This is the Post-Potrero (spring) version of the BlackBird Recording electronic newsletter. If you don't want to receive this newsletter any more, just drop me a note and I'll take you off. If you know of anyone who wants to be added, have them drop me a line and I'll add them. Remember, anyone who's on the list when the next album comes out will be entered to win a free album.  Thanks!

NEWS FROM THE RECORDING FRONT:

"Lays" is still only available in cassette and songbook.  There is talk of making a run of "Lays" CD's (NOT the Limited Edition) but that won't happen for awhile yet since we still have stock of the cassettes and I'd rather put together a whole new one.  Remember, the Cassettes are $10 and songbooks are $3.50.

"More!!!" is still available on Limited Edition CD.  There are just under 50 left.  We were hoping to raise a bit more capital at Potrero, but well, you do the best you can, right? :)

We are recording "Three Cheers for the Black Bard" now.  Some of the songs currently on the list to be included are: "The Battle", "Wise Dragon", "Havelok's Story" and "The History of Rome in 10 Minutes or Less".  If I can get permissions (and learn to play the songs), we'll include "Pennsic Rhapsody" and "The Man Who Would Not Die".  We're hoping to release by September Potrero if scheduling and funds permit.  Remember, the only advertisements for our tapes and CD's are events, the website and word of mouth.  I'm always counting on you to pass on the word if you like our stuff so that we can put out the next one.  CD's are about 4 times the cost of cassettes, so pass the word! :)

NEWS FROM THE PERFORMING FRONT:

Had a great time at Potrero.  For the first time in about a year, my lady was able to accompany me.  I sang for Quinn Phelan's wedding and sang at several encampments.  The St. Artemas Archers _finally_ gave me the bench that paid for the song they commissioned. :)  A wonderful group.  I sang for a new household from Calafia - "BITOW".  Seemed to go over well. Hopefully we'll be seeing more of them in the future.  Touched the music several times.  It seems to be getting more common as I get more experience. :) I look forward to seeing all of you soon.

NEWS FROM THE WRITING FRONT:

Attached is a copy of a new poem I've written called "I Will See You".  I hope you enjoy it; let me know what you think.  

Remember, if you need to get in touch with me, my permanent e-mail is:

Rathflaed@hotmail.com

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

Cassettes: $10.00 inc. S&H.  Songbooks: $3.50 inc. S&H Limited edition CDs ("More!!!" only,  ~ 50 left) are $15 inc. S&H
(CA residents please add 7.75% Sales Tax)

I Will See You
by:  Rathflaed DuNoir
The Black Bard of Meridies, MSoB
mka: Stephen R Melvin

I will see You when I leave this place,
I will see You when I go,
Everywhere I'll see Your face,
In everything I know.

I will see You in the spider's web,
And in the ocean's roar,
I will see You in the sunrise,
And when the day's no more.

I will see You in the animals,
Who take each other's lives,
To bring the circle 'round again,
And so they can survive.

I see You in the heav'nly hosts,
The stars that brightly shine,
And I see you in bacteria,
That live in sludge and slime.

I see You in the humans,
Who don't see You in me,
I know you're in there buried deep,
Perhaps too deep for most to see.

But whatever name they call you,
Be it Allah, Buddha, God,
Jesus Christ, the Lady or
A thousand names more broad,

I know that when I leave this place,
If my eyes are open then,
Whatever name You go by,
I'll see you again.

22 Apr 2001