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Message # 01: From Dave Sharp to E-mail List, Oct. 12, 2007
Synopsis: Sharp notifies people on the list that he has a scheduled performance on Oct. 20, 2007 at the Wheaton VFW with his band, The American Hot Club Band.
From Dave Sharp Fri Oct
12 14:40:02 2007
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Subject: Oct. 20th – Dave Sharp and American Hot Club Band at the Wheaton VFW
To: <e-mail list omitted>
[DISCLAIMER: This message was sent to people on the
mailing list for the Bill Mulroney's Second Wind Band.
If you don't want to be notified of gigs by starving
musicians looking for a better life, just let me know.]
Hello music lovers!
Dave Sharp here. My band, the American Hot Club Band,
will be performing a 60s Rock & Soul show at the
Wheaton VFW, Oct. 20th (Saturday night) from 8 pm to
midnight. The show will be in the large ballroom in
back. (See directions at bottom of page.)
In case my name doesn't ring a bell, I played guitar
and sang with Luisa Rose's band, "Luisa and the
Reverbs," in 2005 and 2006. I used to hang out at
Outta the Way Café on Thursday night open mics, and
played several times under the direction of host, John
Harbison. Since then I've done some recording and
played mostly private gigs with various musicians in
my group, The American Hot Club Band.
NOW WE'RE BACK IN THE PUBLIC EYE. We've been recruited
to play in public by the kind folks who run the
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2562, in Wheaton,
Maryland. The post commander loves having live music
at the place, but he can only do it if people will
attend. So we humbly request your presence on Saturday
night, October 20th.
There's no cover and drinks are cheap.
Our band plays mostly 60s material these days. We're a
four-piece band with two guitars, bass and drums. I
also play keyboards and a little harmonica. We all
sing, except one guy who just got married and has to
save his vocal chords for *discussions* with his wife
:-) In addition, the other guitarist and myself both
play Rickenbacker 12-string guitars on several tunes
(sometimes at the same time), and I've got a 60s
Gretsch Country Gentleman axe, so with all that neat
stuff (harmonica, keyboards, 2 Ricks, Gretsch, etc.),
we've developed quite a versatile sound. Besides
owning fabulous equipment (I tend to gravitate to
musicians with talent and money, but not necessarily
in that order), we're basically three terminally white
guys and one black dude who play some pretty solid
rock and soul music from the 60s. Seriously, it's
really three categories: British Invasion, late 60s
rock, and soul.
British Invasion material includes cover tunes by the
Beatles, Dave Clark Five, Rolling Stones, Yardbirds,
Moody Blues, Kinks and other mid-60s artists. Late 60s
rock material includes songs by the Byrds, CCR, the
Youngbloods, Canned Heat, Santana, Jimi Hendrix,
Cream, Procol Harum, Steppenwolf, and other
progressive rock bands of the Woodstock era. The third
category is 60s soul music where the band covers tunes
by Sam Cook, Ray Charles, the Temptations, Otis
Redding, Sly and the Family Stone, Wilson Pickett and
other 60s rhythm and blues artists. (We all love the
late James Brown too, but unfortunately none of us
were blessed with voices high enough and squeaky
enough to cover the guy.) Blue-eyed soul artists like
Van Morrison and the Young Rascals are also covered.
If you like this kind of music, we're definitely the
band for you. So come join the fun at the VFW.
Hope to see you on the 20th!
Regards,
Dave Sharp
--
ADDRESS & DIRECTIONS
ADDRESS:
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Silver Spring Memorial Post No. 2562
11316 Fern Street
Wheaton, MD 20902
http://www.vfwpost2562.com/
DIRECTIONS:
From beltway (495), exit on Georgia Ave. NORTH (MD-97
N) (Drive about a mile or so.)
Turn RIGHT onto REEDIE DR. <0.1 miles>
Turn LEFT onto FERN ST. <0.1 miles>
End at 11316 Fern St Wheaton, MD 20902
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band website:
[new name is http://www.americanhcb.com]
Message # 02: From Joe Spatarella to Dave Sharp, and entire e-mail list, Oct. 13, 2007. Mr. Spatarella claims to be a board member of the Baltimore Songwriters Association.
Synopsis: Mr. Spatarella publicly rebukes Mr. Sharp for using Bill Mulroney's e-mail list. He makes the unusual accusation that Mr. Mulroney did not provide the list. He accuses Sharp of spamming, and says his e-mail account could be revoked for committing such an offense. Mr. Spatarella claims to have worked hard to develop an email list of his own. Spatarella says Sharp should everyone's privacy.
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Subject: RE: Oct. 20th - Dave Sharp and American Hot Club Band at t he Wheaton
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Dear Mr. Sharp,
Please remove me (and everyone else) from your email list.
I know for a fact that this list was not provided by Bill Mulroney.
If the list is not yours, then you have no relationship with the people
on
it - that is known as spamming.
You can lose your email account for knowingly engaging in spamming.
As a singer-songwriter, I work very hard to develop an email list of my
own
- perhaps you should do the same and respect everyone's privacy.
Thank you,
Joe Spatarella
Board Member
Baltimore Songwriters Association
[Previous e-mail omitted.]
Message # 03: From Bill Mulroney to Dave Sharp, Oct. 14, 2007. (private)
Synopsis: Mulroney asks Sharp not to use the e-mail list in the future.
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Hey Dave...I know you want to get the word out about your upcoming gig but I'm
getting emails from folks who aren't happy to be getting emails in this
fashion....in the future,please don't use my email list....it just causes
problems for me....Bill.....ps....you aren't the only artist who has used my
list...in the past year it's happened three times....this is the fourth....by a
performer,a musician,and a band.....each time it has resulted in
complaints.....so help me out here...
Message # 04: From Dave Sharp to Bill Mulroney, Oct. 15, 2007
Synopsis: Sharp reminds Mulroney that the gig is for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Sharp questions the patriotism of people who would make so trouble about that kind of performance. Sharp further advises Mulroney that legally Mulroney does not have the right to tell people not to use information he sent to them via e-mail.
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Bill,
Sorry to get you in so much trouble. Why on earth
would anyone be upset about an email about a gig at a
VFW? Are they un-American, or what?
As a lawyer, you must realize when someone sends an
email, they no longer own the contents. [...]
Dave
<Previous e-mail omitted.>
Message # 05: From Dave Sharp to Joe Spatarella on Oct. 15, 2007. Sharp e-mails entire list because Spatarella had rebuked him in front of the entire list.
Synopsis: Sharp apologizes for the manner in which he promoted the upcoming performance, but says he does not understand the controversy, particularly Mr. Spatarella comments about SPAM and having his e-mail account revoked. Sharp advises Mr. Spatarella to "relax" because his comments seem like he is jealous that Mr. Sharp's band is being booked and he apparently is not.
