tonight brings us to the four year anniversary of the simplemuzik podcast. as anniversaries go, i realize that episode 207 is a little underwhelming... for which i do apologize. it consists of a few thoughts mixed with some beautiful and poignant music by nick guerrero. since nick's music kicked off the podcast back in 2006, it seems right to bring him back, and remember, and say thanks again. :)

it means the world to me that you've chosen to share this moment - here and now, four years on - and my heartfelt thanks go out to you too, for listening, reading, participating, caring, and being here. there honestly aren't words to convey how honored i feel to've been able to share the podcast with you. as i think back on what i've learned, the relationships that've become richer, the people i've met, the way the world has changed in so many unpredictable and painful and amazing ways... words seem very small. the most real thing i can think to offer is a simple (if all too quiet) thank you.

thank you.

thank you.

if you don't know nick, please click: myspace.com/nickguerrero

yr friend,
russsell

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friends,

i'm very happy to announce a solo/acoustic show this upcoming friday night, august 27, 8:30-11pm, at socha cafe in san francisco. socha is a great spot in outer mission - located at 3235 mission street. more details and directions can be found at: sochacafe.com

i'm honored to be sharing the evening with follow singer/songwriters and friends (and podcast contributors) brent calderwood and marianne barlow.

tonight's edition of the podcast (episode 206) finds me sifting through songs, and trying to build a set. it's a bit like an appetizer (for those who can make it out for the show on friday night), and a substitute in lieu of live (for those who can't). :)

as always, thank you so much for spending your time with me in this way. i really do appreciate it, and hope to see you soon!

love,
russell

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friends,

billy schafer was kind enough to share a link to his facebook fanclub... if you're not already a fan, i hope you will visit him and join up at: facebook.com/billyschafermusic

hope everybody has great weekend!
russell

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it's been a long and crazy day for me, and i can't quite summon the energy required to type at length tonight... but, happily, i'm here to announce that episode 205 is up and available for listening and download!

it's a simple little podcast - featuring more music by billy schafer and john baker. my heartfelt thanks go out to both billy and john for sharing their music with us again. :)

if you have time (and haven't already) i hope you'll visit:

billy on facebook - facebook.com/billyschafermusic
billy's site - billyschafermusic.com

and

jonah matranga - jonahmatranga.com
you can participate in jonah's new album - here

cheers!
russell

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hello friends, and happy wednesday... :)

episode 204 has just updated for your listening pleasure... it's a fun 37 minutes, featuring six songs by three friends and fellow songwriters - ronnie cato, billy schafer, and john baker. if you have a chance, i hope you'll take a listen!

click and find out more:

ronnie cato - ronniemusic.com
red vic sessions - myspace.com/redvicsessions

billy on facebook - facebook.com/billyschafermusic
billy's site - billyschafermusic.com

the late great - vic chesnutt

cheers!
russell

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