The overwhelming events in Crescent City get more Romero/Carpenter-like by the minute. Obviously the reports of missing luminaries from the world of music are disturbing but it’s like a huge disaster movie set and everyone there is pretty much starting from the same level, irrespective of their trade. Why weren’t they ready for it? Because the reality of such a thing happening is utterly beyond comprehension. All those years of CGI computer graphics have taken their toll and scenes like those that are being beamed from the Gulf Coast look like they have to be photoshopped only they ain’t. Why can’t the richest country deal with it? Because of the chasm between the haves and have nots. Wee George’s smarmy, smirking kisser and platitudes just aren’t enough. Apparently he’s down there today, way down yonder ala Freddy Cannon. The little bugger should have dropped EVERYTHING and gone there straight away rather than spend four days pratting about but anyway… what’s done is unfolding as an (inter)national disgrace.
Our thoughts are with those who have folks and connections with that area of the world. The utter scale of the devastation is impossible to fathom. Mother nature is now back in the frame as the world’s #1 terror threat with two humungous body counts scored agin the earth (so far) in the past 10 months. That Al Qaeda bloke won’t be notching up the credit for this one. Worse than 9/11 Georro reckons, sharp as a tack or what?
Tom Morton sent this link to THE GUMBO PAGES which has up to date info. Thankyer sir.
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Hi Lindsay--sorry to post on such a sad note, but I, too, am shocked, stunned, and saddened by the events of these week. Here is the statement we posted on our site. Maybe you or your readers would like to help out too during this incredible human tragedy of epic proportions. If there is any good that comes out of this, maybe our government can learn from their mistakes. Let's hope:
Both Bona Fide Records and George Brigman are extremely saddened by the tragedy that occured along the Gulf Coast this week that seems to be getting more tragic every day. Our hearts go out to each and everyone who has been affected by this event, especially those who have lost their loved ones. Our little site and our efforts to spread the word about George's music are totally dwarfed in the grand scheme of things when one sees the pictures of the total devastation that took place.
The actions of our federal goverment both before and after this tragedy are lamentable. This is not the time or place to politicize the message, but the information is out there should you wish to seek it out.
We are profoundly embarrassed by the slow and inadequate response to help the survivors. We are disturbed by reports that the National Guard has been given orders to shoot to kill looters, when some of the "looting" is being done by those, even policemen, attempting to get food, water or medical supplies which are necesary for survival. Its a total mess, but we our not entirely powerless here.
Today, September 2nd, I donated a sizaeable chunk of money(for us, a small company with limited resources) to the American Red Cross. We will continue to donate $5 per CD sold direct thru our label or our CD Baby site as long as help is requested. We urge everyone to send a direct contribution to the Red Cross as well , as the size and scope of this tragedy seems to be growing. We grieve for those who have lost loved ones as well as their homes and income. Please help out all you can. I'll make it easy with this link:
http://redcross.org
For those who have already contributed or volunteered their assistance, I thank you wholeheartedly.
--Rick Noll
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