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Subject: RE: Oct. 20th - Dave Sharp and American Hot Club Band at the Wheaton
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To: "Joe Spatarella" <jspat@earthlink.net>, [e-mail list
omitted]
Mr. Spatarella,
I apologize for offending you regarding the manner in
which I promoted the American Hot Club Band's upcoming
performance at the Wheaton VFW on Oct. 20th.
Having stated that, I really do not understand the
controversy, particularly your comments about SPAM and
all the rest. Frankly, it seems like you're jealous
that I have a gig and you don't. Sorry to seem some
blunt, but your email comes across as being quite
trivial.
Normally, I would not respond to such an email, but
you made one very troubling and untruthful statement
that needs to be corrected.
You wrote: "I know for a fact that this list was not
provided by Bill Mulroney."
With all due respect, you need to get your facts
straight. If the list in question was not provided by
Mr. Mulroney, how do you think I got it? Are you
accusing me of something more sinister?
For the record, I did in fact obtain the list from
Bill Mulroney in an email which he massed mailed to
many people. I was friends with him at one time, and
did not think he would object to my sending a
notification to the same list to which he sends --
particularly since I stated clearly how I got the list
of names. Mr. Mulroney has said publicly on countless
occasions that, in his opinion, I am a top-notch
performer.
So far, about two people have emailed and politely
requested that their names be removed from the list.
So what is the big deal?
In a word - RELAX.
It's only rock 'n' roll. People who love 60s rock and
soul music should come to the show on Oct. 20th from 8
pm to midnight.
Anyone offended by the previous email is requested to
have his/her name removed from the list. Just send a
polite private email and I will honor all requests.
Thanks to everyone.
Dave Sharp
[Omitted previous e-mails.]
Message # 06: From Jean Bayou to Dave Sharp, and entire e-mail list, Oct. 16, 2007. Ms. Bayou is President of the Songwriters Association of Washington, DC.
Synopsis: Ms. Bayou turns the issue into an ugly event. She says Mr. Sharp's "response to Joe Spatarella was rude and rather ridiculous, especially the part about being jealous of you because you have a gig."
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Subject: RE: Oct. 20th - Dave Sharp and American Hot Club Band at the Wheaton
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Mr. Sharp:
I have read this recent email chain and must admit that I had the same thoughts
as Joe Spatarella regarding your use of Bill Mulroney's list. Such e-mail lists
are based on some personal contact and take some time and effort to build, as
many of us on this list know from personal experience. There is a knowledge and
trust factor involved. I have gotten Bill's emails in the past where his whole
list was visible, but I would not dream of using it as part of my
own--especially to people I don't even know. I believe Bill is now sending his
emails out with bcc's to avoid exactly what you have done with his list.
I think your response to Joe Spatarella was rude and rather ridiculous,
especially the part about being jealous of you because you have a gig.
Please take me off your list.
Jean Bayou
President
Songwriters Association of Washington
www.saw.org
[Previous e-mails omitted.]
Message # 07: From Ron Goad to Dave Sharp on Oct. 16, 2007. (Private) Mr. Goad is a board member of Songwriters Association of Washington, DC; a member of the Songwriters Association of Baltimore; and several music associations.
Synopsis: Mr. Goad says Sharp violated a code by using Mulroney's e-mail list. He advises Sharp on proper musician etiquette on such issues.
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Dear Mr. Sharp,
Yeah, it's totally unethical to take someone's email list. That's a biggy.
You seem surprised by the negative reviews of your email....sending it to
strangers was simply a bad idea.
You simply cannot do it and expect warm responses. May as well back down with
some dignity.
You may be a topnotch musician, but you have apparently inadventently (I hope)
violated a code.
Were you unaware?
If I meet you and hear you and sign up to be on your list, then that's cool.
I do get around, and I like to hear musicians who are new to me, especially
someone recommended by a talented friend such as Bill Mulroney.
Be sure to delete me, and I think you'd be wise to send an apology and delete
everyone.
If you want to be on my list eventually, go to the SAW.org website and check out
what's there.
Then come to an event and introduce yourself. Soon you'll be playing.
It's professional courtesy and etiquette not to be taken lightly.
Good luck,
Ron Goad
Centreville, VA
703 266 7060
RestonHerndonFolkClub.com Board Member
SAW.org Board Member
BaltimoreSongwriters.org Member
WAMAdc.com Member
Friend of FocusMusic.org
Message # 08: From Dave Sharp to Jean Bayou on Oct. 16, 2007. Sharp blind CCs same list of people that Ms. Bayou included on her e-mail.
Synopsis: Sharp publicly apologizes to Bill Mulroney for using his email list to promote the VFW gig. Sharp request that any future comments or complaints be mailed to him via private email to avoid bothering people further.
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Subject: RE: Oct. 20th - Dave Sharp and American Hot Club Band at the Wheaton
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I wish to publicly apologize to Bill Mulroney for
using his email list to promote my gig.
[...]
Dave Sharp
PS. If anyone wishes to register another complaint, I
request that you send a private email so we don't
bother people further.
[Previous e-mails omitted.]
Message # 09: From Dave Sharp to Jean Bayou on Oct. 16, 2007. (Private e-mail)
Synopsis: Sharp reminds Ms. Bayou that is the issue is protecting people's
privacy, why did she and Joe Spatarella choose to send an email to the entire
group, rather than sending via private emails? He accuses her of being more
interested in publicly insulting and humiliating him than respecting people's
privacy. Sharp asks Ms. Bayou for her true agenda? Sharp says that SAW does not
impress him if Joe Spatarella, Bill Mulroney and Ms. Bayou are examples of the
groups finest people.
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Ms. Bayou,
I have one question. Since the big issue is respecting
people's privacy and not SPAMMING by sending bulk
emails to Bill Mulroney's email list, why did you and
Joe Spatarella choose to send an email to the entire
group? Couldn't you have made the same point by
sending a private email?
It seems if you were truly concerned about people's
privacy, you would make an effort to honor it by
sending me, and me alone, a private email instead of
trying to publicly humiliate me. It would appear that
you are more interested in publicly insulting me than
respecting people's privacy as you claim. Here's a
clue, you have failed at both. A handful of people
emailed and asked to be removed from the list, but no
one really gives a damn about this sort of nonsense.
Seriously, what is your true agenda? Do you honestly
think people want to read YOUR condescending email if
they don't want to read mine?
If you, Joe Spatarella and Bill Mulroney are examples
of the quality of people who belong to the Songwriters
Associations, I am not impressed.
Dave Sharp
[Previous e-mails omitted.]
Message # 10: From Dave Sharp to Ron Goad on Oct. 16, 2007. (Private e-mail)
Synopsis: Sharp indicates that people are being too sensitive and cites a quote from Harry Truman: "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen." Sharp says he understands Mr. Goad's point about observing proper etiquette, but says it isn't very realistic in the music business. He says that sort of thing is acceptable in an academic environment, but not in show business. Sharp says he shows a lot more respect to true artists, but he doesn't place Bill Mulroney in that class. He essentially says Mulroney is a terrible performer and doesn't deserve much respect from anyone. Sharp uses an expletive to describe his low opinion of Mulroney's musical capabilities; however, the comment are not directed at Mr. Goad.
