matthewcook.com
NEWSLETTER, DECEMBER, 2005
FEATURED ALBUM FOR DECEMBER

THE SOUNDING JOY

The Sounding Joy is a collection of Christmas favorites, from sacred to secular, that was created as a cassette for a Christmas Celebration at the Eureka Inn in Eureka, California in 1992. I hear so often from people who still have, play, and cherish the original cassette in their homes, classrooms and other workplaces that I wanted to add something more to the CD release. I recorded 5 bonus tracks for The Sounding Joy in August of 2004.

SONG SPOTLIGHT

I'll Be Home For Christmas

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With so many of our loved ones gone overseas to help secure oil and pursue profits for Cheney's friends, this song is a nice wishful sentiment.

DECEMBER HEADLINES

  • WEBSITE MAKEOVER
  • 'TIS THE SEASON
  • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TIPS
  • DECEMBER PERFORMANCES

WEBSITE MAKEOVER--Long overdue but finally done! Updated photos, descriptions, new sound samples, lyrics, an interview and new Electronic Press Kit. I've spent the better part of November fixing and fiddling and I now have a new look and a vastly improved website! Take a look for yourself.  Website 

'TIS THE SEASON--Yes, it's that time of year again. The sun sets before you get home from work, it's cold and rainy a lot of the time, and you just try to make it through to your Holiday Vacation, when you get to go hang out with a bunch of people you don't get along with very well. Before you go crazy, be sure to take a little time for your mental health, slip on the headphones and just relax for a few moments. It'll do you wonders!

If part of your stress is due to trying to find the right gift for all those people on your list, I've got an answer for you. Remember that CDs make great gifts and there's something for almost everyone on my website. Neeed a bunch of them? Call me for a quantity discount. Shipping is quick at matthewcook.com and you'll have it in time.

I'll be doing some afternoon performances at the BAYSHORE MALL this month. I am currently talking with the BENBOW INN about an appearance there during the Holidays. Check my schedule page for updates.

I always like to hear from all of you so feel free to drop me a line. My phones and E-mail:

707-444-6267

707-826-2919

arcook@matthewcook.com

ON TO THE MUSIC!

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