Songwriter's Night

Exploring the Process and Leveling Up

4th Monday of each month7:00 PM

About Songwriter's Night

Songwriter's Night is a monthly community gathering for songwriters of all levels. Each evening features a professional conversation with a songwriting or music industry guest, followed by a brief Q&A or demonstration, and an open mic session featuring original compositions only.

Open Mic Guidelines

1Sound system, keyboard, microphones, and cables are provided

2Amplified "unplugged" format — no guitar amps, bass amps, or drums

3Original songs only — writers must have composed or co-written the material

4Maximum 5 minutes per song; songwriters get up to 10 minutes for 1–2 songs

5No recording without prior writer approval

6Priority given to first-time participants

Upcoming Shows

Monday, April 27|7:00 PM

Songwriter's Night: Stan Graham

Featured Songwriter: Stan Graham New to the local music scene since 2024, Stan is making a name for himself playing festivals, venues and songwriter spotlights throughout Central MD and the Eastern Sh

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Monday, May 25|7:00 PM

Songwriter's Night: Open Mic Originals

Open Mic Originals Night This month we have set aside the whole evening for you to share your original songs! Everyone that participates may share 2 songs. This includes song recordings by you or an a

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Monday, June 22|7:00 PM

Songwriter's Night

Songwriters Night Join us for our monthly songwriter gathering. Each evening features a professional conversation with a songwriting or music industry guest, followed by a brief Q&A or demonstration,

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Your Host

Harry Offutt

Harry Offutt is a songwriter, producer, studio owner, and worship leader. Harry has spent decades in the world of song writing, production, and recording, while building relationships with writers and musicians across the country. His 2002 release of "the Misfit" through his company Spare Room Productions, was praised in the Dec 2002 edition of CCM magazine as "the second coming of a classic". Harry is a 2008 Indieheaven Momentum Award winner for his ongoing support of the independent music community. He has had a full career as a software architect, manager, and consultant, but his first love is music. Harry loves encouraging songwriters while helping them develop a place for their songs and take their writing to the next level. He is looking forward to hosting the monthly songwriter gathering.

Past Songwriters

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