May 3, 2005

CONTENTS:

1. Introduction
2. April Concert - a smashing success
3. Album Progress
4. Rooaaaad Triiiiip!
5. Web Site Launch
6. New Fan Group



Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the first official newsletter of the Summer Russell News
and Info Mailing List. (I just made that up.) I figured I might as
well be organized about this, so here's all the news that fits for
spring, 2005. Thanks for tuning in!


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APRIL 16, 2005 – TOTALLY COFFEE – THANKS EVERYBODY!

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The show at Totally Coffee went off with nary a hitch. I even got
backup in the form of an unexpected slew of session percussionists,
free of charge.

The turnout was great, and I hope everyone in the audience had as much
fun attending as I had putting on the show. Look for future concert
dates at Totally Coffee in the coming year.

Extra special thanks to: Josh for getting the ball rolling on this
show; to Chris Takacs and Don Parrish-Bell for working their
sound-engineering magic at the gig; and to Richard Rasner and Jennifer
Moore for taking lots of awesome pictures and continuing to provide me
with promotional materials. Thanks to ALL OF YOU who showed up…you
made my night/month/year, and I look forward to playing for you again
soon.

Audio from the entire show was recorded courtesy of Chris Takacs at
Indyroom Recording, and several of the tracks are slated to be used on
a future album release.

Which brings me to…


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ALBUM PROGRESS

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My debut studio album, "Out Of The Greenwood," is currently in
pre-recording stages as we work on full-fledged arrangements. The
album, comprised of all-original tunes with a traditional folk/Celtic
flair, will feature several songs that have become favorites among my
"longtime fans." (did I really just say that?). Among the tracks
slated for inclusion are "Robin," "Stormbringer," and "Waiting For A
Hero," among many others.

In addition, plans are in the works for a more contemporary album down
the line, featuring recordings from the live show in April, as well as
several new studio recordings.

Album release dates are yet to be determined. My work in the studio
this summer will see a decided slowdown, due to my upcoming…


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ROAAAAD TRIIIIIP!

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For most of the month of May, the entirety of June, and part of July,
I'll be heading out of town. If you live somewhere on the East Coast
or in the South, you might just chance to see me playing in a seedy
bar some night: otherwise, plan on my next local gig happening
sometime in the coming fall.


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WEB SITE LAUNCH

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http://www.summerrussell.com is now online. In the future, the web
site will feature a press kit, bio, audio samples, lyrics, and more.
For now, you can go there to check out some of the awesome pics from
the last concert. In addition, you'll find further information and a
link to an online travelogue where, if you're so inclined, you can
follow my travels across the country this summer from the comfort of
your own home.


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NEW FAN GROUP

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My dear and longtime friend, Beth, has created her own fan club
site/discussion group for lil' old me. Thank you so much! For those
of you who'd like to check it out, the site can be found here:

http://groups.msn.com/SummerRussell

Beth is an amazing person, and I'm honored that she'd put forth the
effort she did to set this up. She did a great job, and as soon as I
stop blushing furiously I'll be able to thank her more properly. Love
ya, lady!

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Well, that's it for now. Thanks again for your continued support, and
best wishes to every one of you. Oooh, I gotta run, Man Of La
Mancha's on....


Warm regards,
-Summer