Hobbyhorse's music is in the spirit of experimentation and the expansion of the imagination. They take psychedelic folk/rock into the present day with their poetic songwriting and adventurous arrangements. The duo has returned to the stage with their mythology-themed shows after a year in the studio recording their latest full-length release "Break in the Clouds," including the Ancient Ways Festival on June 22 and the Palo Alto Art and Wine Festival this August.

The musical duo also spent the last year building an online music and art venue called Hobbyhorse Cafe, featuring their music and art as well as that of a growing lineup of talented guest musicians, artists and poets. The Café offers an innovative pricing system called "Conscious Choice Pricing," allowing fans to choose how much they pay for downloads and merchandise.

"With all of the controversy about sharing music on the web and talk about how much music is or isn’t worth, we decided to let people decide for themselves," explains Phil, the other half of Hobbyhorse.

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Magical Musical Affirmations for Musicians (2007)
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The Magical Musical Affirmations for Musicians CD includes 4 affirmations that were carefully constructed to address the most common problems affecting musicians while performing:

* Tracks 1-3: I feel grounded and present onstage
* Tracks 4-6: I am joyfully immersed in my music and connected to my audience while performing
* Tracks 7-9: My body works in harmony with my musical intentions while performing
* Tracks 10-12: I effortlessly remember all of my parts while performing

Each affirmation is recorded on three individual tracks, each with a different musical background. So you can choose to listen to the one(s) that you like most or that best suit your current mood.

Break In The Clouds (2006)
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digital tracks | full-length CD
1. Lullaby
2. Goddess of Mercy
3. Break in the Clouds
4. Walking Away
5. Emerald Eyes
6. Museum
7. Melasina
8. Phoenixology
9. Angus Og
10. Good Morning Moon
11. Better Road
12. Break in the Clouds (Dance version)

Goddess of Mercy (2006)
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The Snow It Melts The Soonest (2006)
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Hobbyhorse Café

Hobbyhorse Café is an imaginary café for imaginative people! We feature Hobbyhorse and a continuing lineup of talented and interesting guest musicians, artists and poets Visit the Hobbyhorse Café with the revolutionary Conscious Choice Pricing system.

Music, art and poetry are not ordinary commodities. They are expressions of the Spirit. Yet musicians, artists and poets must be supported so that they have the means to create. What do you want to pay? With Conscious Choice Pricing YOU can decide. Hobbyhorse believes in the power of the imagination.

Hobbyhorse believes in the expressions of Music & Art.

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Sunshine Superman Returns: New Cover Of Donovan's Hit By Dynamic Musical Duo, Hobbyhorse

Hobbyhorse pays tribute to Donovan with a new cover version of "Sunshine Superman" with full psychedelic arrangement including electric sitar, harpsichord, middle eastern percussion, harmonium and female lead vocal.

"We have been big fans of Donovan for many years, and wanted to pay tribute to this creative musician and songwriter by recording a cover of his famous song, "Sunshine Superman", says lead singer and percussionist, Annie. "We love this song, and have played it at many parties and music jams. It always makes people happy."

You may be wondering how Hobbyhorse's version compares to Donovan's. "Our version has a dreamier and more sultry feel with a female lead vocal," explains Annie. "But it has a similar psychedelic folk aesthetic."

Donovan has been a big inspiration to Hobbyhorse as a well as countless other folk and rock musicians. Hobbyhorse's sound is partially modeled after Donovan's mystical psychedelic folk/rock. He has also inspired their musical and artisitc philosophy of experimentation, creativity and spirituality,

"We recently saw Donovan in concert and were thrilled to see that he is as talented as ever," says lead guitarist and arranger, Phil Campbell. "We hope he continues to make great music and inspire musicicans for a long time to come."

Hobbyhorse's version of "Sunshine Superman" is free to liten to on their website www.hobbyhorsecafe.com An original watercolor painting by Annie called "Donovan Bursting Through His Guitar" is also available for viewing on their website.