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BDE, DIRECTV and NASDAQ ... What a Great Combination!
December 3, 2007, New York City, NY

On chilly Monday morning, December 3rd, 16 drummers and 12 flags, an all New York cast, joined other NY performers in forming a “min parade” that processed down Broadway from the ESPN Center, did an exciting sidewalk drum lick in front of the NASDAQ Building before continuing on to New York’s Military Island right in the heart of Times Square. Once on the island the drum line and color guard performed for the hustling New York audience all in celebration of DIRETV opening the NASDAQ that morning. The famous, ringing of the opening bell, belonged to the CEO of DIRECTV.

BDE Opens Local Arts Center
November 17, 2007, San Ramon, CA

The City of San Ramon opened its new Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center located at the new Dougherty Valley High School campus on Saturday, November 17th. BDE provided some opening drumming before once again sharing the stage with San Francisco’s, Beach Blanket Babylon.

BDE Welcoms Utah Jazz to Their Impressive NBA Partnerships!!!
November 1, 2007, Salt Lake City, UT

On November 1, 2007, BDEntertainment welcomed the Utah Jazz as it’s latest NBA partnership. 2007-08 should see the “Jazz Beat” performing at some 6 home games in Salt Lake City.

Look for continued exciting and amazing performances by this sports leasing entertainment company.

BDE Strengthens Sporting Relationship as They Partner with Stanford Football
September 1, 2007, Stanford Stadium, Palo Alto, CA

Being a leader in sports entertainment, BDEntertainment provided drummers to roam the parking lots and provide a pre game for the Stanford season opener. The Stanford fans bring a new meaning to tailgating and welcomed the drummers with open arms.

BDE Partners with Mentos to perform at the Drum Corps World Championships
August 9-11, 2007, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA

The 2007 Drum Corps International Championships were held for the very first time in California. BDEntertainment provided drummers to help promote sponsor Mentos candies. Product endorsement or launch can be greatly enhanced by the type of unique pageantry entertainment provided by BDE. The record crowd at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl can vouch for the presence of Mentos at DCI, thanks to the partnership with BDE.

BDE Enters Second Season with SF 49ers and Establish New Friends.
Fall 2007

Beginning and exciting 2nd season with the San Francisco 49ers, “The Niner Noise” Made various appearances at Niner Events to include, Family Day and Training Day, both held at the 49er Offices in Santa Clara. Once again the “Niner Noise” will perform at all 10 home games.

BDE also provided game day entertainment at a Sabre Cat”s Game and a Monarch”s Game.

BDE and San Francisco play host to the “MLB All Star Game”
July 7, 2007, ATT Park, San Francisco, CA

A week’s forth of a variety of events surrounding the “All Star Game” at AT&T Park included drummers from BDE’s talented and versatile pool of performers. On Saturday evening July, 7th, drummers welcomed cable cars full of invited guests as they arrived at the landmark Willie Mays entrance. Wearing “Giants” orange T-shirts to match the orange carpet covered sidewalk, the drummers were interactive with the guests making their arrival fun and memorable.

BDE Creates the Excitement at the Nordstrom’s Anniversary sale “Kick Off” Rally
July 7, 2007, Nordstrom Specialty Store, San Francisco, CA

An early morning call at San Francisco’s Flagship Nordstrom Specialty Store saw a true flurry around the coffee urns as drummers from BDE helped the store manager and his many department employees ready themselves for their annual Anniversary Sale.

BDE is the Highlight for the San Francisco Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Annual Luncheon
June 27, 2007, Moscone Center West, San Francisco, CA

A drum line produced by BDEntertauinment helped to celebrate the SFCVB’s 97th Annual Luncheon Meeting at Moscone Center West in downtown San Francisco. BDE was in great performance company, appearing on stage with the men of the first national tour of “Jersey Boys,” Beach Blanket Babylon, Velocity Circus and of course the Honorable Mayor Gavin Newsom and a room full of San Francisco’s most prestigious business leaders, movers and shakers. This performance gained a mention in San Francisco’s society magazine, 7X7.

BDE Performs a Unique and Unforgettable show for EchoStar, “Team Summit.”
May 4, 2007, Dallas, Texas

Testimonial from Event:.
“I recently had the extreme pleasure of working with the professionals at BDEntertainemnt for multiple performances at our annual retailer event, “Team Summit.”

Throughout planning and execution I found BDE to be flexible, frugal and focused. BDE delivered 3 flawless, unique and unforgettable performances. The entertainers obviously enjoyed their experience, as did our more than 3000 attendees. The drumline performed at the opening ceremonies of our 4-day, 3-night event. I have received numerous and uncompromisingly favorable comments about the drumline’s performance throughout

so obviously BDE provided arguably the most memorable moment in the program that included highly- stylized visual and audio presentations and an expansive list of celebrity appearances. Perhaps most impressive were the comments from our executives-----a group with high expectations indeed----who concluded the drumline performances were “money well spent” and that they could “feel the energy in the room.”

