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Ozone Songwriter Showcase
Thursday August 4, 2022 - Ruby's Roadhouse, Mandeville, LA
Doors open 6:30 PM, show starts 7:00 PM
Ozone Songwriter Nights feature local and regional artists performing original, self-written songs in an intimate setting. Get up close and personal with our writers as they share their stories with you.
Join us for an unforgettable, authenticate musical experience featuring...
Set 1: 7:00 PM - 7:55 PM
Brother Chris
About Brother Chris...
Singer Songwriter Entertainer from Mandeville Louisiana. Love that there is a festival for people like me who love to write and sing music. I would be honored to perform at the festival of what I love ....in my own back yard! Peace, Brother Chris
Darrell Galatas
About Darrell...
Darrell grew up in Slidell, Louisiana on Bayou Liberty and references the scene there often throughout his music. A compassionate view of the human condition is an identified goal. He performs around the area with friends and fellow songwriters Paul Wilson and Paul Dillon who share their harmony vocals for a rich ensemble effect.
Paul Wilson
About Paul Wilson...
Originally from New Orleans, Paul Wilson is a singer, songwriter, guitarist. He is also a business owner and inventor holding several patents in his field. Paul is a long time member of the North Shore Songwriter circle. He is also the first place winner of the 2018 Ozone songwriter festival song writing contest.
Set 2: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Douglas Stepanek
About Doug...
Douglas Stepanek has been a part of the New Orleans and Northshore music scene since he was 16 years old. Now, when he's not with his full band, The Huey Ps, he is writing and recording original music. Doug has been a part of several recording projects with other local artists, such as Joe Sims, as well. Often credited for his diversity, Douglas Stepanek is at his most comfortable when writing music and performing original songs in various styles steeped in New Orleans musical culture.
Joe Sims
About Joe...
Joe Sims has been performing along the Gulf Coast for over 20 years. Over the last few years, he has had the pleasure of performing his original material at festivals including the Ozone Songwriters Festival, Mississippi Songwriters Festival, Third Street Songwriters Festival, and The Mighty Mississippi Music Festival. One of his songs placed top 5 in the Songwriter Universe song contest last year. This year, he was honored to have his song “Run Away Girl” take 1st place at Third Street SWF.
Melissa Seidule
About Melissa...
Hi, my name is Melissa Seidule. I’m a high school music teacher. When not in the classroom, I livestream on Twitch.TV/MelissaSings. I also have a YouTube page under the same username: MelissaSings. I’m a graduate of SLU with a Bachelor Degree of Music Education. In addition to being a vocalist I play guitar, piano, and ukulele. I’ve been a cantor for 15+ years for churches in the BR diocese. I have been writing songs for about three years now and feel blessed to share my music with others.
Next Songwriter Night
Friday 12/2/22 • Mandeville, LA
What a great night...we hope you enjoyed it.
Thursday August 4, 2022
Ruby's Roadhouse
Ruby's is an iconic, historic, old-school roadhouse sitting on the corner of Lamarque and Florida Streets in Mandeville, LA. The venue has a well-stocked bar and an enthusiastic crowd.
Format
Free to attend, the event features two rounds of three writers followed by a Songwriter Open mic. Our previous events have had a wonderful atmosphere, so...come on out and enjoy the show.
Schedule & Lineup
Round 1: 7:00 PM - 7:55 PM
Round 2: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Open Mic: 9:00 PM -Close
Location
Ruby's Roadhouse
840 Lamarque St,
Mandeville, LA 70448-5336
Enter: Main door in on Lamarque St.
Parking: Parking lot on both the north (Florida St) and south sides of the building.
Drinks: Soft drinks, cocktails, and beer and wine.
Food: There will be food options available.
Upcoming Events
Monthly songwriter showcase events
January
Monday
January
01
1999
Ruby's Roadhouse, Mandeville, LA
Barry Hebert • Claire Kellar • Gabriel Bass • Hannah Belle • John West • Michael Epstein.
Friday December 2, 2022 • Doors Open 7:30
Past Events
Previous songwriter nights
2021
Friday June 18, 2021
The Pearl, Pearl River, LA
Ozone Songwriter Night - Pearl River
Featuring: Barry Hebert, Claire Kellar, Darrell Galatas, John West, Paul Wilson, Savannah Ray.
Friday July 16, 2021
The Pearl, Pearl River, LA
Ozone Songwriter Night - Pearl River
Featuring: Crispin Schroeder, Elizabeth Ashlyn Burris, Grace Russell, Jeremy Joyce, Kiley McDonnel, Todd Lemoine.
Thursday August 9, 2021
Old Rail Brewing Co, Mandeville, LA
Ozone Songwriter Night - Mandeville
Featuring: Brother Chris, Cliff Anders, Hannah Belle, HG Breland, Nancy Noone Broussard, Paul Dillon.
