Here's the latest information about the possibility of a Nelsonica US.

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To keep you all up to date with what's happening regarding the
possibility of an American Nelsonica, here's the latest from the
American planning team...


Dear Worldwide Nelsonians:

As many of you will know, several months ago a group of us in the U.S.
started talking about putting together a Nelsonica convention in the
States. (Not the first time, of course!) There was much discussion,
and we eventually launched an online survey in an attempt to determine
how much of Bill's New World fan base would attend if we managed to
put such an event together.

The results of the survey were very encouraging, with a strong
percentage of the more than 300 people who responded saying they would
be very interested in attending. We even had a good response from our
Nelsonian brethren in the UK, many of whom expressed interest in
coming across the pond to celebrate with us.

Since the survey was launched, however, Busy Bill has determined that
his schedule for this year will not allow him to make a trip to the
U.S., thereby removing 2006 from consideration.

After reviewing the data gathered through the survey, and after much
discussion amongst ourselves and with Bill, we are now planning to
make a go at holding a Nelsonica fan convention in Boston in the Fall
of 2007.

We believe that this will give us enough time to generate more
support, hopefully enough to underwrite Bill making the trip over and
cover the event costs. No promises and no commitments, of course.
Simply put, if we cannot sell enough tickets in advance the event will
not be possible. But we're up for the challenge and living for the
spangled moment!

Right now we simply ask for your patience. More information will be
forthcoming down the road. We have lots of time and intend to get our
act together before we announce further details. Keep your eyes on
this forum for more!

(If you took the survey and provided your email address you will
likely also get direct messages from time to time, with any news.)

In the meantime, we understand that Bill and his UK team have great
plans for this year's UK Nelsonica '06, to be held October 14 in the
lovely city of York. We strongly encourage New World Nelsonians to do
their best to attend, as it promises to be something special.

Stay young, and stay tuned!


Peter, Martin and Phil

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base!  Did you think i'd
forgotten you?


Bird here, back at the old typewriter banging away on the keys.  So,
how've you been?  Heard any good jokes lately?

Now that i've broken the ice i guess i could give you the reason for
this re-intrusion into your life!  There IS a purpose to all this you
know.

Bill made mention on the Dreamsville Chat Site
(http://www.billnelsonmusic.com/html/park/inn.php) that he would be
interested in attending a US version of Nelsonica.  i won't go into
more details than that, that is what this Electrical Language is all
about.  i've been working with a few folk who are passionate in their
desire to get Bill over here for such a purpose and i support them
wholeheartedly.  i'm taking a few minutes from your busy day to ask
you to give them a listen to.

The following words are from Peter Coloumbe, who is heading up this
effort.  Take it away Pete:

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"If you build a convention...I will come!"
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With these words, Bill Nelson has offered a good-natured challenge to
Nelsonians in the New World to put together their own Nelsonica fan
convention. It would be a rare opportunity to gather with other fans,
meet Bill personally, hear him play, get a special limited-edition
convention CD and much more.

To make it happen will require a lot of hard work. The first step is
to determine how much genuine interest there is in having such an
event somewhere in the U.S. If there is not enough interest, it simply
will not happen.

How can you let us know if you would be interested in attending? By
completing our quick, confidential online Nelsonica North American
Planning Questionnaire! Please complete the survey even if you voted
in the poll posted on the Dreamsville forums in November.

Here's the link:

http://www.vmrsite.com/nelson_survey/

If we can get enough interest to encourage us to move ahead, you may
one day be able to sit down with other Nelsonians and listen to the
latest creations of Bill Nelson, live and in person.

What could be better than that?

Please complete the questionnaire today!*

Thanks – and stay young!


Peter, Phil, Scott and Martin

*Just one per Nelsonian, please; no ballot box stuffing allowed!
**************************************************************************

So there you have it.  Pete's words, a link to the survey site, and a
description of what is going on.  This will be a BIG thing so please
give it the proper attitude in your life.

Always here to be thought of, even when i don't think.


_____________________
bird
past master of the permanent flame

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.


i could apologize for the delay in getting this entry up on the site
because i was on vacation, but who really cares? ;-)

Bill has sent along a new diary entry, and it looks like Rosewood is
just about here!  He provides us with the track listing for Volume
Two, along with more information about Dreamsville and how it will be
laid out.  i can silence some of you who've asked by saying, "Yes,
Bill is looking to have a discussion/chat group section where you, the
loyal fan, can contribute to."

