Since April we have watched with horror and fascination the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. It seems this unnatural disaster is similar to the dust bowl in America’s Midwest during the great depression of the late 1920’s and 1930’s.

Woodview Coffee House is sponsoring a song writing contest to document in song the threat this oil disaster poses to our Gulf Coast way of life; to celebrate the beauty that is threatened by this manmade disaster; and to encourage alternate means of producing energy which are safer, cleaner and renewable.

Woodview Coffee House will offer cash prizes for the top three entries as determined by a panel of judges. Deadline for submissions will be October 1, 2010. Each person may submit up to three songs.

Those who wish to enter need not be skilled musicians. Everyone has a song in them. The songs entered into the contest are not judged on the slickness of their presentation. However, a good recording showcases the song to best advantage.

Winning song writers are invited to perform at Woodview Coffee House. All who enter the contest will have an opportunity to share their songs. The three winners will be presented at Woodview Coffee House and will receive cash prizes.

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