[RhythmAgogo] Upcoming Gigs, Practices, etc.

[Neil Jones]

That's a really good thought, David. I'll go with that. I actually need to
determine how long a set they want us to play; I see we're the only
entertainers listed for the event so far! I will sort this out.

On 16 October 2015 at 08:48, Dave Olan <mydave3 at hotmail.com> wrote:

>
> On a safer side Neil, I think just tell them to do what they felt is okay
> as honorarium. With that we can be able to know or envisiage what we can
> charge people next time.
>
> D
> ------------------------------
> Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:53:39 -0600
> From: neil.edward.jones at gmail.com
> To: rhythmagogo at lists.resist.ca
> Subject: Re: [RhythmAgogo] Upcoming Gigs, Practices, etc.
>
>
> Regarding the SHCS fundraiser next Thursday, since I haven't heard back
> from any of you folks regarding payment, I am going to propose we donate
> our set, and just ask them to put us all on the guest list and comp us each
> one drink. Sound good?
> On Oct 13, 2015 1:01 AM, "Neil Jones" <neil.edward.jones at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
>
> I hope you all had a good turkey day / indigenous resistance day, enjoying
> time with friends and/or family, or that you at least got a chance to
> recharge a bit.
>
>
> First off, I'd like to take a moment to celebrate some new members joining
> the band: welcome Mesmer, Abraham, and Danish! I hope I've spelt your names
> right. It's great to have you in the group!
>
>
> *Upcoming Events*
>
>
> If you do not already have access to the Google Calendar that Carolyn
> created for the group, please email her and ask her to invite you.
>
> Here is a summary of upcoming events, both confirmed and merely proposed.
> Details and questions regarding a few specific events follow.
>
>
>
> Gig (PROPOSED): TPP protest, 1 pm Oct. 17
>
> Meeting (CONFIRMED): Trivia night planning, 6:30 pm Oct. 18
>
> Gig (CONFIRMED): Puja, 8:30 pm Oct. 18
>
> Next practice (CONFIRMED): 7 pm Oct. 19
>
> Gig (CONFIRMED): SHCS fundraiser, 8:30 pm Oct. 22
>
> Jam (CONFIRMED): Fermentation potluck, 7 pm Oct. 23
>
> Open House (PROPOSED): 7 pm Oct. 26
>
> Gig (PROPOSED): Prachiday, 6 pm Nov. 1
>
>
> *TPP Protest*
>
>
> This is a rally against the Trans-Pacific Partnership that the federal
> government just signed, and which many fear will have very negative
> economic, social, and environmental consequences for Canada and the world.
> The deal has not yet been ratified, and a new government may opt not to.
> Details are few at this point -- it's being planned last minute -- but I
> understand it will start somewhere downtown at 1 pm this coming Saturday. I
> will be working all day, and hence will not be able to be there. Marches
> and rallies can be more free-style, though, so they don't even necessarily
> require one band member to lead. Thoughts?
>
>
>
>
> *Sexual Health Centre Fundraiser*
> We are being offered compensation, and the chance to request whatever we
> see as appropriate. They would gladly accept a donated performance. Should
> we ask them for money, and if so, how much? This money stuff is not my
> forte, so any feedback would be enormously appreciated. Thanks!
>
> *Open House*
>
>
> Regarding the proposed open house, it is my thought to create a Facebook
> event invite and specifically invite friends we think may be interested in
> joining Rhythm Agogo to come out, see what we do, and hopefully join in --
> try out our instruments, learn some rhythms, maybe even share things they
> know. Julie has okayed this. (Right, Julie?) Does anyone have any
> objections, or alternative suggestions? Or shall we just go for it?
>
>
>
> *Prachiday*
> The U of S India Students' Society have invited us to perform at their
> annual cultural event! The 6 pm set time is likely, but not fully
> confirmed. We can play whatever we want, but they've specifically asked
> about tabla and dhol players. Danish, would you be interested in doing a
> tabla solo for part of our time? And Sudhir, maybe we can get you doing a
> dhol solo or two in our version of Bhangra? We would have 6-7 minutes for
> our set, and be playing in front of the stage. Who's in?
>
>
>
> Keep on drumming in the free world (and don't forget to vote, if you can),
>
> Neil
>
>
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