We kick off a new showcase, spotlighting a trio of international touring artists. Swedish singer-songwriters Maria Blom and Annika Fehling shares the featured set with Brett Perkins, California native now based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Brett Perkins has become accustomed to Paul McCartney comparisons since his LA club scene debut in the 1980s ("Reminiscent of a youthful Paul McCartney", said Music Connection Magazine). Brett even wrote a song about it ("Paul McCartney" on his 2009 solo CD, "Red Light, Green Light, Go"). Brett's songwriting style covers a wide range of genres and influences, resulting in his songs being covered by numerous artists in the US and Europe, as well as receiving widespread airplay, film and TV placements (MTV's Road Rules, NBC Movie of the Week). He's also won top prizes at the Great American Song Contest Pop Category and Australian Song Contest International Category, and a top 10 debut single by Sony artist Mads Langer. Brett is currently touring solo, as well as with his Denmark-based band, The Pawnshop Preachers, and California-based trio, Big Wide Room. He produces the Listening Room International Songwriter Retreats, held annually in six countries. http://www.brettperkins.com Annika FehlingTouring internationally, Annika Fehling continues to build an enthusiastic following around the world with her exhuberant guitar style and heartfelt songs sung in a voice both passionate and tender. In the U.S., Annika has played at venues as the legendary Bluebird Café in Nashville, and The Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. With roots in Americana, folk, and pop musical styles, Annika writes music for herself, other artists, as well as theater and art exhibitions. http://www.annikafehling.com/ Special guests on Jan. 12 include local favorites Bob & Wendy, http://bobwendy.com/, plus Temecula's Jessie Andra Smith, http://www.reverbnation.com/jessieandrasmith The showcase will also include Erin Inglish and Duncan Phillips, who are touring together in a show called The Long Memory, celebrating the songs and stories of Duncan's late father, Bruce "Utah" Phillips. http://erininglish.com/2014/01/07/announcing-the-long-memory-tour-remembering-utah-phillips/ - See more at: http://songwritersatplay.com/calendar/#sthash.ZfW8XXM2.dpuf
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