MessageFrom: Martinez, Eduardo [Eduardo.Martinez@asm.ca.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 10:31 AM
Subject: FW: Reminder - Media Alert - Press tele-conference to urge the Governor to sign Truth in Music Legislation @ 11!

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From: Martinez, Eduardo
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 3:55 PM
Subject: Media Alert - Press tele-conference to urge the Governor to sign Truth in Music Legislation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Eduardo Martinez

October 2, 2007 (916) 319-2044

 

***MEDIA ALERT – PRESS CONFERENCE VIA PHONE***

 

 

WHO: Assemblymember Anthony J. Portantino, 44th Assembly District

Jon “Bowzer” Bauman formally of the 70’s group “Sha Na Na” and Chair of the Truth in Music Committee at the Vocal Group Hall of Fame

Herb Reed of Herb Reed and the Platters

Rose Abraham, Manager of Cannibal and the Headhunters

 

WHAT: Press tele-conference to urge the Governor to sign Assembly bill (AB) 702, legislation which would make it unlawful for any person to advertise or conduct a live musical performance through the use of “false, deceptive, or misleading affiliation, connection, or association” between a live performance group and the actual recording group.

 

The Conference call will include testimony from a representative from two of the original members of the group Cannibal and the Headhunters who will speak to the devastating effects an imposter group can have on living musical legends. Herb Reed of Herb Reed and the Platters will also discuss his first hand accounts of how live music imposters are bad not only for the original artists, but for consumers who want the real thing!

 

WHERE: Call-in number is (888)422-7124. Enter participant code: 767775

 

WHEN: October 3, 2007

11a.m. – 11:45a.m.

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