Richard Del Connor, The Hippy Coyote moved to Las Vegas in December 2011 to learn Lion Dance.
In 2010, Shaolin Records released PART 1 of the KUNG FU COWBOY series of albums: King Solomon's Temple

AmZen eNEWS September 2012
Official newsletter of American Zen

Official Newsletter of American Zen,  America's First Buddhist Rock Band

From Funeral Memorial to Memorial University

September 1, was the memorial for Philip Persons, father of the Coyote In A Graveyard rock opera bass roadie of The Coyote, Sam Persons.

"I had to call Sam on Saturday morning," pants Coyote, "because I didn't have enough money to buy a round-trip of gas for my Toyota Tacoma from San Diego to Beverly Hills where Sam's father was having a funeral memorial. Sam had already arrived in Los Angeles from Nashville and said,"If you can get here I can help you with gas money to get home." I thanked him, but that didn't sound cool to me. So I wished him my condolensces and said goodbye."

However, when Coyote opened up his Wells Fargo bank account on the internet, he noticed his next Tuesday Rhino paycheck had arrived early. (Probably due to the Monday Labor Day Holiday.)

So Coyote called Sam back, "I got paid early, I can make the Memorial."

"It seems I arrived right on time," said Coyote to Sam after the Memorial. "By getting here fifteen minutes late, I arrived when your dad's first wife arrived and was able to help her find the Memorial."

Philip Person's first wife took a shine to Coyote and asked him many piercing questions while looking him directly in the eyes. "She was very intense, but really look deeply within me. I'm not used to that, but wish that more people would put more effort into looking into each other's hearts, minds and souls."

She asked Coyote, "What made you into a cow poke?"

Coyote answered her questions as they went back through his family lineage of prospectors, California frontier pioneers.

"You are their dreams," she told Coyote.

Coyote got goosebumps up his spine.

The Hippy Coyote is the Kung Fu Cowboy:
http://www.KungFuCowboy.com

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Coyote's Casino

When our Hippy Coyote was in Las Vegas he drafted the design and blueprints for a brand new type of casino that was somehow beneficial to those who attended it. Yes, that does sound weird but Coyote figured out a way to do it.

"This casino will attract more people from all over the world than any other casino ever built. You'll see."

But maybe you won't see. Since Coyote's return to San Diego, he has taken another look at the principles of gambling. His father has been gambling for recreation all his life, mostly with Coyote's "Uncle Bill," who was a professional gambler and toured the country.

"Nobody could beat him at low ball," Coyote's dad proudly states. "But Texas Hold-em was what destroyed him. It's more risk than skill."

So Coyote's been seeing gambling from his family perspectives this past couple months he's been living with his father who still purchases Lotto tickets on a regular basis.

"That's the only reason I'd build or help someone build that casino I designed," informs Coyote. "It really has some health benefits, and ways of helping people not lose excessively."

Once again, sounds crazy doesn't it? But that would be another selling point. "Coyote Casino: The casino that takes care of you.™"

Richard Del Connor record producer website:
http://www.RichardDelConnor.com

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-- BUDDHISM NEWS: The Path of Buddha --

NEW ALBUM RELEASE:   The Rich: Live in Venice

One of my favorite albums is this live record. There are two live performances by The Rich that were saved from these years in Venice Beach, California. Recorded about a month apart at the end of 1979, and the beginning of 1980 in their Venice rehearsal home on Broadway Avenue.

Check out KungFuCowboy.com to see if the free samples are there.

We've just started a new policy at the KungFuCowboy.com website, so that older webpages will be archived at the KungFuCowboy.com website. Look for the links in the left side menu.

The Rich (1979-1980 version of rock band, The Rich)

Richard Del Connor, The Raunch (The Hippy Coyote): Rickenbacker 4000 bass, two Plush 4000-G bass amps with Plush 15" folded-reflex horn cabinet and two 4-12 Plush speaker cabinets with Celestians in stereo, Cerwin-Vega vocals
Bill Stewart, The Basher: Ludwig custom-made 8-ply birch drums with 28" kick, Paiste Cymbals (vocal on "All The Time")
Vincent Lauria, Vincenzo: Rickenbacker 360-12 electric guitar, electric guitar, two Marshall 50-watt Mk II amplifiers in stereo
 
The Rich in 1980 and 1981 were the tightest power pop trio in Los Angeles. Performing all local venues that allowed or featured punk and new wave music: The Londoner, Madame Wong's East, The Masque...
 
