WHAT IS SONGWRITERS IN PARADISE?

SONGWRITERS IN PARADISE is an exclusive boutique songwriters festival series created by accomplished Nashville songwriter & artist Patrick Davis. Patrick’s dream was to bring his love for music, songwriting, travel, food, wine, cigars, cocktails, friends & unique one of a kind experiences together & the result is Songwriters In Paradise.

WHAT MAKES SIP DIFFERENT?

SIP believes that the real beauty in both songwriting & life is found in the intimate details often only recognized when we have the time & space to enjoy them. With small crowds, awe-inspiring locations, incredible wine partners & unique closeness for both the performer & the listener SIP creates an opportunity for stories to be heard, new friends to be made and unforgettable memories to be had.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT SIP HEALDSBURG?

Each SIP HBG show will include intimate acoustic “IN THE ROUND - Bluebird Cafe Style” songwriting & storytelling performances by the SIP HBG songwriters. An “in the round” performance means that 2 - 4 of the SIP HBG songwriters will be on stage together swapping songs, telling stories & trading anecdotes at each of the nightly events. Our SIP HBG shows will also include wine selections from that evening’s winery paired with what we at SIP like to call heavy appetizers (not quite a sit down meal, but no one should leave hungry).

WHAT TIME DO “SHOWS” START?

Nightly shows will begin at 7:00PM. Each show will last until approx. 9:30 - 10:00PM.

IS THERE FOOD?

YES, each “show” will have what we at SIP like to call heavy appetizers (not quite a sit down meal, but no one should leave hungry). The menu for each night is determined by each evening’s winery.

IS THERE WINE?

Yes, so much wine. Each winery venue will provide special wine selections on their respected evening. The wine each evening will be exceptional for everyone, but please note VIP pass holders will have an upgraded selection (special VIP only wine bar).

IS SEATING AVAILABLE?

YES, seating will be available at each SIP HBG “show”, but please note ONLY VIP pass holders will have nightly reserved seating.

IS THERE TRANSPORTATION?

YES, nightly shuttles will run from the back parking lot/entrance of Hotel Healdsburg (right in the heart of downtown). Shuttles will run nightly from 6:30PM until completion of that evening’s show. All SIP HBG pass holders have access to SIP HBG shuttles.

WHO ARE THE SIP HBG SONGWRITERS?

THE SIP HBG songwriters are some of the most accomplished & talented singer songwriters in the world. The SIP Family of Songwriters are all hand selected by SIP Founder Patrick Davis & are chosen not only for their incredible musical talents, but also because of their kindness, wit, humor & ability to communicate with others, which are all vital aspects of any Songwriters In Paradise.

ARE THE NIGHTLY LINE UPS THE SAME?

NO, each night of SIP HBG will have different combinations of SIP songwriters performing. In fact each night will offer 2 completely different “hour long songwriter rounds” (essentially an early round & a late round) featuring 2 - 4 performers on stage together swapping songs, stories & anecdotes. Ideally each SIP songwriter will perform during 2 of the 4 SIP HBG nights although this can fluctuate up or down depending on our songwriters’ tour schedules & nightly wine consumption. The goal is to make it so every night of SIP HBG is a unique & interesting experience for both the attendees in the audience and the songwriters on the stage.

HOW WERE THE WINERIES CHOSEN FOR SIP HBG?

Each of the SIP HBG wineries have come on board thanks to direct relationships between SIP founder Patrick Davis & his friends in the Healdsburg area (like his dear friends Mike Brennan & Mendy Calegari). La Crema, Aperture, Bricoleur, Comstock, Bella, Robert Young, A. Rafenelli, Arista & the other wineries who are part of the SIP FAMILY are all wineries that love not only great wine, but also great music, which is of course key to any SIP partner.

HOW MANY TOTAL PASSES ARE THERE?

SIP festivals are always small exclusive events & SIP HBG will be no different. There are essentially only 100 4 DAY PASSES available (Wed - Saturday) & 100 3 DAY PASSES available, which means only 200 lucky attendees will be able to enjoy the experience that is SIP HBG.

WHAT DOES THE VIP PASS INCLUDE?

VIP Passes include 2 Special VIP & SONGWRITER ONLY wine & music events, a Tuesday evening event at A. Rafanelli & a Wednesday afternoon lunch at Aperture, along with special seating & upgraded VIP ONLY wine bars at each of the Wed - Saturday main SIP HBG events. VIP pass holders will receive all of the SIP HBG merchandise & more. Extremely LIMITED Availability.

ARE ALL SALES FINAL?

YES, ALL SALES ARE FINAL!

WHERE TO STAY?

SIP HBG songwriters will be staying at a few different properties around Healdsburg, but more than a few of us will be staying at Hotel Healdsburg, the H2Hotel & The Harmon Guesthouse. These are all wonderful hotels & operated by big SIP HBG supporters, so if you are looking for accommodations please look into those properties.

IS SIP ON SOCIAL MEDIA?

YES, you can follow SIP on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/SongwritersInParadise and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SongsInParadise

DOES SIP HAVE A SPOTIFY PLAYLIST?

YES, you can listen & follow our SPOTIFY Playlist HERE.