From Markweisgram@aol.com Fri Mar 12 07:04:56 2004
Subject:I apologize - I started it

I want to apologize to the list for starting that 50 dollar gig
discussion. And yes , I did reply briefly to the question posed by David Jacques asking
if I was better off than I was 4 years ago by stating my non - support of the
present political administration an why. I will be more careful about what I
choose to reply to in the future.


The reason I wrote about this at all is that I have been seeing the effects
of a tough economy in Oregon. We have been one of the hardest hit states
economically and club gig and casual scene has been affected. If you will remember
I was also asking to hear from other list members in my area , and I did. I
was just trying to make some more contacts and look for some solutions . Thanks
to those who replied to me privately. I wanted to make myself more aware
of the list members in my area and I intend to support their musical efforts
whenever possible.



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