August 11, 2005

Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Road Trip - Epilogue
3. New music online!
4. More new music online!
5. Live @ the Frog Theater - August 22



Howdy Folks,

Welcome to issue #2 of the Official Newsletter, published in
commemoration of the fact that I actually have enough news to merit an
issue #2.

Top news: My base of operations has changed! I've recently relocated
to Fort Worth, Texas to go to school this fall, so I'll be cutting
back on the SoCal gigs a little bit. However, album plans are still
in the works, and the wonders of the Internet continue to make me
available to all of you back home, albeit in canned form. Keep an eye
out for possible live appearances when vacation time rolls around...

If you're still here, thanks! I hope everyone is enjoying the music.
With your continued support, it can only get better from here.

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ROAD TRIP - EPILOGUE

My summer road trip across America was an amazing and eye-opening
experience. Some of you might have followed part of the journey via
my online travelogue. If you're interested in reading about the
adventures I had (as well as my most recent trek from California to
Texas), that journal is now completed and available online at:
http://www.livejournal.com/users/traveblog

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MUSIC ONLINE!

Last month, I launched a music page on MySpace.com.

http://www.myspace.com/summersongbird

Four free, full-length songs are currently available online. JUST
IN--two new songs uploaded today--"Mary and Joseph" and "Minnie's
Kitchen." Also available are "Highway Songs" and "Foot On The Floor."
Have a listen and let me know what you think! If you're a MySpace
member, you can also download, rate, and comment on the songs.

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MORE MUSIC ONLINE!

Now on MySpace, it's I Killed A Bear! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the
long-awaited unveiling of perhaps the most talented, sincere and
innovative band since Spinal Tap. Although we are currently scattered
across the continent, the band has taken great pains to provide its
fans with a strong online presence until our much-anticipated Reunion
Concert next February.

http://www.myspace.com/ikilledabear

Check out two new mp3s featuring half the band--myself and
uber-rockstar Jacob Hoskinson--performing "As Lovely As Anything" and
the heartfelt "Anthem For I Killed A Bear." Be sure to check out our
awesome promotional photos while you're there, and give us an add if
you're on the site. We need all the help we can get...

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LIVE @ THE FROG THEATRE

August 22, 2005
8:00 PM
$5.00 cover

The FROG Theatre
3055 S. University Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76109

http://www.myspace.com/frogtheatreoms
http://www.frogtheatre.org

Presented as part of the Frog Theatre Open Mic Series, featuring up to
10 artists booked in advance for each show. I'll be playing a 3-song
set on the 22nd. Here's to getting my feet wet in the Fort Worth
music scene!

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Thanks for tuning in, everybody. That's a wrap, until the next time,
if ever, that I have anything important to say.


Peace, love, and kolaches,
Summer

http://www.summerrussell.com