GOOD NEWS & HEALTH UPDATE FROM CAROL HARLEY – December 2005

On July 15, 2004 came the public announcement that in April I had been diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, a rare form of cancer of the bone marrow/blood. During a regular, yearly visit to my doctor, they found that my white count was very elevated like 225,000. A normal person would be 4,000 – 7,000.

After a month of looking at all my options on how to treat this life threatening cancer, I entered a year long clinical trial at the Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, OR and successfully got the Leukemia under control and into 99.9% remission. Though NOT A CURE, the 2 chemotherapy meds that I self-administer and take daily (Gleevec & Interferon) will HOPEFULLY keep the Leukemia at bay for the rest of my life – and so far, so good!

Misty River's four CD's (WILLOW, LIVE, RISING and MIDWINTER SONGS OF CHRISTMAS) are available via mail order, at shows, online via credit card, and at select retailers.

To mail order, send your order and check made out to Misty River for $17 per CD to:
MISTY RIVER
PO Box 5482
Eugene, OR 97405.

Please include your phone number and specify the CD's you want (Rising, Live, Willow, and/or Midwinter--Songs of Christmas").
Questions? Call 541-344-7433.

To use a credit card to purchase any of Misty River's four CDs go to:www.CDBaby.com.

Or purchase from your nearest retail store.

ALBUM DESCRIPTIONS:
"MIDWINTER--SONGS OF CHRISTMAS" (Released December 2004)
Misty River's new Christmas CD is a stunning collection of traditional favorites, little known classics, and original songs. The result is a fresh yet intimate celebration of the holiday season, with Misty River's spine-tingling voices, tasteful song selection and creative instrumentation setting Midwinter apart from the run-of-the-mill Christmas release.

"WILLOW" (Released June 2004)
Misty River branches out from its traditional Americana roots to explore new rhythmic, instrumental, and harmonic colors with its third CD release, WILLOW. The long-awaited studio follow-up to the band's popular live album, WILLOW is a 14-song collection crossing genres, continents and time. The result is fresh and beautiful, making WILLOW Misty River's most evocative album to date. Samples are now available for listening in our Music tab.

Saturday December 18, 2004
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Preview: Healing Music, Sustaining Love: Mother with leukemia and daughter play through pain
By Paul Denison
The Register-Guard

Anyone who sees Misty River in concert might notice something special going on between two of the four women in this popular Northwest folk group: the older woman who plays guitar and the petite bass player who is young enough to be her daughter.
That's because Carol Harley, 55, and Laura Quigley, 28, are mother and daughter. It's also because they've been through a lot together.
Laura was just a toddler 26 years ago when her mother survived melanoma that was supposed to kill her.

Dear Misty River friends, fans and family,

It is with great sadness that we share the following news with you. One of our band members, Carol Harley, has recently been diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. This is a life-threatening disease affecting the bone marrow and white blood cells. Carol has recently begun chemotherapy through drugs she administers at home and we are waiting to see how she responds to treatment before considering other measures such as a bone marrow transplant. Carol continues to be in good spirits and is taking one day at a time.

THE OREGONIAN


'sound check'
notes from the Northwest music scene
Friday, June 11, 2004
SCOTT D. LEWIS
A lot of Misty River's fans are communists.

Now, that's not a comment on those across the country who enjoy the local quartet's heady blend of Americana, Celtic and folk music marked by rich harmonies, but rather an acknowledgment that the band is big in China.

Misty River, which celebrates the release of its latest CD, "Willow," Saturday night at the Hollywood Theatre, was selected to represent the United States at the Shanghai International Music Festival last month. "It was an incredible opportunity," says guitarist Carol Harley. Thousands of rapt crowd members heard them play, millions more watched the performance via television, and a distribution deal is in the works.

Misty River with guest artist, Greg Clarke had the honor of being chosen to record the sound track for a wonderful new cooking show, a series called, Barbecue America, hosted by Vancouver, WA's own Rick Browne. The instrumental music is a mixture of traditionals and some original music including Bluegrass, Old-Time, Swing and Country music. Greg Clarke's lively "Stumptown Stomp" seems to be the theme song for the show.

Posted by CES 2004 (A) on January 10, 2004 at 13:15:40
"Bob Crump has finally done it in bringing the ultimate music system to CES. Last night, his room had a sound that can only be described as flawlessly real. This system featured 4 speakers possessed with an unique self aware intelligence and unmatched beauty with each having a completely distinctive character and perfect custom finish. It's no surround system baby, rather a more complex 4 channel array that was voiced to perfection. Here it is, BEST of Show!
Enjoy"... Rod.

EXCERPTS FROM: MISTY RIVER & TRACY GRAMMER CONCERT
By Diane Schulstad (former Editor of Victory Music Review)
Victory Review, Acoustic Music Magazine
Volume 29, Number 01, January 2004

"There are certain concerts that pass beyond being a transitory, fleeting pleasure into the realm of being… an experience. An unforgettable experience…one that you will hold in your heart as a treasure.

I was the grateful participant of such an experience: the double billing of the Portland-based band, Misty River, and Tracy Grammer performing with a full band at the Aladdin Theater in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, November 15, 2003.

Portland, OR - The Tracy Grammer/Misty River double bill at the Aladdin Saturday night, November 15, 2003 was a SELL OUT!! People walking out of the theater after the show were saying "that was one of the most magical evenings I've ever experienced!" The Misty Fans loved Tracy and the Tracy fans loved Misty River. "It was a Love-fest" Tracy Grammer exclaimed. Those who attended were surprised with a two-song full stage encore with Tracy Grammer and her band asking Misty River onstage for the ending.

Misty River Review from SixMoons.com 10-28-2003
From: Srajan Ebaen, Publisher http://www.sixmoons.com
505-776-0800, Arroyo Seco, New Mexico USA


Misty River is an all-female quartet dedicated to vocal harmonizing in the genre of Appalachian Americana. Its paths of Celtic fiddle, Bluegrass banjo and Zydeco accordion intersect with heartfelt lyrics and a healthy disdain for speed-for-speed's-sake showmanship. Think story-driven art house movie rather than Hollywood special-effects extravaganza. No honky tonk broken-down-truck, whiney 6-pack Country Blues fables, either. Far from it. That's likely due to the maturity of the Misty River ladies who must have lived full lives with their eyes open, to now pen lyrics like for "Real As A Dream" which go: