"24 Notes", the song that Marc and I wrote, wasn't written to help a charity. It was to tell a compelling story from a unique perspective. As it turns out, it WILL end up helping a charity after all. I put together a band to be the voice of the song and the release date is 1/19/16. I'll post links to the band website, FB page and Twitter page that we have created. Check them out to see what we're doing. A portion of every single sold will be donated to BUGLES ACROSS AMERICA, the org. that provides real horn players to perform "TAPS" live at the funerals of our Veterans, free of charge to the Vet's families. WE're working hard to make the most of this release, without any label help. We'll see if we can bypass the front and back doors, and slip in through a side window. LOL! Here's a bit more about the charity, from our website.
Boot Hill Bandits™ NEW SINGLE RELEASE of "24 Notes" is also dedicated, and pays a very special tribute to BUGLES ACROSS AMERICA and it's founder, Tom Day. This Veterans organization has thousands of volunteers, who give of their time and talents to play "TAPS", otherwise known as "The 24 Notes", at Veteran's funerals all across our Country. Our hope is that each and every Freedom Loving American will help support this project, as a portion of every "24 Notes" MP3 sold will be directly donated to Bugles Across America, to help them continue and expand their mission, and to raise awareness of the problem they are solving.
Bugles Across America was founded in 2000 by Tom Day, when Congress passed legislation stating Veterans had a right to at least 2 uniformed military people to fold and present the flag as well as a performance of "TAPS", at their funerals. Unfortunately, over 90% of Veteran's funerals use a PRERECORDED version of "TAPS", as the Military doesn't have the musicians available to give a Live performance to all our Veterans any more. Most Veterans are unaware of this situation. As Americans, who are also Musicians, we are saddened by the situation, but want to help with a solution, which this wonderful Organization is providing. Bugles Across America is filling the need for real musicians by sending Buglers and Trumpet players to perform at Veteran's funerals, when requested, free of charge to the Veteran's families. They are the ONLY Veterans Organization addressing this issue! They are always in need of more volunteer horn players from all over our Country, and we know that they will get them, as we get the word out. Bugles Across America now has over 6500 bugler volunteers located in all 50 states and a growing number overseas.
Bugler Volunteers can be male or female. They can play a traditional bugle with no valves, or they can perform the ceremony on a Trumpet, Cornet, Flugelhorn, or a 1, 2 or 3 valved bugle. The bugler can be of any age as long as they can play the 24 notes of "TAPS" with an ease and style that will do honor to both the Veterans, their families, and the burial detail performing the service. To date Mr. Tom Day and his volunteers have played for well over 250,000 American Veterans. When the need arises, all a Veteran's family needs to do is go to the Bugles Across America website and make a request. They will quickly get back to you and connect you with a volunteer Bugler in your area. It's that simple! We invite you to join us in supporting this great organization, as they work hard to bring Honor and Respect to our Heroes, on the day of their last goodbye. We salute them too! Visit Tom Day and Bugles Across America at; http://www.buglesacrossamerica.org
Wish us luck! "Big Ed"
Boot Hill Bandits™ NEW SINGLE RELEASE of "24 Notes" is also dedicated, and pays a very special tribute to BUGLES ACROSS AMERICA and it's founder, Tom Day. This Veterans organization has thousands of volunteers, who give of their time and talents to play "TAPS", otherwise known as "The 24 Notes", at Veteran's funerals all across our Country. Our hope is that each and every Freedom Loving American will help support this project, as a portion of every "24 Notes" MP3 sold will be directly donated to Bugles Across America, to help them continue and expand their mission, and to raise awareness of the problem they are solving.
Bugles Across America was founded in 2000 by Tom Day, when Congress passed legislation stating Veterans had a right to at least 2 uniformed military people to fold and present the flag as well as a performance of "TAPS", at their funerals. Unfortunately, over 90% of Veteran's funerals use a PRERECORDED version of "TAPS", as the Military doesn't have the musicians available to give a Live performance to all our Veterans any more. Most Veterans are unaware of this situation. As Americans, who are also Musicians, we are saddened by the situation, but want to help with a solution, which this wonderful Organization is providing. Bugles Across America is filling the need for real musicians by sending Buglers and Trumpet players to perform at Veteran's funerals, when requested, free of charge to the Veteran's families. They are the ONLY Veterans Organization addressing this issue! They are always in need of more volunteer horn players from all over our Country, and we know that they will get them, as we get the word out. Bugles Across America now has over 6500 bugler volunteers located in all 50 states and a growing number overseas.
Bugler Volunteers can be male or female. They can play a traditional bugle with no valves, or they can perform the ceremony on a Trumpet, Cornet, Flugelhorn, or a 1, 2 or 3 valved bugle. The bugler can be of any age as long as they can play the 24 notes of "TAPS" with an ease and style that will do honor to both the Veterans, their families, and the burial detail performing the service. To date Mr. Tom Day and his volunteers have played for well over 250,000 American Veterans. When the need arises, all a Veteran's family needs to do is go to the Bugles Across America website and make a request. They will quickly get back to you and connect you with a volunteer Bugler in your area. It's that simple! We invite you to join us in supporting this great organization, as they work hard to bring Honor and Respect to our Heroes, on the day of their last goodbye. We salute them too! Visit Tom Day and Bugles Across America at; http://www.buglesacrossamerica.org
Wish us luck! "Big Ed"
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