Hi Paul,

Just got the Ripps CD yesterday -
way cool - awesome It's great to hear you, Ray, and " the Daves" again !!!

I started playing it at work and when
" Summer Lovers" played I just knew!!! - it was the " LIVE " from here in Cols. last summer.

Last night I checked it out and sure enough - it IS !!!!! How cool is that ?

I'm a happy fan
Cheryl.

I am tripping..I wasn't expecting to get a promo and I did, not only that but there was a copy of Hypnotic in the package too. Life is good
How did you find out which song was recorded where. The little symbols on the CD would seem to indicate that "Are We There Yet" was done in Melbourne, FL which is where I saw this tour. but I was also running about a 102 degree fever so I don't remember much. When I said that on the Rips BB someone who wanted me off that BB posted a comment that was so incredibly cruel that I quit posting on the Ripps BB..so I'm glad the topic came up here.
Im glad this CD is as good as it is because I need something to listen to when I drive to the beach to do my plant care route..I was driving into the sunrise/sunset to AArt but after I got pulled for speeding I decided it was best not to drive to that one for a while.

Hi Shannon,

Promo pack - excellent - good for you.
Let me know IF you see any " posters " / Billboard ads promoting this new CD.
I have quite a collection and would like to add this one to it.

I e- mailed Larry - no news yet about a Poster.


I don't have your private e- mail - but you can e and ask Anita about the " Summer Lovers" info.

It is a great CD - I listened all afternoon yesterday while waitng for a meeting.
I am very happy it's here !
Life Is Good for me too

I bought mine at Border's for 13.99 - pre- ordered from Amazon as well - but that did me no good as it is not here yet....
- - what's up w/ that ? hummm.

I saw Paul perform with the Rippingstons in Washington, DC. I am assuming "Hideaway" was recorded there. It is amazing how they were able get such great live recordings. My favorite is "Road Warrior" because I like how the sax blends in with the keys and creates a really big sound. The liner notes are a little cryptic.

Cheryl..no posters, theres a little promotional flyer that came with it that has a picture of the CD cover and a bunch of promotional/marketing info on it. If you want it I can send it to you..I don't collect this stuff and in the ongoing battle I have with paper clutter at my house the paper clutter is winning.

Yes Shannon,

I'm interested. Thanks! Anita has my home address - she can give it to you as well as my e- mail address.

I know what you mean w/ the paper stuff- sheeeeesh the mail we get these days is incredible and such a waste. IF I get one more pre- approved credit card envelope ....

Thanks again for the Ripps mail.
Cheryl

wow! heard a taste of the Live CD. wasn't having a very good day. the phone rings and its gwenn playing a CD in the background. she says hold on and the next thing i knew a hear a closer sound and it's kim stone tearing up the bass strings and i could just imagine seeing those faces he makes that i love (HI KIM! ). then i recognize paul cutting up on that horn. i mean really showing out! these brothers are tight (as shiff says)! it's "jewel thieves" they're performing.

heard a bit of summer lovers too. didn't know whether to stay seated or dance around my computer chair. i was feeling better, lots better. shoot, way cool better! i went from this to this in a split second. just hearing that live ripps sound took me back again. now i'm hyped and can't wait to see another show. and to top it off, gwenn is sending me my own cd just because. what a sweetie. thanks gwenn for making my day . you're such a good friend. i needed that. can't wait to get it so i can hear the live version of "Rain", with bill heller on key and paul on sax. one of my favs!

all i have to say is, if you are fortunate enough to catch paul or the ripps perform live, don't wait, just go!


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Hi Chandra,

I am really enjoying this CD - it brings back so many great concert memories.

In fact after listening many times, I think that some of the " live" tracks are much better then the originals. Russ and his guitar just pops through on some better as do all the solo's .

It was well worth the wait and is bringing a smile to my face everyday

Great advice to all the BBS ; get to these shows!!!!

The Rippingtons / with possibly Paul ? will be in Cols. OH in May!!

Happy Wednesday,
Cheryl

hi cheryl!
received my cd, yippie!
i have to agree the "live" version is awesome and yes brings back so many memories. just like being there. skipped tracks to hear my fav "rain", but eric was playing the sax part. i love erics version and i know i'm gonna get in trouble for this, but paul just brings a different tone to that tune. love ya eric! that cd definately changes your mood and uplifts you. i was up late last night washing dishes and was able to finish in no time .

i think it was really cool for russ to dedicate the cd to fans across america. i appreciate that so much because i really love the the music and the guys behind it all. the cd does bring a smile to your face . russ is really awesome on that guitar!!

hey paul, man you were jam'n and sound soo great on and the crowd just loved ya! way cool! i hear gwenn screaming in the background .

HEY TVNEWSMAN Where are you buddy???

Hi Chandra,

Glad you got it ....
You said it all ! Ditto !!

Have a good Monday!
Cheryl

Hey Everyone in PT Land!!!
I can't stop listening to LAA!
I think it's way better than LILA!
I was very pleased to see that PT is so
heavily featured on the majority of the
tracks.
Even though Eric M is wonderful, there's just something magical about PT's playing and the groove he sets into any track.
Can't wait to see PT back in SOCAL.
Hope everyone has a Happy Easter!

PS. Hi Chandra!!I have missed you! I have been sooooooo busy covering the Danielle Van Dam story here in San Diego. I've not only been reporting on it locally, but I've also been appearing on CNN and Court TV as well.
So, the last month has been wild!
I hope all is well with you and your special little one. Mine is doing well and got accepted into an advanced program.
Have an awesome holiday!!
xo TVNEWSMAN

Hi Chandra,
True that,to everything you said. LAA CD it's awesome, I love it all. My favs are Summer Lovers of course, Rain, and Jewel Thieves. I plane to catch the PT/Rip experience once again at Bull Run this year. (I pray,there's no tour date changes or anything) I have to get my jazz groove on. Take Care Pam

HEY TVNEWSMAN!
so good hearing from you. had no idea you would write so soon! thought i had lost ya for a moment there.

well, paul is set with the ripps again. this is exciting because i haven't seen paul perform with the ripps in a few years and now that LAA is released it's even more exciting. i know work is up to your collar. such a sad, sad story. really hope you can get away from it all and refresh for a moment. get back to some normalcy. i know you desparetly need this and a concert with paul and the ripps can do just that. i was at the smooth jazz awards in March and i thought about ya. we have a lot of catching up to do! if you're planning on hitting some of the shows (either CA or NV) let me know so we can plan an event. so glad to hear my little man is doing well! my cue cards really helped huh? please give him a BIG hug from me. my little one is ill with an ear infection so i'm tending to him, but overall he's doing ok. he's a tuffy. doesn't LAA bring back a lot of good times.
miss and luv ya!
hey, email me! elainebabe@earthlink.net

chandra


HI Pam!
jazz groove is right! can't wait to see these guys back together again. they just energize ya.

happy Easter to all!

I'm with you, Chandra. I like Eric's work on Rain, too. And it was the work Paul did on Topaz that got me into Paul's work to begin with! Still, for me, nothing tops Looking Glass.
Chip