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Hey all,

This is probably a silly question, but I'll ask it anyway...
Is it expected of Singers, who perform at the Blue-Bird Cafe to be the Author of the songs they perform there?
My feeling is yes, however does anyone know if someone has performed another writer's song?
Maybe as a way of showcasing another Songwriter's song?
Such as a Non-Performing Songwriter?
Probably highly unlikely, still any knowledge or thoughts appreciated:))))

Hi Dayson,

I am a non-performing songwriter and yes, some of my songs have been performed at the Bird...by my cowriters who are performers and who composed the music for them. I have also heard a few performers on other occasions do songs that they did not write but I think it is quite rare. It really is a place for songWRITERs but these days most of the songs seem to be cowritten. In order to perform at the Bluebird you have to go through a rather rigorous audition process, then you may get called to play at a Writers Night. Most "writers" won't squander their performance chances by doing someone else's songs unless they were part of the writing process.

Just my take on it. I go to the Bluebird a lot.

Bobbie

Hi Bobbie, Thanks for the input on this:)
Yes,I figured as much:))) Anyone else have anything to add to this:)