Left to right KVKI's Robert J. Wright, Stone City Attraction's Jack Orbin and Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Al Pitrelli present Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op/Shreveport's Dan Garner with a check representing their donation to the Shreveport facility for over $5000!!
This was a portion of the proceeds from their incredible concert at Century-Tel Arena last year on Monday, November 13th, 2006.
"We like to give to a local non-profit in the communities where the performance takes place and it's important that we know the contributions will be used locally," observed Larry McGuffin from Stone City Attractions of San Antonio, Texas.
The contribution has brought into creation the new "TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA MEDIA ROOM" here at Tipitina's Music Office Co-OP/Shreveport!!
The funds provided us a portable projection system to use in training, along with Final Cut Pro video and Pro-Tools audio editing software. Our larger middle room is an all-purpose space, used for everything from Art showings, video shoots, photographic shoots and meetings...now add all purpose video presentations and training to the list, thanks to the generous donation of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra!! A plaque will be in place, soon to designate the space.
I'd like to personally thank Larry McGuffin for tracking us down to make the donation, Jack Orbin for running herd over everything (and for spending a few moments giving pointers to my daughter, Susan, on the ins and outs of the promoter biz) as well as Al Pitrelli who is not only a jaw-dropping guitar player, but also one really nice guy, for putting on a stunning show last year and being there to present the check in front of the thousands of fans that showed up to one truly great concert!!
