larry, Kathy
& Shawn
Charlotte &
Roz
James
Matthew
Marilyn
Gerald
Sein and Joey
Larry & Sherry
Devinn
James &
Charlotte
James & Sherry
Listening....
Marilyn &
Roz
James,
Shawn &
Larry
Larry, Kathy
& Shawn
James & Trish
The Crew :)  for the
"regulars" to celebrate
Christmas & Our 5th
Old Tyme Viola Country Cafe

Now under new management! Donnie Roach and
Krissy Beedle have updated the decor of their
homey, comfortable establishment and come up
with a wonderful menu!  You really need to come
and see them!

The Cafe's new website page is currently under
construction, but as soon as it is up and running,
I'll post a link here!
Shawn Smith
Shawn is a talented singer/songwriter/guitar
player who, not only helps to co-host Circles,
but teaches guitar and music at The Family
Music Center in Manchester.  You can contact
her on her Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=10
0001365393302