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09/08/2002: "a friend of mine does good"

An excellent local musician who I am now lucky enough to call a friend is involved with a few events that are in remeberance of what happened almost a year ago here in NYC. Here's the press release: * * * * Maximum Velocity Records Artist To Help Raise Money For 9/11 Charities Maximum Velocity Records, along with Leap Dog Music and Ego Trip Entertainment, is proud to announce that John Taglieri will be performing his newest single, "Angels Among Us" on 9/11 in Harrison, NJ. The township is dedicating a monument on that day that has been built in honor of those lost in the 9/11 tragedies. The monument has actual pieces of the Twin Towers in it. After hearing John perform the song at another event, they immediately inquired and hired him to perform it at their dedication ceremony. The song will also be used that night to raise money for charities to be designated by the Harrison Council. The ceremony will be in Roosevelt Park in Harrison, NJ and will be broadcast on Channel 34 locally.

The song is a powerful, haunting ballad about the events of September 11th and the ensuing war. It has stirred the hearts of all that have heard it, frequently quieting entire rooms at Taglieri's live shows. Speaking from his heart and singing from his soul, Taglieri delivers the song with such emotion that one cannot help but feel the desperation and sincere sympathy that he conveys to his listeners. Other organizations have also taken notice of the song and Taglieri. On 9/7, Taglieri will be performing the song in Jersey City for the Governors of NY & NJ, several Mayors and Rudy Guliani, as well as dignitaries from every organization involved in last years efforts. On 9/10, Taglieri will perform the song in Jersey City, NJ at a commemoration Ceremony to be held in Exchange Place. On 9/13 & 9/14, The Newark Bears and Riverfront Stadium in Newark, NJ, are working with Taglieri and his label where Taglieri will be performing the National Anthem prior to the game, and will perform "Angels Among Us" during the 7th inning stretch on the 13th and prior to a fireworks celebration on the 14th. The stadium will also be selling copies of the song both evenings with the proceeds going to a charity of their choice. John will also be performing the song live on 9/14 on 90.3 WESS Radio (East Stroudsburg, PA) and on 9/17 on Channel 12 TV-NJ. Other events are being scheduled for 9/12 & 9/20. "John Taglieri is one of the finest songwriters I have met in years and it is our privilege to help release this song in memory of 9/11," said Scott Patterson, Founder of Maximum Velocity Records. "We want all to get involved and spread this great song, as it deserves to be heard. We are going to be setting up an MP3 download of the song that can be purchased with the money going into donations and we will also be setting up a fund for the donations. We are already talking to various agencies about the best way to distribute the money and feel that this is a fitting tribute to those who have fallen." "I am thrilled and honored that these various organizations have decided to use my song to raise money and do some good in remembrance of this terrible situation," said Taglieri. "It's the most emotional song I have ever written...straight from my heart and with all the sympathy and respect I could offer for those lost in this terrible event. I hope it can do some good." "John Taglieri was in the unfortunate situation of seeing the events of 9/11 happen directly in front of him and 'Angels Among Us' is the result of him taking a long hard look at those who came to NYC's rescue when it was needed the most..." said Dave Tedder of Ego Trip Entertainment, Taglieri's manager. For a full schedule of appearances that John will be making to perform this song, and for other charitable avenues, please stop by the website at http://JohnTaglieri.com and contact John's management. For further information, please contact management: Dave Tedder of Ego Trip Entertainment at 480-827-8686, or email at Manicego@aol.com For Press and PR related issues, please contact: John McAvoy at Leap Dog Music at 973-851-1347 or LeapDogMus@aol.com For Booking Information, please contact: Kathy Wagner of Panzyler Entertainment Group at 609-634-5998 or Kwagner@panzyler.com Maximum Velocity Records www.maximumvelocityrecords.com * * * * A beautiful, touching song. You sing it for me, John... I'll just sit here and listen and remember.