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Ron,
You've probably heard the express (Harry Truman, I
think), "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the
kitchen."
Washington, DC has a bunch of fuddy duddies who only
care about holding their pinky in the right position
while dunking a donut in a cup of tea.
I understand where you're coming from, but it isn't
very realistic. It doesn't match the real world. You
act like we're all working on PhDs or something. We're
not. You probably won't agree with this, but I only
treat *artists* with respect, when it comes to gigs.
We're not all equals because we're not all *artists.*
Mulroney is not an artist, he's a clown, and a dumbass
who sent his email list to the world. When someone
does something that stupid, you have to expect people
will use it. From what I understand, I'm not the only
person to have used it.
Mulroney puts on a crappy show and does not deserve
anyone's respect. He is not a musician or an artist.
He's a [expletive deleted] clown. I'm promoting a gig and trying
to get people to show up. That's all I care about at
the moment. I could care less about hurting that
clown's feelings. And frankly, I could care less about
ruffling feathers in the Washington or Baltimore
Songwriters' Association.
Certainly you have better things to do than defend the
honor of a shyster lawyer who promotes war on his
website.
Dave
[Previous e-mail omitted.]
[NOTE: This e-mail from Dave Sharp was a response to an earlier e-mail (Message # 07) from Ron Goad.]
Message # 11: From Ron Goad to Dave Sharp on Oct. 17, 2007. (Private e-mail)
Synopsis: Mr. Goad goes ballistic on Mr. Sharp and makes numerous personal,
and vulgar, insults simply because Mr. Sharp stated that he thinks Bill Mulroney
is a terrible performer. He calls Sharp a "bumpkin redneck" and tells
him to
put his "pinky up his butt." Goad warns Sharp not to "piss off" the wrong
person because they might react in an unstable manner. He insinuates he might
show up at Sharp's gig and heckle his band, or worse.
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Dear Dave,
You meant you could NOT care less, but you typed that you could care less, which
means that you do care some.
Your grammar level is as high as your manners, I see.
The proper way for you to position your pinky is up your butt.
When I come to one of your gigs, I will be sure to introduce myself to you.
I'm sure your renditions of cover tunes will be rockin' and rollin', yessiree.
I come from the country, the Shenandoah Valley, and we like city folks and ways
as much as you do, and I do not take rude crap from anyone, so keep that in
mind.
I can tell you are a bumpkin redneck at heart, just like me.
You never know who you might piss off, how stable they are, or how they might
react, do you?
Speaking of Mulroney endorsing war, I already urged you to declare peace and
show some smarts.
It'll be fun for me, and then I can critique your performance and let you know
how good you really are so that you may improve.
See you soon!
Ron
Message # 12: From Dave Sharp to Jean Bayou on Oct. 17, 2007. Sharp blind CCs entire group, minus a small list of individuals who asked to be removed from the list.
Synopsis: Sharp forwards Ron Goad's e-mail to Jean Bayou and blind CCs it to the entire mailing list. He accuses the Songwriters Association of Washington, DC of being a bunch of thugs. Sharp says that "SAW appears to be something close to organized crime and has little to do with inspiring artists."
From Dave Sharp Wed Oct 17 08:31:48 2007
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Subject: Death threat from board member of Songwriters Association of Washington
To: "Jean Bayou" <jeanbmasc20@yahoo.com>
Bcc: [entire mailing list]
I would like to thank Ms. Jean Bayou, President of the
Songwriters Association of Washington, DC, for
inciting a death threat against me (Dave Sharp) by one
Mr. Ron Goad, of Centreville, VA. Mr. Goad claims to
be a board member of Songwriters of Washington. (See
threatening email below.) From what I have witnessed
within the past two days, SAW appears to be something
close to organized crime and has little to do with
inspiring artists. They're obviously a bunch of thugs,
and in my opinion, Ms. Bayou is no better than Ron
Goad.
I have apologized to Bill Mulroney via email and on my
website, but apparently that was not good enough for
Jean Bayou and her band of thugs at Songwriters
Association of Washington.
Here is Mr. Goad's contact information.
Ron Goad
Centreville, VA
703 266 7060
RestonHerndonFolkClub.com Board Member
SAW.org Board Member
BaltimoreSongwriters.org Member
WAMAdc.com Member
Friend of FocusMusic.org
Dave Sharp
--- MisterGoad@aol.com wrote:
> From: MisterGoad@aol.com
> Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:36:58 EDT
> Subject: could NOT care less
> To: dsharpwriter2@yahoo.com
>
> Dear Dave,
>
> You meant you could NOT care less, but you typed
> that you could care less,
> which means that you do care some.
>
> Your grammar level is as high as your manners, I
> see.
>
> The proper way for you to position your pinky is up
> your butt.
>
> When I come to one of your gigs, I will be sure to
> introduce myself to you.
>
> I'm sure your renditions of cover tunes will be
> rockin' and rollin',
> yessiree.
>
> I come from the country, the Shenandoah Valley, and
> we like city folks and
> ways as much as you do, and I do not take rude crap
> from anyone, so keep that
> in mind.
>
> I can tell you are a bumpkin redneck at heart, just
> like me.
>
> You never know who you might piss off, how stable
> they are, or how they
> might react, do you?
>
> Speaking of Mulroney endorsing war, I already urged
> you to declare peace and
> show some smarts.
>
> It'll be fun for me, and then I can critique your
> performance and let you
> know how good you really are so that you may
> improve.
>
> See you soon!
>
> Ron
>
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Message # 13: From Dave Sharp to Montgomery County Chief of Police on Oct. 16, 2007.
Synopsis: Sharp forwards Ron Goad's e-mail to the Montgomery County Chief of
Police and requests that Mr. Goad be arrested for sending threatening e-mails.
He points out that Mr. Goad lives in Centreville, VA, according to the signature
line on his e-mail.
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Chief of Police J. Thomas Manger
Chief Manger:
I request that you take action to arrest Mr. Ron Goad
of Centreville, VA, for e-mailing a threatening
message to myself, David L. Sharp, of [address omitted].
(See threatening e-mail
at bottom of page.)
I do not know this individual, but in a previous
email, he provided the following contact information.
[He claims to be a musician and has listed membership
in several music-related organizations.]
Ron Goad
Centreville, VA
703 266 7060
RestonHerndonFolkClub.com Board Member
SAW.org Board Member
BaltimoreSongwriters.org Member
WAMAdc.com Member
Friend of FocusMusic.org
Please contact me if you need further information.
I will be glad to come to your office to discuss the
matter or fill out the necessary paperwork.
Thank-you in advance for your cooperation.
David Sharp
[Private phone numbers omitted.]
