1. Quote of the Month
"Recognize that the other person is you." Yogi Tea label
2. Blog
June has changed her tune and has literally busted out all over, borrowing from Mssrs. Simon & Hammerstein. Yours truly has also changed ‘his' address to the lovely town of Piermont, NY - home of Turning Point Café - where coincidentally I'll be sharing the bill with slide guitarist extraordinaire Pat Wictor on June 13. This is a beautiful and secluded old rental property that sits on a hill just above this adorable Hudson River hamlet. I would have preferred to buy now rather then rent but the house gods had different plans after failing a routine septic check on a home where our bid had actually been accepted. The seller would not negotiate, not even one dime down, and sold it "as is" to another buyer. We'll start looking again right after the New Year. The search will continue, but the good news is this magnificent old estate home will be a truly lovely place to live for now and will also be a great spot for a summer music and picnic bash.
The month of May brought many wonderful fun shows that our ‘good buddy' and bassist Freddy Holman joined us on. Fred is boldly reemerging back into life after losing his wife and soul mate Donna in late March of this year. One of the standout shows was at the Warwick Valley Winery where we got to play (among others) one of my all-time favorite Bob Dylan tunes, "4th Time Around" at their annual Dylan fest. We also got to hear Professor Louie and The Crowmatics perform for the first time. What a band! Freddy will be joining us lots more in the near future including our Simon & Garfunkel Songbook show with Pete Fornatale at the incredibly beautiful Infinity Hall in Norfolk, Ct on July 24th. As grueling and disappointing as these past several months have been after losing out on house after house, knowing what Freddy has had to endure puts everything into perspective. Everyday is a blessing. Everyday matters. Everyday counts.
3. If Times Are Tough
For you folks who've lost jobs or suffered other calamities and are in deep economic crises mode, please write to rex@aztectwostep.com and we will send you a free CD of your choice to help lift your spirits in these difficult times. We'll also do our best to get you in to see one of our shows in 2009.
4. Calling All Angels
I am still optimistic and we will continue our search for a home, even after losing out on yet another property. I have come up with some creative means to raise funds to increase our chances of purchasing our dream domicile. If you haven't yet, please take a moment to read how you can participate, and help us in our quest. Calling All Angels.
5. Links Link
We have two new listings this month! If you are self-employed and want your business listed on our website's Links link, please send me rex@aztectwostep.com a short blurb and the contact information you want listed. Please take a moment to peruse it as a show of solidarity for our little online community we're trying to establish here. There are some amazing services being offered.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
June 2009 E-News
Saturday, May 2, 2009
May 2009 E-News
In This Newsletter:
1. Quote of the Month
2. Blog
3. If Times Are Tough (Free CD)
4. Calling All Angels
5. Links Link
1. Quote of the Month
“Uplift everybody and uplift yourself.” Yogi Tea label
2. Blog
I doubt if May will actually “stay” to quote Paul Simon but she’s here for the rest of the month so damn the swine flu scare and let’s all get out and enjoy her while we can. Speaking of poor little piggies, The World Health Organization is changing the name of swine flu to its formal name, H1N1 influenza A, in order to stop the needless slaughter of these adorable little creatures. Read all about it! http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090430/ap_on_he_me/un_who_swine_flu_16
Backing up a bit, our dear friend and bassist Freddy Holman joined us at our joyous Friends of Music Mansion concert on April 26th. It’s the first time Fred has played with us since his wife Donna passed away last month and naturally, in a very long time prior to her passing. It felt so good to have our good buddy on stage with us again. We really rocked the house with Freddy back in the fold. Thanks so much to all of you who sent your condolences to Fred via this newsletter, he greatly appreciated it. Freddy will be joining us lots more in the near future including some of our Simon & Garfunkel Songbook shows. We’ll announce his S&G debut. Betty Davis once said that “getting old ain’t for sissies.” Well guess what, neither is buying a house. You can read more about this on my www.rexmarchfowler.com blog. Please scroll down to see where ATS will be performing this month including my two solo home fundraiser concerts in Maine and NH.
