Song Dreaming (again) ...

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It was pretty hectic through June, with lots happening behind the scenes.  It's been good.  

I've been working on a few songs - and had an opportunity to put one of my older songs ("Song Dreaming" from 2020) in a US playlist.  As a result of that inclusion, I've had 850 more listeners than what I'd normally have!  It's a fair whack of new people listening to my music!  

The entry deadline for the Australian Songwriting Contest was extended.  I entered six songs before the original May deadline and decided to submit an extra two for the new deadline.  The two additions were "Song Dreaming" (contemporary) and "Going Home" (open).

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