Sonofagun has hosted events not only for the pleasure of fans and musicians, but for the benefit of the community as well. We were proud to host “Battle of the Bands” in July 2001 to benefit the American Indian Assoc. of Greater Kansas City, and in November a “Local Heroes” concert to benefit the Red Cross chapter of Leavenworth, KS. We are dedicated to keeping our productions drug and alcohol free and open to all ages, to the benefit of parents and law enforcement. 

These experiences have been fun for us, but for the groups we support they have provided a chance to perform in a professional atmosphere, connect with a fan base, gain exposure to marketing opportunities, and confidence to pursue their goals in music. Some of the local bands we have worked with include Opata, Plant, Soulless, Inphobic, Weldon, and Anteye Luci. Bands of various genres, but all with the desire to perform for appreciative fans. The band Opata performed their first live concert via Sonofagun Local Music and has continued to perform in the Kansas City area. The band Weldon produced its first CD since premiering at one of our productions. Inphobic has “grown up” with Sonofagun, they performed live for the first time at our first production, and have since played various venues in Kansas City and twice at Sandstone Amphitheatre (Verizon Wireless). We further support groups by linking their web sites to ours and other local entertainment and music web sites. If a group does not have the means to create their own web site, Sonofagun will create one for them. 

Kansas City has been a great supporter of its regional talent, we hope to further encourage that in the promotion of new, local groups. So far, we have managed our productions thanks to volunteer staff, personal funding, community support, and dedication to dreams. With this letter we are hoping to broaden our support and expand our musical community. We hope you will join the fun and be a sponsor or contributor. 

Our goal is for Sonofagun Local Music to host two events a month, which can not happen without community support. You can help us support local music in a number of ways…. Donations of course are always welcome and needed. Financial donations are re-invested for up-coming events to purchase advertising, rent venues, stage equipment, and security. We would also appreciate donated venues to perform in, theatrical lighting, portable staging, volunteer staff, printed T-shirts, and donated printing for fliers and banners. In return for your support, we would provide advertising space for your company on event fliers and posters, banners and booth space at events, and a link to our web site. Enclosed is a breakdown of items we plan to offer our sponsors and contributors, as well as our breakdown of production costs. 

Please consider this opportunity to invest in our community’s growing music culture. Look up our website at www.sonofagun.com or reach us by phone (913) 220-3893.