The moment has come for The Enidi. Membership is steadily growing and will eventually reach critical mass. When it does, we will be able do something really wonderful – possibly even miraculous. Wanting to see these goals achieved and being a player is the core reason for being a member of The Enidi.
A new generation of clever musicians has established itself in a stable and dedicated band line up who are in it for the long haul. Between us all we have both the imagination and creative gifts capable of achieving something truly magnificent for the band's live shows. But we can only do this with help and support from our fans. The future of the band is in your hands. Max Read and I have made a little film as a companion to this letter that explains why your support is so important at this crucial time for the band. You can watch it by clicking here ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWJkGgvbYU0 ).
Blowing The Trumpet - Our Achievements and Future Plans
It is important to realise just how far we have come since 2009. Achievements include releases of a major studio album, Journey's End; two albums in the Arise and Shine series with another in the planning; DVDs of Birmingham Town Hall, and Hammersmith Odeon 1979 with footage from Nearfest and Loreley in the pipeline; the production of an exclusive "Valiant Hearts" free CD for the Enidi membership only. In addition and with help from Guy Hands, a long time fan of the band, we have been able to make the historic EMI recordings from the 70's available again.
Touring has gone from strength to strength including gigs and festivals in USA, France, Belgium, Portugal, Germany and Holland. Going forward includes several festivals in the UK and on the continent. And coming up on the 15th October is The Enid in concert with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and 200 voice choir - the Symphonic Art Rock event of the year - the music of The Enid for the first time in all its orchestral glory.
Marmite
The Enid is an acquired taste and our musical style is unique. A Marmite band - loved by some and entirely dependent on real music lovers for our existence. The Enidi members' contributions and the work they put in both collectively and as individuals are vital.
For a modest cost of less than 7 pence a day, the material benefits are considerable in all sorts of ways including a fully staffed 24/7 office, a unique specially produced free CD every year, unfettered online access to the Enid archive, substantial discounts on almost everything Enid and an annual get together.
When you join up, you will immediately receive the current free Enidi CD - Valiant Hearts. You will also become eligible to purchase some of the best in the house Symphony Hall VIP tickets at a discount price with the ability to bring family and friends at greatly reduced rates.
Please join up ( http://www.theenid.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=156 ) and together we can make a little history.
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