Also, i know i shouldn't have bothered with this because Dreamsville
is coming, but i've made some changes to the diary pages (current and
history) and would appreciate any emails that report broken or bugged
links.


Main:  http://www.billnelson.com
Diary:  http://www.billnelson.com/diary

Thanks for stopping by.

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  bird
webmaster of the permanent flame

  "Let's see, the BAD guys are trying
   to destroy Mom and Dad's marriage?"

Greetings to one all from Tranquility Base.

Dreamsville, and Rosewood, are coming!  Bill has a new diary entry in
which he discusses these upcoming events.  He has seen mockups of
Dreamsville and is very happy with it.  In addition, he has pared down
the track listing for Rosewood from 29 entries.  And there are plans
to possibly use the other songs for another project.  Finally, i hope
you're enjoying the images for Rosewood that have been included with
the latest diary entries.  Bill has sent along another one for this
entry, and its just downright beautiful!  Am looking forward to this
album.

main:  http://www.billnelson.com
diary:  http://www.billnelson.com/diary.htm

Thanks for stopping by.

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  bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and play it loud!

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.


Dreamsville is almost here.  As is 'Rosewood.'  Bill has given us a
new diary entry and talks about both of the above in it.  He also
provides the titles of the 27  tracks he has recorded for 'Rosewood,'
but must now pare down to 12.

Additionally, i have updated the 'Rosewood', and various other album,
  pages of the Discography section.

Main:  http://www.billnelson.com
Diary:  http://www.billnelson.com/diary.htm

Thanks for stopping by.

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  bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and play it loud!

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.


I've placed Bill's latest diary entry up on the site.  He gives some
more interesting news about the forthcoming Rosewood.

In addition, i have cleaned up several of the pages in the Discography
section so they reflect what's happened in recent months.

Main:  http://www.billnelson.com
DIary:  http://www.billnelson.com/diary.htm


Thanks for stopping by.


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chuck bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and play it loud!

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.

News, news, and more news today!  First up is a good diary entry from
Bill in which he spills the beans on some of the general layout and
functions of Dreamsville.  And he stresses that Dreamsville is just around
the corner.

Bill also relates to us that Alan Myers has shuttered the Rooms Witth
Brittle Views web site.

Bill also has included the cover artwork for his latest project, Rosewood.

home:  http://www.billnelson.com
diary:   http://www.billnelson.com/diary.htm

Thanks for stopping by.

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   bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and play it loud!

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.

Bill has given us another short diary entry, but you better prepare
yourselves to read this one.  Bill's reflections on music and an upcoming
concert appearance are on the bill in this one.

main:  http://www.billnelson.com
diary:  http://www.billnelson.com/diary.htm

Also, Bill briefly mentioned in his last diary entry that he is looking for
pictures taken at Red Noise shows way back in the late Seventies.  If
you have such images please contact me via email so that we can see if
they are useable for Bill's purposes.


Thanks for stopping by this week.

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   bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and play it loud.

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.

Bill has submitted another diary.  In it he discusses the projects just
coming onto the radar screen.  And it sounds good.

http://www.billnelson.com
http://www.billnelson.com/diary.htm

All six original Be Bop Deluxe CD's are on sale.  They are available at
both Amazon.com as well as some traditional record stores.  In addition
to the big six i have also seen 'Postcards from the Future' and
'Tremulous Antenna.'  So hunt them down and refresh your collections.

Short and sweet this week.  Thanks for stopping by.

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chuck bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and play it loud.

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.

Okay, something BIG is happening in the world of Bill Nelson that
will probably change all of our lives forever.  Rather than spoil it for
you here why not just go read Bill's latest diary entry?  He explains
what is happening, why it is happening, and what it could mean
for each and every one of us.

    http://www.billnelson.com


Thanks for stopping by.
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chuck bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and play it loud.

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.


Bill has provided us with a new diary entry.  In it he talks about his
painting for the Indian Ocean Tsunami auctio, and has provided
us with a copy of the picture.

Main:  http://www.billnelson.com
Diary:  http://www.billnelson.com/diary.htm

That's about all for this week.  Thanks for stopping by.

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bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and paly it loud.

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.