The performers were friendly, engaging, punctual and adaptable. They obviously enjoyed the experience, which makes it all the more gratifying to have worked with them. BDE stayed true to its word from proposal development though invoice and successfully crafting a unique performance that undoubtedly enhanced the communication of our message.

It is my pleasure to recommend BDEntertainemnt.”

Michael Hanbery
General Manager, EchoStar L.L.C

Warriors in the PLAYOFFS!! - BDE's Drumline "After Shock" Rocks the crowd.
May 2007, Oracle Arena, Oakland, CA

“After Shock” the Golden State Warrior’s drum line, produced by BDEntertainemnt, provided game day entertainment throughout the Warrior’s home play off games. BDE is proud to be entering it’s third season with the Warriors. Look for some 12 plus performances this season.

BDE Continues School Performances
May 3, 2007

On May 3, 2007, BDE drummers partnered once again with San Francisco DJ and promoter of XL Entertainment, Franco Finn to continue much appreciated music in the schools entertainment. The entire creative and administrative staffs of BDE are more than aware of the lack of the arts in the schools, and are happy when invited to be apart of school performances and lecture demonstrations. Invite us!

BDE partners with YWCA of Silicon Valley for “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”
April 4, 2007, San Francisco, CA

BDEntertainment’s “Niner Noise” with the support of the San Francisco 49ers, provided drum entertainment along the walking route bringing excitement and encouragement to over 450 walkers who raised over $23,000.00 for the prevention of sexual assault awareness. Partnering with the YWCA, BDE helped to make a positive difference in our community and the future.

Testimonial from Event:
“You were all wonderful!! Thank you so much.”

Keri Procunier McLain
PhD/ CEO

BDE WOWs Deloitte and Touche
November , 2006 San Diego CA

On a mid-November Wednesday morning at the San Diego Convention Center just when the 4000 employees of Deloitte and Touché thought they were being dismissed from days of meetings, they were hit with a huge surprise. A “mini” drum and bugle corps of some 34 performers thrilled them as they entered from four corners of the arena in full formal uniforms. Under grand lighting the performers made their way to the round stage playing “Johnny One Note,” arranged especially for this very prestigious client. The crowd was on their feet as the sounds and movements crescendoed to a big finish complete with confetti canons.

BDE Kicks Off Macys Holiday Parade
October 24, 2006 Union Square, San Francisco

Macy’s Holiday kick off parade, Union Square, downtown SF. Mini drum line and color guard generated great crowd enthusiasm as they participated in “Parade on Parade,” a celebration in preparation for the famous New York Thanksgiving Day parade.

BDE Helps Open the NEW Westfield Mall in Downtown San Francisco With 40 Trumpets
September 28, 2006 Westfield Mall San Francisco

Opening of new Westfield Mall in downtown San Francisco. After 40 of the finest trumpet players in the bay area opened the new Westfield Mall with a fanfare reminiscent of the previously housed Emporium Store, 8 BDE Drummers welcomed the very first shoppers to the world’s second largest Bloomingdales Department Store.

Going into its third year of operation, BDEntertainment once again is branching further into the event and sport entertainment world with its drum line for the San Francisco 49ers, "Niner Noise." The group will perform at all home games at Monster Park in San Francisco. Part of the Blue Devils organizational family, BDEntertainment showcases performers at various professional sporting events, corporate outings and trade shows, among other gigs. BDE has produced entertainment for basketball teams including the Phoenix Suns, New Jersey Nets, New York Nicks, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Clippers and the 2005 NBA All-Star Game.

BDEs Niner Noise is showcased all over San Francisco at the 49ers events making special appearances including joining Jamie Williams in announcing his role as Athletic Director of San Francisco’s Art Academy University” The party was held at SF downtown club/restaurant, Jillian’s.

The 49er organization as well as e2k Sports are thrilled with the addition of the Noise to the game day entertainment of the San Francisco 49ers.

BDE Continues to WOW Audiences with NEW Shows for Product Launches
September 12, 2006 Phoenix AZ.

Yet another new way to use the BDE Drum Line…Introduce them in the dark and in shadow. This was a great beginning of a very exciting and promising pharmaceutical. The drum line also made its way, parade style around the group of 200 attendees to pick up and bring to stage, two to of the company’s VIPs.

BDE Inspires Novo Nordisk Group
August 29, 2006 Nashville, TN. Acuff Theatre

15 Drummers look great on stage with 4 singers performing at Nashville’s historic Acuff Theatre. As reported in the Novo Nordisk Daily News….”The Blue Devils drum corps gave an awe inspiring performance that really brought home the point that we all add our unique rhythm to the Novo Nordisk beat….(Later) The drummers were also Joined onstage by four singer who reminded the audience that “the future is staring right now!”

BDE "Stamps it Up" at National Sales Meeting
July 15 & 20, 2006 Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, Utah

Scrap bookers from all over the nation took over Salt Lake City, as ”Stamp it Up” held their National Sales Meetings. There were two meetings over the course of a week with over 60K attendees and 20 drummers.

