Band, We need a minimum of 8 pipes and 3 drums for the Bently gig. We can have more of both, but we need the minimum or we risk breaching our agreement and also risk having to refund money if the client presses the issue. They have already paid $2200 to the band, $2000 for the gig and $200 for parking. Last I looked, we had 8 pipes, but now I see only 6 on Team Snap. This is a cool gig at a unique venue for someone who could potentially benefit the band in the future, Christopher Bently. https://bentlyfoundation.org/leadership-team/christopher-p.-bently The gig is the launch of his new distillery. Christopher loves all things Scottish, especially pipes and drums. Background I piped for a whisky tasting at his Nob Hill penthouse a few years back, then his event planner called me for a band for his engagement party a year later — Joe Roberts, Josh Agee, Walt Innes, Christina and I piped for their extravagant party at the Bently Reserve. The couple married in Scotland. When they needed another pipe band for the Distillery launch, I got the call. I saw this as a big opportunity for SVPB. We don’t have practice on Tuesday so we can do the gig. PLEASE reconsider your situation for Tuesday evening and if you can possibly do it, join us for this gig. We can have more than what was promised, but not less. Tunes Scotland the brave, Rowan tree, green hills, battles over, banks of the lossie, battle of Waterloo. We can arrange carpools. Best, Melody -- Melody Farquhar-Chang melody.pipes(a)gmail.com 408-314-3200