January 2, 2002
Dear Friends,
It is my regrettable task to inform you that we are suspending
publication of BLUES ACCESS as of today. Our current issue (Winter 2002,
#48) will be our last. [If you are presently a subscriber, please see
our note at http://www.bluesaccess.com.]
This is an eventuality that I've been trying to forestall for some time
now. For the better part of two years we have been losing money and I'm
no longer able or willing to shoulder that burden. Up until last week I
was optimistic that we would be able to find a buyer or investor to make
it possible for me to get out of debt, farm out most of the business
responsibilities and expand to six issues per year. It didn't happen. My
first reaction was one of sullen resignation, but that eventually gave
way to a sense of relief. For all its rewards, 12 years of this has been
pretty draining, both financially and emotionally. Plain and simple, I'm
broke and I'm cooked.
For more details see http://www.bluesaccess.com.
You¹ll still be able to purchase the latest issue, back issues and
t-shirts (as long as they last) from the web site or by calling (303)
443-7245. BLUES ACCESS shirts are available in L, XL and XXL. Red
Rooster t-shirts are available in XL only.
At any rate, the blues itself, which we all love, is resilient and will
survive and continue in some form for a long time. For that we can be
grateful.
Once again, I extend my deepest thanks for your support, your input and
your understanding.http://
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Cary Wolfson
Publisher
BLUES ACCESS Magazine
Online at: http://www.bluesaccess.com