Problem with Meet and Greet

That may not help unless it might explain why he hasn't heard back. I would guess that there was an extraordinary demand for the Meet and Greets available for this run of shows. Some markets have less demand so it is much easier to accommodate the requests. There are three shows at the Beacon and another night might of had less demand. You don't know though until you are told but that could be hard to do notifying not only those that were selected and those that weren't . It is a daunting task to keep up with it all. I would assume that space was not available. I don't think Andy would of made a promise if he didn't intend on keeping it but the policy is putting up fliers is taken into consideration.

yea you're not the only one haha

I tried joining the Street Team back in October '12 and had just about given up or figured I had made a mistake with my limited computer skills.  I sent several e-mails to whatever address I could find poking around the web.

Then in February I received a reply from Andrew when he took over the Street Team and as Director for Joe's non profit, "Keeping The Blues Alive".

I wrote back a long e-mail to express how much Joe's music means to me, weeks later out of the Blue came a reply.

I have offered my help in many ways with creative suggestions and reports in about what I had been doing.  My only motivation was to spread the word, so someone who hadn't heard of Joe might find out what Joe's music is all about.

  I found this Forum and in doing that, found the guidelines for requesting Meet & Greet.   I wrote to Andrew to say I found I had missed the deadline for request for the Beacon show by a few days, but I would put in a timely request for the Reno show.

That didn't change my commitment for taking the time out of my trip to visit with my daughter, who lives in Brooklyn, and enlisted her help and her roommates help to help promote the Beacon shows.

I was completely astounded when I received an offer from Andrew to go to the M&G on May 17th.  I was in no way expecting that and was only hoping my track record and timely request might get me into the M&G for the Reno Show.

I do know that while your e-mail may not get a response, they DO get read.   I can't imagine what it must be like to wear two hats for both Street Team and KTBA Foundation, for a guy like Joe who is " Always on the Road ".

I also know when you join the Street Team, then you start to get the newsletter.   As far a s I know, you don't get some kind of registration number or designation.

"Ask not what Joe can do for you, ask what you can do for Joe" I guess is the best way to say how I approached working for the Street Team.

I am incredibly grateful for the unexpected reward I was gifted with.    I won't be asking for a M&G for the Reno show now  so I leave room for someone else to get their first chance, and I won't let up on all the Street Team efforts either.

Have a little Faith and Patience and keep sowing good things back to Joe and good things come back to you.

That has just been my experience.   If for some reason you have fallen thru a crack, keep up the good work and good things will come your way.

Tahoe Jo

Well guys, I have good news, Andy emailed me today and confirmed the Meet and Greet! I appreciate all the advise from you guys. Joe fans are truly caring and it's a nice thing to see. I'm so excited to get to tell Joe how much his music means to me and then see him at the Beacon again. I'll be sure to post some pictures on the forum. Thanks again guys!

Thanks for the tips!     I will rehearse and my daughter has a pretty good head on her shoulders to step in, if I get rattled..   Really looking forward to getting the picture taken.   I have something for Joe to sign and 2 small gifts as well.  I figured large size gifts could get awkward logistically speaking.

I have given my daughter many good things in her life, but I know this will be one of the BEST!

So Glad the M&G came through for egettler! 

Tahoe Jo