3. If Times Are Tough
For you folks who’ve lost jobs or suffered other calamities and are in deep economic crises mode, please write to rex@aztectwostep.com and we will send you a free CD of your choice to help lift your spirits in these difficult times. We'll also do our best to get you in to see one of our shows in 2009.
4. Calling All Angels
We are still optimistic in our search for a home, even after losing yet another bid. I have come up with some creative means to raise funds to increase our chances of purchasing our dream domicile. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to read how you can participate, and help us in our quest! Calling All Angels.
5. Links Link
If you are self-employed and want your business listed on our website’s Links link, please send me rex@aztectwostep.com a short blurb and the contact information you want listed. Please take a moment to peruse it as a show of solidarity for our little online community we’re trying to establish here. There are some amazing services being offered.
April 2009 E-News
In This Newsletter:
1. Quote of the Month
2. Blog
3. If Times Are Tough (Free CD)
4. Calling All Angels
5. Links Link
1. Quote of the Month
“To learn, read. To know, write. To master, teach.” Yogi Tea label
2. Blog
Too sad for adequate words but Donna Holman, our bassist Fred Holman’s wife, passed away last month after a long courageous battle with cancer. Donna began teaching at and eventually owned and ran the Building Blocks Montessori School on Staton Island, NY where she and Fred resided. Donna was beloved and cherished by countless children and their families and was Freddy’s one true love. Fred, Neal and I played Strangers, Highway Song, and So Easy at her wake. That we could all live this exemplary life. Fare thee well sweet Donna. Here is a link to her obituary: http://www.silive.com/obituaries/advance/index.ssf?/base/news/1237553114206730.xml&coll=1
3. If Times Are Tough
For you folks who’ve lost jobs or suffered other calamities and are in deep economic crises mode, please write to rex@aztectwostep.com and we will send you a free CD of your choice to help lift your spirits in these difficult times. We'll also do our best to get you in to see one of our shows in 2009.
4. Calling All Angels
This is not a request for a hand out, just a hand. We lost yet another house bid last month but are keeping the faith. Please take a moment to read how you can help Bobbi and I purchase a home. http://www.rexmarchfowler.com
5. Links Link
If you are self-employed and want your business listed on our website’s Links link, please send me rex@aztectwostep.com a short blurb and the contact information you want listed. Please take a moment to peruse it as a show of solidarity for our little online community we’re trying to establish here. There are some amazing services being offered.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
March 2009 E - News
In This Newsletter:
1. Quote of the Month
2. Blog Stuff - Starting With A (Very Bad) Poem
3. If Times Are Tough (Free CD)
4. Calling All Angels
5. Links Link
1. Quote of the Month
“Let things come to you.” Yogi Tea label
2. Blog
Time marches on like a Lion
March 15th is Aztec Two-Step’s 38th anniversary. We are celebrating with a Birthday Bash at The Turning Point in Piermont, NY. No presents please, just throw money!
Once again we have four new and amazing fan base business listings on our website’s Links link. March listings include a veterinarian, a cabinet maker, an electronic online company, and friend/photographer, Roy Gumpel.
Don’t forget to use our Set List Request and FanTalk links. See what a fan posted there after reading my February home loan request. I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from so many of you but unfortunately I lost out on the house. Click here to read all about it.
3. If Times Are Tough
For you folks who’ve lost jobs or suffered other calamities and are in crises mode regarding your next car payment, or your rents, mortgages, heating or utility bills, or even about filling your tank with gas, write to rex@aztectwostep.com and we will send you a free CD of your choice to help lift your spirits in these difficult times. We'll also do our best to get you in to see one of our shows.
4. Calling All Angels
This has been updated since last month. Please take a moment to read how you can help me purchase a home. Click Here
5. Links Link
If you are self-employed and want us to list your business on our website, please send Rex a short blurb and the contact information you want listed on our Links link. Please take a moment to peruse and hopefully use some of the services being offered there as a show of solidarity for our little online community. You’ll see some extraordinary and unusual listings there.
That’s all folks. Thanks and pass us on!
