Songwriters to perform free concert Tuesday at Fountain City Library

Members of the Knoxville Songwriters Association will perform a free concert Oct. 15 at their 12th annual “Fountain City Music Festival.”  The concert will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at the Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road.

“This annual concert of original music is our way of expressing thanks to this community and to the library staff for hosting our weekly meetings,” said KSA President Randy Ott.

Founded in 1983, KSA is East Tennessee’s largest and most inclusive songwriting organization.  The group helps area songwriters develop their writing and performing skills and understanding of the music business.

KSA holds a jam session at 5 p.m. each Tuesday in the library’s community room, followed by a meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. that includes writing lessons, guest speakers and song critiques.

The group’s annual membership dues are $30 ($15 for writers under 21 years of age). Prospective members are welcome to attend up to two meetings at no cost to jam, have a song critiqued, and get to know KSA members.