Dear all,

this appeal goes to musicians who have worked closely with Erhard over the last ten years, to musicians and friends who know him , to organisers, clubs, festivals and to all the fans of improvised music who have enjoyed a variety of events thanks amongst others to Erhard’s management, commitment and first of all love for the music and the musicians.

Some of you might know, and to some it might come as a surprise that he is in a crisis situation right now, which needs to be sorted out URGENTLY.

For a variety of reasons, also related to Erhard’s severe illness three years ago and also linked to the general financial crisis, which makes it more difficult to set up extended tours, find funding, cheap travel etc. etc., he has got himself into a situation, where he cannot even pre-fund upcoming tours and sadly has large accumulated debts.

He needs urgently some funds, to be able to clear all debts and to start again, probably only part time as a manager, but also exploring new areas.

We feel very strongly, that this is a moment, where we all: musicians and audience a like should pull together and collect enough funds for Erhard to get out of his frightening situation.

Erhard has been an invaluable manager behind the scenes and is directly responsible for some of the most amazing musical experiences for musicians on tour, for audiences in clubs and in many festivals during the last years.

Now, that he needs help, please make a gesture - small or large. With many joining in, it will add up to a substantial sum, which we can then hand over to Erhard.

As it happens, we still have a Euro bank account in Ireland, which we were just about to close. But in the hope that hundreds of people might want to pay in their contributions, we would keep it open until we are in Ireland in February.

At this point, we would close it, and collect the cash for Erhard.
The main reason behind this: to avoid taxation or any other silly charges.

If there are any specific questions, please send us an e-mail on :
info@maya-recordings.com

Ideally, you send money directly, and please as soon as possible to the account below, either from personal funds, or from the proceeds of benefit concerts, or from your next CD sales on tour or whatever.

Every little bit will help. We are hoping for MANY people to join this fund raising action.

THANKS for your help !!!
Kind greetings from both of us
Maya and Barry

Here are the account details: please mark your payment : E.H. Appeal

MAYA Recordings
AIB Bank
Dublin Road
Kilkenny
IRELAND

Account Number 42640013

Bank Number 93 - 34 22

IBAN: IE 22 AIBK 9334 2242 6400 13

BIC: AIBKIE2D

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