PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

The Musician's Warehouse

Back-To-School Concert

And

$1,000 GIVE-A-WAY

 

The Musician's Warehouse, Inc., will give a $1,000 Gift Certificate for store merchandise to be used at the Musician's Warehouse retail store, to the Band, Orchestra or Choir Director who brings the most band, orchestra, or choir students to the concert.

 

 

Date/Time:  Sunday, September 16, 2001    3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Place:  Musician's Warehouse Outside Stage

(Next to our building at 2230 Quimby Road, San Jose across from Eastridge Shopping center)

 

Phone: 408.270.2900

 

~ Special Guest Artist ~

LOUIE BELLSON, "...the epitome of musical talent..."Oscar Peterson

Also known as “…the world’s greatest drummer…”

 

Performing with

The Musician's Warehouse Big Band

"The HOTTEST big band in the Bay area..."

 

Admission is Free!

 

Autographs     ¸    Refreshments     ¸     Souvenirs     ¸     Family Fun

 

 

Purpose:  This concert main goal is to create public awareness for the school music programs. "The Musician's Warehouse Big Band is dedicated to the youth of our community through music education," stated Terry A. Loose, Manager of the group and owner of the Musician's Warehouse.  "We have been playing Fund raising concerts at local schools in the Bay area to help raise dollars for the local music director's budget.  This year we are giving away a $1,000 Gift Certificate to the director who brings the most students to the concert.  They can use those funds in any way they want at the store.  

 

Louie Bellson, who has played with, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Pearl Bailey, and many more, is helping to provide a lively and entertaining program for all of those who attend.  Louie is a firm supporter for the young musicians and music programs in our schools.  He has spent countless hours giving clinics, performances and his time just to this cause.  After 77 years, Louie is still going strong and will be playing some of his original music and standards from the Big Band era with the Musician's Warehouse Big Band - 20 professional musicians that provide the musical support for a sensational afternoon of music, fun and entertainment.

 

Special appearance by JT Horns, “…the sensational new funk rock group of the Bay Area…”

 

For more information on the Musician’s Warehouse, the Musician’s Warehouse Big Band or if you have any questions, please visit our Web site at:  www.musicianswarehouse.com/bigband. or phone us.

 

In conclusion Loose stated, "Make it a point to be part of this event.  The Musician’s Warehouse, Inc. is growing everyday.  New events and surprises continue everyday at The Musician's Warehouse, Where MUSIC Begins..."

 

 

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