Yes, for those of you who've purchased all 4 Hilary Scott releases already, we intend to jump back into the studio as early as this fall in preparation for another full band release. The band currently has a live performance roster with more than 60 songs, most of those originals. We've also incorporated several new cover songs from various artists like Damien Rice and Leonard Cohen among others. However, only about 35 of our songs are currently available on recordings. So, for this next CD we are going to include the most-requested new originals, and perhaps some fan-favorite covers. We welcome your suggestions, as we want this CD to be a fan-pleaser!

In my opinion, the concert at the Martini Bar was the best I have ever seen. The band was spot on perfect. Hilary thrilled the crowd with her vocals and received spontaneous applause during her first violin solo. I had not heard the band perform "People on a Train" since last fall. Hilary and the Band closed the night with this song, and the entire crowd was simply speechless. Without question the Hilary Scott Band gained many new fans that night. We were all able to celebrate at the house of the owner of the Martini Bar, David �Doc� Campbell, until the wee hours of the morning. Doc, Bill and B were just incredible to Hilary and the entire band in their hospitality and warmth. We hope to see all of you out there and as an added bonus, we will be selling shirts with the Martini Bar logo and a brand new image, personally created by Hilary!

Sunday, July 10th was also a very special day. As many of you know, that was Hilary�s birthday, celebrated with their performance at the Shelter Garden Concert Series. I remember when we first arrived, thinking how large the area was, taking note of the huge expanse of green grass. About thirty minutes into the set, I looked over and it was shoulder-to- shoulder people, I could not even see any green! When Hilary went from guitar to violin, there was a low murmur from the crowd as she played, and people commented amongst themselves that she was playing a second instrument. When she sat down at the keyboard, again there was a (louder) appreciative murmur as she began playing her third instrument. I always love seeing and hearing new fans react to Hilary Scott and the Band when they hear them for the first time. It was wonderful that so many people could share such a special day with Hilary and the Band, and thank you to all who came out.

We are currently booking acts in the Kansas City, St. Louis and Chicago areas for the fall and winter. There are many very exciting �behind the scenes� things happening with Hilary�s career, it is really a matter of time before the rest of the country knows Hilary!

As always, I want to remind you about our petition, if you are not familiar with it, please click on the link below and see what it is all about. Please also send it to your friends and family, and remember they can always hear clips of Hilary�s music on our site.

Right now Hilary and Michael are out west on a much deserved vacation, resting up for all the gigs in the fall. Please check the gigs link for a complete list of show dates, including a featured performance at the courthouse square at Columbia�s Twilight Fest, September 1st. Again, please mark your calendar for Saturday, October 22nd at the Martini Bar and plan to get there early! The place was packed at our debut performance, it is not unreasonable at all to say they may have to turn people away at the door by the end of the night.