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RHS On "Up The Tree"

Hey Soul Mates,
Here's some cool news. Our song A Talent For Loving got a play on another podcast: Up The Tree. Check it out. The podcast is pretty irreverent. Parental discretion is advised. We are in good musical company: Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and Neko Case are also featured. As usual, we're glad to be there. Our episode is TUTT: The Break Up, Pt. 1. Even though ours isn't a breakup song, we like the irony of the theme near Valentine's Day. You can even leave Funtime Ben and Josiah a message about the show, or yours truly, Rush Hour Soul.

My very lengthy blog about the Grammy Show will be posted very soon. Sorry for the delay. It's been a busy weekend, what with the VP shooting a man and all. One of the highlights of my week was hiking. Yes, hiking to the top of Mt. Lee above the Hollywood sign early Thursday a.m. The walk is kinda steep going up, but coming back down the hill was cake. From the top of the crest you can see the Pacific Ocean and the San Fernando Valley. I could almost see my house!

We're really pleased with the continued response to our cyber-single Everything My Heart Desires. It's been fun to learn that we have a truly international audience via the web.

Gotta practice. La La La La.
Love, Power, Peace.

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