Ciderhouse Songwriter Showcase

Night of original music, local talent and friendly competition hosted in partnership with Michael Louis Austin. Songwriter check-in and sign-up 7:30 to 7:50 PM, competition begins promptly at 8:00 PM. Round One 8:00 to 9:00 PM: each songwriter performs one original song scored on professionalism, musicality, lyrics and audience response, top four advance. Round Two 9:00 to 10:00 PM: finalists perform two original songs or one original song and one cover, winner and runner-up announced. Each weekly winner advances to compete on the last Tuesday of the month for a Mountain West Cider residency performing Thursday evenings throughout the following month, top two selected for residency spots. Tie breaker goes to the performer who brings the largest audience that remains for the duration. Ciderhouse turns into an intimate listening room with hard cider and wine, doors open at 7:30 PM.