Fort Worth Songwriters Association: Membership Profiles

S.J. MacKenzie

Maria G. Marable

Maria is a native Italian who currently resides in Arlington, Texas. She has been writing songs for several years; she writes country and country pop love songs in both English and Italian, along with songs for children.

Maria would like to find singers to record her songs, and has studio demos available for several of her songs. She is the writer or co-writer of the songs presented on this site. She hopes you enjoy her songs.

Member - Fort Worth Songwriters' Association: 2003 - present
Appearances: FWSA Open Mic - The Rig Restaurant, Fort Worth, TX
Apostle Credo Coffeehouse, Fort Worth, TX
Skills: Songwriting (Music & Lyrics)
Floral Arranging
Painting

Languages: English, Italian, Spanish

Contact Information: Maria G. Marable
817-801-0600

Al Marrow

Marjorie McDuff

Patrick McGuire

Welcome to Patrick McGuire Recording, Inc.,
a recording studio established in 1984 to give musical artists in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area a quality, relaxed, and affordable place to record. At that time, Patrick, with more than 20 years experience as a working musician, saw a place in the market for a studio that catered to the special needs of the artist. Music recording is still our primary focus. We treat you with the respect you deserve. Our goal is that you leave with your sound, not ours or anyone else's. If you're proud of the work you do here, you'll return and refer others. This service oriented approach has made us one of the most successful studios in our class in North Texas and the Southwest. We never lose sight of the fact that we're a service business and you are why we're here. While we have evolved since our start and we intend to continue our growth, we won't forget who put us where we are and we never will!
We invite you to come experience our artist friendly rates and service!

Bob Miller

After a 30 year career both in medicine and teaching writing, I am proud to consider myself an apprentice songwriter during this phase of my life. I have authored over 150 songs, and have compiled three demo CD's ("Stories from Inside", "Third Body" and "Leverage"). My style is a mixture of country, folk, pop and rock genres. I am a semi-regular performer at the FWSA Open Mic nights each Monday. You may hear my music hosted at http://bobmillermusic.webs.com/

Bunnie Mills

Bobby Mitchell

Bobby has always had a passion for singing. So in 1978 at the age of 20 he taught himself to play the guitar and started writing songs. He began sitting in with some local bands singing Traditional Country Music never singing his originals. Around 1996 he started playing his songs to the public at open mic’s and then Six years later he released his debut CD "Redneck Havin Fun" He has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Kelly Shoppe and the Amarillo Band, Hayes Carll, Richard Dobson, Rex Bell & The Hemmer Ridge Mt along with many others in the past. Bobby Mitchell plays select gigs and still likes to play open mic so he can perform originals to folks that are not familiar with His Abnormal country music.

He is a member of the Fort Worth Songwriters, Houston-Fort Bend Songwriters Associations and Houston Association of Acoustic Musicians. His CD "Redneck Havin Fun" is available at: My Texas Music.com & C D Baby.com. For Bookings from Campfire parties to full Band Shows contact him at 281-343-0493 or on line at bobby@bobbymitchellmusic.com

CLICK BOBBY MITCHELL FOR WEBSITE:

Kevin Montgomery

Wanda Mullens

Wanda was born in Hopewell, Virginia in a large family of seven. Yes, she is the middle child. She was born singing and loves music. Wanda began learning the guitar at the early age of eleven. Raised in a strong christain home, wanda attended church on a regular basis and began singing gospel songs to anyone that would listen. By 16 she was singing in church and writing her own songs. Mother of three boys whom is are the light of her life. They are Wes, Matthew and Russell. Wanda spent about 12 years in the mountains of West Virginia learning the songs of the heart. Expanding her wings and creating her own sound. She moved to Ft Worth, Texas in October 2006. Joined the Ft Worth Songwriters Association in March 2007. By June she was invited to show case her original songs at the Ft. Worth Stockyards representing the Ft Worth Songwriters Association. And again in August 2007 for the Semi-Annual Showcase at the Historical White Elephant Saloon. Shortly after, Wanda was introduced to Randy Tredway and a wonderful group of singer/songwriters. She was invited to join their band of singing soldiers moving on to fight for the rights of the independent songwriters and to get their own songs out there to be heard. She has recently been elected to the Ft. Worth Songwriters Association Board. Her official title is "Vice-President of Special Events. She invites all singer/songwriters to join the FWSA. This is going to be a great year. There are big plans in the making and a barrel full of ideas. FWSA want to expand and enhance the association to suit all styles of music and to offer more to the members. Come join and together we will all have a wonderful place to create and perform our songs. Wanda has been in the studio recording some country tunes as you can hear on this site. Keep a ear out for what is coming. She is going back into the studio to produce her own sound of bluesy, soulful music that is hers alone.

