I hope this message finds everyone soaking up the holiday spirit in the best way possible.

I know we're all busy at this time of the year, so I'll keep this short and sweet.  I've attached a little Christmas / Kwanzaa / Hanukkah / Winter Solstice gift for you all:  a brand spankin new studio holiday mix of one of my older tunes, "My Gift."  I pepped up the song a bit in order that it put a smile on your face (and possibly a spring in your step) in the midst of the holiday craziness.  This is the first song I have recorded with my new record label, Monkey Tree Records, at their gorgeous new studio in ..:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Binghamton, New York.  Many thanks to label president Steve Kocich, drummer Doug Laura and their many talented friends for putting in some long late-night hours in order that I be able to get this out to you before Christmas.  Consider it a preview of coming attractions, as I will be back in the studio early in the new year to record my full length album for a (hopefully) February release!

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2007 brought me to many exciting new places.  The release of my first recording, In The Meantime, connected me to people all over the globe.   Thank you to all of you for your support for what I do.   Whether it was buying the album, coming to a show, sending me an encouraging message, spreading the word to your friends (or all of the above), knowing that my music is making a positive impact in your life is the reason I do what I do.    I can only hope that 2008 will lead to bigger and better things for all of us.

Stay merry and bright this holiday season.  Enjoy "My Gift". 

Peace and love…

-          mpp

p.s.  Please feel free to burn this song onto a cd, add to your holiday playlist, or pass along to a friend.