BDE Promotes Product Lainch
June 7, 2006 San Diego, CA

Product launch, San Diego. Once again a mixer of brass and drums playing the company theme proved a great beginning to a new pharmaceutical product launch. Drummers were actually staged in the audience to emphasize the introduction of regional keynote speakers.

BDE performs for Hyatt Corporation and Mayor Daley
April 5, 2006 Chicago Grand Hyatt, Chicago, IL.

As Hyatt International announced it’s new direction, BDE was there with 2 distinct drum lines to provide visual as well as music to enhance the merger. Client: Hyatt/TBA Production.

BDE Performs for Pharmaceutical Company
April 3, 2006 MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

Once again teeming up with the production genius of Jack Morton Worldwide, BDE provided 15 drummers in yellow jump suits to launch a new pharmaceutical product.

BDE Performs at Fisher Scientific Research Annual Sales Meeting - GO FOR THE GOLD!
February 2, 2006 Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Pittsburgh based Fisher Scientific Research held their annual sales meeting in sunny South Florida. BDEntertainment worked hand in hand with Fisher's Meeting and Event Planner, Amy Fixx to make the opening session a memorable event. “GO FOR THE GOLD!”

The evening opened to an Olympic Style fanfare as 12 drummers followed Fisher VIPs down the center isle of the Grand Floridian Ballroom to a stage where a very theatrical caldron has set a flame. After several speeches, the highlight of the night had to be the final “performance” of Fisher's retiring CEO after 39 years. Before leaving the stage he said, “How about those drummers, weren't they great? I am always up too learning something new, so maybe one of those drummers could teach me a little something.” A drummer joined him onstage and after some clever conversation proceeded to demonstrate a drum lick that would have been impossible for many polished musicians to learn. Reducing it to a beat that not only the CEO and audience of 650 soon began to clap, they were instructed to reach under their seats to find a set of drum sticks to continue the cadence to the sounds of the Rolling Stones and the entire BDE drum line. Getting a large group to participate is not always an easy thing to do but few can resist being part of the heart pounding rhythm of drumming. BDE provided a great ending to the beginning of a great meeting.

Testimonial from Event:
It was great working with you guys. You are very patient and the drummers were amazing. Got RAVE reviews by attendees!!!

Amy Fixx,
Fisher Scientific, Meeting and Event Manager

2005-2006 Basketball Highlights
January 2006

As the basketball season reaches it's mid season, BDE continues to provide exciting drum beats for player intros, time outs and half-time entertainment. Along with the NBA roster BDEntertainemnt also provided drum lines for Long Beach State University ad Stanford.

Testimonial from Games:
Hey Michael--

Great job last night with the drumline. They did a timeout and halftime- and it was GREAT!!
Both our dept. and our crowd absolutely loved the performance....and we look forward to inviting your group out again here in the near future.”

Maurice Brazelton
Scaremanto Kings

“I have enjoyed working with you and the drummers. Everything was great. Everyone enjoyed them and they were awesome to work with.

Brandon Anthony
Golden State Warriors

“First of all I just wanted to let you know your group was AMAZING. They did a wonderful job and the crowd was so excited. I would love to get together with you to find out if there is anything else you had in mind. Your group is the only group that has captured the audiences complete attention.”

Liz McCaslin
Stanford Athletics

BDEntertainmnet partners with San Francisco's Graham Day of TrapezeWorld to Celebrate the Opening of Upscale Condominiums
December 2, 2005 Reno, NV.

“What a Party!” When the Historic Golden Phoenix Hotel and Casino decided to become upscale condominium living space an invitation only party is exactly what they arranged to preview their plans. If you can imagine turning the casino of a hotel into an elegant party environment, well that is exactly what happened on Friday, December 2. Great food, signature drinks and waiters dressed as construction workers and one more exciting element. A great BDE hip drum line! BDEntertainmnet partnered with San Francisco's Graham Day of TrapezeWorld to present 3 completely different drum interludes throughout the evening. The guests really enjoyed the energetic drumming and choreography along with their martinis and skewered shrimp. The presence and momentary interruption created by the sound of a drum line or brass choir is not only musical but provides a unique “visual cue” that can change the tone of the event or be used to actually move the party in a different direction or location.

Testimonial from Event:
My sincerest thanks on a making my wish list come true. I have wanted to work with your group again for some time and the performance that you generated for my client has me looking forward to the next time already. The Blue Devil Hip Hop Drum Corp was a hit, my client’s expectations were exceeded, and I truly enjoyed the passion and skill with which your players approached their performance. In addition, I appreciate your flexibility, and attention to detail in putting this together last minute, as an Event Producer the above traits are imperative to me and our family of vendors.

This is a “top of the niche” product that is malleable enough to fit almost any type of event.

Thanks again, our next date with The Blue Devils is coming up soon.

