Writing Prompts! (T Brodzinski edition)

Looking for some inspiration? Here are some writing prompts I threw at T Brodzinski for her episode of the Raw Songwriting podcast. Which one would you choose? Find out what we chose by listening to the episode on your favorite podcasting platform, or by clicking here. 

"Change in Season" (cover of John Bunzli song)

I performed at the John Bunzli tribute show on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, and this was the song I performed. I don't think my performance at the venue was recorded, so I figured I record a version from my living room. John's a wonderful songwriter who's been writing a song a week for the last 4 years. That's A LOT of songs, and a lot of good ones, too. This is one of my favorites of his.

T Brodzinski - Raw Songwriting Challenge

T Brodzinski - S5E5, Raw Songwriting Challenge

Ohio born T Brodzinski was given a child-sized guitar in the 1st grade and took lessons for several years before taking up the trumpet and joining the school band. T was captivated by her father’s 8-track player, taking in the sounds of doo wop, Janice Joplin and Bob Dylan. But it wasn’t until she turned 30 that she wrote her first song, and then, after founding a women’s collaborative music night, she formed her first band, the non-denominational string trio, Lois and the Lantern. And once the pandemic hit, she formed Ruthless Ginsberg, a band that seeks to sweep aside mistrust and grief with their anti-establishment melodies and tear-down-the-patriarchy harmonies.

Now residing in Fort Collins, Colorado, T Brodzinski crafts heartfelt narratives through her song lyrics. With a soulful voice and expressive guitar playing, her songs are poignant reflections on life's journey and her personal experiences —honest, introspective tales that weave a musical tapestry which captures the essence of both the Midwest and the Rockies, from small-town roots to the majestic landscapes surrounding her chosen home and travels beyond. Her latest collection of original songs explores themes of loss, forgiveness and gratitude, while addressing social issues and calling for activism. T Brodzinski's performances overflow with authenticity as she invites listeners into a world of musical emotion, a space in which song and strings resonate with the universal human experience.

To hear more of T's music, check out:

https://soundcloud.com/theresa-brodzinski

https://www.loisandthelantern.com/

https://ruthlessginsburg.bandcamp.com/

December 8th Co-writer Extravaganza!!!

I've written with some of the very best songwriters in the Denver-Boulder-Fort Collins area, and on December 8th, we're going to be playing those tunes!

The full Dave Coile Array (Robby Layton, Trish Applegate-Loetz, Jason Allen, Matt Cardenas) will be there, with performances by Teresa Storch, Kevin dooley, Tim Ostdiek, T Brodzinski, Jay Stott, Finn O'Sullivan, Barry Osborne, Karen Horan, John Bunzli, SteelvocalKaren, Valerie Bhat, BJRobinsonMusic, Sarah Marie Echsner, Nancy M. Farmer, Todd Hawkins, and more!

Don't miss this eclectic celebration of Colorado songwriting! At BricksRetail and presented by Dave Coile's Musical Extravaganza and Herons Haunt Presents...

The Skeleton Reaper!

I made a Halloween music video with Trish Applegate-Loetz, Robby Layton, Jason Allen and Matt Cardenas! Check it out!

Upcoming Shows in September!

Tuesday Treehouse Troubadours

Tuesday, September 24, 6 to 9 p.m., $15 suggested donation

Back patio show, performing in-the-round
With John McKay and host Kevin Dooley.
RSVP to tuesdaytreehouse@yahoo.com for location and to reserve your spot

Sheridan Celebrates! "Fiesta in the City"

Saturday, September 28th

11 am to Noon - Parade, Noon to 3 pm - Music

4101 South Federal Blvd, Sheridan, CO

Dave will be co-emceeing the Sheridan parade with filmmaker-comedian Troy Fluhr, then playing a handfull of songs in between sets of the featured band, Latin Sol.

Raw Songwriting Writing Prompts: Ruby Ross Edition

Which prompt would you choose? 

Find out which one Ruby Ross chose on the most recent episode of the Raw Songwriting podcast!