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> Dear Dave,
>
> You meant you could NOT care less, but you typed
> that you could care less,
> which means that you do care some.
>
> Your grammar level is as high as your manners, I
> see.
>
> The proper way for you to position your pinky is up
> your butt.
>
> When I come to one of your gigs, I will be sure to
> introduce myself to you.
>
> I'm sure your renditions of cover tunes will be
> rockin' and rollin',
> yessiree.
>
> I come from the country, the Shenandoah Valley, and
> we like city folks and
> ways as much as you do, and I do not take rude crap
> from anyone, so keep that
> in mind.
>
> I can tell you are a bumpkin redneck at heart, just
> like me.
>
> You never know who you might piss off, how stable
> they are, or how they
> might react, do you?
>
> Speaking of Mulroney endorsing war, I already urged
> you to declare peace and
> show some smarts.
>
> It'll be fun for me, and then I can critique your
> performance and let you
> know how good you really are so that you may
> improve.
>
> See you soon!
>
> Ron
>
Message # 14: From Ron Goad to Dave Sharp on Oct. 17, 2007. (Private)
Synopsis: Goad is clearly angry at Sharp for forwarding his e-mail to the
mailing list. He greets Sharp with "Dear Dave Not-So-Sharp." Then he continues
to insult Sharp, but in a less threatening manner. Mr. Goad's comments are
extremely juvenile - high school locker room nonsense.
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Dear Dave Not-So-Sharp,
It's a life threat, you silly fellow.
I am glad you read my letter, but you obviously did not take it seriously and
you seem to react with all the maturity of a tadpole.
You have the gift of compounding one stupid thing upon another and do not know
when to stop.
My bet is it carries over to other areas of your life as well.
My father, a wise man, taught me "Never fight a battle of wits with an unarmed
man."
I doubt that anyone will ever put you out of your own growing misery, so I hope
you live to be very old.
The music business is so full of good people, and you should consider becoming
one of them.
You have my phone number, so give me a call if you wish to discuss ideas to
improve your image.
I'm not sure how young you are, but I'm used to working with adolescents, so I
can help you.
You did not give your phone number, but if you do, I will try to counsel you.
Ron
Message # 15: From "Pandy Songs" to Dave Sharp on Oct. 18, 2007. (Private)
Synopsis: "Pandy Songs" says he is a "Jew Boy" and he warns Sharp to "stay away from [his] synogogue." He expresses anger that Sharp is paid to perform at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, when he is not a veteran. He makes the following threatening statement: "I hate you for saying bad things about my friends. You will find out."
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David Ugly Fruit Face,
My names AstuCIA JewBoy so stay away from my synogogue. And I'll stay away from
you're stupid band and bad music. Except Saturday I will be at your show to let
the air out.
Were you a veteran in Viet Nam? I do not think you were.
I hate you for saying bad things about my friends. You will find out.
Take me off of your e-mail list now. I saw what you did.
Signed,
Jesus AstuCIA Pandys
Message # 16: From "Pandy Songs" to Dave Sharp on Oct. 18, 2007. (Private)
Synopsis: Pandy Songs essentially threatens to set off a bomb at the VFW. He
uses word "KaBOOM," which appears to be the sound of an explosion. He makes the
following threatening comments: "You are not a veteran.
You are not a veteran. You are not a veteran. What right do you have? Cancel that show and stay away from there."
(Note: The message is clear. He says Sharp should cancel the show, or the sender might set
off a bomb at the VFW.)
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you are not a veteran.
you are not a veteran.
you are not a veteran.
what right do you have?
cancel that show and stay away from there.
Miss Pandys KaBOOM
Message # 17: From Dave Sharp to Montgomery County Chief of Police on Oct. 18, 2007.
Synopsis: Sharp forwards threatening "KaBOOM" e-mails from "Pandy Songs" to Montgomery County Police Chief J. Thomas Manger. Sharp advises Chief Manger that the sender appears to be friends with Ron Goad or other members of the Songwriters Associations of Washington, DC. Sharp summarizes recent conflict with SAW. Sharp also complains about SAW President Jean Bayou and Joe Spatarella, board member of the Songwriter's Associate of Baltimore. Sharp accuses Ms. Bayou of inciting the hate mail incident with her public e-mail comments which were highly inflammatory about Sharp. He adds: "There is a definite appearance that the Songwriters Associations of Washington, DC and Baltimore may be involved, either directly or indirectly, in the transmittal of the recent threatening emails...It is my strong suspicion that Songwriters Associations of Washington, DC, Baltimore and other cities may be a tool used by the intelligence community to keep tabs on American musicians," who may be viewed as "enemies of the state" in an ongoing effort to thwart "potential opposition to the Iraq War."
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Subject: Two additional threatening emails (sent to David Sharp of Gaithersburg)
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Chief of Police J. Thomas Manger
Chief Manger:
This is a follow-up to yesterday's complaint regarding
a threatening email sent by Ron Goad of Centreville,
Virginia.
This morning I received two more threatening emails
(see emails at bottom of this message), but a
different screen name was used. The second set of
emails are from a screen named called
PandySongs@aol.com, but the sender appears to be
friends with Ron Goad or other members of the
Songwriters Associations of Washington, DC because
he/she made the following statement:
"I hate you for saying bad things about my friends.
You will find out."
The sender's "friends" means Songwriters Association
of Washington, DC, which I will explain momentarily.
The sender also repeated the phrase: "You are not a
veteran. You are not a veteran. What right do you
have? Cancel that show and stay away from there."
The words “veteran” and “show” refer to an upcoming
playing engagement with my band, The American Hot Club
Band, at the Wheaton VFW this Saturday night, October
20, 2007. The performance will be between 8 pm and
midnight. (The band plays “60s Rock and Soul.”) Their
address is:
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Silver Spring Memorial Post No. 2562
11316 Fern Street
Wheaton, MD 20902
For your information, the post commander contacted me
and booked three performances. I did not solicit him.
Many people realize that I am opposed the Iraq War,
just as many veterans oppose the war. I know this
because I have attended two large anti-Iraq War
rallies in Washington, DC. Significant numbers of VFW
and American Legion posts were well represented at
both, but this information is rarely reported by the
American news media. Having stated, I am not opposed
to doing business with veterans. We are all Americans,
after all.
The sender is clearly upset that I am playing at the
VFW, probably because of my political views, and does
not want me to perform.
Regarding my previous comments about the Songwriters
Associations of Washington, DC, the sender was
referring to them with the following statement: "I
hate you for saying bad things about my friends." That
statement refers to an email I sent to a large mailing
list of music fans. I advised them that I had received
a threatening email from Ron Goad, who claimed to be a
board member for the Songwriters Association of
Washington, DC. In the same email, I included the
entire email from Mr. Goad (with expanded headers),
and I denounced the Songwriters Association of
Washington, DC as a "bunch of thugs" because the
group's president had sent out an insulting email
message about me to the same mailing list. I publicly
accused the SAW president of inciting the death threat
and accused SAW of using tactics similar to organized
crime. So when the sender says "I hate you for saying
bad things about my friends," there is no question
that "friends" means the Songwriters Association of
Washington, DC. Is SAW involved in the threats in some
capacity? That is a different question.