Friday September 10, 2021
The Wine Garden, Slidell, LA
Ozone Songwriter Night - Slidell
Featuring: Doug Stepanek, Joe Sims, Luke Bryant, Party of Two, Steve McDonald, Taylor Mroski.
Thursday October 14, 2021
Old Rail Brewing Co, Mandeville, LA
Ozone Songwriter Night - Mandeville
Featuring: Ashton Brooke Gill, Bill Romano, Chaislyn, Chris Hebert, Evan Fiore, Gabriel Bass.
Thursday November 4, 2021
The Wine Garden, Slidell, LA
Ozone Songwriter Festival Eve Party
Featuring: Joyce Sampson, Lynn Anselmo, Michael Blache, RT Hall, Terri Burch, Weber and special guest Greg Barnhill.
Thursday December 9, 2021
Old Rail Brewing Co, Mandeville, LA
Ozone Songwriter Night - Mandeville
Featuring: Al Daquin, David Gautreau, Pauly D, Steve Judice, The Beach Bums, Wayward Jones.
2022
Friday January 14, 2022
The Wine Garden, Slidell, LA
Ozone Songwriter Night - Slidell
Lineup: Chris Zonada, Cole Hill, Emma Navarro, Justin Molaison, Mike Artell, Rod John Vedros.
Thursday February 10, 2022
The Wine Garden, Slidell, LA
Ozone Songwriter Night - Slidell
Featuring: Amelia Kate Thompson, Darrel Galatas, John West, Jonathan Harder, Paul Dillon, Paul Wilson.
Friday March 11, 2022
The Wine Garden, Slidell, LA
Ozone Songwriter Night - Slidell
Lineup: Caroline Tebbs, Douglas Stepanek, Joe Sims, Melissa Seidule, Phil Tittle, Serge Villanova.
Thursday April 14, 2022
Ruby's Roadhouse, Mandeville, LA
Ozone Songwriter Night - Mandeville
Lineup: Bill Davis, Bill Romano, Hannah Belle, JayB Elston, Michael Epstein, Ricky Windhorst.
Thursday May 12, 2022
The Wine Garden, Slidell, LA
Ozone Songwriter Night - Slidell
Lineup: Collin Alonzo, Jay Megginson, Joe Sullivan, Steve McDonald, Travis Garrison, Wayward Jones.
Friday June 3, 2022
Pontchartrain Yacht Club, Mandeville, LA
Ozone Summer Sound-Off 2022
Lineup: Ashton Brooke Gill, Chris Zonada, Cole Hill, Layla Musslewhite, Paul Childers, Savannah Ray.
Performing emcee: Greg Barnhill
Friday June 17, 2022
The Wine Garden, Slidell, LA
Ozone Songwriter Night - Slidell
Lineup: Al D'Alquin, Chaislyn, Electric Blue Yonder, Emma Navarro, Michael Blache, Ryan Perea.
Friday July 22, 2022
The Wine Garden, Slidell, LA
Ozone Songwriter Night - Slidell
Lineup: Caroline Tebbs, Gary Ragan, Hannah Belle, Lynn Anselmo, Savraya, Todd Lemoine.
January
Monday
January
01
1999
Ruby's Roadhouse, Mandeville, LA
Brother Chris • Darrell Galatas • Douglas Stepanek • Joe Sims • Melissa Seidule • Paul Wilson
Thursday August 4, 2022 • Doors Open 6:30
January
Monday
January
01
1999
THE WINE GARDEN, SLIDELL, LA
Claire Kellar • Cliff Anders • James Best • Pauly D • Robert Eustis • Weber Candilora.
Friday August 19, 2022 • Doors Open 6:30
January
Monday
January
01
1999
Ruby's Roadhouse, Mandeville, LA
Ashton Brooke Gill • Evan Fiore • Jay Megginson • Steve Judice • Taylor Mroski • The Beach Bums.
Friday September 2, 2022 • Doors Open 6:30
January
Monday
January
01
1999
THE WINE GARDEN, SLIDELL, LA
Jonathan Harder • Missi Spinosa • Peggy Clark • Ted Hefko • Tony Poole • Vivian.
Friday September 23, 2022 • Doors Open 6:30
January
Monday
January
01
1999
Ruby's Roadhouse, Mandeville, LA
Bryan Hoff • Dave Comeaux • HG Breland • Ocie Crowe • RT Hall • Travis Garrison.
Friday October 7, 2022 • Doors Open 6:30
January
Monday
January
01
1999
BOGUE FALAYA PARK, COVINGTON, LA
In partnership with the Bluesberry Festival
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Darrell Galatas • Paul Wilson
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Hannah Belle • Melissa Seidule
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Cole Hill • Travis Garrison
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Joe Sims • Claire Kellar
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM JayB Elston • Jay Megginson
Saturday October 8, 2022
Ozone Music Education Foundation, Inc
P. O. Box 23, Mandeville, LA 70470
A 501(c)(3) Public Charity • EIN: 82-3537465
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