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Believe!

Hey Soul Mates,
the band has been busy. Preparations for our transatlantic tour are underway. In the run-up to our departure,
we've been meeting a lot of really cool people on-line from the U.K. We can't wait to meet all of you when we travel in May. Also, we've even been in touch with our British cousins, Rush Hour Soul UK. I'm hoping that we'll get to share a bill with them in whatever incarnation Nigel puts together for a show. We are interested in trading shows with other UK based groups who want to play here in Los Angeles. If that's you, drop me a line.

Well, on behalf of the group, welcome to the realm of the Soul Mates, new friends. Several of our new mates have even suggested venues for us to book. Better, some of you have told us that you are looking forward to our arrival and seeing us perform live! Very exciting times for RHS. American audiences will have plenty of chances to see us in the coming months as we hone our show for the International Set. You all are going to be entertained and amazed.

Speaking of which. Don't forget, we've got a FREE show this Saturday Night at Brennan's. We are on a great bill with Adam Marsland's Chaos Band. Yours truly will be making a special appearance with the AMCB on a classic Curtis Mayfield cover. I'm really excited about singing with them. Rush Hour Soul is on at 9 PM; AMCB hits the stage at 10. Plan on sticking around for both sets, y'all! Rush Hour Soul will be adding a surprise to the set that RHS fans have never heard before! What will it be? You'll just have to see it to believe it. And in the immortal words of my man, Steph: "Believe!"

Love, Power, Peace and go Sasha, Emily & Kimmie!

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