MUSIC NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!

Please take a moment, read the following, take action and save the Chicago music community.
PLEASE READ, DISTRIBUTE AND SIGN THE PETITION!
The City of Chicago is trying to pass an ordinance this Wednesday (May 14th, 2008) that could severely damage the live music and theater scene.
In summary:The "Event Promoters" ordinance requires any event promoter to have alicense from the city of Chicago and liability insurance of $300,000,but that's just the start:* The definition of "event promoter" is so loosely defined itcould apply to a band or singer-songwriter that books their own showsor a theater company that's in town for a one-week run.* "Event Promoter" must be licensed and will pay $500 - $2000depending on expected audience size* To get the license, applicant must be over 21, getfingerprinted, submit to a background check, and jump overseveral other hurdles .* This ordinance seems targeted towards smaller venues, sincethose with 500+ permanent seats are exempt* Police must be notified at least 7 days in advance of event.The first link gives a summary of the proposal, and the second is apetition (Chicago Acoustic Underground is one of the sponsors of thepetition). Please read the links and contact your alderman beforeWednesday, when the City Council will be voting.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL:
Jim DeRogatis's story: Chicago Sun-Times
http://blogs.suntimes.com/derogatis/2008/05/background_reading_on_the_prom_1.html
PETITION:
Sign the petition and Save Chicago Culture!
http://savechicagoculture.org/2008/05/09/stop-the-promoters-ordinance/
FIND YOUR ALDERMAN & CALL THEM ASAP:
Click here to find your local aldermen.
http://www.chicityclerk.com/citycouncil/alderman/find.html
The alderman for The Empty Bottle is Manuel 'Manny' Flores.
Make your voice heard, call your alderman and call often!
Thank you for continued support!

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