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Hey Soul Mates,
what a wild, past 24 hours. Be sure to read the 2 previous blogs about our upcoming podcast interview. We are just one week away from our set at BB King's. I hope you've picked out something super-sweet to wear. Only 7 more shopping days. Ha Ha. I suspect that everyone is coming correct. You know we will. We got word yesterday that the CDs have been shipped, so there will be CD's at the CD release party. And there will be record executives, too. Time for RHS to rize!

For those of you who haven't responded to the Evite, you should. This helps us gauge how many people we can expect to see in the audience and how we can prepare the club. This is also the easiest way to get the RHS discount at the door. When you RSVP yes (or even, maybe), we place your name at Will Call to get in for $10. If you aren't coming we aren't mad at you, just select that you can't attend. Also, when you answer the Evite, be sure to take part in our polls. We have two questions up right now. My favorite is with which hip-hop artist should we start some beef?

Of the 21 responses (including one write-in) the tally goes:
50 Cent - 9 votes

Fat Joe - 7 votes
Malcolm McLaren - 3 votes
Oaktown's 357 - 1 vote
Mike Jones - 1 vote
Shawn "Rappin' Duke" Brown - 0 votes


Make sure to cast your vote. It's the best way for you to voice your opinions on the direction of the band.

Finally, after several requests, we have posted a
"hidden" lyrics page on RHS.com. Now you can learn the words to our 5 most recent compositions. Be sure to sing nice and loud at the show, that really is impressive to 3rd parties and it warms our hearts. The songs include the EP tracks, as well as new additions U Had The $ and Everything My Heart Desires.

Have a groovy Friday. So corny, but true.
Love, Power, Peace

p.s. I'd like to wish a Happy 80th Birthday to our benefactor BB King. Long live the Blues Boy!

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