Bill Nelson is featured in issue #131 of Total Guitar Magazine.
There's a music note transcription of him playing Tuxedo Junction,
and this appears on the magazine's cover CD along with a
recording of Bill demonstrating a typical Blues Scale, plus an E-
Bow demonstration track.

And a quick check of issue #132 reveals that Sister Seagull
(remember, from Be Bop Deluxe?) is featured in the "Learn to
Play" section of that issue.

Link here:  http://www.futurenet.com/totalguitar/

Thanks for stopping by.

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   bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith, and play it loud!

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.


Well, it's the first of the year and we have a new diary entry.  Moe
updates on the goings on out at Nelson Acres.  One item to note
is that Bill has been asked to donate some artwork to an auction
to be held on January 12 to benefit the inhabitants of the Indian
Ocean disaster.  We don't have all the information yet, but there
is some beginning stuff and a couple of web links to get a broad
view of the efforts.

Links:

main  - http://www.billnelson.com
diary  - http://www.billnelson.com/diary.htm
news  - http://www.billnelson.com/news.htm

Thanks for stopping by.

______
  bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith, and play it loud.

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.

Just in time for the end of the year Bill has provided us with a
new diary entry.    In case you hadn't noticed it yet, all links to
outside web sites found in the diary will open in a new window.
NO, it's NOT a pop-up, it's just a new page that you can easily
close when you're done.

     http://www.billnelson.com/diary.htm

Thanks for stopping by, and have a Happy Pagan New Year.


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  bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and play it loud!

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.

i'm sorry this is so short, but i'm really pressed for time.  The only
thing to report is that Bill has sent along a new diary entry.  He
talks a bit about the forthcoming Holiday season, not to mention his
fast approaching 56th birthday.

Main - http://www.billnelson.com
Diary - http://www.billnelson.com/diary.htm


That's all for this week, thanks for stopping by.

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  bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and play it loud.

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.

There is no diary entry for this edition, but we have some interesting
other news:

Sound-On-Sound Magazine, who recently took over the sale/distribution
of Bill's CD's reports that demand has overcome supply, and shipments
of ordered CD's might be running a bit late AS THEY PRINT MORE COPIES!
  Yes, that's right.  They are making at least a second run on many of
Bill's recent albums.  Ian Gilby asks for a little patience while they
catch up.  You can read his note on the News page.
     http://www.billnelson.com/news.htm#sound

Phil Graham asks that i annouce that 'Professional Secrets' is back on
course after a bit of a hiatus.  There aren't many details to add, but
there is an image of the artwork in the News page:
     http://www.billnelson.com/news.htm#secrets

The recentl Be Bop Deluxe compendium album recently released by EMI is
set for a February 8th release for the North American market!  And
finally, the original 6 Be Bop Deluxe CD's will also be released in
the US via AstralWerks early next year!  There are more details to add
in the News Page:
     http://www.billnelson.com/news.htm#bbd


That ought to keep you busy for the next couple of days.  Thanks for
stopping by.

_______
  bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith, and play it loud!

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.


We have a new diary entry today.  Bill reminisces about growing up and
some of the items for which he keeps a nostalgic turn.  He also talks
about a possible new album.

main:  http://www.billnelson.com
diary:  http://www.billnelson.com/diary.htm
store:  http://www.billnelson.com/record/store.htm

Thanks for stopping by.

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bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and play it loud!

Greetings and all that hazz.


It appears that there is some confusion about the links at the Flame
to the new Bill Nelson Store at Sound-On-Sound.  To help clear things
i'm including additional instructions on getting to order the albums.

When you click on the link on the News page you should be directed to
a NEW WINDOW that opens to the Sound-On-Sound music store.  (The link to the
Sound-on-Sound music store is:  http://www.soundonsound.com/shop)

First thing you should do is click on the link to SELECT YOUR COUNTRY.

Then click on the link to BILL NELSON MUSIC.

This will open a page with a list of the albums and other merchandise
currently available for sale, twelve items in all.  The list includes posters,
t-shirts, tour programmes, and a bunch of albums.

If that doesn't work, quit your browser and play some Klondike
Solitaire, 'cause i don't know what's going on with your PC.


Hoping that helps.
bird

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.

