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Supporters of Dust2Dust Music Network have selflessly donated items to help raise money to fund the music efforts of Dust2Dust Music Network and its membership. When you donate or buy any donated item, you are supporting the DIY 'DO IT YOURSELF' philosophy, so bands don't have to rely on business owners and promoters to survive.

All purchases are final and not refundable. However, if your purchase was damaged in shipping it will be replaced with an item of similar value or your purchase price will be refunded in full.

-You are independent and completely DIY -You are automatically accepted on network shows/fests -You will never again play to an empty house -Real opportunities open to tour nationally -You can participate in planning and hosting shows/fests -You and the network control how much you get paid -You no longer have to play shows for FREE to be seen

Members pay only a small membership due when they join and on their renewal date every year thereafter. The amount will never increase unless the membership votes for an increase. Call 1 719 200 1681 to join and obtain detailed information, please be prepared to provide your first and last name, street address and telephone number which will be verified prior to accepting your dues.

Yes. They are as follows: -You must agree to abide by state and federal law. -You must demonstrate a consistent cooperative attitude. ***D2DMN reserves the right to terminate any membership 'with or without cause' at any time D2DMN leadership deems such termination is necessary to protect the integrity of DUST2DUST MUSIC NETWORK.

Not at this time. However, the membership shall decide what the future dictates. Employment opportunities are very much in the realm of possibility.

We are actively recruiting street team volunteers. Committed street team volunteers will recieve complimentary merch from network bands and be admitted to shows 'free of charge.' Do you want to volunteer? Send an email to: ehunter1016@yahoo.com Include: First and Last Name, steet address, telephone and an email address [if you have one].

Dust2Dust Music Network is run by its originators [individual and small business investors] and the elected Board of Directors. The national tour manager(s) of the band, ELCTRIKCHAIR, are authorized agent representatives of the DUST2DUST MUSIC NETWORK investor group and serve as the executive officers of the organization unless otherwise announced by the D2DMN investor group. If you are interested in serving as a board member, you must be an active network member and be nominated by at least one network originator.

Anywhere you want, no location is off limits as long as details can be amicably resolved. The membership decides show locations and works to do everything necessary to host a successful show, event or music fest.

D2DMN exists for underage entertainment and endorses a strict no-alcohol, no-violence policy for that reason. However, D2DMN may also host adult only shows, in which case, alcohol will be permitted as long as all laws are obeyed and rules of conduct established by venues adhered to during the show.

If your whole goal in life is to screw as many people around you as possible out of as much as possible for your benefit D2DMN isn't for you. But if you are willing to do your part and then some to contribute toward strenghtening the entire DUST2DUST MUSIC NETWORK then not only will you prosper but so will everyone else. We need genuine givers not takers. People who want to build an organization that will be around a lot longer than any one of us and will give music purpose and meaning to everyone that performs it and to everyone that listens to it. Our ingenuity, hard work, commitment and selfless objectives set us apart from the competition.

Yes, without exception. Pay is determined by committe members as well as participating paid [active-up-todate-members] in the planning phase of every show, event or fest. A primary function of D2DMN is to ensure that working bands get paid and are not subjected to misrepresentations and unrecoverable expenses.

Yes. However, D2DMN exists for the protection of its member bands. Any bad experiences that result from playing shows outside the network are up to individual bands to handle. D2DMN will not intervene to support any band who has performed outside the network any legal or administrative disputes are the sole responsibility of the band that elected to perform in an out-of-network situation.

Many producers, promoters and venue owners want new bands to believe this because its how the music industry used to work. Every band has expenses relating to rehearsal, equipment, transportation and performing. When a band performs for free that band is hurting all bands because the market value of our service 'art and entertainment' is eliminated. The venue, agents, promoters all benefit but the quality of entertainment is greatly compromised and demand decreases dramatically. NO SERIOUS BAND THAT FEELS IT DELIVERS A QUALITY PRODUCT SHOULD EVER PERFORM FOR FREE! The painful truth is; if you have to play for free, your not ready to perform for a 'public' audience, wait until you can knock their socks off or at least be respected for a solid performance.

Hire a first-rate law firm to draw up a contract and keep them on retainer in case you have to sue to get paid. Forget that, it'll cost you far more to sue than it did to get the contract written. Finally, good luck getting any venue to book you and sign a legal contract, they'll likely move on to the next band they can get for free.

No. D2DMN prides itself in maintaining positive working relationships with entertainment professionals. D2DMN's only purpose is to ensure a 'win, win' situation for all professionals in the music industry but first and foremost to deliver quality entertainment to paying audiences who deserve to get what they paid for, quality performances.

No. D2DMN prefers to support every musician, regardless of talent level or resource abundance. Too many competitions are 'fixed' meaning; judged by unqualified people, judged by qualified people unable to set aside personal agendas in the interest of being fair. Unfortunately, this tendency to be unfair is part of the imperfect human condition. D2DMN chooses to see competitions for what they are and prefers to give every artist and band a stage to ride as far as they desire or as high as their music will take them. In the end, fans and no one else will judge the overall product.

If it relates to music, there is someone or some group in the membership that can lead you in the right direction or provide the service or services you need. As a member of D2DMN you should consider what you have to bring to the table for the entire organization and its individual members.