I have to view the site in "compatibility mode" for an older IE browser version. I can't even get it to work in Safari.

In compatibility mode, once I shift the browser window right, I can see the bottom of the screen and the entry links into the site.

This really puzzled me, so I figured that it was my monitor screen which was affecting all my browsers.

I tried changing the screen size... according to the site, you need 1024 x 768 resolution at least to see the entire screen and the entry links. That is what my screen is set for.

I found that you need 1280 x 1024, which distorts the size of the page. I ended up going to 1440 x 900 which works, but is not something we would normally do.

The difference is because of the rows of toolbars and buttons in the browser. They take up space in that 1024 x 768 screen and push the links down below the viewable screen. There's no scroller to move the screen down to get to the links.

If your browser lets you go to full screen mode, like IE... you should be able to view the site - without changing your screen size or removing tool bars.

Huh???????????? ; )

~ RippingKim Commando

You can set your monitor resolution (screen size) to match the website.

Problem is - people add buttons, and tool bars to their browers - like the Google or Yahoo Toolbars. That pushes the content from the website that you want to view - lower on the screen.

Most of the time, it's not a problem - you just go to the right side of the content part of the page (where the website is visible) and you use the arrow to scroll down.

You can't do this with the new Ripps site.

So your option is to to view in "Full Screen" mode of the browser - which hides the tool bars and gives you the entire screen for the content.

Or change your monitor resolution.

I got the site to work by reducing it to 75%. I got a 6 out of 10 on the quiz, and I liked what I heard from the samples Peace and goodwill.

I find that the new site is more pleasing to the eye and seems to have really good potential. Yes, there are "bugs" and unfinished pages, but just give it more time and I'm sure y'all will dig the new look and feel!

Everyone,

Since I know you guys like song lengths, here they are:

1, Modern Art, 4:17
2, Paris Groove, 3:40
3, Black Book, 3:59
4, Pastels on Canvas, 4:55
5, One Step Closer, 4:42
6, I Still Believe, 4:38
7, Body Art, 4:40
8, Age of Reason, 4:28
9, Sweet Lullaby, 4:23
10, Jet Set, 4:15
11, Love Story, 4:05

Rick Braun is special guest on the final track, "Love Story."

Sweet Lullaby was written exclusively by Russ' new wife Yaredt Leon, who penned several of the songs on the "Wild Card" release. Others are also co-written by her, including "I Still Believe," which features a smoldering Bill Heller Hammond b3 solo.

Well, that's it from here.

Signed,




Eric Viccaro
Peak Records — Ready for 2009 with the Rippingtons, Peter White, All-4-One and the Paul Brown/Marc Antoine project

New wife? Did I miss something?

DW,

Russ and Yaredt met some time ago, like 2004 or so I think.

Personally, I think they make one heck of a songwriting team.

Especially the smoldering "I Still Believe," sure to be a hit. Not for radio, but for us.

Signed,




Eric Viccaro
Peak Records — Modern Art, pre-orders start on Feb. 10, 2009!

And everyone,

The full-length cut of "Paris Groove" is now up on both the Peak Records and Rippingtons MySpace sites.

"Paris Groove" is simply awesome, with Bill Heller on accordion to go with Russ Freeman on acoustic guitar, Dave Karasony's drumming and Jeff Kashiwa's saxophone fills.

Sure to be an instant classic.

Signed,




Eric Viccaro
Peak Records — Modern Art, pre-orders start on Feb. 10, 2009!

I loved the short sample of Paris Groove on the website - the accordian just put a smile on my face - can't wait to hear the full length version - I'm on my way to check it out right now. I wonder which, if any, of the new songs they will preview on the cruise next week!?!?!? I can't wait....