The president of the Songwriters Association of
Washington, DC is Jean Bayou. In my opinion, she
incited the hate mail incident with her public email
which made very insulting comments about me. She
claimed to be upset because I incorrectly used an
email list that belonged to someone else without their
permission. I publicly apologized for what was clearly
a mistake on my part, but in my opinion, it was a
minor faux pas, not something worthy of public rebuke
by Ms. Bayou. (NOTE: I thought the other entertainer
had stopped performing, and I knew many people on his
email list, so it seemed reasonable to use it to
promote my upcoming performance at the Wheaton VFW.
The other entertainer's name is Bill Mulroney, an
attorney from Baltimore. I have since publicly
apologized to Mr. Mulroney by email and on my band's
website. For the record, however, Mr. Mulroney sent me
the email list in question over a year ago. I did not
obtain it through illicit means.)
Ms. Bayou's email was extremely hypocritical because
she implied I had disrespected people's privacy
because I did not get permission before I emailing
them. Yet she had no problem disrespecting their
privacy when she mass-emailed the same list of people
to denounce me.
I do not know Ms. Bayou < jeanbmasc20@yahoo.com >, but
it is my impression that she lives in the Washington,
DC area. Within 24 hours after Ms. Bayou mass emailed
her insulting email about me, I received the
threatening email from Ron Goad, reportedly another
member of Songwriters Association of Washington, DC.
Prior to being publicly denounced by Ms. Bayou, I was
publicly insulted in a similar manner by Joe
Spatarella < jspat@earthlink.net >, who claims to be a
board member of the Songwriters Association of
Baltimore. I do not know Mr. Spatarella, but it is my
impression that he lives in the Baltimore area.
So we have three members of Songwriters Associations
of Washington, DC and Baltimore who dislike me.
Jean Bayou, President, Songwriters Association of
Washington, DC
Joe Spatarella, Board Member, Songwriters Association
of Baltimore
Ron Goad, Board Member, Songwriters Association of
Washington, DC
Again, there is a definite appearance that the
Songwriters Associations of Washington, DC and
Baltimore may be involved, either directly or
indirectly, in the transmittal of the recent
threatening emails.
Having stated that, it is my personal suspicion that
the Songwriters Associations of Washington and
Baltimore are somehow connected to the United States
Intelligence Community. Given the history of rock
music's collective opposition to the Vietnam War in
the 60s, it would make perfect sense for the Bush
Administration to target rock musicians and popular
musicians in general as possible "enemies of the
state," as a pre-emptive means of controlling
potential opposition to the Iraq War. It is my strong
suspicion that Songwriters Associations of Washington,
DC, Baltimore and other cities may be a tool used by
the intelligence community to keep tabs on American
musicians.
Again, I do not know this for a fact, but I strongly
suspect it. Obviously, if my suspicion is true, it
would be out of your jurisdiction to resolve the
matter. Nevertheless, as a citizen of Montgomery
County, I request protection from the local police.
Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact me if you need further information.
As I stated in yesterday's email complaint, I will be
glad to come to your office to discuss the matter or
fill out the necessary paperwork.
If you think I should drive to Centerville, Virginia
and get a magistrate to issue a warrant for Ron Goad's
arrest, I am willing to take off work and do that. If
this is necessary, please let me know.
Thank-you very much for your help.
Regards,
David Sharp
[Contact information omitted.]
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> David Ugly Fruit Face,
>
> My names AstuCIA JewBoy so stay away from my
> synogogue. And I'll stay away
> from you're stupid band and bad music. Except
> Saturday I will be at your show
> to let the air out.
>
> Were you a veteran in Viet Nam? I do not think you
> were.
>
> I hate you for saying bad things about my friends.
> You will find out.
>
> Take me off of your e-mail list now. I saw what you
> did.
>
>
> Signed,
>
> Jesus AstuCIA Pandys
>
>
[MESSAGE # 2]
------------------------------------------
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> you are not a veteran.
> you are not a veteran.
> you are not a veteran.
> what right do you have?
> cancel that show and stay away from there.
>
> Miss Pandys KaBOOM
>
>
>
> ************************************** See what's
> new at http://www.aol.com
>
[END]
Message # 18: From Dave Sharp to Jean Bayou on Oct. 18, 2007. CC'd to Joe Spatarella.
Synopsis: Sharp advises Bayou and Spatarella that he received two additional threatening e-mails that he forwarded to the police, along with complaints about them Bayou and Spatarella and the mailing list conflict.
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Dear Ms. Bayou,
The purpose message is to alert you that today, Oct.
18, 2007, I received two additional threatening emails
from someone whose identity is presently unknown;
however, the message indicates that the sender is a
supporter or member of the Songwriters Association of
Washington, DC.
I forwarded these emails to the chief of police in
Montgomery County, along with another email from Ron
Goad, of Centreville, Virginia.
I also gave the police chief your name and email
address and similar information for Joe Spatarella.
I provided the police chief with a complete
explanation of the events that have occurred over the
past 72 hours which included descriptions of both of
your public emails to me.
Regards,
Dave Sharp
Message # 19: From Ron Goad to Dave Sharp on Oct. 18, 2007. (Private)
Synopsis: Ron Goad tells Sharp to stop sending him "obscene and slanderous emails." (Note: Stating an opinion about a musician is not slander, because it is an opinion.) He advises Sharp to "purge" his e-mail address book of all persons who did not consent to receive e-mail.
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Dear Dave Sharp,
Please refrain from sending me obscene and slanderous emails.
I do not know you and am not at all interested.
I urge you to purge your address book right away, being sure to remove all
people who did not ask to be on your list.
I also urge you to seek therapy to get to the bottom of your issues.
Good luck,
Ron Goad
Message # 20: From office of Montgomery County Chief of Police to Dave Sharp on Oct. 18, 2007. (Private) E-mail was sent by Mary Alice Martus, Senior Executive Administrative Aide to Chief of Police J. Thomas Manger, Montgomery County Police Department.
Synopsis:
Chief Manger's admin aide, Mary Alice Martus, advises Sharp that Chief Manger has referred
Sharp's recent
messages to the Assistant Chief in charge of
Investigative Services Bureau (ISB). Ms. Martus advises that "Chief Jerman will accordingly ensure
that one of the ISB detectives will contact you directly."
~Mary Alice Martus,
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Mr. Sharp:
Chief Manger asked me to inform you that he has referred your
messages--yesterday's and today's--to the Assistant Chief in charge of our
Investigative Services Bureau (ISB). Chief Jerman will accordingly ensure
that one of the ISB detectives will contact you directly. For your
information and convenience in the meantime, the direct-dial number for ISB
is [number omitted].