Cheers, Rex & Neal
Monday, February 9, 2009
February 2009 E-News
In This Newsletter:
1. Quote of the Month
2. Blog - Dear President Obama
3. If Times Are Tough
4. Home Loan Letter From Rex
5. Links Link
1. Quote of the Month
"By honoring your words, you are honored." Yogi Tea label
2. Blog
We thank George W. Bush for his service and welcome Barack H. Obama as our 44th president. With a globe-stopping election victory mandated by the majesty of the America people, we are propelled into a new era during one of the most difficult times in our nation's history.
Dear President Obama, with your consummate intelligence and work ethic, with your exquisite sense of community, and with the help of your family, your staff, your cabinet and our congress - please continue to unite and inspire our countrymen, our children, and the world - by ending, not escalating our two wars; by stimulating the economy through healthcare and education reform, through infrastructure, alternative energy, and global warming initiatives; by restoring our national pride and world-wide respectability by allowing judiciary accountability for the conspirators of torture and unlawful wiretapping; by pledging to support the arts and sciences, for the absolute separation of church and state; and for the audacity of hope, of service, of change, of joy, and for the prospect of equality for all. That's all. Thanks.
As mentioned before, we are making plans to attend the Far West Folk Alliance in Irvine, California from November 6-8, 2009. We hope to perform on either side of this conference. If there are acoustic venues of note or an interest in hiring us for a private party during this time period, please contact Bobbi at bobbi@bobbidickerman.com. Bobbi is also working on securing dates for us in Michigan, Colorado and Florida.
Last but not least, there are four new fan business listings on our Links link including information on Quincy Jones' petition to ask President Obama to appoint a Secretary of the Arts, a free national Animal Rescue Site that needs 30 seconds of your time, and a new Dan Fogelberg retrospective on FM Odyssey Records. Three dollars from each CD sold will go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation in Dan's name.
3. If Times Are Tough
For you folks who've lost jobs or suffered other calamities and are in crises mode regarding your next car payment, or your rents, mortgages, heating or utility bills, or even filling your tank with gas, write to rex@aztectwostep.com and we will send you a free CD of your choice to help lift your spirits in these difficult times. We'll also do our best to get you in to see one of our shows in 2009.
4. Home Loan Appeal From Rex
Please take a moment to read my letter asking for help in purchasing a home. http://www.rexmarchfowler.com/
5. Links Link
If you are self-employed and want us to list your business on our website, please send Rex a short blurb and the contact information you want listed. We already have several links posted so please take a moment to look through them as a show of solidarity for our little community we are trying to establish here. Remember "networking" in the 1980's? This is our 2009 version. http://www.aztectwostep.com/links.htm
Thursday, January 1, 2009
January 2009 E-News
In This Newsletter:
1. Our wish for you in 2009 (author unknown)
2. Quote of the Month
3. Blogasaurus Rex
4. If Times Are Tough
5. Links Link
6. Time It Was & Stargazers Update
1. Our wish for you in 2009
May peace break into your house and may thieves come to steal your debts. May the pockets of your jeans become a magnet for $100 bills. May love stick to your face like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips. May your clothes smell of success and may happiness slap you across the face.May your tears be tears of Joy. May the problems you had forget your home address. In the simplest of words . . . may 2009 be the best year of your life!
Life comes at you fast and hard sometimes so take ten seconds before moving on and open this up for a really good … well laughter will assault your lips, promise!
2. Quote of the Month
“Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light.” Yogi Tea label
3. Blogasaurus Rex
Blessings. Peace and prosperity in the coming New Year. Wishes anew, wishes come true. See yourself in others. Pray for peace and for Obama. Make art often. Sing from your heart. Affirm. Observe. Rejoice. We are making plans to attend the Far West Folk Alliance in Irvine, California from November 6-8, 2009 and hope to perform on either side of it. If there are venues of note or interest in having us perform for you during this time period please contact our agent Bobbi (bobbi@bobbidickerman.com.) We’ve received so many email requests from our California contingency these past few years that we’re going to make a sincere effort to start performing this fertile golden plain once again. Bobbi is also working on dates for us in Michigan and Colorado this year.
