Aloha Folks...

This is part 1 of a 2 part message. Please reponsd to me directly and not to the entire group. (unless you feel it's good info for the group too!)

DECORATING HELP We are needing a team of volunteers to make and install some decorations at the various shows. We’ve got a couple of great people that help out regularly with decorations, but they could use some help! These decorations would need to be re-usable, and would need to have minimal impact on the venues where they are used. Even if you can't volunteer to make decorations, your creative input and ideas are needed (and GREATLY APPRECIATED.) Please contact us ASAP if you would like to volunteer on the day of the event. Of course, all volunteers get in free!

PLAIN AND SIMPLE…BRING A FRIEND!! Bring a friend (or two) who might not normally go to the shows. A first hand experience is the best way to get the word out AlohaGroove events!! Even if they don't care for the music on a particular night, how can you beat the AlohaGroove vibe?!?

STREET TEAM VOLUNTEERS...FREE TICKETS!! The street team is our most important tool for getting the word out about AlohaGroove events to the folks here in the ..:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Islands. Street team responsibilities includes distributing promotional postcards, putting up posters, requesting the artist's songs on local radio stations, telling your friends about the upcoming shows, posting to local websites, chatting it up on any music related chat groups…anything that can be done a grass roots level to help promote the upcoming gigs is the best way to help the cause!!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED...FREE TICKETS!! In addition to street team help, we also usually need some help on the days of the shows. These responsibilities would include decorating, ticketing/door, merchandise, hospitality etc. Very simple...volunteer for 2 to 3 hours and get into the show for FREE. We usually need 1 to 2 people per smaller shows, and 3 to 5 for larger shows...e-mail me with the date of the show you are available and your contact information. If we need you, we will call you to confirm that we need your help. If you don't hear from us, then it means we've already got someone to cover that show.

VISUAL EFFECTS ARTISTS & PERFORMANCE ARTISTS WANTED As with our last event at Waimea Valley, in addition to the awesome live music, we like to spice it up a little!!! If you or your performance group is interested in performing before the music starts or during the two set breaks, please contact us and let us know what you you've got in mind! Each performance should be approximately 10 to 15 minutes in length. At this time, we don't have a budget for performance artists, however in return, you do get to enjoy an awesome evening under the stars (maybe get some additional guests) while showcasing your talents for just a few minutes! Aspiring visual effects artists are also encouraged to contact us as well, and hopefully we can work something out!

SOUND, LIGHTING, & BACKLINE If you happen to have a quality PA system, speakers, lighting equipment or backline that we could barter for OR rent inexpensively, please contact us and let us know what you have available. Any connections in these areas are greatly appreciated!

CONNECTIONS? If you have a connection, of any kind, that will help the greater AlohaGroove cause, please let us know how you can help! Putting these events together can be tricky, and we are not afraid to ask you to hook us up! Hotel contacts, travel agency contacts, cheap vacation rentals, rental car company employees, venue contacts, things-to-do contacts, lei makers,....you name it, and we can probably use it! Mahalo in advance for your leads!

Please forward this e-mail to every kind, cool music lover you know who might want to join in on the AlohaGroove festivities. Your grassroots support is greatly appreciated, and is vital to the success of these events. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, suggestions. Or even if you just want to chat!

MAHALO FOR SUPPORTING LIVE MUSIC!
Peace, love, and aloha,
AlohaGroove Presents
www.AlohaGroove.com
808.294.1794