Love Notes to NJSR
"Deb Ferrara's monthly showcase at Maxwell's is as thoughtfully planned as it is entertaining: A pop belter trails a guy with guitar, and a rock band gives way to a Fiona Apple-styled free-thinker. Nobody leaves uninspired."
Tammy La Gorce,
The New York Times / August, 2005
"Deb Ferrara is one talented chick who manages to do it all. While writing and performing great pop songs, she manages to produce the popular NJ Songwriter's Circle and help aspiring artists and writers gain exposure and share their music. I wish we had one of her in every town!"
Dana Parish / August, 2005
"I had a BALL! You are the best! I thought your questions and the audience questions were right on, and I even learned a lot from the song writing and publishing perspective! Glad I could help...AND... you sounded GREAT!"
Ken Dashow, NYC Rock Radio Veteran - Q104.3 / "What Makes a Hit Song" April 2005
"I really enjoyed it. It was a great idea to have someone from radio -- really added an interesting dimension to the panel. Your questions were really well-formulated, and took the discussion into a lot of interesting areas. Thanks for the invitation."
Eric Beall, VP A&R, Sony Music / "What Makes a Hit Song" April 2005
"You are giving all of us a forum for our stuff and we can
feel like real "stars" even for only a short time. That
experience last night was the stuff dreams are made of!"
Rick Norman / March, 2004, "Songs For The Cause" 2004
"One of the best vibes for a songwriter's night in the TriState
area"
Greg Tannen / March 2004
"I found the NJ Songwriters In The Round to be a truly wonderful
experience for both the performers and the fans! It's intimate,
entertaining, and most importantly a lot of fun. It's great to have an
outlet like this for New Jersey songwriters to express themselves and be
heard. Thank you, Deb Ferrara for giving me the opportunity to come into
your "circle"! I can't wait to be part of the NJSR again and
soon!"
Gail Petersen, Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist for The Catholic Girls /
February 2004
"You seem to have found an awesome home for the NJ Songwriters
in the Round!! Congratulations!! "
Patrick Fleming / September 2003, February 2004, "Songs For The Cause" 2004
"I never pass on a chance to perform at NJ Songwriter's in the
Round. It's a great opportunity to meet new artists, gain new fans, and
simply enjoy music in its purest sense. I'm no Thomas Edison, but here's
my attempt at a scientific equation: (Guitar+Song) x Audience = Great
Music @ NJSR."
Joe McKee / September 2003, "Songs For The Cause" (2003 & 2004),
February 2004
"Adrian and I are proud to be a part of Deb Ferrara's
Songwriter's in the Round. Every show we have done has been a great
experience for us. Not only do artists get exposure, but it's a chance
for musicians alike to get together for a night of music. The different
styles that each musician brings makes the
night even more enjoyable. It gives the audience, who has always
been very responsive, a chance to hear and appreciate versatility."
Gerard DiNola, Vocalist/Songwriter for Trimm / August 2003, November
2003
"It was a great night. :):):) I totally forgot about the weather
when I got inside because the vibe was so cool!"
Laura Berman /
March 2004, "Songs For The Cause" 2004
"In this brown and barren Jersey landscape of Blues charlatans
and cover bands - your songwriter's series is an acre of green grass and
pine. Thanks for carrying the banner. Hold it high and keep it up.
"
Peter Karp / April 2003, December 2003
"One of the things I like about the singer/songwriter showcase
is seeing an artist in a stripped down version with just a guitar or
just a keyboard etc. they can't hide behind gimmicks. I also think the
showcase serves as an important part of the creative process in fine
tuning new material and also serves as an excellent opportunity to
network and meet new people AND be exposed to new people! "
Mef Gannon / May 2003, "Songs For The Cause" 2003
"Deb Ferrara provides one of the most positive outlets for
original singer-songwriters in the metropolitan area. New Jersey
Songwriters in the Round is a great opportunity for songwriters to try
out new material in an intimate and supportive atmosphere, gain
exposure to new fans and meet other artists and hear what they are
doing. I am honored to be a part of NJ Songwriters in the Round and
look forward to coming back in the future."
Jodelle / August 2003, March 2004, "Songs For the Cause" 2004, March 2005
Thank you so much for hosting a fabulous showcase on 6/15. We
had a blast and I can't express how grateful we all are for your
hospitality. This business needs more passionate people like you.
Thanks for all that you do.
Kristin / June 2004
... Notes from our audience...
"Rockin’ evening…one of the best networking events I have attended."
"That was, by far, the best panel I've ever seen and I've been on more than a dozen and slept through plenty more."
"Just a quick Thanks! for having such a nice event last night. It was more informative than many of the weekend seminars I have been to."
"I was really impressed with the entire night. I've also never been to such a well organized panel."
"I just wanted to let you know that I had a great time last night, the performances were awesome and the panel discussion was very informative."
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