Pay the band?! But it’s charity!

 Dear Band,

 We would like to use your services in our upcoming charity event to raise money for the struggling children in Karen. Our guestlist includes Michael Joseph, Obama Barrack (can you imagine?), The Queen of Sheba, Nelson Mandela as well as Pamela Jelimo. It’s going to be big.

Pssst! They have contributed a million each, even for organizing the event. That’s beside the point.

 By the way, you guys play afro fusion right? Ok, because we needed a serious band. The last one we had declined this time, I think it’s because we did not pay them. But they were not that good.

 Speaking of which, it’s a charity event so we really appreciate the sacrifice you guys made to support the cause. Yes, we did pay the guys providing the sound system. You see, that was budgeted for, even the dj, because theirs is professional and it involves equipment. This implies transport costs etc, plus it’s a business, no one offers sound for free. (a pal will be in charge of sound)

Practice takes years!

 On the other hand you see, for you musicians it’s just talent. You just have it and all you need is to open your mouth and strum the guitar and everyone turns. That is why you are important to this event. Your transport…well, you can take care of that. Ati studio costs for practice? It can’t be that much of an investment. By the way, I hope you are not stupid enough to do this as a job. I mean, seriously…it’s a side hustle right?

 The money contributed for hiring a band for the event will go to…ahem, the cause.

B is for S

 Look at the bigger picture, this is a big opportunity for you to network and publicize considering the people in attendance. N.B. Foods and drinks will be sold at affordable prices, to support the cause. Keep in mind we are giving you a great platform and you should appreciate this instead of reconsidering the gig.

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 People like akina Eric Wainaina started the same way. I mean, I saw Kidum play here just the other day before people got to know him. Same as Lira. I have always said, young artistes such as yourselves should maximize such events to get your card out there-you never know man.

 So, we are on, tomorrow at Lambwe valley-not that far from Kisii town. Please be there for sound check by 5 in the morning. The event will be starting at 4 p.m. You will have a 10 minute slot, this is my way of telling you without really saying it, that you might end up doing 3 hours.Inform your fans too so that they come. Thanks again. See you on 3^rd. Event Organizer