Re: [Harp-L] Pat Ramsey

[<jruss433@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Reach Mann et al:

It occurs to me that there are numerous musicians that are in need as a 
result of this disaster.  I plan to contribute some cash to the Ramseys 
because I know of Pat and what a great artist and person he is.

I also plan to go to my local blues club, the Illinois Central Blues Club in 
Springfield Illinois, and encourage them to give $1000 to the Musicmaker 
Foundation.  If you visit their website at www.musicmaker.org, you will find 
they have set up a fund for musicians affected by the disaster. 
Specifically, they want to use their dollars to get food and clothing to 
people in areas where gigs will be sparse for a while, but they also want to 
replace lost equipment and help the musician community to get back on its 
feet.

Along with the Red Cross (another place my dollars will go), there is any 
number of charities that will be helping out down there.  As a musician that 
has lived in New Orleans myself, I have contributed to MusicMaker over the 
years and have seen the results of their success.  I would also be 
interested in purchasing a copy of Reach Mann's footage when it is 
available.  Under the circumstance, I think $15 may be too good of a deal.

Thanks to everyone that is taking an initiative in this time of need.  I am 
really proud to be associated with SPAH and its members.

Mark Russillo (a.k.a. the Rhode Island Kid)
Springfield, Illinois