Similar to The Jam, The Beatles, and The Clash, this band lived together in the barrio of Venice Beach, California, on Broadway Ave. Rehearsals in their boarded windowed house were attended by dozens of neighborhood Latinos and V-13 gang members who hung out on the sidewalk, or across the street (where The Rich were still easy to hear). The band members, guests, and groupies had to wait for the crowd to clear before exiting their Spanish stucco home.

Several members came and went and came back again between The Rich arriving in Los Angeles in 1978 and these 1980 recordings. The original band lineup living in the white stucco Spanish house was Fred Paul on drums and lead vocals, Dann Link on electric guitar and backup vocal, with Richard Del Connor fronting the band on Rickenbacker bass and lead vocals. This song, "Damn The Man," was later sung as "Halloween" and will probably be released as a cool Halloween song in the near future.

All songs of The Rich - Live In Venice album were written by Richard Del Connor, The Hippy Coyote except "All The Time" cowritten by Bill Stewart and Richard Connor, "Don't Be Sad" cowrtten by Vinnie Lauria and Richard Connor, and "Take What You Can" cowritten by Richard Del Connor, Vincent Lauria, and William Stewart.

The bonus song at the end of The Rich - Live In Venice album, "The Reason Why," includes Don Carone on guitar, Bill Stewart drums, Dann Link guitar, Richard Del Connor Ricky bass and lead vocals. This was recorded at Crimson Sound in Santa Monica, California after Richard Connor built their producer console on their Neve control board. Hank Cicalo of Frank Sinatra and The Monkees engineered these recording sessions at Crimson Sound. (Song by RDC)

The bonus song, "Billy Boy," is Richard Connor on bass and lead vocals, Vincent Lauria on electric guitar, and Richard Augustine of San Diego on drums. Richard had moved in with Rita Wolf, the girl on the album cover of the Temptation EP by Richard O'Connor and The Rich released in 1984 on the newly founded Shaolin Records independent record label. Richard's moving in with Rita broke up the punk rock version of The Rich which mutated into a much larger band including Mike Thomson on keys and trombone, Mitch Thomson on electric piano and vibraphone, Manny dela Vega on conga and percussion, a blonde drummer, Jack John Sherman of The Red Hot Chili Peppers on guitar (borrowing Coyote's Marshall Mk. II amplifier), and Jason Scheff of the Chicago rock band. (Song by RDC)

The Rich Live In Venice album represents an aggressive pop rock band in a turbulent period of the Los Angeles music scene. Blending their punk rock enthusiasm with the melodic songwriting of Richard Del Connor, The Rich were as Dann Link said, "The Rich are rich in quality." Each band member strove to attain the highest levels of the musicianship skills. Check out Richard's bass playing while he sings, "Feel This Way." Check out Vinnie's guitaring on "Don't Be Sad." Check out Basher's drumming on "On The Street." Check out this band, The Rich, that Capitol Records should have given a record deal to when they signed The Knack.
 
Too pretty to be punk and too punky to be pop. Power Pop Punk Trio: The Rich.

The Rich: Live in Venice album: (at Shaolin Records)
http://www.shaolinrecords.com/RecordStore-R/the_rich-VENICE-R.html

The Rich: (at CDbaby.com)
http://www.cdbaby.com/artist/theRich/

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- - RICHARD DEL CONNOR NEWS: Masonic Kung Fu and Freemasonry - -

Webpage About Masonic Kung Fu

I'd appreciate some more reviews about this Masonic Kung Fu book.

Whether your review is positive or negative, I'll send you a, "Thank you," gift of any other book you choose from Shaolin Communications.

Lately, there has been some tension between Japan and China. Some of the Chinese resentment can be understood by reading this Masonic Kung Fu - Book 1. Even though hardly any of the current Chinese protestors were alive during the 1937 and 1938 Japanese occupation of China, this anomosity has somehow been passed from generation to generation similar to the Jewish Holocaust resentments being passed down from generation to generation.

