Mark Wayne Glasmire: News

I just got word that I have been named a regional finalist in the Mountain Stages NewSong Competition. This is the 2nd year in a row that I will be in the contest. It will be held on August 28th at the Cactus Cafe on the University of Texas Campus in Austin.

I have recently started to aggressively market my music on MySpace. Although I have had a presence on the website for a while, this is the first time that I am really "working" it. The fruits of my labor are starting to bloom! My ranking in the "Top Artists Charts" has changed dramaticlly. I have moved from off the charts, as in not even being ranked, to the the top 100 artists in Texas, in three genres. I am listed under Americana, Folk Rock and Pop.

I will be performing at the 1st annual Mid-America Music Festival, during the first week of September. I will be performing on the Benson Grind Stage in downtown Omaha, NE on Friday 9/5. I am sloted to play the 9:30 PM slot. This is a primetime slot and I am very grateful to be part of this event.

After a long wait, I am finally headed back into the studio. It took me a while to find an opening at my favorite studio in Nashville, Sonic Eden. Sonic Eden is one of the very best studios in Nashville! It is owned and operated by my long-time friend John Albani. John is one of the most artistic people I have ever met. He is a world class guitarist, sound engineer, photographer and just all around nice guy. I will be laying down tracks for my next project and am excited about the new material. The finished tracks will be available on Itunes almost immediately. I am planning to have the CD packaged and ready for distribution by February of '09. Advance copies will be available at my live shows.

I just got back from The Susanne Millsaps Perfoming Songwriter Competition, where I took 2nd place. The contest was held as part of the Founders Title Company Folk & Bluegrass Festival, in Snowbird Utah. T.R. Ritchie, of Moab, UT, took home the 1st place honors. Russ Chapman, of Boulder, CO took 3rd. It was a great weekend of music held in one of the most beautiful setting in North America

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Mario Tarradell of the Dallas Morning News wrote a feature artical on Mark. The article was on the front page of the Guidelive Section of the May 31st addition. It was awonderful article about where Mark sees himself in the music business. You can read the whole article under the Press/Reviews tab.

Mark just received word that he has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Susanne Millsaps Performing Songwriter Showcase. The event is to be held as part of the Founders Title Co. Folk and Bluegrass Festival. The festival is set in beautiful Snowbird, Utah, the weekend of July 11, 12, and 13.

I took 3rd place honors at the GINA/LAWIM Song Writing Contest in Los Angles on Saturday 5-17-08. There were 12 finalists. The live show was webcast around the world in an effort to spread the word about "missing persons". As a result of the gig, I will be traveling back to LA later this year for awarded studio time and more gigs. Stay tuned!

I will be performing at this years GINA/LAWIM Songwriting Competition which will be held in Los Angles, CA on May 17th. This is the 2nd year in a row that I have been selected. Last year I had to withdrawl due to a scheduling conflict.

The proceeds of the contest are donated to a national missing persons organization.

I was the winner of the 20th Annual B. W. Stevenson Songwriting Competion. The competition was held over 2 nights at Poor David's Pub in Dallas, TX. 12 semifinalists competed for a place on the final stage by performing 2 original songs before a live audience on April 24th. The 6 finalists selected, performed 4 original songs in front of a live audience made up of fans and judges on the evening of May 1st.

I was amazed at the level of the other writers and feel very blessed that I was the one the judges selected as the winner.

What did I win you ask? Some cash, a gig at the Tommy Alverson Annual Picnic, an opening slot for a national touring act and bragging rights for the next year.

I am happy to report that I have recently been booked for 2 return visits at one of my favorite places in Texas, the San Martino Winery. Please come out and sit in this wonderful venue and enjoy good Texas wine and an absolutely wonderful atmosphere. You will feel like you are in Spain or Tuscany.

I was fortunate to book a date at the premier "listening room" in the DFW area. The Bend Studio is an intimate setting with soft light and great acoustics. I am very excited about this gig!

Just back form paradise. I had the pleasure of performing at the wonderful Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival in Mexico. It was a wonderful time, with great music, appreciative crowds and great weather. I performed 3 standing room only shows over 4 days. I am looking forward to returning again next year.

I will be performing at the concert to benefit Rusty Wier. Rusty has been involved in the Texas music scene for many years and has had cuts by many regional, national and international acts. He has recently fallen ill and is in need of assistance and this concert is a good way to show your support. There will be many local, regional and national acts performing to help Rusty. My set will be at 7:00Pm on the 6th. Hope you can make it!!

I will be returing for my 2nd apperance at the MountainStock Benefit Concert in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. This years proceeds will be donated to the local organization to help victims of violent crimes. The concert will be held in Canmore on January 12th.

I have been selected as a performer for the 5th Annual Guitar Festival taking place in Zihuantanejo, Mexico. The Festival runs from March 2 thru March 9th.

I have recently been notified that one of my songs, "We've Just Begun" is being featured in Episode 6 of this years PBS TV show Road Trip Nation. The show featues 3 college age hosts touring North America in search of different points of interest. Ironically, Episode 6 is about a trip to Nashville to visit the new Nashville Symphony Hall.