June 08 Newsletter Highlights

We’re delighted to announce the debut of our NEW ATS WEBSITE this month designed by the saintly Alicia Cornelio. Alicia’s husband Dave and I are fanatic NY Mets fans and take in a game or two together every season. After taking 3 of 4 from the Dodgers, it looks they are finally turning things around. (If you are a true Mets fan you know these will be famous last words!) As much as we loved our first website which was built by dear Garth Cormier way back in 2000, Alicia’s design adds a more streamlined look and will be absolutely easier to navigate. We’ve added a few new links such as an interactive blog, set list requests, quotes and a “links” link which will feature websites of favorite artists and friends who we support and admire greatly. Due to time restraints we’ve only listed one link so far (but what a one!) and will continue adding on to it as we roll along. Don’t be shy to email us or better yet, post your comments or suggestions on this blog once you’ve had a chance to look it over.

Two other notes of interest include the imminent release of our ‘Live’ Simon & Garfunkel Songbook Show CD with accompanying narration by the amazing Pete Fornatale. We are fine tuning it now with engineer Matt Billy after recording live last month at the WFUV-FM studios. This was done in conjunction with FUV’s spring 2008 fundraiser. A very enthusiastic audience was on hand to support us and WFUV at their new state of the art facility. We have not yet decided on a title but perhaps “Feelin’ Groovy” would suffice nicely. Suggestions anyone? The second “note” of interest (at least to me!) is the debut of my first ever children’s CD entitled, Stargazers (Songs for Kids of All Ages). This album features six cover songs (two of Donovan’s, and one each from John Lennon & Paul McCartney, Neil Young, Paul Simon and Kenny Loggins) plus six of my originals - all with backing instrumentation and vocals by dear Mad Agnes. For a sneak peak of Nancy Cote’s excellent cover art for Stargazers click on the discography link and scroll down to my solo section. You can look for both of these CDs later this summer.

We’d like to thank all of you who came out to hear us play last month (and me solo!) and who responded to our May mailer with personal notes about Dan Fogelberg and his music. Still so sad, but what an amazing legacy.

As always, we truly appreciate and adore you all. Pace and prosperity in these troubling tumultuous times.

Sincerely,

Rex & Neal

Set List Requests

Now your song requests can be heard regardless of whether you are shy, embarrassed, or merely too inebriated to articulate the English language. Yes, that's right, there's no longer any reason to yell out "Whipping Post" at an Aztec Two-Step show.

To improve your chances of hearing what you want by at least 78 percent; tell us your name, the venue and city and the song(s) you wish to hear by submitting your requests below. Please Post your requests at least three days before the show. A two-song limit please.

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