All Americans should understand this battle, enslavement, and genocide, that occurred prior to WW II and continued until a couple years after WW II was over.

Masonic Kung Fu - Book 1: (at Shaolin Records)
http://www.shaolinRECORDS.com/RecordStore-R/MasonicKungFu1-R.html

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Enjoy your journeys elsewhere and here.

Sincerely,
Richard Del Connor
Producer, shaolinRECORDS.com

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cassingle cover:
It's Your Shadow
"It's Your Shadow" and "Coyote in a Graveyard"

subject of songs:  Love in a mental hospital
related screenplay:   Coyote in a Graveyard
related story :  cassingle released 1989 to USA college radio

book cover:
Tao of Taoism - Using the Dao te Ching to Improve...
based upon the writings of Lao Tzu

subject of book: Concepts of Daoism for modern life
related album:   Tai Chi Magic 1
related story :  Typeset while stranded in Las Vegas 2012

book cover:  
Human Values for Success in Family...
Book #1 of 4
based upon the teachings of Confucius

subject of book:  Heirarchy of family and business
related books:  Books #2, #3, #4 of Human Values
related story :  Written in Montrose 2010 "Family Values"

album cover:   photo by The Hippy Coyote
Coyote Radio Tujunga
by THC The Hippy Coyote

music style:  solo acoustic, singer-songwriter
related videos:   Coyote Radio TV cable shows
related story:  RDC = American Hippie Philosopher

book cover:  photo by The Hippy Coyote
Father Earth - Mother Earth is Our Father
by Rachel Connor

subject of book: appreciating the earth, ecology
related book:   It's a Woman's World - Putting men...
related story :  Coyote shot photos during Vision Quest

book cover:  photo by The Hippy Coyote
Buddha Kung Fu Student Manual
by Buddha Zhen Shen-Lang

subject of book:  Buddha Kung Fu beginner program
related album:   Tai Chi Magic 1 by Buddha Zhen
related story :  40-page biography includes The Coyote

album cover: photo by Don Bertolucci
Live in Venice
The Rich

music style: Punk Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
related album:   The Rich-Village Recorder Sessions
related story:  Living in Venice Beach Latino barrio

screenplay cover: original screenplay in pdf
Coyote in a Graveyard
by Richard Del Connor, The Hippy Coyote

story: Runaway girl falls in love in mental hospital
related album:  Coyote in a Graveyard rock opera
related story :  Coyote lived in his van with homeless 1984

book cover:  lyrics & chords
4 Decades of Love
by Richard Del Connor, The Hippy Coyote

subject of book:  40 years of romantic songwriting
related albums:   The Rich, American Zen...
related story :  album created for Freemason fundraiser

book cover: Connor Black Hole Bubble Theory
Origins of Big Bang
and Where Black Holes Lead To

Subject of Book: Black Holes, Universe Expansion
Related Book:   History of Zen from A to Z
Related Story :  RDC = American Philosopher

single song cover: "Proud To Be A Hippie"
American Zen's 5th album - PREMIXES 2011
3rd Degree Master Mason

subject of ep: rough mixes of upcoming album L4-P2
related album:   L4 Pt 2: 3rd Degree Master Mason
related story :  Coyote releases premixes for AmZen fans

book cover:  Masonic Kung Fu - Book 1
Novel about Freemasonry and Kung Fu
Based upon a true story

subject of book:  Freemasonry, Shaolin Kung Fu
related album:   L4 Pt 2: 3rd Degree Master Mason
related story :  Kung Fu kids of Buddha Zhen / Tai Chi Youth

cd cover: LEVEL 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy PART 1
American Zen's 4th album
King Solomon's Temple

subject of album: murder of Master Mason Hiram Abif
related website:   www.KungFuCowboy.com
related story :  Coyote discovers "Masonic Kung Fu"

single release: Christmas Is
seasonal song of: LEVEL 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy
Part 1: King Solomon's Temple by American Zen

