Sharp tries to locate John Blake and
pass information to local police regarding Blake's cyber-stalking
activities.
The following is a series of e-mails exchanged among local musician, Bill
Mulroney; guitarist, Scott Geshen; and myself (Dave Sharp):
Message # 01: From Dave Sharp to Bill Mulroney, August 9, 2005
Synopsis: Sharp asks about John Blake, but did not know his last
name at the time. He only knew Blake as "John." Sharp describes John to Mulroney. Sharp says John may be involved in
"serious criminal activities," involving cyber-stalking and sending death threat
e-mails. He suspects John is an FBI "snitch," which might make him "difficult to
prosecute." Sharp requests John's last name and contact information. He states
that he intends to pass the information to the "Montgomery County Police" and
let them handle things "rather than attacking [John] personally and getting
[himself] thrown in jail." (See
e-mail.)
Message # 02: From Bill Mulroney to Dave Sharp, August 9, 2005
Synopsis: Mulroney says he cannot remember John's last name, but
recalls seeing him around for years and has talked to him many times. Mulroney
says John seemed like a "nice guy." He asks if Sharp is sure he has the right
person. Mulroney advises that John has played with Scott Gershen in at least one
band in the past. Mulroney also states that John allowed Scott to stay at his
apartment when Scott fell on hard times the previous year.
(See e-mail.)
Message # 03: From Bill Mulroney to Dave Sharp, August 11, 2005
Synopsis: Mulroney gives Sharp unusual advice, considering he is a
lawyer. In a previous e-mail, Sharp advised Mulroney that he wanted to obtain
John's full name and contact information so he could pass the information to the
police, rather than approaching John himself. Sharp indicated that he and John
nearly had a physical altercation, but he (Sharp) wanted to future altercations
by getting the police involved. Mulroney essentially threatened Sharp, saying if
he complained to the police, he would be banned from Mulroney's future jam
sessions which were held at an American Legion Hall in Rockville, Maryland.
(See e-mail.)
Message # 04: From Dave Sharp to Scott Geshen, Aug. 13, 2005
Synopsis: Sharp asks Geshen for John Blake's address. Sharp says Blake may
be involved in criminal activity, like sending death threat e-mails.
(See e-mail.)
Message # 05: From Scott Geshen to Dave Sharp, Aug. 13, 2005
Synopsis: Geshen seems very nervous and quickly distances himself from
Blake, say he is "NOT shielding Blake in any way." Geshen says Blake is
"eccentric," which is being "polite." Geshen requests more information.
(See e-mail.)
Message # 06: From Scott Geshen to Dave Sharp, Aug. 14, 2005
Synopsis: Geshen advises that Blake may uses an alias. He says there may
be "no DMV/MVA record for BLAKE," but the police should try "FIELD."
Geshen says Blake lives in Germantown, and Geshen "stayed there until he
kicked me out." Oddly, Geshen claims he does not "know the house number or
the street name." Geshen reiterates that he is not "protecting" Blake, and
he is "considering my own safety."
(See e-mail.)
Message # 07: From Dave Sharp to Scott Geshen, Aug. 14, 2005
Synopsis: Sharp thanks Geshen for the information; advises him not to
worry. Says he thinks Blake is a "he's a flunky for some rough
characters." (See e-mail.)
Message # 08: From Scott Geshen to Dave Sharp, Aug. 14, 2005
Synopsis: Geshen describes Blake as loner who is "excessively quirky."
Geshen says Blake is a "trip." Says he "has no friends, only
acquaintances." (See
e-mail.)
Five months later, Gary
Garvin destroys band (Luisa and the Reverbs).
The following is a series of e-mails exchanged among guitarist, Scott
Geshen, Gary Garvin, Luisa Rose, Andy Conversano (drummer), and myself
(Dave Sharp):
Message # 09: From Scott Geshen to Dave Sharp & Gary Garvin, Feb.
3, 2005
CC'd to Luisa Rose (band leader) & Andy Conversano
Synopsis: Scott says he will no longer play with the band after last
scheduled gig in April 2006. He calls Sharp "a dictator." He forwards a
private e-mail from Gary Garvin which was very critical of Sharp for
asking them to learn new material (approximately four songs) for recent
gig. It is obvious that Mr. Garvin agitated Mr. Geshen and encouraged him
to quit. (Note: Sharp delivered recordings and chord charts for the new
songs to both Geshen and Garvin several days before the performance in
question, so their agitation makes little sense. Per agreement with the
band leader, Luisa Rose, the band had agreed to accept a gig where limited
country music was a plus. That was the reason for adding the new material.
It was not a last minute decision. It was planned and agreed to since the
gig was accepted a few months earlier. The other band members were
unavailable to rehearse and select additional country songs, so Luisa and
Dave had a rehearsal the weekend before the gig and picked several songs
to perform. All songs featured Luisa as the lead vocalist. Dave recorded
the tunes on CD, made chord charts, and delivered them to Geshen and
Garvin several days before the gig.)
(See e-mail.)
Message # 10: From Dave Sharp to Gary Garvin & Scott Geshen, Feb.
3, 2005
CC'd to Luisa Rose (band leader) & Andy Conversano
Synopsis: Sharp says he is sorry about the death of band friend, Jim Motz
(died of cancer a day or so earlier). Sharp advises that people are
probably upset about Jim. Then he explains what happened with the songs.
He says he simply gave or sent the practice materials to band members and
hoped for the best. He didn't pressure anyone. Sharp points out, however,
that Garvin refused to accept practice materials after Sharp had worked on
them and had them ready within agreed date. Sharp had called Garvin and
asked if he could drive over and drop off the rehearsal material, but
Garvin said it wasn't necessary because he was busy. So Sharp mailed the
materials to Garvin and hoped for the best. Sharp says he doesn't
understand where all the attitude is coming from because he did not
pressure anyone to learn the songs. In fact, Sharp and Luisa ended up
performing some of the tunes alone, with just acoustic guitar and vocals,
and it sounded fine. (See e-mail.)
Message # 11: From Gary Garvin to Dave Sharp & Scott Geshen, Feb.
3, 2005
CC'd to Luisa Rose (band leader) & Andy Conversano
Synopsis: Garvin says he told Sharp he was busy with busy with his job as
a draftsman and would be unable to learn more than a few new songs.
(See e-mail.)
Message # 12: From Dave Sharp to Gary Garvin & Scott Geshen, Feb.
3, 2005
CC'd to Luisa Rose (band leader) & Andy Conversano
Synopsis: Sharp re-states to Garvin what happened, saying that Gary agreed
to the timeframes, then essentially reneged on the agreement. But he says
Garvin and Geshen's comments were rude.
Sharp says he never demanded that Garvin do anything, and he asked him not
to spread that around because it was a lie. Sharp reiterates that he
merely gave Garvin practice material, rather than letting it go to waste,
and hoped for the best. Sharp makes a joke by asking why Garvin hates
country music so much, considering he's a member of the American Legion.
(See e-mail.)
Message # 13:
From Gary Garvin to Dave Sharp & Scott Geshen, Feb. 3, 2005
CC'd to Luisa Rose (band leader) & Andy Conversano
Synopsis: Garvin waxes indignant over Sharp's joke about American Legion
members liking country music. He acts as though Sharp has slapped his
mother. (See e-mail.)
Messages 14 through 20: Gary Garvin, Scott Geshen, and Andy
Conversano quit the band. (See e-mails.) |