~Mary Alice Martus, Senior Executive Administrative Aide to Chief of
Police J. Thomas Manger
Montgomery County Police Department
[Phone number omitted.]
Message # 21: From Sgt. Gary Renninger, with the Montgomery County Police, to Dave Sharp on Oct. 19, 2007. (Private)
Synopsis: Sgt. Renninger advises Sharp to first send a return e-mail requesting the harassment to stop. If it continues, Sharp should contact Sgt. Renninger. A phone number is provided.
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Mr. Sharp – The first thing you need to do is to send a return e-mail requesting
the harassment to stop. If it continues you can call me at [phone number
omitted]. Sgt.
Gary Renninger
Message # 22: From Dave Sharp to Ron Goad on Oct. 19, 2007.
Synopsis: Sharp advises Ron Goad to cease and "desist all transmittals of harassing and threatening emails and other communiqués to myself, David Sharp." Sharp advises Mr. Goad that the e-mail is being sent at the direction of the Montgomery County Police.
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Ron Goad
Centreville , VA
703 266 7060
RestonHerndonFolkClub.com Board Member
SAW.org Board Member
BaltimoreSongwriters.org Member
WAMAdc.com Member
Friend of FocusMusic.org
Mr. Goad:
An officer with the Montgomery County Police Department, in the state of
Maryland , has advised me to send you a return e-mail requesting that you cease
and desist all transmittals of harassing and threatening emails and other
communiqués to myself, David Sharp. If the stated actions continue, I have been
advised to contact the MCPD who will handle the matter at that point.
Consider this a warning.
David Sharp
Message # 23: From Dave Sharp to "Pandy Songs" on Oct. 19, 2007. (Pandy Songs is the persona who sent the threatening e-mails.)
Synopsis: Sharp advises Pandy Songs to cease and "desist all transmittals of harassing and threatening emails and other communiqués to myself, David Sharp." Sharp advises Pandy Songs that the e-mail is being sent at the direction of the Montgomery County Police.
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Ron Goad (or whomever you are):
An officer with the Montgomery County Police Department, in the state of
Maryland, has advised me to send you a return e-mail requesting that you cease
and desist all transmittals of harassing and threatening emails and other
communiqués to myself, David Sharp. If the stated actions continue, I have been
advised to contact the MCPD who will handle the matter at that point.
Consider this a warning.
David Sharp
----- Original Message ----
From: "PandySongs@aol.com" <PandySongs@aol.com>
To: dsharpwriter2@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 8:25:18 AM
Subject: (no subject)
you are not a veteran.
you are not a veteran.
you are not a veteran.
what right do you have?
cancel that show and stay away from there.
Miss Pandys KaBOOM
Message # 24: From Dave Sharp to Sgt. Gary Renninger with the Montgomery County Police on Oct. 19, 2007.
Synopsis: Sharp advises Sgt. Renninger that e-mails were sent as advised. Sharp thanks Sgt. Renninger.
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Sgt. Renninger,
I sent the emails as you advised.
Thank-you for your assistance.
David Sharp
Cell: 301-233-7975
[Previous e-mail omitted.]
Message # 25: From Ron Goad to Dave Sharp on Oct. 19, 2007. (Private)
Synopsis: Ron Goad replies with complete arrogance and rudeness. He says: "Quit bothering me, you goofy fellow." Then he proceeds to make more high school locker room type comments. Mr. Goad acts as though Sharp is still trying to get him to come to the show at the Wheaton VFW, which was obviously not the intention of the "cease and desist" e-mail.
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Dear David Sharp (or whatever),
Quit bothering me, you goofy fellow.
I work with artists, not charlatans who memorize licks off records or paint by
the numbers.
I have serious gigs tonight and tomorrow night and am not interested in whatever
it is you have to offer.
You are barking up the wrong tree.
If you ever develop to the point that you write something that is good, then let
me know.
Otherwise, do not waste my time any further.
Best wishes,
Ron
Message # 26: From Dave Sharp to Sgt. Gary Renninger with the Montgomery County Police on Oct. 19, 2007.
Synopsis: Sharp forwards Ron Goad's e-mail to Sgt. Renninger. Sharp describes Mr. Goad's e-mail as "extremely arrogant." He says a few nights in the slammer might help the situation, even if Mr. Goad is being protected by an intelligence agency, which could very well be the case.
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Sgt. Renninger,
Ron Goad replied to my e-mail where I requested (per
your instructions) that he "cease and desist all
transmittals of harassing and threatening emails and
other communiqués."
In Mr. Goad's response, he was extremely arrogant
which tends to make me think he will not honor my
request. His reaction was "Quit bothering me, you
goofy fellow." He obviously believes he is above the
law. He is not the least bit worried that the
Montgomery County Police are involved. If you are
unable to do anything, I will understand because I
understand how the real world works. Ron Goad is
apparently *untouchable* and knows it.
In my opinion, if the guy is protected by the CIA,
FBI, NSA, or some other spy agency, the MCPD is
probably not strong enough to bring him to justice
outright, but a few nights in the slammer would
certainly humble the guy, and perhaps have a chilling
effect on his agency (whomever it is).
Nevertheless, I request that you review my e-mail to
him and his arrogant response. (See messages below.)
I also request that you arrest Ron Goad for sending
threatening e-mails. That seems to be the only
language he understands.
I will do whatever is needed to make this happen.
Please advise.
Thank-you for your assistance.
David Sharp
[Phone no. omitted.]
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> d other communiqués
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>
> Dear David Sharp (or whatever),
>
> Quit bothering me, you goofy fellow.
>
> I work with artists, not charlatans who memorize
> licks off records or paint
> by the numbers.
>
> I have serious gigs tonight and tomorrow night and
> am not interested in
> whatever it is you have to offer.
>
> You are barking up the wrong tree.
>
> If you ever develop to the point that you write
> something that is good, then
> let me know.
>
> Otherwise, do not waste my time any further.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Ron
>
>
>
>
--- Dave Sharp <dsharpwriter2@yahoo.com> wrote:
> From Dave Sharp Fri Oct 19 11:21:51 2007
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> web39609.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Fri, 19 Oct
> 2007 11:21:51 PDT
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> Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:21:51 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Dave Sharp <dsharpwriter2@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Harassing and threatening emails and other
> communiqués
> To: MisterGoad@aol.com
> MIME-Version: 1.0
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>
> Ron Goad
> Centreville, VA
> 703 266 7060
> RestonHerndonFolkClub.com Board Member
> SAW.org Board Member
> BaltimoreSongwriters.org Member
> WAMAdc.com Member
> Friend of FocusMusic.org
>
> Mr. Goad:
>
> An officer with the Montgomery County Police
> Department, in the state of Maryland, has advised me
> to send you a return e-mail requesting that you
> cease and desist all transmittals of harassing and
> threatening emails and other communiqués to myself,
> David Sharp. If the stated actions continue, I have
> been advised to contact the MCPD who will handle the
> matter at that point.
