Join us for a weekend-long retreat at Windsor Presbyterian Church, to learn about writing and performing original songs as a singer-songwriter. This is a 3-day daytime experience open to youth followed, by a showcase at our xBk Open Mic, April 2nd.
Unplugged Details
When: March 31st - April 2nd
Where: Windsor Presbyterian Church and xBk Live
WPC: 6301 University Ave, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
Work as a soloist or with a group to write an original song in one day!
Showcase: April 2nd, 1 - 3 pm at xBk Live
Instruments provided: Drums, Bass, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Keys, Auxillary Percussion, Synthesizer, iPad
Capacity: 25
Meals and snacks are provided
On Friday night, our friends Greg Wheeler and The Poly Mall Cops will be performing at xBk Live for their album release show (Penny Peach will also be performing - both bands have played for our Girls Rock Live events, so we want to make sure we go show them support as well!). We will plan on meeting at Dough Co. beforehand for dinner and then walking over to xBk for the show. There will be chaperones for the entirety of the show, then parents and guardians may pick-up any time they would like.
On Saturday, we will meet at Windsor Presbyterian Church and dive into our songwriting with workshops and free time to write!
Schedule
FRIDAY
6:00 PM - Dinner at Dough Co. Pizza
7:00 PM - Doors at xBk
8:00 PM - PolyMall Cops Album Release Show!
AROUND 10pm - Parent/Guardian Pick-Up
SATURDAY
9:00 AM - Parent/Guardian Drop-Off
10:00 AM - Songwriting Workshop
11:00 AM - Time for independent and/or group work
12:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM - Songwriting Workshop
2:00 PM - Time for independent and/or group work
3:00 PM - Snack & Free Time
4:00 PM - Group Workshopping & Feedback Support
5:00 PM - Parent/Guardian Pick-Up
SUNDAY
12:00 PM - Meet at xBk to set up
1:00 - 3:00 PM - Showcase at xBk Live
Adults: $10
Students: $5
GRDSM Members: Free
Kids 10 & under: Free