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
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
June 08 Newsletter Highlights
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3 comments:
wow - what a great show in Bayshore, LI last Friday. The audience was loud and supportive. Love for our two folk heroes was in the air. The Budweisers (and Sno Caps - nice combo!) were delicious too! Tons of "recognition applause" at the start of many songs, or after one of Neal's many brilliant solos. Danny O'Keefe was incredible. What a songwriter and what an awesome voice. The crowd loved him. I guess he inspired Neal & Rex to be on top of their game (unlike my MY Mets, now 3 games below .500) Danny did "The Road", which was always one of my fav Jackson Browne songs. Had no idea Danny wrote it until I read his bio on line before the show.
Have a great Summer!
Rich Friedman
ps - the Set List thing works...Rex gave a shout out to me and my bride Olga - and Neal played our request..an amazing "Texas" on his 12-string. (I remember him debuting the song at The Brokerage on his 6-string a few years back...the 12 sounds really nice and full)
Hey Rex,
Great to see you last night in Natick. You guys sound great as usual. I don't know if you mention Pittsfield so prevalently in all your shows but we felt a little like rock stars too. Some woman tapped me on the shoulder and told me she goes there all the time and asked me if I knew Dave Mosher. Go Figure.. Rex, please keep on keepin on,. You are an original and the two of you keep the rest of us in a world that allows dreams to become reality. Like I said how many of us get the chance to actually do what we love to do and make a living at it. You also inspire others with your words. I'm glad we had a chance to remember some of those early years..
Stay well and stay in touch.
Dick
Hello,
Am going to the Mitchell Farm on 9/6 and I am so hoping to hear "Highway Song" as I sit w/ friends from high school and remember the fun we had following you guys. Thanks! Tracy
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