Hi all,

I've signed up with a new webhosting service, which handily comes with its own
mailing list at my domain.  In the next couple of days, I will be setting up a
mailing list at summerrussell.com and begin sending messages to that list
exclusively.

Nothing will really change on your end except for the address that e-mails come
from, and the address you enter if you want to unsubscribe.  Therefore, I'm
making this an opt-out move--if you'd rather not continue receiving e-mails from
me, just send me a message and I won't add your name to the new list.

In related news, http://www.summerrussell.com has been completely overhauled
with a new look and updated content.  It's now much easier to maintain and
update, which means I have more time and energy to focus on making and recording
music.  You can hear my newest song--a sad bit about a bearded lady and a
dancing bear--by going to the site and clicking the link labeled "Music."

And coming this year... fingers crossed... my first studio album, tentatively
entitled "Nothing Ventured."  It will contain some of the tracks from my DIY
attempt last year, as well as some new stuff written over the past year.

Thanks for your time.  Take care!

-Summer

A new, full-length mp3 is now available for free download from my
website.  Check out "Mary and Joseph," now playing at:

http://summerrussell.com/audio.html

Thanks for listening.  Stay tuned for more!

-Summer


--
Summer Russell
http://www.summerrussell.com

"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry
it with us, or we find it not." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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.

***

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

***

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.

***

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...

***

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!

***

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

Hi everyone!

I've started a music page at MySpace.com:

http://www.myspace.com/summersongbird

Four free, full-length mp3s are available online now, including two
brand new songs written during the course of my summer road trip.

Please give a listen, and if you're on MySpace I would be delighted to
have you in my network.  Feedback of any type is welcome, as always.

Thanks for your time, and I hope everybody is keeping cool. :)

-Summer

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!


***

APRIL 16, 2005 – TOTALLY COFFEE – THANKS EVERYBODY!

***

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…


***

ALBUM PROGRESS

***

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…


***

ROAAAAD TRIIIIIP!

***

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.


***

WEB SITE LAUNCH

***

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.


***

NEW FAN GROUP

***

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!

**********

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

Coming next weekend to a coffee shop near you!  (Or maybe not so near you...)

Saturday, April 16, 2005
7:00 PM

Totally Coffee
1525 Mesa Verde E.
Costa Mesa, CA  92626

Summer Russell (that's me!) - live in concert, one night only, with an
extended hour-and-a-half show.

The last show in November had an amazing turnout.  This time around
we'll be recording the show in the hopes of releasing a live CD, so it
would be great to have a lot of you there to make some noise.  Drop by
and enjoy the cozy atmosphere and tasty beverages, and hear a few old
favorites as well as lots of new songs.

No cover charge, just come and have a drink or two. :)  Hope to see you there!

-Summer

Coming soon to a coffee shop near you...

Saturday, April 16, 2005
at Totally Coffee in Costa Mesa, CA
Time: To Be Announced

The hippest coffee-slinging cats this side of the
Orange Curtain are hosting another local talent
showcase!  (Yknow, like the one back in November that
so many of you helped to make a resounding success.)

The real shocker is that they've invited me back to
play again.

This time around I've got an extended (hour-and-a-half
long) set.  Another great local artist, Carys, will
also be playing at TC that night.  There might even be
some groovy duet-type stuff involved.  It should be a
really fun night.  I'd love to see you there.

More details to come!

(And maybe even a progress report on the CD
project...)

Have a great weekend everybody--

Summer



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