Claudia Russell

We are working on booking gigs for this year and next. We are looking for house concerts in mid-April on the East Coast, and concerts and festivals in WI, IL, MN, MI, IN, IA for mid July. And we are always looking for performance opportunities in California and the West Coast.

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN 

Once drove an old sedan, up north, 
From a place in Sydney to Cairns; 
Then to Kuranda I went forth, 
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market, 
With fresh fruits of tropical kind; 
Walked to the creek through lush thicket - 
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe; 
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, 
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, 
You go walkabout with your pen.” 

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago, 
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003

"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)

"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff

John Felton will be swinging by from the airport rental car lace today, around 2pm. Bobby & his hubba-hubba date for the Jr. Prom should be surfacing soon (at different residences I hope). 4 Boys pooled for a stretch limo & stayed at Victor's house, while the girls stayed at Oceán's house. The houses are walking distance, so I worry, like any parent.

I think you'll like this. It's cool but a little creepy too haha. You need to follow these directions EXACTLY to get the correct results. Put the following into the address bar of your web browser. Type your favorite number between 1 and 999 and then type a dot and then type your favorite color and then type a dot and then type one word that best describes your mood and then type a dot and then type the word thesmartecard and then type a dot and then type com and then click enter. Let me know how it turns out for you.

Hi Claudia,

Happy New Year! We wish you and Bruce a very happy and healthy year. We hope it's a year of peace and prosperity for all. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

All the best,

Russ & Julie
Russ & Julie's House Concerts
www. houseconcerts. us

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Hi Claudia & Bruce,

What's up? How are things with you?

We just got back from the annual FAR-West conference. We really missed seeing you both there. We hope you can make it next year when it's in Irvine. We just wanted you to know that you were missed.

We hope to see you again soon.

All the best,

Russ & Julie
Russ & Julie's House Concerts
www. houseconcerts. us

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Hey Claudia, Suzanne said you're in Wisconsin doing that thing you do there.
Hope you're having a wonderful fall!

Greetings to the coolest folk-chick on the west coast! And, I'm not just saying that because you got my life... tee hee hee! Hope you are happy and well! Peace out.

ALOHA!!!