In the last EL (#320) i mentioned that certain albums by Bill were not
currently available for sale.  i am pleased to announce that a remedy
has been found for that situation.  Bill has set up a temporary record
store courtesy of Sound on Sound magazine and there's a nice
assortment of albums available.  Here, this link explains more:

Main Page:  http://www.billnelson.com
News Page:  http://www.billnelson.com/news.htm

Go order your copies of the recent albums as they will shortly sell
out and you'll be forced to buy them off eBay.

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  bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and play it loud!

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.


i have been asked to make an announcement that the following CD's from
Bill are currently not for sale:
      Custom Deluxe
      Satellite Songs
      Wah Wah Galaxy

That's not to say that they're sold  out, just that no orders are being
processed at this time.  Alan Myers is not able to fill any orders at this time,
and we all hope that life will settle down soon and the albums get back for
sale.  i don't have any specifics as to why, and frankly i don't see where its
any of my business.  If you have any questions please contact Eddie McSheffrey
at the email address below.

eddie@...

Thanks for stopping by.

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   bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and play it loud.

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.

It's good to know that when i make a mistake of omission Bill
graciously lets me know of the mistake, and gives me the chance to
make things right.

Somehow i missed a diary entry from the past week.  Yep, there is a
NEW November 8th diary.  The former entry has been renamed
"Postscript", the links have been updated, and all is well and good in
Ordinary Idiot-land.

What does he talk about you ask?  He lays some interesting bits of
information on the table for us, including two new album concepts,
some DVD concepts, and more work on his autobiography.  Go check it
out now.

Main:  http://www.billnelson.com
Diary: http://www.billnelson.com/diary.htm#110804

Thanks for stopping by.

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  bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith, and play it loud.

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.

Have i got news for you!

i'd like to say that i planned to be slow and save all these diary
entries for you to read, but i'm not that way.  i was on vacation this
past week, and during my computer absence Bill sent along three new
diary entries!  They've all been uploaded and are now ready for your
review.

Wait, there's more!!

Bill will be at the Populus Festival at Leeds University later this
month, the 27th and 28th, and will be speaking on the 27th.  And a
special word from Bill himself is that he will be performing a 30
minute solo guitar set!  Sweet, i wonder if he'll play the
incomparable 'For Stuart'?  You'll just have to go and hear for
yourself.  There are links to the Populus Festival in the Live!
section.

Wait, there's even more than that!!!

'Wah Wah Galaxy', this year's Nelsonica-only CD will be offered for
sale at the show!  As will 'Romance of Sustain', and possibly more
than that.  In addition, copies of his book, 'Diary of a Hyperdreamer'
will be available for sale as well.  (It's a good book, because i'm
listed in the Index in the back!  "The new phone book is here, the new
phone book is here!!")

Here are your links, go get 'em.

Main    http://www.billnelson.com
Diary   http://www.billnelson.com/diary.htm
Live!   http://www.billnelson.com/live/main.htm

There, wasn't that worth the wait?  Enjoy yourselves.

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  bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith, and play it loud!

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.

By a show of hands, how many of you were able to see Bill and the Lost
Satellites during the tour?  Wasn't it a blast?  And the shows at the
Bloomsbury in London where Kate St. John played with Bill on two
numbers from his solo act, heaven on earth!

The tour is over, Nelsonica was another fine success, and Bill has
shared a few thoughts in a new diary entry.  He also includes a
touching tribute to the recently departed John Peel.  We all know that
without John, we never would have had our Bill.

Main page:  http://www.billnelson.com
Diary    http://www.billnelson.com/diary.htm

Enjoy the read, thanks for stopping by.

______
  bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and play it loud!

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.


In spite of the hectic schedule Bill took the time to send a new diary
entry along.  He comments about the tour and the various venues at
which they've played.  He even talks about the possibility of a guest
performer at the Bloomsbury (London) shows!  With a teaser like that
you'd better read it now.

Main Page  http://www.billnelson.com
Diary Page  http://www.billnelson.com/diary.htm

That's all for this week.  i'll see you this Saturday night at the
Bloomsbury.  (It's easy to find me, just listen for the folks with the
funny accents!)


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  bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith, and play it loud!

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.

Well, the 'Be Bop deluxe and Beyond' tour is off and running.  A show
was held in Sheffield on the 3rd and Bill talks about it in his latest
diary entry.  He also gives a little insight as to WHY he is resurrecting
some of his older music at this time.  It makes for a good read.

