Howdy, everybody!  Remember me?

Apparently it's been two years (!) since I posted anything to this mailing list.  For those of you still with me... thank you for not unsubscribing.

Since you're here, I would like to share something with all of you.  I'm recording an album.  No, really, this time.  Having waited long enough for the right recording studio (and that money they always seem to ask for), I have finally jumped on the DIY bandwagon.  I have a computer and a condenser mic and Audacity (a lot of it) - and I'm ready to rock.  But while I'm doing my pre-rock calisthenics, I would really like to offer you all the opportunity to participate in the creation of this project.

To that end, I have created a not-really-secret page on my website, featuring downloadable mp3 "scratch tracks" of the 11 songs I plan to include on the album.  I would love to hear from any of you who are interested in offering an opinion on the song choices.  Is there something on there you think doesn't belong?  Or a favorite song you really wish I'd immortalize for good in true digital lo-fi glory?  I have the songs listed roughly in one of the orders I'm considering, but I'm always open to feedback about that, too. 

...Does anybody still listen to a whole album from start to finish?

Anyway, the page is here if you'd like to participate: http://www.summerrussell.com/albumproject.html  ...and if you don't want to participate, well, you're still welcome to snag those free mp3s.

The website - http://www.summerrussell.com - is once again undergoing renovations, so there's not much on it right now.  Except for those songs.

I look forward to hearing from you.

For good or for awesome,
Summer Russell