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We at Pleiades Records feel a sense of connexion to the community of
on-line supporters who have been with us since the beginning of The
Avalon Project...and before. It is our intention to do what we can to
bring Avalon out of the mists. One way to do this is to challenge the
cultural gate-keepers in the media (radio, print, tv) and record stores
who make it so hard to distribute Women's Music by blocking access. Here
then is a recent Call to Action we sent to all Margie's supporters.
Dear Friends and fans of AVALON-- ALERT! I am looking for activists to help us get AVALON past the cultural gatekeepers! CATCH-22 We have encountered a nasty Catch-22 in our attempt to place AVALON in Borders Listening Stations. When we applied for one of the "slots" in the Borders Listening Stations rotation, we were told we would first have to demonstrate that the CD would sell in the stores. At the same time, Borders has only ordered one (1!) CD for each of its 120 stores. So fans going to Borders to purchase my CD have likely left empty-handed. If you are one of many who have had this experience, click here to order Avalon.
Our belief is that if we can place AVALON in Listening Stations, many
people who would appreciate its music and message will be reached. This
is one way we can claim a space for woman-loving music in a sea of sound
that so often reflects and reinforces hatred toward women.
POINT OF CLARIFICATION We are asking fans to do this "Borders Action" ONLY in towns and cities where there are no women's or alternative bookstores carrying Women's Music. I continue to be a steadfast supporter of women's and alternative bookstores as they have continued to support so many recording artists identified with Women's Music.
Onward and Outward!
PS - Please let us know of any interesting responses you get to this
action. We will post them on-line at www.margieadam.com.
We are pleased to share the first responses we have received from activists to have taken up this Call and are running with it. What Bovine Effluvia!! One of Margie's supporters, Sandy, sent us this copy of an e-mail response from Borders.com to her e-mail request for AVALON... Although the item in question is listed on our site it appears that this title is not stocked by Borders.com. | |
"BORDERS Action!" I am asking that supporters of AVALON go in or
call your local Borders Store to "Special Order" this CD. We anticipate
that if a number of us take this action, Borders will be persuaded to
order more CDs for the stores. If the CDs are available, we are
confident that fans will demonstrate by their purchases that there is
sufficient interest for this influential national chain to give this
music play at their Listening Stations.
For more information: info@margieadam.com
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