Cartersville Pop Tries for Outdoor Concert, Again

In a second attempt to hold the first concert in the 's amphitheater, Cartersville Songwriters Exchange will host another concert featuring Rick McKee, The Elderly Brothers, Jim Haigler and David Patterson.

"This time we hope to actually have the event at the amphitheater. Last time due to rain, we had to move it inside, but we had a great audience and a great show anyway," said local songwriter Randy Owens.

Cartersville Pop 2: An Evening Of Music Under The Stars is set for Saturday, with music beginning at 8 p.m. General admission is $5. In the event of rain, the concert again would be moved inside the conference center.

Based in Cartersville, the Cartersville Songwriters Exchange is a resource tool for songwriters in Cartersville and surrounding areas in northwestern Georgia. Its goal is to support and encourage the art of songwriting, to provide resources and opportunities to our local songwriters, and to provide a positive environment in which songwriters can fully develop their potential.

Founded in early 2010 by Owens, the Cartersville Songwriters Exchange hosts weekly meetings, which not only showcases exceptional local talent, but gives local songwriters an avenue to exchange songwriting ideas, provide useful tips and suggestions through song critiques, and to discuss anything about songwriting and/or music in general.

“I kept meeting local songwriters, and sought out a local writers association to join,“ Owens said. “Since there was not one, I decided to start the Cartersville Songwriters Exchange.“

The group also has monthly events for its members, such as In The Round songwriter showcases, concert showcases, songwriting seminars and more. It also is planning a compilation CD featuring members to be distributed locally.

For more information, visit www.cartersvillesongwriters.org.