Graham Day
Owner TrapezeWorld, LLC

BDE Once Agains Partners with the NBA to Provide High Energy Entertainment
November 2005

Due to the tremendous success of the “PHX Percussion,” a collaboration with BDEntertainment and the Phoenix Suns, last season, BDE has become the 05-06 NBA Game Day Entertainment resource. One year ago BDE met with the NBA office and formed a partnership to provide entertainment for their teams. We all hoped it would grow to where it is today. With help and advice from NBA Entertainment Director, Felisa Israel, BDE has acted in an advisory role as well as providing some of the most talented arrangers and performers in the country for the 05-06 season. As Felisa was so clear in pointing out, “the bar was set really high with the PHX group so we have to one up ourselves.” In 2005 PHX Percussion group produced by BDE went on to perform at the “All Star Game” in Denver last February.

Look for BDEntertainment Drum Lines to perform for the following teams:

Golden State Warriors
Los Angeles Clippers
Sacramento Kings
Washington Wizards

There will still be a strong BDE presence at the Suns games and dates will be announced in the future.

In addition to providing the talent for the above -mentioned teams, BDEntertainment has provided consultation for the N.J Nets, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, Seattle Sonics, Portland Trail Blazers, Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic.

What the Teams are Saying This Year:

"Everything we expected was delivered by your outstanding group on Tuesday. Great job! They did a timeout and halftime- and it was GREAT!! Both our department and our crowd absolutely loved the performance. On behalf of our entire department we thank you for the fantastic show and professionalism of the group"

Maurice K. Brazelton
Entertainment Coordinator, Maloof Sports & Entertainment - Sacramento Kings

BDEntertainment Travels to Seoul, South Korea for 7th Annual International Drum Festival
October 2005

BDPA traveled around the world and back, touring Europe in July. BDEntertainment made the arrangements for 14 members of the 05 drum line to participate in the 5 day, 3 performance festival, October 5th -10th .

The main intent behind the formation of BDEntertainmnet was to take the art of marching drum corps to events other than football fields and parades. However anyone who has ever been in a drum corps knows of the worldwide friendships and unique relationships that are built. These relationships and the invitation that follows promises to be a huge part of the success of BDEntertainment.

The Seoul Drum Festival is hosted by The Seoul Metropolitan Government and organized by The Sejong Cultural Center. All of performances were free for audiences and held outside. (For more information on about the Seoul trip, visit the Blue Devils web site)

BDEntertainment Has Tremendously Successful Event in Orlando for Sterling Jewelry
September 2005

With several months of detailed planning, BDEntertainment partnered with Impact Communications of Cleveland Ohio and Executive Producer, Irene Majer McArthur to produce one of our most successful events to date. The event was for client, Sterling Jewelry, with some twelve internal divisions to get their 1700 store managers excited and prepared for the upcoming Christmas selling season. Once again BDEntertainment exceeded the client's as well as the producers expectations.

“One You. One Mission. One Customer at a Time.” Was the Sterling theme and BDEntertainment was charged with the exciting task of producing entertainment in three acts for the evening opening session at Disney's Coronado Hotel and Suites in Orlando, Florida.

Act # 1: began with a single snare down stage left sound to be joined by another drummer stage right. As the two made their way to the elaborate center stage, they were joined by a line of 16 other drummers, that musically and theatrically portrayed the importance of team building and team spirit. The production concluded with the entire group playing and chanting the Sterling theme….a BDE trademark.

Act # 2: was a beautiful dance strategically paced within the opening speeches to depict the recognition of the attendees. Twelve colorful flags designed with the twelve company logos and artfully manipulated by some of BDEntertainments Color Guard Dancers brought the intent to life. While some details of this event's description will remain a secret, it is no secret that live performers are a fresh and welcomed replacement for a slide presentation.

Act # 3: brought a cast of 45 interactive personable drummers, a slick brass ensemble and a group of hot and sexy dancers together to fill the entire room with excitement the likes of which Irene said, “I have been doing this for 17 years and I have never seen this crowd so excited!” The idea was to conclude with total crowd participation and in a very creative and unique way BDE pulled it off beautifully and with only a little help from the Disney fireworks.

Testimonial from Event:
Michael,

Sincere thanks to you, Dave, Pete, Scott, John and Scott, and the talented young professionals from the BDE! The event has received nothing but rave reviews! All the executives from Sterling have been extremely complimentary and have deemed this event "the best ever". I truly appreciate all the hard work, planning and effort on everyone's behalf! And for making me look good too!...which makes my job even harder for next year!! (thanks for that as well!..just kidding...)

In all sincerity, I appreciate everyone's help and your tremendous performance. It was a pleasure working with all of you and I look forward to the next opportunity. The performers were really outstanding. I hope you will pass on our excitement and Sterling's thanks and praise as well.

My Best Wishes to All,

Irene Majer
Executive Producer, Impact Communications

BDEntertainment is happy to have established such great partnerships and alliances with other pageantry entertainment groups worldwide. BDE arranged for a Bay Area marching band to perform at a noon- time picnic for a group of seniors from the Pleasant Hills Senior Center in Pleasant Hills, California. Clowns, balloons and stilt walkers were apart of the part as well, but nothing can replace the early parade memories we all have or the beating of the heart when one hears the sound of a bass drum. Marching bands, large and small have been widely requested, to bring the thrill, color and excitement to a variety of parties, pic-nic, corporate and otherwise.