Subject: Christmas song written to his daughter
related album:   LEVEL 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy Pt. 1
Related Story :  Coyote was Mr. Mom 1991 to 2011

album website
Kung Fu Cowboy
Parts 1 - 4

subject of website:  Download songs and albums
related albums:   LEVEL 4 = Part 1, 2, 3 and 4
related story :  Visit www.americanZEN.org/LEVEL_4

(temporary?) book cover
Kung Fu Cowboy
FINAL DRAFT

Subject of Book:  Part 1 of KUNG FU COWBOY
Related Album:   LEVEL 4 by American Zen
Related Story :  Splitting the album in half of 36 songs

book cover: handwritten rough draft
Kung Fu Cowboy
ORIGINAL DRAFT

Subject of Book:  Part 1 of KUNG FU COWBOY
Related Album:   LEVEL 4 P1 by American Zen
Related Story :  Splitting the album in half of 36 songs

album cover: Live in Venice
The Rich in 1979 and 1980

subject of album: Life as Punk Rockers in Los Angeles
related book:   Spring Fevers by Richard Del Connor
related story :  Band lived together in Venice barrio

book cover: Tao of Taoism
based upon the writings of Lao Tzu

subject of book: Concepts of Daoism for modern life
related album:   Tai Chi Magic 1
related story :  Typeset while stranded in Las Vegas 2012

book cover:  Masonic Kung Fu - Book 1
based upon the teachings of Confucius

subject of book:  Heirarchy of family and business
related books:  Books #2, #3, #4 of Human Values
related story :  Written in Montrose 2010 "Family Values"

book cover: Connor Black Hole Bubble Theory
Origins of Big Bang
and Where Black Holes Lead To

Subject of Book: Black Holes, Universe Expansion
Related Book:   History of Zen from A to Z
Related Story :  RDC = American Philosopher

single song cover: "Proud To Be A Hippie"
American Zen's 5th album - PREMIXES 2011
3rd Degree Master Mason

subject of ep: rough mixes of upcoming album L4-P2
related album:   L4 Pt 2: 3rd Degree Master Mason
related story :  Coyote releases premixes for AmZen fans

book cover:  Masonic Kung Fu - Book 1
Novel about Freemasonry and Kung Fu
Based upon a true story

subject of book:  Freemasonry, Shaolin Kung Fu
related album:   L4 Pt 2: 3rd Degree Master Mason
related story :  Kung Fu kids of Buddha Zhen / Tai Chi Youth

cd cover: LEVEL 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy PART 1
American Zen's 4th album
King Solomon's Temple

subject of album: murder of Master Mason Hiram Abif
related website:   www.KungFuCowboy.com
related story :  Coyote discovers "Masonic Kung Fu"

book cover: Kung Fu Cowboy Original Draft
handwritten poetry and Kung Fu autobiography
rough draft of book with aged appearance added

Subject: how Coyote became the Kung Fu Cowboy
Related Album:   L4 Pt 2: 3rd Degree Master Mason
Related Story :  Coyote discovers "Masonic Kung Fu"

Christmas single release: Christmas Is
seasonal song from American Zen album:
Kung Fu Cowboy Part 1: King Solomon's Temple

subject of song: Coyote Christmas with Caitlin O'Connor
related album:   LEVEL 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy PART 1
related story :  Coyote inspired with love / hope by daughter

Christmas single release:  A Long Way Home
hit song from American Zen album:
LEVEL 1 = Peace Of Mind

subject of song: Coyote wants to return to California
related album:   LEVEL 1 = Peace Of Mind
song lyrics:  Psychedelic Romantic Zen Pup

single release:  All Screwed Up
hit song from American Zen album:
LEVEL 1 = Peace Of Mind

subject of song: dysfunctional relatives of Coyote
related album:   LEVEL 1 = Peace Of Mind
song lyrics:  Written during first year of Utah life

book cover: Sid's Place
...life underground in the psychedelic sixties of California
Novel by The Coyote

subject of book: Drug runner chased by hitman 1969
related album:   Temptation
related story :  Coyote exiled from USA 1970 for trafficking

book cover:  Autumn Flavours
First Season of Four Seasons of
The Hippy Coyote's Life

subject of book: Life exists in "seasons" of years
related book:   Season Of Fours compilation
related story :  RDC = American Philosopher Poet