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    Sure, just send me a copy and I'll make sure all the lads,(keVin,
    Paddy, Joe, Jimmy etc.etc.), get a copy. We have a pretty good
    distribution system between us.......I think it is very nice of
    you to offer.
     
         Thanks from all of us and looking forward to hearing it,
    
                          All the session lovers.
    
                        

    
    
    	Michael: If you send a copy to Kevin Sullivan, you can be sure
    	         that people all over New Hampshire and Massachusetts
    	         will hear your music real soon ...   :-)
    
                 Have you tried contacting any distributors in Galway
    	         or Dublin ??
    
    		 I could send you the names and addresses of some of
    		 the Boston Irish radio stations, and if you want to send
    	         them a tape, maybe they will broadcast some of your tunes.
                                                                    
    
                 How about a copy for my uncle John who lives on 
    	         Abbeytrinity Road in Tuam ??   :-)
    
    
    	keVin
     
    
    
    	

    The local radio stations, in MASS & NH, that play this kind of music 
    are not allowed to use tapes.....LP's & CD's only......and without 
    some type of promotional airplay......I don't know how anyone could
    hope to sell these.....what is the quality like?  Also, I doubt
    that any record shop would toutch these tapes as they are for all
    intent and purposes...bootlegs...therefore potential legal problems.
    
    The only hope is to send a copy or two to me, and I'll get it
    circulating and you never know your luck.....
    
                Kevin Sullivan.
    

    
    To all ye nice people out there,
    	      there is one thing I omitted to say in the base note,
              and that is, the tape will not be available for at least
              5-6 weeks, due to a delay with the printer,
    
              I must apologize for this omission.
              But keep the information flowing.
    
              Regards,
                     MIke.  
            	  

    Mike old buddy....
    
    At last you've hit the big time. I don't know what I can do regarding
    promoting your tape, except maybe giving a copy of it to the local
    Comhaltas group ( The Canadian president resides in Ottawa), but
    I'll certainly do all I can. I would really appreciate a copy myself
    (which of course shall be paid for in full).
    
    I can't wait until you become famous and I can tell everyone that
    I know you. 
    
    Looking forward to your first Canadian tour. :-)
    
    Gerry

    Re: .5
    
    I'm sure that would mean a lot to a record outlet in this neck of
    the woods.......without even a vaguely known record label it would
    smack of bootleg....."Ah yeah, sure he gives his permission".
    
    Does anyone know just how many such tapes of sessions of all kinds
    of music that exist....and if everyone attempted to walk in off the 
    streets asking these racord shops to stock their tape?????
    
    Maybe if you gave it to the Irish bars willing to play it, and
    maybe someone might ask who that was....the barman may be able
    to offer him a copy for $5.....maybe!!!
                                           
    If it was that easy why do you think that it isn't done regularly,
    that people play the circuits (whatever the type of music) for years
    in the hope of convincing record reps/agents that their product
    is commercial.
    
    Irish music at its best is not and has never been a commercial giant.
    
                              

    re .7
    
    I never said it was gonna be easy...all I'm questioning is your
    use of the word *bootleg*!!!

    Can I question your use of the word "rathole"?  I was unaware that
    I was digging (or whatever rats do) one...... 
    

    Bore....I guess........
    
          Murphy.
    

    I'm going back on the Guinness....
    
    				 .....suggest you do likewise!!!
    

    .7  "Irish music at its best is not and has never been a commercial
        giant".  
      
        However, Irish music has come a long way these past few years 
        largely due to the tremenduous amount of U2 excellent performances 
        in many countries.  Irish music (folk, rock, instrumental,
        combination of all these, etc.) has started to make itself known 
        in many parts of the world as a fascinating explosive sound and 
        excitingly unique music from the heart as well as the head.  
    
    A lot of smaller Irish bands are now making significant headways here
    in the United States.  And I think we are seeing the beginning of a
    trend whereby Irish music is going to gain more and more popularity as 
    we enter the 1990's.  And, I read Dublin is the place to be these days for 
    Irishmen/womem who are interested in making it musically.  
    
    It ain't easy, and you've got to keep trying so you can take advantage of
    this growing interest in Irish music.  I think it is a good time for 
    Irish artists to make themselves known.
    
    By the way, do you have contests up there whereby 
    musicians send in their tapes to a panel (?);  then the panel
    - or whoever - listens to all the tapes sent in and picks the one that 
    it feels is the best.  If you happen to be the winner you've got
    something going for you.  There was one similar contest organized here 
    in the States (N.H.) this past month.  Usually, local records/music stores 
    publish these contests.
                                              
    I would certainly like to have a copy of your "New Irish Tape" as
    well.  I enjoy listening to Irish music, and I could certainly spread 
    the good word around as well.  May be "MURPHY" would be good enough 
    to provide me with a copy................................................
    
    The best of luck to you,
    
    Frances.                       
    
                               

    	Mike, I just received the two copies of the tape you sent, many
    thanks to you.  I listened to it last night, and I must say it is
    very well done!  I'll bring the other copy to my Dad so he can play
    it around for some of his buddies (Paddy Reilly, Danny Doyle, Jimmy
    Crowley) so perhaps we can get ye a bit of notoriety.  Also, he
    has quite a few contacts in the Irish import shops in the New England
    area, and just maybe he can influence a few to order some tapes
    to stock their shelves.
    
    	In any case, I'll do whatever I can.  Thanks also for the newspaper
    article.  Best o' luck!
    
    	Bob
    

    
    
    I also know a few people in Irish bands in the area. So if I can
    help let me know. 
    
    Maybe we can get keVin to play it on his two button accordion.8*)

                                                                     
    paddy

    
    
    Hey Guys,
            Just thought I should let you know we have released "Visions of
    Ireland" on CD here in Ireland.
    
    Sales of the tape far exceeded our expectations.
    
       Regards,
          Mike

    
    
    After all our help, we don't even get ONE free copy ??   :-)
    
    
    
    keVin
    

    
     Hey keVin didn't they back us up in 87 at the Met????  8*)
    
    Seriously,,,,,  Congratulations!!!!and much success in your reach for
    the stars......
    
    When do we get a chance to hear your stuff???????
    
    paddy
    
    

    
    Why, it seems like only yesterday they were "YE-3 wanna-be's" :^>
    
    I guess congratulations are in order! 
    
    But keep it in perspective: You guys haven't *made it*...
    
    ...until you've played at "The 'Court"!