[Dixielandjazz] Stumptown Jazz

[Robert S. Ringwald]

Dear Mr. Howard,

In reference to your request for free music, below, let me say:

As a professional musician, I am insulted by your request for a band to play 
for your event for free.

I'll bet there is plenty of money in your budget for other promotions such 
as fireworks, radio advertisement, etc.

Let me ask you:

Does the baseball team ask you to work for free?

Do the players work for free?

Do your ticket takers work for free?

Do your grounds keepers work for free?

Do you not pay for radio advertisement?

I think both you and I know the answer to these questions.  Thus, why would 
you expect, or even ask, any decent, professional musician to work for free?

Do you value the talent of a professional musician to be below the talent of 
a ticket taker?

You should be ashamed of yourself.

--Bob Ringwald
Fulton Street jazz Band


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Howard" <J.Howard at Volcanoesbaseball.com>
To: "Bob Ringwald" <robert at ringwald.com>
Cc: "Dixieland Jazz Mailing List" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 7:57 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Stumptown Jazz


> Good morning,
>
> I am making initial contact to inquire about the availability of Stumptown
> Jazz Band to appear in a 45-minute pre-game concert at Volcanoes Stadium
> this coming summer.
>
> We are the class A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants playing at
> Volcanoes Stadium, Exit 260, in Keizer, Oregon.   We are part of the
> eight-team Northwest League of Professional Baseball.   Last summer, we
> built a large entertainment deck adjacent to our Lava Lodge barbeque area
> and beer garden.   We have plans to provide great family-oriented, class
> entertainment prior to the ballgame.   Our Friday crowds will touch 4,800 
> as
> we have an extensive fireworks show after each Friday home game, and our
> Saturday and Sunday crowds will be in the 3,300 neighborhood.
>
> This summer our Friday home dates are:  June 20 and 27, July 18 and 25th.
> Saturday home dates are June 21 and 28, July 5 and 19 and 26th.   Sunday
> home games are June 29, July 6 and 27th, and August 3rd.
>
> If you do the National Anthem or GOD Bless America, we would invite you to
> sing the Anthem prior to the game, and GOD Bless America in the 7th inning
> if you so choose.
>
> We do not have a budget for the event; however, we feel we offer great
> exposure and publicity for a group.
>
> May we stay in touch, and thank you.
>
>
> Jerry Howard
> Senior Marketing Executive
> Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Baseball Club
> 6700 Field of Dreams Way
> P. O. Box 20936
> Keizer, OR  97307
>
> TELEPHONE:   503-390-2225  EXT. 3002
> CELL PHONE:  503-779-4088
> FAX:                 503-390-2227
> E-MAIL:             <mailto:j.howard at volcanoesbaseball.com>
> j.howard at volcanoesbaseball.com
>
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