From: Bob Davis (earthjuice_at_prodigy.net)
Date: 2003-06-17 14:36:44
This is the press release that I will soon be sending out to various media organizations here
in the Philly area and elsewhere.
I will of course be modifying it as the agenda warrants...
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My name is Bob Davis of Soul-Patrol.
The Soul-Patrol East Coast Convention is a unique charitable event that will be happening in
Mount Holly New Jersey, right here in Burlington County. In addition to raising money for a
worthy cause, it is also a rare opportunity for educational and social interaction available
to younger people here in New Jersey and to shine a national spotlight on New Jersey.
The 2003 Soul-Patrol East Coast Convention
It's an all day event (2pm - 1am) that will take place at the American Fire House in Mount
Holly, NJ on July 19, 2003 and it's open to the general public.
· There is an afternoon session designed to be an educational information share, across all
age groups.
· There is an evening session featuring some of the greatest names in the history of
R&B/JAZZ/SOUL/FUNK.
Both sessions will provide the community with the ability to interact directly with not only
these legendary music figures, but also with many journalists, broadcasters, educators and
businesspeople who will be traveling to Mount Holly, NJ that day for the Convention. The
afternoon session is primaraly focused on younger people and is educational in nature.
The objective of the 2003 Soul-Patrol East Coast Convention is to have a great day of
education, dialogue, community, and fellowship to raise money for a worthy cause.
More information follows below or you can view the information on the web at the following
url:
http://www.soul-patrol.com/convention/
Or you can reach me locally at:
Bob Davis
609-351-0154
earthjuice_at_prodigy.net
More information about the mission and objectives of Soul-Patrol are is available at the
following link:
http://www.soul-patrol.com/spmediakit.pdf
Thanks in advance for your consideration...
BASIC LOGISTICAL INFORMATION
Date: 7/19/03
Location: American Fire House Mount Holly, NJ (right outside of Philadelphia). Mount Holly,
NJ is right off of exit 5 of the NJ Turnpike and convenient to NYC, Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Washington DC.
Benefit For The Open Up Your Heart Foundation
Open Up My Heart, Inc, a non-profit foundation founded by the legendary R&B stars, the Mighty
Dells and is administered by Nina Dawne-Williams, Esquire. The foundation will raise funds to
assist the neediest victims (i.e., the janitors, couriers, temporary workers, cooks) of the
9/11 attacks. In a special donation, The Dells re-recorded "Open Up My Heart," with new
artists, and will contribute a portion of the sales from the CD, to this effort.
ALL ARE INVITED
Thus far Soul-Patrollers, their families and friends from up and down the eastern seaboard
have contacted me or our SP Coordinators to let us know that they will be participating:
http://www.soul-patrol.com/convention/
OUR SPECIAL GUESTS FROM THE WORLD OF:
CLASSIC SOUL, JAZZ, FUNK, ROCK, DOO WOP, DISCO & NU SOUL
OUR SPECIAL GUESTS:
· Billy Paul,
· Bernie Worrell (P-Funk, Talking Heads and W00 Warriors)
· Pookie Hudson (Spaniels)
· Soul Generation (featuring Cliff Perkins)
· Vince Montana (Salsoul Orchestra),
· Ray Davis (P-Funk, Temptations, ZAPP and Original P)
· Sonny Boy
· Ray, Goodman & Brown (aka the Moments)
· Sarah Dash (Labelle)
· T.M. Stevens (everybody under the sun)
· George Kerr (super slow jam producer)
· Michael Henderson
· Harptones
· Jazzhole
· Kenny 'Spider' Webb
· 'Giant' Gene Arnold
· Micheal "Kidd Funkadelic" Hampton
· Wil Hart (Delphonics)
· Bettye LaVette
All of these world famous artists are coming to Mt. Holly NJ and donating their valuable
time to for several reasons:
· They want to meet as many of their fans as possible in person
· They want to help us to raise money for the Open Up Your Heart Foundation
· They want to share their lifetime of experiences in the entertainment business
They are all independent artists and have been in one-way shape or form been supportive of
what Soul-Patrol has been trying to do here over the last 6+ years.
I have also asked them to bring along their CD's, T-shirts, Pictures, Books, etc and we will
provide space for them to set up.
So if you are coming, bring along some extra $$$$$
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
PURPOSE:
· To provide an educational/information share.
· To reach out to a multi demographic group of individuals.
All Soul-Patrollers who have purchased tickets for the evening program will be admitted
free!
The entry fee for those who don't have a ticket for the evening program will be:
Adults: $3:00
Students: Free
This will take place on Saturday afternoon July 19th and will be an interactive combination
of panel discussions, presentations and Q/A.
It will take place at the American Firehouse in Mt Holly, NJ
The Saturday afternoon program will run from 2pm - 6pm
Here is the tentative agenda so far:
· 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Bob Davis Introduction/Overview
· 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm:
Ken Webb - Internet Radio and the Future
· 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm:
(Moderator TBA) Panel Discussion: E-Commerce and Black America
· 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm:
(Speaker TBA) The Past, Present and Future Impact of Marvin Gaye
· 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm:
Black Rock Coalition - Panel Discussion #2
· 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm:
Kevin Amos - Preserving Black Music History
· 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm:
(Moderator TBA) Panel Discussion: Independent Artists and the Future
· 5:45 pm - 6:00 pm:
Bob Davis - Wrap Up
EVENING PROGRAM: 8pm - 1am
Cost:
· $20.00 If you buy your tickets online via PayPal.
· $25.00 If you buy your tickets in advance via check/money order.
· $30.00 If you pay at the door.
ENTERTAINMENT
DJ'S: ALL from Soul-Patrol.Net Radio, will be spinning the best in Classic Soul, Funk, Blues,
Slow Jams, Black Rock, Disco and Nu Soul, from 8:00 pm - 1:00am...
· Will Chill (WBZC - NJ)
· Kevin Amos (WRCT - Pittsburgh)
· Philadelphia's Legendary 'Giant' Gene Arnold (WIFI-FM, WEEZ-AM, WCAM-AM, WCAU-AM,WIBG-AM,
WZZD-AM, WTAF-TV-29, WPHL-TV-17)
· NYC Superstar DJ Mike Boone
Soul Music History Trivia Contest Hosted By our own Mike Boone
(w/prizes provided by BMG Music, Putamayo World Music, Magnatar Records, the Funkstore.com
and Miramax films)
Soul Food Platters Will Be Available
BYOB, Set Ups Will Be available
Live Performances
· Billy Paul will do a live soul/funk/jazz set
· I am certain we will have some more surprises along these lines...
ORDERING TICKETS TRAVEL/HOTEL INFO
GO HERE TO ORDER TICKETS
TRAVEL/HOTEL INFO
CHECK OUT LAST YEARS HIGHLIGHTS
AND GET MORE INFO
http://www.soul-patrol.com/convention/
SPONSORS:
· Open Up Your Heart Foundation
· Black Rock Coalition
· Billy Paul
· SoulOfAmerica.com
· Magnatar Records
· TheFunkstore.com
· Putamayo World Music
· Aretha Franklin - One Lord, One Faith One Baptism (BMG Music)
http://www.soul-patrol.com/convention/
Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this message....
Bob Davis
SOUL-PATROL.COM
http://www.soul-patrol.com
609-351-0154
earthjuice_at_prodigy.net