Expat Band in BIG Trouble - Catalkoy Octopus Water Park bails them out

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
22/07/2011 19:29

That's right !

Pearl are in BIG trouble ! We need somewhere to play to raise money for Tulips Help Those with Cancer Charity and Catalkoy Octupus Water Park has agreed to stage another fantastic charity event.

Next Friday, 29th July at 8-30pm - Free Entry !

Pearl are back and playing all your favourite 60s, 70s, and 80s Rock Classics and favourite dance numbers.

There's fine dining available with limited places with a choice from two 3 course menus (49TL per person including a bottle of wine - per couple)

More details to follow including details of another fantastic raffle prize - watch this space for more details as we release them.

You can book your fine dining table on http://www.liverockclassics.com or by telephoning 0533 869 4371

Menu Details will be on the website tomorrow !

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
22/07/2011 19:35

BTW, I've got to go out so, can anyone who thinks that Tulips is a 'great' cause, keep this at the top for me tonight !

AnthonySmith


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
22/07/2011 19:53

back to top and good luck with it

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
22/07/2011 20:24

Good luck Pearl with you money raising event,see you there.

Ailletoo


Joined: 24/01/2009
Posts: 1003

Message Posted:
22/07/2011 21:59

Good luck. I too will see you there.

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
22/07/2011 22:02

back to the top

boroles


Joined: 28/11/2010
Posts: 93

Message Posted:
23/07/2011 07:51

I WILL BE THERE

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
25/07/2011 13:25

bttt........................................

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
25/07/2011 16:06

Another good nite.

moonstone


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 158

Message Posted:
25/07/2011 16:39

Good luck! can't wait!

blade


Joined: 19/06/2010
Posts: 1286

Message Posted:
25/07/2011 16:42

Full support for Tulips.

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
25/07/2011 16:50

There's a choice of 2 different 3 course meals available on the 'Fine Dining' Eleanor Rigby Balcony including a bottle of wine per couple (49TL per person)



Ring the restaurant direct to book (advisable)

arrry



Joined: 19/08/2008
Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
25/07/2011 17:29

Washerman........are Pearl playing in the festival in September ? After watching you at the Esentepe Villa i would like to see you play again . Anything planned for Sept / Oct ? I would love to be at Eleanor Rigbys !!

flamefabs


Joined: 09/07/2011
Posts: 193

Message Posted:
25/07/2011 18:02

guys don't want to be rude, but your problem is your singer, he's really letting the side down.



great lead guitarist and great vibe generally, but well below average singer.





barry d

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
25/07/2011 19:33

Flamefabs..........we're all expats, we're a group, we do it to raise money for charity and we're not trying to win any competitions - take it or, leave it - come or, don't come !

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
26/07/2011 18:58

arrry.................we'll be doing gigs weekly for charity through the holiday season and we will play wherever we are invited to play - we don't charge a fee, it is done purely for charity.

We will play at bars or, restaurants as long as they make a 250TL donation on the night to start off the bucket donations to Tulips for Daniel's solo.

AND, we will have some more great raffle prizes like the 42" Flat Screen TV and ADMC Premier League satellite system (worth 2,500TL) that was raffled and won by a lucky Pearl fan from Alagadi at one of our recent gigs.

Any bars who are interested should telephone 0533 869 4372 (We haven't yet played Alsancak or, Karsiyaka way)

magicart


Joined: 05/10/2008
Posts: 985

Message Posted:
26/07/2011 19:19

Paul,



Good luck on Friday-sorry we can't make it this time.



Art/Mary

arrry



Joined: 19/08/2008
Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
26/07/2011 19:31

Paul.........Cancer is a charity close to my heart so i will looking out for you in Sept /Oct . Keep up the great work, as long as " Brick in the wall i" is still on the playlist ! LOL

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
26/07/2011 19:38

arrry........let us know when you know you are coming - you can use the form on http://www.liverockclassics.com and I will send you the dates and venues for when you are here. Thanks for the comments and interest.



Art/Mary thanks for kind thoughts and wishes, as always.

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
26/07/2011 19:46

Have a good one Pearl will be there ! a great cause !!! regards barry

Washerman


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Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
26/07/2011 20:03

Cheers Barry..............I know that you have seen friends succumb to this horrible disease as indeed , have most people.

There are several Expats who are suffering at the moment in the TRNC and Tulips are helping them out.

It really is a GREAT cause and this is a chance for everyone to help out !

Tulips have just funded and equipped a Hospice in Lefkosa and have big plans for the future - they need to raise all the funds that they can !

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
29/07/2011 08:37

Change of plan for tonight's Charity Gig !

There are 3 Tulip's events arranged over this weekend and I have received a couple of emails and comments from clients, who say that, 3 is too many in one weekend - they say that it looks as though Tulips are monopolising local fund-raising events.

