September E-News Highlights

Aztec Two-Step September E-News

September again. Fall’s beckoning call. I love the seasonal changes and this is one of the best. Spring always thrills as we leave behind winter’s chill and there’s nothing better than summer’s corn and tomatoes. Winter of course puts all things in perspective. I am leaving for a 12 day vacation in Maine as I write this. Hey, it’s the way life ought to be. It’s vacation land. Lots of golf and ‘lobstah’ on the itinerary and visits with dear friends. And of course the weather will be glorious day after day as I flirt with par every time I tee it up!

Neal and I just finished editing and mixing our “live” Simon & Garfunkel Songbook CD with engineer Matt Billy. Matt was great and a joy to work with. Thanks to a fan’s suggestion a few months ago, (please write me again so we can give you a CD credit!) we’re calling it “Time It Was” from Paul Simon’s “Old Friends” lyric and a featured song on the album. This is the perfect succinct title for this project “and what a time it was” as we collaborated with DJ extraordinaire Pete Fornatale for a WFUV fund drive last April. Pete’s narration is simply superb and brings this recording into a whole new realm for us. Our friend Rosie Rinsler www.rosiesoriginalcards.com has created an original piece of cover art which captures the 60’s motif we were looking for. Pete, Neal and I are very excited about this recording which will be ready to ship well before the 2008 holiday season.

Stargazers, my first ever kid’s CD is officially out and now available on our ATS website http://www.aztectwostep.com/store.htm. I’ve just begun selling it at our concerts recently and have gotten nothing but rave reviews from the “adults” who have purchase it. Stargazers features six of my originals and six amazing cover songs that collectively make for a unique children’s album. Just solid sweet songs that I think will appeal to kids of all ages. Margo Hennebach and Adrienne Jones of Mad Agnes sing magnificently on backing vocals and Mark Saunders (also of Mad Agnes) helped with the musical instrumentation and production. Naturally we’re having a Back to School Special on it this month.

Happy Trails, Rex & Neal

Review of Rex's "Stargazers" CD

Dear Rex,

I love your CD! My favorite song is House at Pooh Corner. I also like All Together Now and Stargazers.

Cristina Sage
Age 8