Comments on: Performing Songwriter Ceases Publication

By: Charles Alexander

Charles Alexander — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:31:21 +0000

I love her. I love PS. My heart hurts.

By: Larry Sheridan

Larry Sheridan — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:53:30 +0000

Great job for so many years. What wonderful memories you must have, sharing with so many artists/writers, and giving a bit of each one to us. My studio clients will miss your presence. We all know the end is always another beginning.

By: Paul Scull

Paul Scull — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:50:03 +0000

I believe Performing Songwriter Magazine was the very best of it’s kind.
Everything from the quality of the paper it was printed on
to the articles and interviews were first class.
I’m sorry to hear that it’s over.
Thankyou for 16 years.

Paul Scull

By: Pat McMakin

Pat McMakin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:27:11 +0000

Lydia,
Congratulations on the years of making a successful business out of a personal passion. I certainly believe the days doing something born out of passion, not market position, are going to revive. The other approach isn’t serving us all that well at present.
Best wishes down the road.

By: Beth Raebeck Hall

Beth Raebeck Hall — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:59:36 +0000

Bravo Lydia- you certainly set the bar very high with your passionate and wonderful farewell!Thank you for many years of great publications and genuine insight into the crazy world of intellectual creation known as songwriting!! Best of luck with your new beginnings, I know I speak for many when I say you will certainly have my support!

By: Kay Clary

Kay Clary — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:12:40 +0000

What an elegant statement from Lydia. To run any business(even more impressive…a nationally respected magazine!) for 16 years with no investors is a pretty astonishing feat.

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Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:20:36 +0000

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By: Leslie DiPiero

Leslie DiPiero — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:12:21 +0000

The Lydia Hutchinsons of the songwriting world are endangered species. Though I’m excited to see what lies ahead for Lydia this is a bittersweet day for all of us who loved her magazine.