The Venue: The Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Nevada

BDEntertainment is proud to provide such versatile and diverse entertainment, eager to partner and work with a variety of themed shows especially with such a prominent and prestige's client. On Tuesday morning September 13th, the client held a meeting of its VP's at the beautiful Mandalay Bay Hotel on the famed Las Vegas Strip.

We did just that! BDEntertainment provided an arranger to provide drum accompaniment for a live singer. 10 very colorfully dressed drummers added not only a great sound but great visual support for the opening session, bringing 800 plus attendees to their feet. It can be done at 8 AM and BDE is proof perfect.

Television has few traditions as strongly ingrained as the annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon. Hosted this year at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, the event celebrated it remarkable 40th anniversary and BDEntertinment was on had to provide a tremendously talented drum line. The list of invited entertainers is too long to mention in its entirety, but some of the other performers donating their time and talents included, Celine Dion, Backstreet Boys, Billy Gilman, Sean Hayes and Julia Roberts. Of course no MDA Telethon would be complete without appearances by Ed McMahon and Robert Goulet.

This season was especially important for BDE involvement because the telethon not only raised funds for MDA but also for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Testimonial from Event:
Dear Blue Devils,

The “pleasure of your company” on this important occasion is a joy…and your caring and concern will make this “telethon” the best ever!

You have thanks, love and gratitude, not only from me, but my staff, my crew and the Muscular Dystrophy Association…as well as the children and adults we serve.

God bless you!

Always,

Jerry Lews

BDEntertainment performs at Cisco Systems International Sales meeting on Pier 48, San Francisco
August 2005

For nearly 2 weeks in August, Cisco Systems hosted their international sales force in the beautiful “City By The Bay, San Francisco. As any convention destination city, San Francisco pulled out all of the stops. Wine Country tours, S.F. Bay cruises and of course trips to Alcatraz helped enlighten and entertain the thousands of visitors that enjoyed their time in the U.S.

BDEntertainment partnered for the first time with Velocity Circus to help welcome and entertain every guest as they attended several theme parties in the unique but very San Francisco, Pier 48. For 3 nights, animated drummers and lovely dancers greeted each of the hundreds of buses as they dropped the attendees of at the entrance of the Pier Party. Each party had a different theme depending on the guest. Besides the hundreds of other entertainers, headlines such as Cool and The Gang, provided dance music for the opening party. The beauty of the BDE performers is that they worked well with every theme party.

Testimonial from Event:
“Thanks again, Michael for your great work and that of the group... they were wonderful, fun, and easy to work with, which we all know is one of the most important thing”

Laura Fraenza
Entertainment Coordinator

What can be said about television's funniest daytime talk show host, ELLEN!

Not since Rosie O'Donnell has the television talk show scene been so welcoming to stand up comedian Ellen DeGeneres. The wait for tickets has now surpassed the one -year mark and if ratings are an indication, Ellen is sure to be around for awhile.

If you had a chance to watch Ellen on Thursday April 28th, you saw the two -time Emmy Award winning funny woman is also quite a good dancer. She typically opens each show by dancing to some of the hippest, hottest and newest music on the charts, spun by DJ sidekick, Tony. It was her intent to have the BDEntertainment Drum Line back up her one- minute opening dance routine. That changed after rehearsal.

The most exciting and surprising part of the day was being used for three featured segments of the one- hour show instead of the dance with Ellen opening only. It is a definite possibility that BDE will return to the ELLEN Show in the future.

Ellen Show Web Page

Testimonial from Event:
“The producers received big ratings for ther Spring Sweeps and was one of Ellen's biggest shows of the season,” said Human Interest Producer, Melissa Costello. They had Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson on the show and as Ellen said, “We wanted something big and loud and exciting to open the new season…here they are the BD Drum Line!”

Melissa Costello
Human Interest Producer, The Ellen Show

BDEntertaiment to Perform at the NBA All-Star Game
February 2005

The “PHX Percussionists,” organized by performers and staff of BDEntertainment performed at the NBA All Star Game in Denver Colorado on February 20th. The 10- member drum ensemble was originally cast to perform for the opening game for the Phoenix Suns. The Phoenix Suns were thrilled with their performance and immediately booked the group for an additional seven games. The NBA held their mid season meeting in Phoenix January 9, 2005, the entertainment committee had a chance to see and hear the excitement and professionalism of the “PHX Percussionists” and shortly thereafter asked that they be apart of the All-Star Game celebration in Denver, CO.

In its first year of existence, BDEntertainment has exceeded all expectations and projections having employed some of the finest performers and creatives in the country. Working with production giants such as PGI and Jack Morton Worldwide as well as a variety of event planners, BDEntertainment has provided entertainment for clients, PeopleSoft, RJ Reynolds, SBC Long Distance, Bank of the West, Life Scan, Johnson and Johnson in addition to the NBA.

