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February 12
There are two upcoming events to announce:
- Saturday, May 1: The White Sox All Star Band will be performing at the Benefit Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, held at the Booth Amphitheatre, in Cary, North Carolina. This event was originally scheduled for last summer. More information can be found at the
event web site. - May 25-29: Alan will be participating in the upcoming London session of the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. Details and sign up information on the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp web site.
January 19
Alan will be teaching a very limited number of private drum lessons this Saturday from 10:00 AM until 5:00PM at
Donn Bennett Drum Studio in Bellevue WA. One hour slots are available now for $100.00 per hour. Alan's lessons always book up very quickly and some spots are already taken. Please
email or call Kris at 425-747-6145 to reserve your spot. $3.00 per lesson charge for phone payments.
January 13
"Music Matters" Special License Plate Bill Introduced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, WED., JANUARY 13, 2010CONTACT: Danille Turissini,
Board Member & Legislative Liaison, Music Aid Northwest
(360) 301-4134 or dani@musicaidnorthwest.org
OLYMPIA—Music Aid Northwest announced today the introduction of House Bill 2763, creating a "Music Matters" special license plate. The bill, sponsored by Washington State Representatives Geoff Simpson, 47th Legislative District, and Mike Sells, 38th District, would create a perpetual funding source for music programs in Washington schools.
According to Music Aid Northwest President Bob Tomberg, "We have been working on this project for a few years now and we"re very excited about Representative Simpson"s leadership and interest in supporting the effort. Studies show that kids who are involved with music do better academically while developing a rewarding skill that they will benefit from for the rest of their lives. We have always had a vision to help bring music to as many kids as possible and we see this as a major step forward in keeping music programs in Washington alive and thriving," he said.
The bill, if passed, would make available a special Music Matters license plate similar to other specialty plates currently available in the state. People who purchase the plates will be contributing to music education and making a public statement about how important music is to education.
Notable drummer Alan White (Yes, Plastic Ono Band), who serves on the Music Aid Northwest Board of Directors, was thrilled to have the support of Simpson and Sells. "Geoff Simpson and Mike Sells really stepped up for the kids of Washington State. When we discussed this project with them they thought it was an excellent way to help fund music education. The program will generate much needed funds on a voluntary basis. Their leadership will be instrumental in making this a reality," reported White.
Music Aid Northwest, as a charitable 501(c)3 organization, has sponsored several benefit events over the past several years throughout Washington and has most recently partnered with the Washington State Music Education Association in order to combine efforts in making this project a reality.
More information about Music Aid Northwest and the Music Matters Special License Plate project can be found at www.MusicAidNorthwest.org or www.MusicPlates.org.
NAMM Icon Jam
Once again, Alan will be appearing at this annual NAMM event, Friday Jan 15th, 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the Anaheim Convention center Lobby Stage.
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