Dear Happy and Important Person,

I write you during a break in touring. We’re briefly back in Arizona and this morning, PH and I are in my writing room, working on a commercial for Circus Mexicus that will air on Mexican radio. (When we’re done, we’ll post the final version).

As we’re making this radio spot, it occurs to us that, especially in the shadows of headlines of global economic crisis, international drug-related ultra-violence, a world-wide disease pandemic, and new passport requirements, there may be some question about whether or not Circus Mexicus will “happen” this year.

The simple answer is “yes.” We will be there, the show will go on.

To answer the question “why” is probably more difficult to answer than “why not?” Why should the show go on? If, due to any one of the above circumstances we were to cancel this year’s Circus Mexicus, some folks would be disappointed, but I doubt anyone would fault us for not having a good enough reason.

Judiciously and with full knowledge of the issues in today’s headlines, RCPM again makes the choice to venture south, cross the border, and set up our stage in that “little drinking village with a fishing problem.” And if in the shadows of these headlines, there is a lot of elbow room in front of that stage, so be it. We’re ready for that. It is in RCPM’s manifesto to give all we have, every time play, whether it be in front of 1 person or 10,000. We will also be ready if thousands of rock and roll revelers show up to sing and swoon and sway. I know this: as always, the amps will roar, the mariachis’ horns will wail, the beer will be cold and the margaritas tall, the moon will be full, the fireworks will burst, and we will be there to stand and deliver! We offer but a simple celebration of Life through Rock and Roll! We will be there for that simple reason: to be the purveyors of happiness, delight, elation and joy. That’s why.

Salud!
Roger Clyne

Random Karma’s take:

We agree with Roger, and we will travel down with RCPM in full support of their cause of celebrating life and music. We are also aware of the issues in today’s headlines, but if you look at the facts, there are more cases of disease and drug violence in our own communities everyday. To put it simply……You can live your life in fear and paranoia – or – you can really live your life. I know that most of you share that philosophy.

Our favorite resort town of Rocky Point is hurting…..let’s all give it a lift during Circus Mexicus, and show the people that we really do care about celebrating life, happiness, and good will. Let’s remember the children in the orphanage who need our support through P.H.’s charity…..most importantly let’s revel in the memories and good times of Circus Mexicus’ past, and pledge to make this one in June a special event to build on in the future!

To Roger & the Boys….we’ve got your back! See you on stage at J.J.’s on Friday 6/5!

Cheers!

Random Karma