>
> Consider this a warning.
>
> David Sharp
>
[Additional redundant e-mails omitted.]
Message # 27: From Sgt. Gary Renninger, with the Montgomery County Police, to Dave Sharp on Oct. 19, 2007. (Private)
Synopsis: Sgt. Renninger advises Mr. Sharp on the next steps if Mr. Goad
continues to send harassing e-mails. He makes an unusual statement: "Your
complaint is not being handled by
the Financial Crimes Section."
From Renninger, Gary Fri Oct 26 05:34:38 2007
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First you need to send a response e-mail for the harassment to stop.
If it continues you can file a report of harassment. You can do that
by calling [phone no. omitted]. The report will be sent to the District
Detective Section where you reside. Your complaint is not being handled by
the Financial Crimes Section. Sgt. Renninger
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Message # 28: From Dave Sharp to Sgt. Gary Renninger with the Montgomery County Police on Oct. 25, 2007.
Synopsis: Sharp follows up with the initial complaint. He asks if anything was ever done about the original threatening e-mails. He advises that there was no real trouble at his VFW show on Oct. 20, 2007, but a few people attempted to heckle them, but essentially gave up because they seemed to like the music.
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Sgt. Renninger:
What ever happened with the investigation?
FYI, my band (American Hot Club Band) performed at the
Wheaton VFW on Saturday night, Oct. 20th, as planned.
There were no major incidents except about two people
(a male and a female) kept yelling requests for songs
they knew we could not play, which is a mild form of
heckling. We advertised ourselves as a "60s rock and
soul" band. The so-called hecklers yelled "Thin
Lizzy," "Led Zeppelin," and a few things like that. I
recognized one of the males at the table where the
heckling requests came from was an acquaintance of
Bill Mulroney's. I have seen this individual numerous
times in the past at the following location:
American Legion Post 86
2013 Veirs Mill Rd
Rockville, MD
Mr. Mulroney hosts monthly jam sessions for local
musicians at this particular location. I attended them
regularly from around April of 2005 though the end of
that year, then I stopped.
I remember seeing this man several times. He was
almost always at Mr. Mulroney's monthly gatherings. I
assumed he was a member of Post 86. We always seemed
heavily intoxicated, but did helpful things like
collect beer bottles and other trash from tables. He
appeared to have emotional problems, like maybe he was
a Vietnam veteran suffering from alcoholism. I would
estimate him to be in is mid-to-late 50s. I never knew
his name, but I became familiar with his face and we
frequently said hello to one another when I went to
the monthly jam sessions at Post 86.
I was wondering if perhaps Mr. Mulroney had paid him,
and a younger woman at the table (approximately
30-to-40) to heckle us. If so, they weren't very good
hecklers. They and most of the people at their table
eventually started dancing, then left at around 11 pm.
They seemed to enjoy the music. If they were sent by
Mulroney to heckle us, they may have been ashamed by
the time they left because they seemed to truly like
the band's music.
Bottom line, there was no *real* trouble, but it might
be worth asking Mr. Mulroney if he sent hecklers to my
gig. I expect he will deny it, but being a
professionally trained investigator, I am sure you
have ways of determining if someone is being straight
with you or not.
Thank-you for your help.
Dave Sharp
Cell: 301-233-7975
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Message # 29: From Dave Sharp to Sgt. Gary Renninger with the Montgomery County Police on Oct. 26, 2007.
Synopsis: Sharp sends a second follow-up e-mail. He asks if Sgt. Renninger
works in the "Financial
Crimes Section." Sharps asks the question based on a comment in a previous
e-mail from Sgt. Renninger.
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Sgt. Renninger,
Thank-you for the response.
Last week I sent e-mails, as you advised, to the
senders of both emails requesting that they stop
sending harassing e-mails. I immediately received a
sarcastic response back from one of the senders, Ron
Goad, of Centreville, Virginia.
That said, I am confused about your comment that my
"complaint is not being handled by the Financial
Crimes Section."
Is that your section?
Regards,
Dave Sharp
Cell: 301-233-7975
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Message # 30: From Sgt. Gary Renninger, with the Montgomery County Police, to Dave Sharp on Oct. 26, 2007. (Private)
Synopsis: Sgt. Renninger confirms that he not only works in the "Financial
Crimes Section," but is the section supervisor. He says his group does not
handle harassment complaints. Those are handled by the District Detectives.
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Yes I am the Supervisor for the Financial Crimes Section. We do not
handle harassment complaints. Those are handled by the District
Detectives.
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Message # 31: From Dave Sharp to Sgt. Gary Renninger with the Montgomery County Police on Oct. 26, 2007.
Synopsis: Sharp thanks Sgt. Renninger for clarifying things. He proceeds to direct Sgt. Renninger to anomalies with the Songwriters of Association of Washington, DC regarding their financial affairs. Sharp points out that SAW is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. He points Sgt. Renninger to SAW 2005 tax return, which is available on the Internet because of their non-profit tax status. Sharp also provides names of several businesses/organizations that use the same mailing address as SAW.
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Sgt. Renninger,
Thank-you for clarifying your department's
responsibilities. It is unclear to me why the
complaint was assigned to you; however, in my initial
complaint to Chief Manger, I mentioned that I
suspected the Songwriters Association of Washington,
DC (SAW) of being connected with the United States
Intelligence Community in some capacity. Perhaps Chief
Manger wanted SAW's financial activities investigated.
That stated, it's interesting that you investigate
financial crimes because yesterday I found SAW's 2005
IRS tax returns (Form 990 EZ) on the Internet. (See
link at end of this message.)
On the surface, they certainly look like a CIA
operation, or they're being run by another
intelligence agency.
According to IRS records, SAW is a 501(c)(3)
organization, but their true agenda is questionable.
In my original complaint to Chief Manger, I pointed
out that SAW's president, Jean Bayou incited hateful
e-mails that were sent to me by Ron Goad, a SAW board
member, and someone else not clearly identified. Such
behavior is hardly consistent with an organization
that outwardly claims to promote musical art.
SAW's 2005 returns indicate that $21,036 were received
from a government agency/entity, but the agency's name
is not revealed. The text by the questionable income
describes it as "program service revenue including
government contracts."
In addition, Part IV of the return (990 EZ) is called
"Reason for Non-Profit Foundation Status." In that
section there are several sentences to check off if it
applies. On SAW's 2005 return, the preparer checked
Box 11a which reads as follows: "An organization that
normally receives a substantial part of its support
from a government unit or from the general public."
According to the 2005 return (990 EZ), SAW got more
than half of its support/income from this unidentified
government agency. SAW received $581 in
"contributions, gifts, grants." SAW received $7,701 in
"membership dues and assessments." The bulk of their
income ($21,036) was from the undisclosed source who
appears to be a government agency.
