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Oct/Nov 2004 Issue Musical Notes from Heather Richards

 Hi Everyone,  

I just wanted to say thank you to those of you who support my music career. Being around of all of you has made singing in the Northeast worthwhile. I have many true friends and fans at heart. So many of you have asked about me when I haven’t been able to make it to my parents gigs, but they always let me know who’s been asking about me.  

I want to say Welcome to my parents new drummer Jessi St. James. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jessi a little and I have to say she has a wonderful personality that I feel adds such a special touch to Shades of Country. Not only is she a great spirit, but her drumming is awesome as well.

 I would like to thank a few of these people who supported me at the Borders Bookstore gig I did a few weeks ago.

The Countrymans, Warren Hedden, Connie and her friend, Diane and her friend, Sophie Leary and if I’ve forgotten anyone I truly apologize. It was a nice turnout in an intimate setting. Thank You to Phil Sherman for accompanying me with some lead acoustic guitar. 

The next intimate gig is on January 18th at 3 PM at the St. James Luthier Church 521 North Main Street Gloversville NY 12078. I will be doing mostly original material with just my guitar along with some traditional country songs.

 “A Country Christmas” Hosted by Rick Barnes and Heather Richards Featuring the Band Cheyenne will be held on Friday December 12, 2003 7-9:30 PM at the Glove Theatre in Gloversville NY. (518) 773-8225 for tickets. Or you can get tickets through Rick Barnes (518) 863-6739 or Heather Richards  Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, and $8 for children 12 and under. This will be a full production for the entire family so don’t miss out on this special night.  

Album Updates: Many of you that have already bought my first album have been asking when my second album will be released. Lenny has been working on getting our studio done so that we can start recording. I don’t have a time limit to give as of yet but I will keep everyone informed when it’s released. Soon I hope! We have already sold over 1000 copies in the area of my last album and only have a few left. I don’t plan on getting those recopied so I can’t wait for my next album to come out!

 Announcement: I would also like to announce that I have joined a new band called BRAHMA. I will be starting with them in January. You can find their website at www.brahmaband.us.  If any of you like this type of music which is more on the top 40 country-rock side along with some traditional songs, please contact me to get on my mailing list. I have both regular mail and email mailing lists.  I will still be making my rounds in the traditional country music scene and when I’m not playing I will still be making appearances with my parents band Shades of Country. I Love my parents band so I don’t want to miss out on some of their gigs. Hope to hear from you!

 Heather Richards
www.heatherrichards.com


Thanks and hope you have a MERRY CHRISTMAS from Heather and Lenny