“They were phenomenal on every level - performance skills, responding to input and direction, and a pleasure to work with. They blew away four audiences,” said PGI Event Director, Leo Fitzspatrick after a performance for RJ Reynolds in Las Vegas, August 2004.

In May of 2004 BDEntertainment met with NBA Entertainment Director Felisa Isreal in Los Angeles to initiate a professional relationship with the NBA. Felisa Isreal and BDEntertainment immediately were in contact with all of the NBA teams. “We knew that BDEntertainment would be well received by the teams and the energy of the performers would fit perfectly in the NBA environment,” said David Gibbs CEO of BDEntertainment. Performing groups were placed with the New Jersey Nets, New York Nicks and Phoenix Suns with interest from many other NBA teams about a future collaboration with BDEntertainment. “The performers were terrific with high-energy. BDEntertainment has been big part of the Suns team and our success” said Kip Helt, Director of Game Operations for the Phoenix Suns. The All-Star Game is a great honor as BDEntertainment continues to broaden their relationship with the NBA.

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BDEntertainment networking pays off with 2 “Rally” performances for SBC!
February 2005

BDEntertainment participated in company rallies for SBC Long Distance on Thursday, February 24 and Monday, February 28th in Rosemont, Illinois and San Ramon, California respectably.

With a nationwide roster of talent it was proof perfect that BDE can provide entertainment practically anywhere, which is a priority of BDE. SBC Long Distance located in San Ramon, California, needed parade style entertainment for employee, “pep rally's.”

Members of the Lincoln Prospect H.S. Band from the Chicago Area lead a delegation of SBC managers into the room of 500 attendees and BDE performers did the same at the San Ramon Marriott. Both “mini parades” were lead by SBC mascots as the managers' rallied their sales forces by chanting, “S-B-C” and throwing t-shirts and nerf toys into the crowd.

Patricia Thacther, Corporate Staff Manager, worked with the BDE staff from her desk in San Ramon to organize both events. She was thrilled with the outcome and for the convenience of
making one phone call.

BDEntertainment joins forces with the Academy of Friends in a benefit performance, raising over a half millions dollars for Bay Area HIV/AIDS organizations
February 2005

La Nuit d'Argent: An opulent night of giving, touched with the essence of all things silver.

La Nuit d'Argent: Academy of Friends 25th Annual Academy Awards Gala.

La Nuit d'Argent: Because we can always use a few more friends.

Oscar night saw the second largest party outside of Hollywood at Ft. Mason Pavilion in San Francisco celebrating and raising money at what has become the city's largest black tie event, the Academy of Friends. Teaming up with aerial artists from Trapeze World, Beach Blanket Babylon and Broadway diva, Geena Jeffries, BDE opened the second half of the star studded evening with original music composed by John Meehan and Scott Johnson.

Over the past two decades, Academy of Friends has distributed nearly $5 million to more than 60 organizations serving men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS. BDEntertainment was honored to be selected to participate in the 25th Anniversary year along such a distinguished list of performers and corporate sponsors such as Mercedes Benz, Starbucks, Levi Strauss and Macy's West to name a few.

Information and gala pictures

BDEntertainment kicks off the first National Sales Meeting for RJ Reynolds
January 2005

On Sunday, January 23, 2005, BDEntertainment provided a cast of 47 performers to help 2500 employees of the “new” RJ Reynolds sales force begin their first annual sales meeting at the New Orleans Convention Center. The convention center, located on the banks of the Mississippi proved to be an ideal location for such celebratory event. As soon as RJR's President and CEO Susan Ivey raised her wine glass and declared the meeting come to order the stage was instantly invaded with first 2 color guard performers manipulating flags with the RJR logo, gradually pulling 16 brass, 19 drummers and 12 additional color guard into view. Not only did they use the stage but at the request of PGI producers Emily Nash and Joshua Covin along with Director, Leo Fitzpatrick, the performers entered the house to interact with attendees. The ensemble moved around the formal diners playing a variety of musical “snippets,” ranging from, “SING, SING, SING “ to “WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN.” It all concluded with the stage ablaze with sight and sound. There would probably have been a small riot had the group not made their exit through the house and the standing ovation of the excited audience.

Over the course of the rehearsal period and during the tech time on stage, stage manager, J. Stan Jakubiec said he was getting multiple comments in his ear piece from technical crew about how pleasurable it was to work the BDE cast. Prepared, patient and flexible were words used a lot to describe the group over their 3 days in New Orleans. (J. Stan works with Celine Dion in her Cesar's Palace show, “A New Day, when not freelancing for PGI.)

Testimonial from Event:
“You have done it again, I never worry when I work with BDEntertaiinment.”

