If you’re anywhere near Central NY on Thursday, October 23, be sure to check out The Words and Music Songwriter Showcase at the intimate Jazz Central theater in downtown Syracuse, New York
The unique showcase includes a featured artist (this time, Ceili Rain frontman Bob Halligan Jr) performing a full set, and four songwriters in the round. Attendees can also enjoy The Song Schmooze, where musicians and music lovers mingle over a drink and a bite to eat.
The event is hosted by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, a grand prize winner in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and a contributor to NPR’s “All Things Considered,” author of Rock Troubadours and The Complete Singer-Songwriter, and founding editor of Acoustic Guitar magazine.

The October 23rd showcase features Ceili Rain frontman Bob Halligan Jr. Halligan has penned nearly 1,000 songs and sold over 30 million units; 200 of those songs have been recorded by artists like Cher, Kiss, Michael Bolton, Judas Priest, Kathy Mattea, Joan Jett, and Blue Oyster Cult and been featured in films including “Iron Eagle,” “Light of Day,” “Hard as Nails,” and “Wayne’s World.” Halligan has produced albums on major and indie labels, and has sung on recordings with Billy Joel, Michael McDonald, Darlene Love, and others. Halligan’s current group, the Celtic pop-rock band Ceili Rain, has won 10 Unity Awards and tours internationally.
Halligan will be talking about his musical journey, what he’s done and how he got here. You may not know his name, but you definitely know his songs.
For more about The Words and Music Songwriter Showcase, visit www.myspace.com/wordsandmusicshowcase.
For more about Ceili Rain, visit www.ceilirain.com.
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