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Re: [Fwd: Band Press]

To: "brass-band@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <brass-band@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Band Press]
From: Peter <monkey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 20:45:29 +0800
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References: <35B9C59A.E1072A9F@kisser.net.au>
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> ........One of the things to consider about a mailing list is that it's not unlike a
> discussion in a pub - people talk and generally say what they are feeling -
> the "word on the street" as you could describe it. Within hours of sending
> my original note in, 2 others added similar views and one more confirmed he
> didn't bother to buy the BB anymore.
> I would respectfully suggest to the band press that, unlike some
> politicians, they should listen once in a while to those "words on the
> street" and maybe they'll discover a thing or 2 possibly including some
> news!
>
> I for one find it refreshing to be part of a mailing list where status is
> not an issue. No grovelling articles such as how either Nick or Bob "passed
> wind" over 3 complete octaves and how musical it was! No reviews of
> records/new music that just happens to be advertised in this weeks issue.etc

'Ere. ere.

> I for one would like to see an  "Ian Hislop" of the band world emerging (for
> the uninitiated, he's the editor of a Uk mag called "Private Eye"- had more
> libel/slander writs against him than I've played bum notes!)

What an interesting thought. Seems a good idea to me but I'm not sure who would be up for it.

> - perhaps
> there's a role for the Brass Band Police here somewhere! (is he/she still
> around? I've not been asked to assist with enquiries of late!)

Think they must be busy with other enquiries!!

Monkey


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