[Dixielandjazz] US Visa Rules for Foreign Performers

[Marek Boym]

Not really similar, Steve.

Of course, it depends on what "government support was
 withdrawn" means.  If financial support, it is one thing; if not -
it's a completely different story.
And such things happen all the time.  A few years ago, at the request
of the organizer of a Polish festival, I contacted an Israeli band
with the offer to particiapte in that festival.  But the long, largely
bureaucratic, hassle finally prevented the trip (by the time financing
was finally obtained and the Poles were ready to send an official
invitation, several members got much better offers and the whole thing
failed.
Cheers
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> How indeed Ulf? That's a darn good question. Political discord being what it
> is in the USA virtually nothing will happen to change things.
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> And I agree with your "counter reaction" from other countries opinion. A few
> weeks ago, we  had an upcoming  Russian tour cancelled by the Russian
> Government. No real reason given other than "government support was
> withdrawn". Then too, tensions between the US and Russian Governments seem
> to be increasing.
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> This kind of an issue is not even on the radar screen of our politicians.
> They could care less. Plus, unfortunately, we have no lobbying voice, or
> money, or votes to move them to any action. Sad to say that "it is what it
> is" and that's unfortunate.
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> Cheers,
> Steve Barbone
> www.myspace.com/barbonestreetjazzband
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