J.D. Monson  

                                                 

 

 

J.D. MONSON starting singing at the very young age of 3. He won his very first talent competition when he was just 5 years old, entering a contest that allowed children up to the age of 12, receiving a standing ovation for his performance. 

J.D. is a Professional Songwriter as well, and was fortunate enough to have one of his songs placed on the hit TV series “Eleventh Hour” on CBS, 2009, and he is very excited about this. Besides being a Professional Singer and Songwriter, J.D. is an awesome Guitarist, Entertainer, and extremely passionate about music.

J.D. is based in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area but has managed to moonlight as a musician on the side for over 20 years, playing venues all over the USA, Mexico and abroad.

J.D. did a singing tour of the Baltic Sea and Germany in 2009, where he continues to sing and entertain people around the world.

He has done numerous television appearances (recently on "My Fair Wedding" TV Show, May 2010) and is often seen on the Johnnie High CMR Show as well as, opened up for the amazing George Strait and sang with Pat Green.

J.D. will surprise you with his ability to perform favorites that you will absolutely love, with his strong, soulful, southern voice from Johnny Cash (J.D. is well known for his authentic Johnny Cash impersonation), Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson impersonation. 

J.D. Monson can be booked as a Solo Act (James Taylor, Billy Joel, etc.) with over 500 songs in his repertoire. His band “JD Monson Band” can be booked as a duo, 4 & 5 piece band (w fiddle). J.D.’s band consists of musicians who have many years experience in show business.

They are definitely a C&W Act, but do Texas Country, Classic Rock, & Original Music as well as, be a Variety Band and really keep a crowd entertained.

Each performance can be modified to your needs, whether you prefer background music, dance music, all country, more classic rock, etc. 

Everything from Johnny Cash, Jason Aldean to Bob Segar, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughn to Reggae. (Variety) 

J.D. has an amazing ability to write and compose songs. His signature song is “Rain Makes Corn”, J.D. wrote it over 12 years ago, and to this day, it is still a fan favorite.

Please listen to the words of his original songs and you will see the talent and passion he has for music, as well as some witty humor on there. There is something for everyone on his CD’s. All original songs are copywritten.

If you are patriotic or know anyone in the military “Red, White, and Blue” is your song, and needs to be our country’s theme song. Listen to the words, and you too will be touched.

If you are a farmer or know someone that is, "Over and Done" is dedicated to you.  It was written for his grandparents but is dedicated to the farmers that lost their land as well. 

If you are a Jimmy Buffet Fan "Island Way" and "Kissing in the Gulf" are for you.

If you are in the police force, or know someone killed in the line of duty, "Sacrifice" is for you.  This one will give you goosebumps.

"A little girl smiles" is about a child in the hospital with cancer. You too will tbe touched when you listen.

If you like witty humor, "Rain Makes Corn", "Cactus Wine", and "Bowser" are for you.

If you like good old Dancing Music "Music Man", "Trail Dust Slide", "Sad Old Cheating Song", and "Bowser" are for you.

If you are romantic, "In Jayna's Eyes" is for you. If you are a Willie Nelson Fan, you will like "Goodbye Old Walls".

There is something for everyone. Click on the music link to hear his original music at www.jdmonson.com.

J.D.’s CD “Cactus Wine” is available on Amazon.com, itunes, Rhapsody, Napster, etc.. for $10 each.

Click on the Photo's link to view performance shots, and please click on the calendar link on this website for updated performances for the JD Monson Band as well as his solo act. 

Music Website, www.jdmonson.com  
For Rates and Bookings, please call or email, 214-674-2577, 214-724-5991, or cactuswinetx@yahoo.com.