The new Be Bop Deluxe compilation CD, 'Postcards from the Future' is
available for sale at Amazon, there is a link in the discography section
to order it.  i have received my copy and i live in the far west part of
the States.  So it should be in your neighborhood soon (Unless, of
course, you're down in Australia or someplace nice like that).  In
addktion, my copy of Bill's diary, 'Diary of a Hyperdreamer' has also
arrived.  So expect yours soon.  (i was as excited about getting that as
i was when the new phone book came out!)

Finally, i will gladly accept any and all photos of the concert(s) that
you take.  The best shots will go up on the site to chronicle the
events of this Fall.

main:   http://www.billnelson.com
diary:    http://www.billnelson.com/diary.htm
store:   http://www.billnelson.com/record/store.htm

That's all for this week, thanks for stopping by.
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  bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and play it loud!

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.


i have just a quick, personal request i'd like to ask of anyone
attending any of the shows.  Could you please send me a set list of
the songs?  This request applies to all of the shows as i'd like to do
an in-depth display of the Tour over at The Flame.

For your assistance, your name will be duly enshrined in the annals of the
Earth!

Thanks,
bird
--Keep the faith and play it loud!

Greetings to one and all from the Sea of Solitude.


A SPECIAL NOTICE FROM THE ERICS HERE!!

Currently, Amazon (amazon.co.uk) is shwoing "Diary of a Hyperdreamer"
for sale at £6.99!  HOWEVER, this is WRONG, WRONG, WRONG!  The actual
price is £14.99.  Amazon currently has the book as being pre-order
only.  They have been informed of this error in their system but have
failed to change the web site yet.

i can understand the enticement to fans to "get a good bargain on the
book" at this price, but Amazon gets it books from Pomona, and they
are not about to sell it for less than they might be paying for them.
The £6.99 price is wrong, please take note!

Thanks for stoppin by.


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  bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and play it loud!

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.


i finally got it posted, so you can now zip over the The Flame and
read Bill's new diary (9/26).  Apparently the overall tone is excitement
for the upcoming tour, most things are going well.  But, as we all
know, Mr. Murphy seems to have Bill in his sights.  Read more below.

Pomona Publishing has announced that Diary of a Hyperdream is
available for sale through Pomona's web site.  Also, for a short time a
free CD from Pomona is being offered to purchasers of the book.
Read more below.

Lastly, two more concert dates have been added!  Bill Nelson and the
Lost Satellites will play in Newcastle on the 29th, and then back in
London on the 31st.  i guess the word is getting around to the great,
unwashed masses that Bill is playing again.  As the first London gig
sold out quickly you'd better hurry if you want to see them.

Links:
main -- http://www.billnelson.com
diary -- http://www.billnelson.com/diary.htm
book -- http://www.billnelson.com/book/billsbooks.htm
live --  http://www.billnelson.com/live/main.htm

That's enough to keep you rolling for a few days, thanks for stopping
by.

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  bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and play it loud!

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.

Due to an unavoidable technical error i did not get Bill's latest diary
entry uploaded here.  That has now been rectified, and we have a
bonus second diary!  Bill talks in both about preparations for the
upcoming shows and what all is going on with that.
main    http://www.billnelson.com
diary    http://www.billnelson.com/diary.htm


On a slightly different track my friend Eric has something to say:  The
Ordinary Idiots will be meeting in Studio Village this coming Saturday
night.  All Idiots are welcome to attend and enjoy a marvelous
evening.  Maybe Eric will pull out the slides of his trip to Italy!
OOoooohhh!
link:  http://www.billnelson.com/sekrit

Thanks for stopping by.

_____
  bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and play it loud!

Greetings to one and all from Tranquility Base.


Bill has provided us with another, quick diary entry.  He talks about
his health and the mounting pressures in connection with the Be Bop
Deluxe and Beyond Tour.  Link here:
     http://www.billnelson.com.diary.htm

i've updated the links for the Be Bop Deluxe albums to include the
new compendium, "Postcards from the Future" and the other albums
that will be re-re-re-re-re-released in conjunction with the tour.  There
are links in the Be Bop Deluxe and Record Store sections to Amazon
where they might be purchased.  Links here:
     http://www.billnelson.com/bebopdeluxe
     http://www.billnelson.com/record/store.htm


That's it for today, thanks for stopping by.

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  bird
webmaster of the permanent flame
--Keep the faith and play it loud!