Leo Fitzpatrick
Director of Entertainment, PGI

What the cast had to say:
“Not only was this an awesome experience but enjoyable as well. It was a pleasure.”
Isleen Pinpin
Color Guard/Dancer

“It was a Blast! I always enjoy working with you guys.”
Zach Schlicher
Percussionist

“Thank you for a fantastic weekend. I really enjoyed the experience and would love to continue performing with BDEntertainment.
Robert Canchola
Trumpet

The variety and versatility offered by BDEntertainment was never more apparent than on December 21, 2004 when a trumpet trio provided background holiday music for the office Christmas party for Chamberlin Associates in Pleasanton, CA. The trio played a variety of contemporary and traditional Christmas music.

Testimonial from Event:
"Our event went very well and the trumpet quintet was perfect.”

Donna Batchelor
Chamberlin Associates, Co-Event Chair

“Thanks for working so diligently on this last minute request. Everything went wonderful, and the performers sounded great, not to mention all were very nice. Lots of compliments on their performance

Jill Astleford
Chamberlin Associates, Event Chair

BDEntertaiment Partners with the NBA
November 2004

In early May 2004, David Gibbs CEO of BDEntertainment and Michael Turner, General Manager met with the Entertainment Director of the NBA in Los Angeles. With 29 NBA teams, each independently arranging their game entertainment, BDE is off to a great start.

Phoenix Suns
November 3, 2004

As the lights went out in the Phoenix Arena and the capacity crowd began waving their glow wands, the first thing they heard was a BDE drum-line. As the lights came up and they saw the 6 drummers in Suns jerseys, the roar was deafening. Kip Helt, Director of Game Operations, said “The drummers were a big hit. Not only great performers but great people to work with as well.”

The drum -line played as the team was introduced and added excitement throughout the game. Kip has requested the “PHX Percussionists” as he has branded them to play for another 5 games this season.

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New Jersey Nets
November 3, 2004

As a result of the on going relationship with BDEntertainment and YEA, drumlines performed at the New Jersey Nets opening game on November 3rd.

The “Screecher Creatures, “ official drum line of the NJ Nets was an idea inspired my the creative team of the Nets and Game Operations Director, Jennifer McClure in conversation with BDE. The “Screecher”section the Nets have for their wild and crazy fans have the 6 man drum line to add in their enthusiasm for the team at each home game.

After the game the “Creatures” received rave reviews from the Nets fans and staff for their energy and excitement and are slated for 9 more performances.

New York Nicks
November 6, 2004

As a result of the on going relationship with BDEntertainment and YEA, drumlines performed at the New York Nets opening game on November 6th.

“ThunderJam” is the name of the New York Nicks Drum Line. 26 drummers made up the roster of the “Thunderjams” from across the US. The drum line added a big “Wow” as requested from Gray Winkler, Director of Event Presentation and Broadcast and promises to be a new and future relationship with the Nicks.

Sales Force, a US Soft Ware Company held a tradeshow and week- long convention in San Francisco. Being Election Day, the SF based event planners of Woodbury Events and Innovative Entertainment worked with the client and BDEntertainment to design a red, white and blue extravaganza. BDEntertainment once again invaded the tradeshow with a mini parade intended to lead the 1800 attendees to a cocktail party in another part of the SF Hilton Hotel. Complete with a Town Crier, Lady Liberty and several presidential look a likes. Representatives of Woodbury Events were most impressed with the patience and flexibility of the BDEntertainment performers.

5 drummers provided half time entertainment and excitement at Pepperdine University's “Midnight Madness Celebrity Basketball Game.” This event is an ongoing tradition for their basketball team and event coordinators. Basketball is the only sport the Malibu based University has so this event is one that receives a lot of attention and enthusiasm. The drum line helped the team begin their first practice at 11 PM after several opening acts. “Old School” was the 2004 theme and the drum line received great reviews from the organizers as well as the fans.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons held their 86th annual meeting and awards ceremony at San Francisco's Downtown Hilton Hotel. BDEntertainment provided a very elegant and ceremonial start to the week long itinerary. At the request of the client the evening began with a processional marching corps lead by an honor guard. All 800 in attendance came to their feet as the American Flag entered the Grand Ballroom. Once the colors were staged front and center a soloist from the SF Opera chorus, arranged by BDE, sang a beautiful accapella arrangement of the National Anthem. After many awards and recognitions the ensemble surprised the crowd and escorted them to another ballroom for a celebratory cocktail reception.

Testimonial from Event:
“ this was a traditional beginning for the AAOMS Conference and the 40 member BDE Ensemble brought a fresh, vibrant look to the procession"

PeopleSoft National Sales Meeting
September 2004

With only one week to prepare, BDEntertainment was granted a place in the entertainment roster for PeopleSoft's S.F Sales Convention. With the theme, “Flex, Expand and Connect,” the BDE performers participated in more ways than one, starting with the entire casting coming from the Los Angeles Area. With the 12 slick dancers, choreographer, director and arranger all in the LA Area it only made sense to cast and rehearse in Southern California and with BDE's nationwide roster of talent as well as arrangers and choreographers we where more than capable of providing 6 drummers and an arranger from L. A. All came together for to rehearse with choreographer Dean Harvey and director John Kirman on Friday September 17. The actual producer of the event was Jack Morton Worldwide, producers of the 2004 Athen's Olympic Opening and Closing events. After the Friday rehearsal in LA, all were flown to San Francisco for a day of rehearsing at the Moscone Center on Monday the 20th. With 14,000 in attendance the stage was enormous and the BDE drummers had ample room to show off their movement skills as well as their drumming which incidentally was performed over a pre-recorded tract.