I have thought about this and there is some merit in what the people have said.

I would be the last person to do anything that may damage the reputation of Tulips because it is such a good cause, especially when it is only due to a scheduling mix up and is not Tulips fault.

So, tonight, Pearl will be performing to help to raise money for another 'very' worthy cause instead - The Kemal Saracoglu Foundation.

This is a follow-on to the warm-up set that we did for the TRNC's No.1 Neil Diamond tribute act - at the Esentepe Villa Hotel a couple of week's ago.

Dan will be doing his solo guitar riff again and we will be trying a few new numbers.

Why not come along ! Music starts 8-30pm (approx)

MaureenF



Joined: 02/03/2011
Posts: 126

Message Posted:
29/07/2011 10:03

We really enjoyed your music when we were invited to Essentepe Villa Hotel to their fundraiser for



The Kemal Saracoglu Foundation which is for Children with Leukaemia and Fight against Cancer which raised a lot of money.



We are so grateful to you Pearl to have you on board. Thanking you all in advance for your much needed help for funds.



Many Thanks

Maureen

MaureenF



Joined: 02/03/2011
Posts: 126

Message Posted:
29/07/2011 15:42

l have just had a chat with Paul and he has said they are looking for, wait for it,



A POLE DANCER but you will need to bring your own pole.



We hope to see you there to help support this smaller Charity.



Maureen

MaureenF



Joined: 02/03/2011
Posts: 126

Message Posted:
29/07/2011 19:30

Back to the top

Hobnob


Joined: 20/11/2010
Posts: 55

Message Posted:
31/07/2011 08:56

Maureen,



I really hope you had a successful night,



How much did you raise at the end of the night? Hope it was good.

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
31/07/2011 10:54

Hi Hobnob,...............thanks for your interest, we were delighted with the night's result because we raised an amount equal to everyone who attended donating 10TL each (!) and that is the best result that we have had AND we didn't do a raffle !



The donations were just given as thanks for a great night's entertainment and in appeciation of the fantastic work that the Kemal Saracoglu Foundation which is for Children with Leukaemia and Fight against Cancer.

Hobnob


Joined: 20/11/2010
Posts: 55

Message Posted:
31/07/2011 13:18

Well done Paul and your band mates.



I hear you raised 300tl for an extremely good cause, congratulations!

Washerman


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Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
31/07/2011 13:44

Thanks Hobnob...........

Yes, we only changed the plan on the day and considering that we didn't do any of the 'normal' fund raising activities (raffle etc), we were delighted with the result which we put down to Maureen going round every table and introducing the charity and telling everyone about the good work that they do.

Maureen really is an inspiration !

It was without doubt the best effort and result that we have had and as a consequence of Maureen's efforts and enthusiam, we have decided to help her to raise more money for the Kemal Saracoglu Foundation.

We look forward to working with Maureen and the rest of her team at future events and hope that we can repeat the level of success that she achieved at such short notice !

Watch this space and look out for the new website and future announcements.

Well done Maureen !

magicart


Joined: 05/10/2008
Posts: 985

Message Posted:
31/07/2011 15:16

PAUL,



Great results-well done to you and the boys!!



Art

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
31/07/2011 15:25

Very Well done indeed..



with reference to Dan,would it not be easier for his Guitar solo,if he used a body pack radio link (thingy) to his amp,trailing a 50ft cable around the place seems a little awkward....but again well done

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
31/07/2011 15:39

Hi martinD41....................of course, you are absolutley right and Dan has one, but the radio is faulty. We have looked at getting another, but after buying the stage and lighting - we are skint.

As you know, we perform voluntarily without pay and so funds are scarce at the moment.

It would be a lot more convenient for Dan, but for the mo' he will just have to manage.

Thanks for coming last night ! We will see you later at Snakes do.

collinson


Joined: 28/07/2011
Posts: 30

Message Posted:
31/07/2011 17:35

"pop a doodle do washerman, we do a lot for charity"



mike smash.

MaureenF



Joined: 02/03/2011
Posts: 126

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 10:52

I am sorry l have not had time to thank you all before now with the two markets that Pete and l do on Saturdays

and Sundays we were worn out when we came home yesturday.



lt was very short notice and l wish l could have done more but it was a truly great evening. The boys were fantastic. Even though we were not a very big gathering it was very friendly and l am sure everyone enjoyed themselves, they were also very generous.



l and The Kemal Saracoglu Foundation appreciate a great deal the 300tl we raised. l also hope you will continue to Support 'Pearl' (the boys) with their aim to raise money for the above charity foundation helping children with Leukaemia and fight against Cancer.



Thank you All once again,



Maureen