Released on: August 8, 2008, 5:38 am

Press Release Author: Eileen Batson - Batson Group Marketing and PR

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: As the summer heat presses on there is one very cool place to
go and to listen to the performances of a variety of exceptional talent - The Gulf
Rim Cafe.

Press Release Body: Hillsborough, NC August 7, 2008 - Every Saturday night, 2-3
members of the NC Songwriters Co-op perform at the Gulf Rim Café in Hillsborough, a
historical town just outside the Triangle. Owners Joe Tullos and his wife Andrea go
out of their way to make the performers feel at home in their restaurant by
providing them a $25 meal coupon and tips when they pass the hat.

The Tullos' are post Katrina New Orleans transplants and are making Hillsborough
their home. A musician himself Joe contacted Jon Batson to book NCSC members to
showcase at his restaurant on Saturday nights.

"We have put on a weekly show since we started the showcase at the end of May."
commented Batson. He went on to say "Nick Hagelin, 2007 Winner of the 10th Annual
NCSC Song Contest, and popular locals Brian Hershberger, Jamie Purnell, Brien
Barbour, Louise Bendall, and Jamie Anderson are just a few of the 25+
singer/songwriters who have performed here."

August 9th, Jon Batson award-winning performing songwriter and ASCAP member will be
featured with Asheville talent Dave Turner. When you catch Jon on stage you will
find a good mix of humor with simple stories in an easygoing Country style, stirred
well with a bit of Folk, a little Pop, a dash of Blues, a pinch of Ragtime and a
smattering of parody and social commentary. Find Jon at www.JonBatson.com

Singer and songwriter Dave Turner contributes a big voice, bold piano and a tip jar
full of stories to the world of adult alternative piano rock. He delivers strong
melodies and soul-searching lyrics. Listeners can hear the influences of Elton John,
Billy Joel and Ben Folds to Warren Zevon, Joe Jackson, Van Morrison, Joe Cocker,
Leon Russell and Tom Waits. Find Dave at www.daveturnermusic.com

As August comes to a close Roberto Cofresi, Shannon O\'Connor, Pete Leary, and John
Saylor will be on stage. Louise Bendall, Doc Oakroot, and Nick Hagelin have return
engagements as well.

An entertaining way to enjoy a summer evening with great food, wonderful music in a
fun-filled environment.

About the Gulf Rim Café
Serving flavors from the Spanish-influenced fare of the Yucatan Peninsula to the
cultural melting pot of New Orleans to the tropical tastes of the Florida Keys, with
an emphasis on fresh seafood, spicy seasonings and local produce. Full bar with
special tequilas and rums. Located at 111 N. Churton St., Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919)245-0040 www.GulfRimCafe.com

About NCSC:
North Carolina Songwriters Cooperative is a non-profit organization dedicated to the
support and promotion of songwriters. NCSC assists new and established songwriters
by providing a nurturing, supportive environment, resources for self promotion/
marketing information, and holding workshops designed to enhance songwriting and
performance skills. Over the summer months there is a call for entries for their
annual songwriting contest.| PO Box 335 Carrboro, NC 27510 | www.ncsongwriters.org

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Web Site: http://www.ncsongwriters.org

Contact Details: Eileen Batson
Batson Group Marketing and PR
3220 Shore View Rd Ste.#22
Raleigh, NC 27613
919.327.5021
BatsonGroup@yahoo.com