It’s open to the public, so if you’re in the area, why not stop on by? The Songwriters Circle started as a way to get competitive songwriters to see the value of cooperation in advancing their own songwriting careers.

Once songwriters learned there was value in listening to the new music others were performing, 15 years and 250 songwriters later the group is still going strong. And, that can’t be wrong as some say in their song. So, happy 15th and a big so long! Right now, Muse Dog is going to lay down and lick his (well, you’re welcome to fill in the blank here).

Yesterday, I blogged about how many of the 20 songwriter finalists had created personal empowerment songs. This Is My Now lyrics are all about the theme of personal empowerment, courage, not hanging onto the past, letting go and giving oneself a chance for a bright future based in the now.

Seattle may be cold and rainy, but it’s a steam bath right now as American Idol eyes and ears are tuned into the talent coming out of the Northwest.