Testimonial from Event:
“ I was thrilled with the free style, celebratory feel the drummers were able to add to the closing number."

"The patience and professionalism as well as the strong individual presence that the BDE performers brought to the production was tremendous.”

RJReynolds National Sales Meetings
August 2004

Working with a team of event planners from the PGI office in Chicago, BDEntertainment was apart of the official announcement and national sales meeting of the merger between R J Reynolds and Brown and Williams. A cast of 21 drummers staged to represent the differences and conflicts between the 2 companies and then their coming together as “ One Force, One Focus,” was referred to by all involved as the high point of the convention. Not only was the production company impressed, so was the client, the “New” R J Reynolds. The client was so impressed with the music, composed by Scott Johnson, which incidentally included a chant of the convention theme, “One Force, One Focus,” they asked that a selection be recorded to be used in the coming weeks to help motivate and remind the employees of RJR of the tremendous and emotional meeting in Las Vegas. The convention was held at the beautiful Venetian Hotel and casino in Las Vegas.

Testimonial from Event:
“Never have I worked with such a well rehearsed, flexible and professional team of talent and WE WILL work with BDE again in the future to fill our special entertainment needs.”

“BDE performers are the spirit of the new company and every time the employees hear the drum line, they will recall the excitement of this meeting.”

BDE was the featured entertainment at the opening of the newest East Bay Macy's Store in Antioch. BDE performed for an early morning and anxious crowd before the drum roll that preceded the ribbon cutting. The CEO of Macy's was on hand as well as the mayor of Antioch. After the ribbon was cut and the doors open, the drum line lead the dignitaries in parade formation into the new store. BDE is proud of our relationship with Macy's West.

BDE paraded down Main Street in Mountain View as the featured entertainment celebrating the opening of the newest Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Information Center. As many centers as this organization has opened always has some type of live entertainment and music, this was the first time they have ever staged a parade. Dignitaries of the organization gathered from all over the world to march with BDE and with the distribution of the opening on DVD, literally millions of people will see this performance.

BDE Announces Affiliation with YEA!

BDEntertainment is excited to announce their affiliation with Youth Education in the Arts (YEA!), the leading East coast organization promoting music education and youth participation in the performing arts.

George Hopkins, the Executive Director of YEA!
"Collaboration between YEA! and the Blue Devils has been of growing interest to both of our organizations. In BDEntertainment, we will be able to bring access to East coast venues and events. Indeed, our work in the recent past with Macy's, the Late Show with David Letterman, Broadway productions and various high profile sporting events such as the Olympics has shown all of us what is possible. The opportunities before us are extremely exciting and it is wonderful to be collaborating with the talents of the Blue Devils’ organization as they begin this new venture.”

LifeScan National Sales Meeting 2004
February 2004

On Tuesday February 3, 2004, BDEntertainment was pleased to participate in LifeScan’s National Sales Meeting at the beautiful Westin, Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. With a theme, “We are the Titans,” BDEntertainment provided theatrically staged and strategically placed snare drummers to engage sales managers in rhythmical group participation. The drummers moved throughout the room playing on the tables as well as the drums and soon the room was exploding with sound and excitement.

Later in the afternoon, a scheduled outdoor lunch performance, with a special guest and a world champion twirler, had to be moved indoors due to rain. The performers were so flexible that with just a few minor adjustments to the staging, they invaded the attendees with a mini parade around the buffet tables.

Testimonial from Event:
"It has been my extreme pleasure to use BD Entertain at our 2003 Global Sales Meeting and at our 2004 National Sales Meeting. The creative team and performers from BD Entertain are amazing! They were able to take our meeting theme and bring the theme to life during our main tent and breakout sessions. The uniqueness of BD Entertain is that they are able to captivate, engage and motivate a diverse audience. The sounds and colors are unlike anything you have seen before!"

A ensemble of BDEntertainment performers traveled to Japan in October 2003 to participate in the 16th Annual Marching in Okayama Festival. A contingent consisting of 31 brass players, 14 percussionists and 12 guard members took part as the central act for the festival. This was the seventh international event for BDEntertainment in which three of those trips have been to Japan.

Testimonial from Event:
"In the fall of 2002 and most recent in October 2003 Dynasty USA invited BDEntertainment to come to Okayama, Japan to play in the multi-international 'Marching in Okayama' festival. People from all over Asia came to see this incredible group of performers play and they were simply amazed at the wonderful entertainment provided. Encore after encore was asked for and BDEntertainment did not let the crowd down. Thank you BDEntertainment for providing a fantastic vehicle for my company's message through your performances!"