Rufus Bing
VDA-Venus/D'Wonderful
The Glitter Rats
Tony and the Intern
Welcome Charles LeMarl
Let The Weekend Begin

This e-mail Improv started with me asking for suggestions for a title for a digital painting I had done.

What do you see?

Well, you know the title has to have the word "ice" in it somewhere. Haha!
Freeze Fries Icicle Tickle Glitter Rats

Icicle Tickle gets it.

Haha! Yayyy for "Icicle Tickle"! That means the Glitter Rats will have to suit up and try for the gold again...

It's got a lot of possibilties.That one might have to be trade marked someday under winter fun productions. Hey Glitter Rats still gets a prize.It's a great name so I'm gonna title one of my recent instrumentals with it.Nobody goes away empty handed at Rufus Bing Productions.

The Glitter Rats' manager is deeply appreciative of the kindness shown to the Rats by the fine folks at Rufus Bing Productions. May you live long and prosper.

We expect positive results from the use of Glitter Rats in one of our up coming musical creations composed,arranged,performed and produced by our fine staff of well seasoned musical expressionist.
Chances are it will be an instrumental from our latest studio recording sessions and in time for our mp3.DOTcom Halloween releases,one of our favorite release times on mp3DOTcom.

As is our policy at Rufus Bing Productions The Glitter Rats will be compensated with 13% of all gross profits if any money is make from the song or any trade mark agreement with any second party.

You will be notified when the song is uploaded and released.Any consideration comment you may have at that time will be much appreciated.

Keep up the great work.I see big things happening with The Glitter Rats.
Rufus Bing Productions

Thank you for your confidence in us. The Glitter Rats are forever grateful to Rufus Bing Productions for all the support you have given them. Now that the Glitter Rats are poised on the brink of success, they are working harder than ever, and are in the studio now even as I write this. Your financial policy is generous, but the Glitter Rats would like our attorney to meet again with your staff for further discussions before the final signing of the contract.
Woopy Warfburg
manager
The Glitter Rats

Hello Mr. Warfburg,
I understand completely your decision to consult your attorney before continuing further.I wouldn't have it any other way.I'm sure any comcerns can be negotiated to both our satisfactions.

I see big ,big things happen with The Glitter Rats and we at RBP are ready to do anything in our power to promote them in our area which includes Lowell,Boston,Southern New Hampshire,and the New York and New Jersey areas if the need arises.

By the way the 13% percentage is naturally only the starting figure we offer..This could be increased if other considerations come into play but please keep in mind that we assume all expenses with this project with no cost to you or the Glitter Rats including any legal difficulties that may occur from Mr. David Bowie and Mr.Mick Ronson and others of the old school of Glitter.

I heard great things about you.If you are ever in this area for any reason please feel free to contact our office so we may have the opportunity to discuss future projects.

Also let me know of other clients you may represent who may be interesting in our many media projects including but hot limited to music,art,film,performance art and workshops offer by RBP.
Have A Great Day.
Sidney Hipple
A+R Director
Rufus Bing Productions

Good morning Mr Hipple,
Yes things are moving along smoothly and, like you, I too see great things ahead.

There is one small point about the promotional area, specifically New Jersey, and even more specifically Atlantic City, New Jersey that needs to be addressed.

The Glitter Rats spent an unfortunate weekend in Atlantic City last summer involving drinking, gambling, harsh words with the local populace, unpaid bills, and a very exciting police chase that, fortunately for the Glitter Rats, was successful ( from their point of view ) in that they did manage to get across the state line and elude capture.

However, since various parties in Atlantic City feel ( incorrectly, of course ) that the Glitter Rats owe them some money, and since the Glitter Rats do not feel confident that the local law enforcement there would be inclined to "protect" them, they are anxious that no promotional events, signings, gigs, etc be scheduled in or around the Atlantic City area.

I am thankful for your consideration of this, Mr Hipple, and I hope it does not incline you to view the Glitter Rats in a negative light. They are really a fine bunch of performers, regardless of how the bumps and bruises of fortune may sometimes cast them as the "bad" guys. Mr Hipple, you can trust that they are in fact "good".
Sincerely,
Woopy Warfburg
manager
The Glitter Rats

Evening Woopy,
That's not a problem.I've seen it all and sometimes it's just part of the business.Here at RBP we try to stay focused on the artists content more than past history or life style.

In the next year we could be networking with and establishing satellite offices around the east coast,west coast,and working our way tthrough middle america.I'm sure more opportunities will become available in other states for the Glitter Rats and our many other clients.Canada,Mexico and all of South America are also on our list.

It's an honor being involved with The glitter Rats and I still think they are the coolest band name we've heard here in a long time.

Keep up the good work.I'll be in touch.
Sidney
R B Productions

Hello Mr Hipple,
Thanks for your friendly reply. I too believe it's the artists content that matters and not any minor scrapes they get into.

I hate to add another qualifier, but since you are expanding the area of your coverage, I have to bring up the Glitter Rats' concerns about locations. You know of Atlantic City of course, but there are a couple of other towns where the Glitter Rats do not feel they would receive a hearty welcome. I would list them here in this letter but The Glitter Rats are still compiling the list.

Please don't be upset about the delay. It's just that one of them remembers one place and another remembers another place and Joey remembers places that the others say are really OK. You know how it is when you have a group of active young musicians who have been exposed to a lot of loud music and other things. Maybe their memories are not what they should be and maybe they are a little more argumentative than more stable folk might be... But I will get that list to you ASAP.
Woopy Warfburg
manager
The Glitter Rats

Hello Mr. Woopy Warfburg,
Don't worry about any past events with the Glitter Rats.Once you're choosen by Rufus Bing Productions we stick by you no matter what.Besides the titling of songs were completed this past weekend and I am glad to announce the Glitter Rats name was selected. You can find the song at this location on mp3.com
<http://artists.mp3s.com/artist_song/3434/3434184.html>
Any comments will be appreciated.
Sidney Hipple
RBP

Hello Sidney,
I regret to inform you that the number of Glitter Rats has diminished from 7 to 6. Last night, Joey Amigliani, our xylophone player, left the group. It was triggered by an argument with other band members, but I think he has been feeling restless for the last few months and just looking for an excuse to leave.

I can assure you that it will make no difference in the quality of the Glitter Rats' performance. I can think of only two numbers where Joey's xylophone playing made any noticeable difference. His plaintive tinklings on "I Want You" will be missed. That song will have to be rearranged. And I suppose our punk jazz arrangement of "Colonel Bogey's March" will need reworking. Otherwise, "Hasta la vista, Joey!"
The rest of the band is OK with Joey's exit except for Darlene, his ex-girlfriend. Why she should be upset, I don't know, since they broke up 3 months ago and she is now going with our drummer, Andy Hammerhead.

I am still working on the list of "places where the Glitter Rats are no longer welcome". I am sure I can finish it up quickly now that Joey no longer has any input to the discussion.
Woopy
Woopy Warfburg
manager
the Glltter Rats

To be Continued...