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  LEVEL 1 = PEACE OF MIND is American Zen's first album of their 8-level spiritual journey
produced by Richard Del Connor on Shaolin Records.

AmZen_eNEWS March 2005
Official newsletter of American Zen

Next LIVE PERFORMANCE by American Zen
will be April 9
at R.J.'s Rib Joint in Beverly Hills.

These two webpages have more GIG INFO on them:
http://www.shaolinCOM.com/index.html
http://www.shaolinCOM.com/Pages-S/events-S.html

Our last show there went really smoothly with great sound. The mixture of Coyote's LIVE flute/vocals/tambourine/maracas performed with the American Zen LEVEL 1 CD was awesome. We won over a bunch of new fans at the last gig who came there to see other bands perform.

We recommend the BEEF RIBS. "They were really good ribs. Just make sure to order before 10pm. At the last gig some of our fans came right at the end of my show and the kitchen was still open. If you order your ribs at 9:30pm, in the middle of my show--they'll still be warm when I come around to your table with the signed CDs."

(ed. I think Coyote's trying to mooch a rib off you.)

Coyote's decision to perform to the American Zen LEVEL 1 = PEACE OF MIND CD for the last gig was because it was the release party for the album. The band has started recording their second album. "We've got some rough mixes I can jam to," pipes Coyote.

Just for fun, we'd appreciate your ideas for our NEXT GIG at R.J.'s Rib Joint.

1. Coyote performs to the LEVEL 1 CD again?

OR

2. Coyote performs some of the new songs the band is working on?

"I was surprised how much fun it was performing to the CD at that last gig," says Coyote. "It was also an interesting challenge to duplicate my flute solos and vocals. I've got some cool performances on that album and my flute solo on "A Long Way Home" I didn't even bother to duplicate on stage. I'm really proud of that."

(ed. The song, "A Long Way Home," was recorded in stereo with the drums and Rory G's wah-wah guitar blasting loud enough to blend with Steve Hixon's hard hitting drum style. Then Coyote laid down his flute/vocal/percussion on track #3 and Tom Calder played bass on track #4.)

SO CAST YOUR VOTE:

#1 = Coyote performs LEVEL 1 = PEACE OF MIND CD again.
(Sometimes he doubles tracks for an amazing rich sound --
and sometimes he adds new parts not on the album.)

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OR

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#2 = Coyote performs some of the new songs from their upcoming album,
LEVEL 2 = CHRIST KILLER.
(He'll probably play some songs from the first CD also.)

Either way, COME TO THE SHOW:

RJ's Rib Joint
252 N. Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, California 90210
(310) 274-7427

ONLINE INVITATION:
http://www.shaolinCOM.com/index.html

Don't forget to obtain a RED TICKET when you pay your $10 admission. This will entitle you to the FREE CD after the show.

(ed. The price of the CD = $14.88. You pay $10 and get a LIVE SHOW + CD = great deal!)
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Tom Calder's back in San Diego. Have you checked out his website? Tom's got a unique concept for his website.

He's split it into TWO WEBSITES: One for guys and one for girls. Only Tom could pull this off. He's more than just a 'horndog.' He really appreciates women. "That's why I'll never get married!" spouts Tom. "There are two many girls and women and ladies out there I haven't even met yet." (editor: The Tom Calder website section was deleted several years later.)

As long as he shows up for rehearsal....

PRODUCER'S NOTE: (Richard O'Connor, President & Producer of Shaolin Records)

The album titles relate to the 8 Levels of achievement or spiritual evolution in Buddhism. This first album, LEVEL 1 = Peace Of Mind, is about how each of us must be fully independent. The peace and comfort and contentment must come from within.

I've seen some advancement in the zendudes. They have all made some money from performing and album sales. However, it's their independent natures we are concerned about. Tom's got his "Love Pad." Coyote is annoying neighbors with his apartment stereo. Steve's got the nicest house. He inherited it. Rory still lives at home with his dad. Yet, even Rory has shown some new confidence this year. He's really proud of his SLIDE GUITAR playing. Rory plans at least two songs on the next album featuring his slide guitar.

COYOTE LIVE at R.J.'s RIB JOINT
April 9, 2005
9pm

Coyote has prepared a unique new show, unlike anything he has ever done before.

Come see what a one-man band can do!

ONLINE WEBPAGE FOR American Zen Performance at R.J.'s Rib Joint:
http://www.shaolinCOM.com/PARTY/AmericanZenTheCOYOTE/CD_Release_LEVEL_1/invitation.html

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Here are your FREE SONGS for MARCH:

"In The Darkness" Features Tom's BASS SOLO. Song slows and speeds up and slows and speeds up...
http://www.shaolinCOM.com/Music-S...

"The Teacher Was He" is actually written about one of bass player Tom's heroes, Burns Kellogg, from San Francisco. Burns played with MINT TATTOO and BLUE CHEER before we ran into him in Venice Beach. Tom tried to compliment him, but he felt awkward in front of one of his BASS GUITAR role models. Tom never gets tongue-tied in a room full of girls. But when he meets his BASS HERO...
http://www.shaolinCOM.com/Music-S...
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FEATURED
PLACE TO PURCHASE

CD: AMERICAN ZEN LEVEL 1 = PEACE OF MIND
Rule Radio
This is a cool internet radio station that has been playing the American Zen LEVEL 1 CD a lot.
The owner, Sam Funchess, is really nice and been supportive of our band.
You can purchase the CD directly from RULE RADIO at this LINK:
http://www.ruleradio.com/

MORE PLACES TO BUY OUR CDs:
iTunes
Click on your "MUSIC STORE" link in your iTunes window.
Search for "American Zen" and you'll find the entire album there.
You can order individual songs from the album.
Check out "IN THE DARKNESS" with Tom's bass solo!

shaolinCOM.com Shopping Cart:
http://www.shaolincom.com

Shaolin Records online:
http://www.shaolinRECORDS.com

TOWERrecords.com
Shaolin Records doesn't have distribution yet, so our records aren't in every record store -- yet.
However, you can order our record from their ONLINE TOWER RECORDS STORE:
http://www.towerrecords.com/product.aspx?pfid=2983724
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HOT LINKS

The LEVEL 1 website begins here:
http://www.americanZEN.org
(click the "FORWARD" buttons to proceed from page to page of the story.)

American Zen has its' own website which will also be updated each year:
http://www.americanZEN.org

MUSIC SAMPLES of American Zen can be found on the American Zen website:
http://www.americanzen.org/LEVEL_1/album01A.html

To order American Zen's first album, "LEVEL 1 = Peace Of Mind" go to our shopping cart:
http://www.shaolincom.com

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Enjoy your journeys elsewhere and here.

Sincerely,
Richard Connor
Producer, Shaolin Records

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“AmZen_eNEWS”
is the official newsletter of American Zen, "America's First Buddhist Rock Band."

The AmZen_eNEWS is published monthly and sent to
fans, friends, and anyone wanting more information on the FOLK ROCK band, American Zen:
featuring:

The Coyote		Flute, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Songwriting
Steve Hixon		Drums
Rory G		Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar, Ukelele, Synthesizer
Tom Calder		Bass, Vox Organ
Richard O'Connor		Record Producer
Don DelaVega		Recording Engineer

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