St. Andrews Jezebel Podcast
Easy Heroes Featuring Salty Local Michael R.J Roth
The St. Andrews Jezebel Podcast is a weekly celebration of art, culture, and small business life happening exclusively in St. Andrews Florida, a historic arts district near Panama City Beach Florida. Each week Ashley interviews salty locals sharing their journeys in the reconstruction period following Hurricane Michael.
In this episode, Ashley talks to songwriter Michael R.J. Roth about his career. In recent months Michael and his wife relocated to the Florida Panhandle from New Mexico. In response to his arrival, the local songwriting community welcomed him with open arms. He is the winning lyricist of the 2019 NSAI LYRIC COMPETITION, the Great American Song Contest and a member of the Dallas songwriters association, he is one of the most prominent lyricists around.
On this episode Ashley and Michael talk songwriting, performing, stage fright and Michael’s early impressions of Historic St. Andrews
The Loop at the armory
July 21, 2022
Featuring:
Kirby Heard - High Point, NC - kirbyheard.com
Anne Sandstrom -Burlington, MA - annesandstrom.com
Michael R J Roth - Lynn Haven, FL - easyheroes.com
Rick Drost - Cambridge, MA - rickdrostsongs.com
Folk Nashville Connection
March 21, 2022
Featuring folk singer-songwriters Susan Shann and Michael R.J. Roth, with hosts Brant Miller and Michael & Nell.
DSA'S 31st Annual Song Contest Awards Jan-15-2022
"Gone Gone Gone" runner-up Grand Prize Winner - Judge's reaction
"It's authentic, it's raw, it's sentimental...a great, great song." - Judge Roy Elkins, Broadjam CEO
First Place Lyric Winner - "God or something"
2021 Great American Song Contest
Co-written with Eric Ramsey
Grand prize (2nd place) at DSA
"Gone Gone Gone"
"Gone Gone Gone" received the second-place Grand Prize Award in this year's Dallas Songwriters Association song contest
Digging In The Ruins of Our Age With Michael R.J. Roth
Northern Spirit Radio's Mark Helpsmeet Digs Deep
Michael R. J. Roth writes his songs on the deep end of the meaning pool, and his tone has the same depth, so that some have called him a cool dark troubadour. His voice ranges, sometimes recalling the tones of a Gordon Lightfoot or a Johnny Cash, and sometimes a bit of John Prine. But what's especially wonderful is how after retirement from a number of professions, including that of a diplomat, Michael launched into full-time music production around 65, and he's put out more than 9 albums to date. After years living & working around the globe (including Cameroon, West Africa) and a lot of time in Washington DC, Michael calls Rio Rancho, NM home.
the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest (MASC)
Category Winners Announced
Congratulations!
The judges have made their selections for the 38th annual Mid-Atlantic Song Contest sponsored by the Songwriters’ Association of Washington. I am happy to inform you that your songs received the following awards:
God or Something was chosen for the Finalist award for the Lyrics Only category
Broken Mirror was chosen for the Honorable Mention award for the Lyrics Only category
"Homeless Sky" honorable mention in USA Songwriting contest
"Crucifyingly good," someone once said.
"Homeless Sky" was also a finalist in the Great American Song Contest, honorable mention in the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest, third place in the Dallas Songwriters Association lyric contest, finalist in the Austin Songwriters Group and received Special Mention in the UK Songwriting Contest. "Homeless Sky" is included in Hope 4 Restoration's Top 100 list of songs about homelessness.
One of the most heartwarming responses was from a song contest judge: "This song is exceptional on so many levels. The melancholy premise is deeply felt and engagingly communicated. The title hook is original & memorable. Melodic structure fits perfectly the emotional tone of the song. It’s a pleasure to hear this impressive quality of songwriting. Great job - beautiful song! You are an exceptional songwriter."
