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PR_AmZen April 2008
Press Release of American Zen
LEVEL 3 = I Want You To Love Me is American Zen's third album on Shaolin Records
     and their 3rd Level of Shaolin Zen Buddhism.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tujunga, California – April 4, 2008 – American Zen, America's first Buddhist rock band, released in June 2007, their follow-up album to Level 1 = Peace Of Mind. Both albums were released by Shaolin Records and produced by Richard Connor.

Artist: American Zen featuring The Hippy Coyote
Product: cd record album, mp3 song or album downloads, and the same from iTunes AAC mp4 format
Title: LEVEL 3 = I WANT YOU TO LOVE ME
Event: 3rd Level of Buddhist Enlightenment

Steve has retired?

Coyote couldn’t wait any longer and became a drummer.

How many Steves has there been in American Zen?

1960s:
Mike Holderer  "Thick"
Steve Hixon  "Betty"

1970s:
Jim Chatham
Richard Augustine
Fred Paul
Bill Stewart

1980s:
Scott Kohler
John Merritt
Bruce Candelaria

1990s:
Sacred Drum Machine "Steve Hixon"

2000s:
The Hippy Coyote

Coyote’s drum set, purchased for Valentine’s Day gift to himself (no lovelife): 2007
Pro Drum Set: cheapest cheapo set made in China set with burgundy sparkle
Pro Drum 4000 drum pedal
Pro Drum crash cymbal (supposed to be a ride cymbal from drum set purchase)
Ludwig Scmimitar Ride Cymbal
Tama Iron Cobra high hat stand
Sabian _________ high hat cymbals
Remo Emperor Coated heads
5B sticks

Recording technique: One overhead condensor mike AKG Perfection w/low end roll off and -10db and one kick drum microphone, AKG 414 cardioid microphone.

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Monthly Press Release from Shaolin Records
Editor: Richard Connor

Copyright 2008 Shaolin Communications.
All rights reserved.

The PR_AmZen is the official PRESS RELEASE of American Zen, "America's First Buddhist Rock Band."
This is intended for magazine, news, radio, and distributors.

The AmZen_eNEWS is published monthly and sent to fans, friends,
and anyone wanting more information on the FOLK ROCK band, American Zen:
     Featuring:
        The Coyote - Flute, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Songwriting, Drums, Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Keys

American Zen is an exclusive artist of Shaolin Records.

iTunes AMERICAN ZEN albums
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=7403290

Album website for American Zen’s 3rd album: LEVEL 3 = I Want You To Love Me
LEVEL 3 = I Want You To Love Me

iTunes AMERICAN ZEN Level 2 = Christ Killer
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=259253544&s=143441

Album website for American Zen’s 2nd album: LEVEL 2 = CHRIST KILLER
LEVEL2christKILLER

American Zen is an exclusive artist of Shaolin Records: http://www.shaolinRECORDS.com

American Zen homepage: http://www.americanZEN.org

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