It's a shame that pepole have to be reminded to act with common sense and treat
others as you would wish to be treated. Yes, like it or not, underneath all the
talent, The Brothers are people indeed.
Thanks for the freat work & all your efforts Laurin.
Scooter
Laurin Willis wrote:
> These are the e mails that are so hard to write. Naturally, this message is
> directed at the few, not the many.
>
> I'm sure that everyone would agree that this fan club is truly blessed. We
> have been fortunate to develop a very close relationship with The Doobie
> Brothers, a relationship that sees the band giving very generously of their
> time to their fans, both at concerts and at conventions. This kinship is a
> privilege and is rarely found between bands and their fans.
>
> The strength of our relationship with the band can be summed up in just one
> word: Trust.
>
> Trust IS NOT bestowed upon one; trust is EARNED.
>
> The trust we enjoy has been EARNED over the past three years due to the
> efforts and behavior of a dedicated core of fans. Thousands of man hours
> have been devoted to molding and guiding this club into what we enjoy today.
> We have stood with and supported the charities held dear by the band. When
> presented the opportunity to meet the band, fan club members have been
> magnificent, behavior above expectation. These are the things that have
> helped the fan club earn the trust of the Doobie Brothers.
>
> As stated above, this kinship has truly been a privilege.
>
> A "privilege", not a "RIGHT"!
>
> "Rights" are inalienable, "privilges" can be taken away.
>
> Unfortunately, after a phone call from the Doobie Brothers camp, it has
> become necessary to once again discuss what is and what IS NOT proper Fan
> Club member behavior at Doobies concerts.
>
> RULE #1: Being a fan club member DOES NOT entitle anyone to backstage
> access at every concert attended.
> RULE #2: Receiving an after show IS NOT carte blanche to muscle backstage
> before, during, or after a show.
> RULE #3: Name dropping and other boorish behavior meant to gain access to
> the band DOES NOT endear you to anyone.
>
> When the Doobies are on the road, the backstage area is their home, their
> sactuary from the insanity of life on the road. We, as fan club members,
> MUST always respect this sanctuary. This may be hard to accept, but, the
> Doobies meet thousands of people each year, and, while you may feel a
> special connection to the band through the music or by meeting them before,
> chances are, you are still a stranger to them. You must show them the same
> respect you would expect from strangers in your own home. Picture any one
> of the 3 above scenarios occuring in your own living room.
>
> If/when you are fortunate enough to be invited to meet the band after a show
> or at a convention, we ask that you remember these simple rules of
> etiquette:
>
> 1. After show passes are exactly that, "After Show".
> 2. Please do not use after show passes from past concerts or fan club
> laminated name tags to gain access to the backstage area.
> 3. The Doobies generally eat dinner after each show, so please wait
> patiently as they eat their meal. Please do not cause problems for security
> because the concert ended 20 minutes ago and you aren't backstage yet.
> 4. Please wait to be invited before going back stage.
> 5. Once backstage, be yourself and enjoy meeting the band...they enjoy
> meeting you. Remember, you are among friends, make them feel the same way.
> 6. Please give everyone an opportunity to meet the band, this precious time
> will be over very quickly.
>
> If we all follow these simple rules of etiquette we will continue to hold
> the trust of the Doobies. Should further violations of Fan Club Rules #1-3
> occur, that trust will erode quickly. This fan club asks very little of its
> members, there are no dues or other commitments and everyone benefits from
> the labor of the few. When someone identifies himself/herself and a fan
> club member and then acts in their own self interest, we all lose face. I,
> for one, will be PISSED if we ever lose face with the band and I will be
> dealt with.
>
> Finally, using old after show passes or nametags to gain backstage access,
> or, ignoring rules #1-3 can get you "black-balled" from any further meet and
> greet opportunities. Don't even risk it.
>
> Once again, this note is directed to the few, however, it is important for
> everyone to know when a serious breach occurs.
>
> Should you have any questions or comments regarding this note, please feel
> free to contact me.
>
> Laurin
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