DSA Monthly Meeting & Song Critiques - Thursday, MAY 14
Location: Your home via ZOOM
6:30 pm: Open portal and networking
6:30 pm: Open portal and networking
7:00 pm: Program followed by song critiques for members
Our Guest Speaker is Lyle Blackburn
Lyle Blackburn
is a native Texan known for his work as an author, podcaster, cryptid
researcher, and musician. His early attraction to cryptid creatures and
strange phenomena has resulted in a lifelong exploration of these
subjects. Lyle has written several acclaimed books, including “The Beast
of Boggy Creek” and “Texas Bigfoot,” which offer a balanced view of the
topics while delivering gripping accounts of real-life mysteries. His
research into "The Legend of Boggy Creek" reports in particular, has
been instrumental in preserving the history of this notable Bigfoot
case.
Lyle is a frequent guest on radio programs such as Coast To Coast AM, and he has contributed to the production of eight documentaries by the Small Town Monsters film company. Lyle has also appeared on numerous television shows, including The UnXplained, Monsters and Mysteries in America, Strange Evidence, Finding Bigfoot, and The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs.
As a professional musician, Lyle has achieved similar success as the founder of the rock band, Ghoultown. The band has released nine albums, which have not only earned a loyal worldwide following, but found their way into movies, video games, and numerous live venues across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Highlights include an invitation to write a song for iconic horror maven, Elvira Mistress of the Dark, which aired on her nationally syndicated show, Movie Macabre. Prior to forming Ghoultown, Lyle was a member of the acclaimed doom metal band, Solitude Aeturnus.
When Lyle isn't writing books, hunting monsters, or recording music, he can be found speaking at various cryptozoology and paranormal conferences around the United States. Just look for the trademark black cowboy hat.
Lyle is a frequent guest on radio programs such as Coast To Coast AM, and he has contributed to the production of eight documentaries by the Small Town Monsters film company. Lyle has also appeared on numerous television shows, including The UnXplained, Monsters and Mysteries in America, Strange Evidence, Finding Bigfoot, and The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs.
As a professional musician, Lyle has achieved similar success as the founder of the rock band, Ghoultown. The band has released nine albums, which have not only earned a loyal worldwide following, but found their way into movies, video games, and numerous live venues across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Highlights include an invitation to write a song for iconic horror maven, Elvira Mistress of the Dark, which aired on her nationally syndicated show, Movie Macabre. Prior to forming Ghoultown, Lyle was a member of the acclaimed doom metal band, Solitude Aeturnus.
When Lyle isn't writing books, hunting monsters, or recording music, he can be found speaking at various cryptozoology and paranormal conferences around the United States. Just look for the trademark black cowboy hat.
DSA Monthly Meeting & Song Critiques - Thursday, MAY 14
Our Guest Speaker is Jonathan Jeter 
From humble beginnings as a singer and songwriter from Greenville, TX to forming his own Dallas-based band the Revelators and also playing drums and stage managing for Reverand Horton Heat, Jonathan is hitting his stride. His new release "Hard For You" is drawing attention to his group, and working with "The Rev" recently brought Jonathan his first opportunity to play music in the UK. Jonathan's own music blurs the genres of Americana, roots music and a healthy dose of good ol' fashioned punk rock. The songs are marked by rich storytelling, powerful lyrics and emotional depth. They often convey personal narratives, cultural heritage and historical themes, connecting listeners to their shared experiences and emotions. Jonathan will be talking about his musical journey of songwriting and performing so you won't want to miss it!
Also, get your song critiqued by industry pros Barbe McMillen and Joe Milton and be considered for the 2026 Member Song Contest and Songwriter of the Year. Limit of 3 songs per meeting. You can pay online via the critique form, and the cost is $10 per song. However, please be advised that songs that make use of Artificial Intelligence for any lyrics, melody or production will not be considered for the Member Song Contests.
BEST SONGS OF THE MEETING CONTESTS
Started over in January for 2026
members only pay $10 here in our Square store
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/02JSQHH1RYQP5/checkout/MRGZLHJH5IRTCVIRCKPBBKKGUpload lyrics in pdf file format and audio file in mp3 format on our Google drive.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nz_0TRsPERTYVG-eSzFMRF13JYqpfqvE?usp=sharing
