The decades of my experience in this business has been both exciting and rewarding. They have brought me many gifts of music, personal pleasure and worldly gain. I have had the honor of meeting many folk; famous, infamous and most gratifying, the wonderful fans and patrons with whom I've swapped goods and stories.

Alas, I'm closing up the mail order department to take a position in the private sector with Bravado International Group which handles merchandising for everyone from Bon Jovi and Robert Plant /Jimmy Page to Destiny's Child and Christina Aguilera. Pretty different, eh?

Many factors have gone into this decision and it was not easy to even consider leaving behind the focus of 22 years. But, I did and as of 06 / 2001 The Esoteric Music Group as you know it will be no more. It will exist as an internet production and licensing entity. I may throw some stuff up on the E-bay from time to time but for the most part, this is it.

Now for the last sales pitch. This one as you can see is beyond yer wildest dreams with prices that hurt me much more than I'm sure they thrill you.

You who have been with me since I was pitching a brand new Residents release, " Diskomo", can understand the significance of this communique. The mixed pleasure of simultaneously releasing Snakefingers last effort and Sheenahs first compilation, "Potatoes" also stands out. Of course the ineffable pride of putting out my son Simon's Stinky Puffs records and that whole era, was all amazing. It has been a great ride. So, it's on to the future. Thanks for everything and my best to you all.

Sincerely,