Would you be able to determine if the stated $21,036
came from an intelligence agency like the CIA, NSA,
FBI, or similar agencies? If the money came from the
CIA, for example, it would be illegal, and the
officers of SAW would be subject to arrest and
prosecution for running an illegal spy ring inside the
United States and against its citizens. On the other
hand, if the stated $21,036 came from the FBI, it's
probably legal. The FBI has legal authority to do
almost anything, including spying on the American
public without cause -- even if a citizen's only
offense is being a good guitar player or singer.
Besides the unexplained income, I checked out SAW's
mailing address:
Songwriters Association of Washington, DC
4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suites 106 - 137.
Washington, DC 20016
Just doing google searches, I found several other
organizations with the same mailing address and active
websites. Here are a few:
Rickey Payton, Sr
President and CEO, Urban Nation H.I.P. H.O.P. Choir
Same address, Suites 106 - 255
http://www.thearcdc.org
National Association for Student Professionals
Same address, Suites 106-118
http://www.nasap.org
Society for Acupuncture Research
Same address, Suites 106-241
http://www.acupunctureresearch.org
Genii Magazine
Same address, Suites 106-384
http://www.geniimagazine.org
The Embassy for Qatar is the same address, but Suite
200 (which makes it a different address)
If you could find a financial link between the CIA and
SAW, that would be quite a discovery.
Thank-you for your time.
Dave Sharp
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Link to 2005 tax return for Songwriters Association of
Washington, DC, a 501(c)(3) organization:
http://dynamodata.fdncenter.org/990_pdf_archive/521/521304143/521304143_200512_990EZ.pdf
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Message # 32: From Dave Sharp to Montgomery County Police Chief on Oct. 26, 2007.
Synopsis: Sharp forwards Police Chief J. Thomas Manger the same e-mail he sent to Sgt. Renninger. (Note:
Within a few days, Sharp receives a cordial phone call from Chief Wayne Jerman, head of Investigative Services Bureau (ISB) for the Montgomery County Police. Chief Jerman is very frank in stating that he would not know where to begin investigating this kind of problem. He does not overtly state Sharp's allegation that SAW is an intelligence operation, be he refers to it in a general way. He clearly does not reject it, but says he does not know how to deal with "sort of information you provided in your e-mails." Sharp and Chief Jerman both agreed to do nothing unless problems started again.
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Chief Manger:
I am forwarding you a recent email to Sgt. Gary
Renninger. He was assigned to my harassment case
(receipt of threatening e-mails), but he just revealed
that he deals with financial crimes, not harassment.
Consequently, I sent Sgt. Renninger some additional
financial information I recently obtained from SAW's
2005 tax returns (via the Internet) which suggest SAW
may be funded by the United States Intelligence
Community -- possibly the CIA. If so, that alone would
be illegal, and the officers of SAW would be subject
to arrest and prosecution for running a spy ring
inside the United States borders against US citizens.
Thank-you for your help.
David Sharp
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--- Dave Sharp <dsharpwriter2@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:51:21 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Dave Sharp <dsharpwriter2@yahoo.com>
> Subject: RE: FOLLOW-UP - complaint
> To: "Renninger, Gary"
> <Gary.Renninger@montgomerycountymd.gov>
>
> Sgt. Renninger,
>
> Thank-you for clarifying your department's
> responsibilities. It is unclear to me why the
> complaint was assigned to you; however, in my
> initial
> complaint to Chief Manger, I mentioned that I
> suspected the Songwriters Association of Washington,
> DC (SAW) of being connected with the United States
> Intelligence Community in some capacity. Perhaps
> Chief
> Manger wanted SAW's financial activities
> investigated.
>
> That stated, it's interesting that you investigate
> financial crimes because yesterday I found SAW's
> 2005
> IRS tax returns (Form 990 EZ) on the Internet. (See
> link at end of this message.)
>
> On the surface, they certainly look like a CIA
> operation, or they're being run by another
> intelligence agency.
>
> According to IRS records, SAW is a 501(c)(3)
> organization, but their true agenda is questionable.
> In my original complaint to Chief Manger, I pointed
> out that SAW's president, Jean Bayou incited hateful
> e-mails that were sent to me by Ron Goad, a SAW
> board
> member, and someone else not clearly identified.
> Such
> behavior is hardly consistent with an organization
> that outwardly claims to promote musical art.
>
> SAW's 2005 returns indicate that $21,036 were
> received
> from a government agency/entity, but the agency's
> name
> is not revealed. The text by the questionable income
> describes it as "program service revenue including
> government contracts."
>
> In addition, Part IV of the return (990 EZ) is
> called
> "Reason for Non-Profit Foundation Status." In that
> section there are several sentences to check off if
> it
> applies. On SAW's 2005 return, the preparer checked
> Box 11a which reads as follows: "An organization
> that
> normally receives a substantial part of its support
> from a government unit or from the general public."
>
> According to the 2005 return (990 EZ), SAW got more
> than half of its support/income from this
> unidentified
> government agency. SAW received $581 in
> "contributions, gifts, grants." SAW received $7,701
> in
> "membership dues and assessments." The bulk of their
> income ($21,036) was from the undisclosed source who
> appears to be a government agency.
>
> Would you be able to determine if the stated $21,036
> came from an intelligence agency like the CIA, NSA,
> FBI, or similar agencies? If the money came from the
> CIA, for example, it would be illegal, and the
> officers of SAW would be subject to arrest and
> prosecution for running an illegal spy ring inside
> the
> United States and against its citizens. On the other
> hand, if the stated $21,036 came from the FBI, it's
> probably legal. The FBI has legal authority to do
> almost anything, including spying on the American
> public without cause -- even if a citizen's only
> offense is being a good guitar player or singer.
>
> Besides the unexplained income, I checked out SAW's
> mailing address:
>
> Songwriters Association of Washington, DC
> 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suites 106 - 137.
> Washington, DC 20016
>
> Just doing google searches, I found several other
> organizations with the same mailing address and
> active
> websites. Here are a few:
>
> Rickey Payton, Sr
> President and CEO, Urban Nation H.I.P. H.O.P. Choir
> Same address, Suites 106 - 255
> http://www.thearcdc.org
>
> National Association for Student Professionals
> Same address, Suites 106-118
> http://www.nasap.org
>
> Society for Acupuncture Research
> Same address, Suites 106-241
> http://www.acupunctureresearch.org
>
> Genii Magazine
> Same address, Suites 106-384
> http://www.geniimagazine.org
>
> The Embassy for Qatar is the same address, but Suite
> 200 (which makes it a different address)
>
> If you could find a financial link between the CIA
> and
> SAW, that would be quite a discovery.
>
> Thank-you for your time.
>
> Dave Sharp
>
[Contact information omitted.]
>
> Link to 2005 tax return for Songwriters Association
> of
> Washington, DC, a 501(c)(3) organization:
>
>
http://dynamodata.fdncenter.org/990_pdf_archive/521/521304143/521304143_200512_990EZ.pdf
>
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