On a personal note, dear Ann Ludwig-Skelton is bringing me to Tucson this month - The Cathedral of Sajuaro Cactus - along with our brilliant friend and photographer Nina Fuller; delicious Southwest dishes and inspirational photographs to ensue. Oh yes, golf will be plentiful and perhaps a solo house concert at Jim Lipson’s. My fourth grade sweetheart Anna Parker and her husband Arthur will be there too. I am also applying for an eight week residency at the MacDowell Colony in Peterborough, NH beginning June 1st. I first heard of this amazing sanctuary when we started playing the lovely Folkway Cafe in the late 1970’s. I never dreamed of applying but Adrienne Jones of Mad Agnes inspired me after attending for five weeks last summer. If I’m fortunate enough to be accepted it will be a fascinating place to refocus and finish my-o- auto-bio; maybe write a song or three. http://www.macdowellcolony.org/history.html. Carl Lennertz of Harper Collins is writing my reference letter. I am not allowed to see it. We will still perform during this period if Bobbi’s diligence prevails.
Wishing you wellness and joy - wish me luck.
4. If Times Are Tough
For you folks who’ve lost jobs or have suffered other calamities and are concerned about paying your rents or mortgages, your car payments or utility bills, with nary a thought about purchasing an Aztec Two-Step CD in the coming months, write to me at rex@aztectwostep.com and we will send you a free CD of your choice to help lift your spirits in these difficult times. And for those of you who can hardly afford a tank of gas let alone come see us play, we'll do our best to get you in to see one of our shows in 2009. Keep the faith.
5. Links Link
If you are self-employed and want us to list your business on our website, please send Rex a short descriptive blurb plus your website and/or contact information you want listed. We already have several people’s links posted. We hope you’ll take time to look through them all and send yours in as well. Remember “networking” in the eighties? This is our 2009 version. http://www.aztectwostep.com/links.htm
6. Time It Was & Stargazers Update
We are up to 94 orders for my kid’s of all ages CD, Stargazers and 152 for Time It Was, our live Simon & Garfunkel Songbook CD featuring the amazing Pete Fornatale. Now, if all 2500 of you on our mailing list ordered both CDs we’d be able to pay ourselves back and have enough left over to record and properly promote our next ATS recording. Is this just wishful thinking?
December E-News
In This Newsletter:
1. Quote of the Day
2. Blogasaurus Rex
3. Time It Was & Stargazers Update
4. Bobbi's Website Debut
1. Quote of the Day
“We do for each other, we do for the world.” The Sister Project www.thesisterproject.com
2. Blogasaurus Rex
Alas, the wolf’s at the door but still we will be merry. For all we have, not what we've lost, still we will be merry. For you dear folks concerned about paying your rents or mortgages, your car payments or utility bills, let alone purchase an Aztec Two-Step CD in the coming months, write to me at rex@aztectwostep.com and we will send you a free CD of your choice to help you through these difficult times. And for those of you who can’t afford to see us play for awhile, we'll do our best to get you in to see one of our shows. Keep the faith and keep on being merry.
3. Time It Was & Stargazers Update
Our sincere thanks all of you who have supported these two new projects. For those keeping score, there are 2700 of you beautiful people on our mailing list. We went from 65 to 72 orders for Stargazers and from 90 to 129 for Time It Was since our December 1st mailing. If everyone on our mailing list ordered one of these CDs we’d be able to pay them off, invest in a promotional campaign and have a little something left over to make another record! Is this wishful thinking? We think not seeing everyone signed up voluntarily.
4. Artworks by Bobbi Dickerman
Bobbi balances being Aztec Two-Step's booking agent, publicist and road manager with hand-painting small wooden furniture, bowls, boxes, and other functional décor - all with her unique sense of whimsy and love of color. Her website debuted on December 1st 2008 with an array of vibrant multi-colored candlesticks, perfect for quality holiday gift ideas. Please honor her life-long passion by visiting her website. www.bobbidickerman.com
OK, that just about wraps things up! Please forward this to a friend you think might be interested in being on our mailing list. Thank you for your ongoing support. We do for each other, we do for the world. Great Motto!
Peace, Prosperity & Happy Hollandaise,
Rex & Neal
