Sugar Creek SongCrafters

01/09/2026

Great January 8 workshop! Thanks to all who participated. We had some new faces, some familiar voices and lots of great, original songs! We missed a few regulars, too - hope to see them next time. Next workshop February 12, 2026 at 6:30 at the Sugar Creek Music Club!

11/11/2025

THURSDAY, November 13 at Sugar Creek Music Club - we'll be holding our SongCrafters workshop for November! We'll take a break for December, so this will be our last workshop of 2025. Come on out - bring your instrument and your latest musical creations!

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09/09/2025

THIS Thursday, September 11, the SongCrafters will meet for our monthly workshop. Come meet some great songwriters, listen to some awesome tunes and play some of your own wonderful creations. Listeners are always welcome, too!

07/07/2025

It's that time again! Time for the monthly Sugar Creek SongCrafters workshop! Come on out to the Sugar Creek Music Club this Thursday, July 10. We'll start at 6:30, sharing fellowship, encouragement, and our latest musical creations. Bring a friend. If you're not a songwriter, come on out anyway. You'll hear some of the newest, freshest songs, performed by the folks who wrote them.

06/10/2025

Coming up - the June 12, 2025 SongCrafters Workshop! Bring your favorite instrument, your musical creations and your fondest "Mac" memories to share with the group - and bring a friend if you can! We'll kick it off around 6:30 at Sugar Creek Music Club. And if you're not a songwriter - well, what would music be without someone to listen? Join us for some fun and great music!

05/15/2025

It is with great sadness that we announce that Mac McAllister has passed away. Mac had been hospitalized for the past five weeks due to complications from his heart transplant of ten years ago. His contributions to the local music scene, including co-founding the Sugar Creek SongCrafters group, have been to the benefit of many. Please keep Pat and his family in your prayers.

05/05/2025

Sugar Creek SongCrafters will be meeting THURSDAY, May 8. Bring your newest musical creations and your favorite instrument and come on out!

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04/04/2025

Wow! What a great workshop for the Sugar Creek SongCrafters on April 3! Kelli Johnson graciously shared her songwriting knowledge and spoke on co-writing, pitching, copyrighting and more. She shared several of her creative works as well. Skip Cochran, one of the founders of SongCrafters, also shared his Nashville experience and expertise. From comments made by group members, it was likely the most informative session we've had. Thank You to Kelli and to everyone who attended! Our next workshop will be on Thursday, May 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM.

03/11/2025

THIS Thursday, March 13. The Sugar Creek SongCrafters meet at 6:30 PM at the Sugar Creek Music Club, 344 Camp Rd, Hayden, AL. Share your original creations, ask lots of questions and enjoy some GREAT music! See you there!

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02/10/2025

Great job, Skip!

Sometimes, life pushes the “stop” button and gives one pause – enough to consider what really matters. Since 2020, Skip Cochran has had two close calls that changed his outlook on life. More than ever, his aim is to make good music, provide great entertainment and benefit his community and chi...

02/09/2025

Get ready for the next Sugar Creek SongCrafters workshop on THURSDAY, February 13! Bring your instrument and your creations and share with some of the best songwriters around. It's a safe environment to try out that new material, ask questions and learn more about the craft. and SAVE THE DATE - February 22 is a special night for songwriters as three great ones - Kelli Johnson, Janet Hall and Lolly Lee - take the stage in their annual "Girls with Guitars" show! Awesome music presented with background information on each song and amusing anecdotes. But wait - there's MORE! Our own SongCrafters Laurie and Brent Orth will be opening the show! Come on out and give your support to the songwriters on this special night!

02/09/2025

I’m so thankful that the calendar is filling up! Gonna be traveling some in the next several months! I hope I see ya on the road somewhere!