Subject: 	BBR 04

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NEWS FROM THE RECORDING FRONT:

There is a possibility that I will be going in to record the second album later this year.  We're talking with people now about setting up a time and date.  We have started getting more sales from the web pages and more people are putting links to the BlackBird site on their site.  Like any kind of marketing, the more people putting links to the site, the better for sales and the closer we get to the next album.  If any of you know of someone who might want to link to the site (BlackBird or Cantaria) let them know so that they can do so.  Also, make sure to check out the page as Kate has mad some changes to it at:

http://www.chivalry.com/blackbard/

and also check out Cantaria (her web site with lots of bards) at:

http://www.chivalry.com

Let people know that we are holding a lottery!  Everyone to sign up for the electronic mailing list, or who places an order between now and when the next tape comes out will be put into a drawing to receive a free copy of the next tape.  So if you know anyone who might be interested, be sure to let them know.

(By the way, there was a typo in the last newsletter.  The preceding paragraph supersedes previous posts and contains an accurate description of the contest. Sorry about any misunderstandings.)

We're still looking for more retailers to pick up the albums/songbooks.  If you know of anyone who might be interested, please let me know.

NEWS FROM THE PERFORMING FRONT:

I visited Meridies, briefly this summer and brought one new song back.  Also, played in my homeland which was something I hadn't done in a while.  Unfortunately, it rained on Sunday so not many people showed for fighter practice.  

Just came back from Sep Potrero and had a great time.  Didn't sell too many tapes, but passed out lots of order forms. Also, I sold a few songbooks and spent some time trading songs with Yonaton.  It was a relaxing war.

I'm still going to be at Vegas Faire (Oct 9,10,11) and since I'll be by myself, I'll probably take a brief trip to StarkWars. I'm thinking Sat would be a good night.  My lady and I are going to Rampage on the River III in Atenveldt (Oct 24,25).  Lastly, I still haven't yet received any follow-up on Baron's War in November.  

NEWS FROM THE WRITING FRONT:
Not a lot of new songs written this time, but about three or four in the works.  I've got three commissions to work on and a couple others dancing in the back of my head.  I did finish "1066 - The Storybook Version", in the same tradition as "Beowulf".  I figure, I'll milk the art form for all it's worth.  :) Let me know if you like it and forward it on to your friends if you think they will.  Please keep the credits and the web URL intact.

The current songlist for the second album is:
The Wish
The Barbarian Freehold Alliance
The Price of Steel - By Ld. Draughir
Red Belt, Silver Spurs
On The Making of a Lady
William's Wedding Song
The Crescent of Caid
I Loved Thee Ere
Choose Wisely 
Song of the Kingdoms 
Place in the Sky 
A Period Song 
The Public Face of Honor 
and 
1066 - The Storybook Version

I have a new e-mail address.  This is a permanent e-mail, but I only get to check it about once per week.  It is:

Rathflaed@hotmail.com

Thanks again for all of your support.  Without you guys, there's no way us songsters could make the magic! :)  On that note, if anyone knows Efenwealt Wystle or Niall Dolphin (The artist formerly known as Niall MacFarlane), congratulate them.  They have just recently become our first two MSoB Laurels.  Now is that the "No Holds Master Bard", "The Master No Holds Bard", or "The No Master Holds Bard"?  (It can't be "The No Holds Bard Master" I think Arawynn's got that title doesn't she?)  ;)

Rathflaed DuNoir
The Black Bard of Meridies, MSoB
http://www.chivalry.com/blackbard/
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"Bard's Make the Best Lays" available at: 
BlackBird Recording
PO Box 75
Tustin, CA. 92780

Cassettes: $10.00 inc. S&H.  Songbooks: $3.50 inc. S&H
(CA residents please add 7.75% Sales Tax)
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