Last Monday I was watching Prison Break, towards the end of the show
they played ORANGE SKY by Alexi Murdoch, his little 4 song Cd is one
of the Best Selling CD's on CDBABY

http://cdbaby.com/cd/aleximurdoch/from/ande

drop by and have a listen.

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Have you ever read the article about Helen Darling and "Bring On The
Rain" called "Once Upon a Song"
It's now dropped off the Tennessean Site. but it's still in google
CACHE for a while
http://tinyurl.com/blqos

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Dear IFS Readers

I hope this email finds you well

I've spent the last 3 days at the Ritz Carlton in Buckhead Atlanta,
getting trained for work. It reminded me that there are techniques we
could immediately apply to our businesses and lives that could
transform the quality of our lives forever.

here's a convoluded question

Why don't we do the things we know we need to do?

Last week I received a rough draft of a new song Wake Eastman and I
cowrote.

Thursday night I watched Wynonna Judd on Larry King and it remined me
that watching artist interviews can be an extremely useful way to
find song ideas and write whats in the head, heart and life of a
particular artist.

I hope you find something useful in this issue.

Ande Rasmussen


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this email arrived from an artist:


Do you have any original music that I maybe able to sing? Please let
me know.

Thank you,

Meredith

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my reply was:

hello

drop by
http://songramp.com/ande
and have a listen
please tell me more about youself

HOW to write an EFFECTIVE SINGER SEARCHING FOR SONGS BLURB
http://www.justplainfolks.org/ubb/Forum2/HTML/002676.html

ande rasmussen
http://www.AndeRasmussen.com

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Launch press releases
http://www.prweb.com/


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18th annual North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance Conference,
February 10 - 14, 2006 in Austin, Texas.


The Recording Academy is pleased to offer all members a 20% discount
for registration to the 18th annual North American Folk Music and
Dance Alliance Conference, February 10 - 14, 2006 in Austin, Texas.

The 2006 Folk Alliance Conference will feature over 150 showcasing
artists from around the world representing all forms of tradition
music and dance including folk, singer-songwriter, world, children's,
ethnic and much more.

Recording Academy members receive a 20% discount on conference
registration. Just fill out and fax the attached registration form
to The Folk Alliance.

The deadline for early bird registration price is October 3, 2005.
Current standard price is $250 ($200 for Recording Academy members)

Showcase entry deadline is also postmarked by October 3, 2005 or you
can submit through Sonicbids.com.

The Folk Alliance conference features over 2500 registrants, panels,
workshops, clinics and a trade show.

For more information, check www.folk.org or call 901-522-1170

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PET FEST Saturday OCTOBER 8th PREVENT A LITTER
Saturday, October 8, I'll be at Pet Fest in San Marcos Texas
along the beautiful San Marcos River.

Pet Prevent a Litter (PALS) of Central Texas hosts the 4th annual PET
FEST

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BROCK GOODWIN

I spoke with my buddy Brock Goodwin. He's now in Nashville.
We didn't have much time to talk but I'll give you an update soon.
I imagine he'll be available to sing demos and for cowriting sessions
soon.

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Whenever some major disaster strikes, rest assured there will be a
flurry of tribute songs from well meaning songwriters who want to
help.


Here's a couple stories:
I had a listen to it, it's actually quite good.

TEAM EFFORT: Singer Jean Carlos Casely, left, and producer Jason
Farmer, both of Coral Springs, are the creative forces behind ˜Unsung
Hero," a tribute to hurricane evacuees.

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/12777867.htm


Here's the story of another that's attracted some serious star power.

'The Heart of America': 'It's a song that belongs to the people'
Hurricane relief ballad makes debut on TV

As a guest on NBC's "Today Show" on Monday, Tim Blixseth said he was
humbled when his song "The Heart of America," was played to images of
hurricane victims.
"It was no longer my song. It's a song that belongs to the people and
it's now going to help make a difference," said the Rancho Mirage
resident, who was at the home of designer Donna Karan in New York
during the interview.

Blixseth, along with his wife, Edra, will give $2 million to build
homes for displaced residents of Hurricane Katrina as the start of a
$100 million campaign that involves NBC and Habitat for Humanity.

http://www.thedesertsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?
AID=/20050927/NEWS01/509270318/1006

find the lyrics to The Heart of America
http://www.thedesertsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?
AID=/20050926/NEWS01/509260309/1006

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Dear Patrons of "In the Studio".

Just a heads up that we have plenty of seats available for Helen
Darling's appearance in October. Please check out the links below to
learn more or just take my word for it that this girl can SING! I'm
never going to present someone here that I haven't personally worked
with.....AND

...I've worked with Helen for 20 years.
Great songs and a soulful singer!
You're gonna love this. -- Gary


"In the Studio"
Featuring


Helen Darling

http://www.garypowell.com/inthestudio.html

http://helendarlingmusic.com/


Saturday, October 15th, 2005

Doors open at 6:30pm
Showtime 7:30pm

$75

Amy will be serving "heavy hors d'oeuvres" before the show with
dessert and coffee at intermission.

Please feel free to bring your own beer or wine and we'll keep it
chilled for you.

As a gauge, driving time should be about 20 minutes from Town Lake in
downtown Austin and about 30 minutes from Anderson Lane at MoPac.

If you have any special needs or questions, please feel free to call
or e-mail.

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Write On,

Ande Rasmussen


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