Our website attracts attention to both street organs and calliopes.
I received a request for help in finding a calliope for a Shrine
Circus event next March in Reno, Nevada.  The message is contained
below.

Cody also said he could work with a band organ.  If you know of 
anyone who can help Cody, please pass this information to them.

Thanks,
Terry Bender
Great Falls, Virginia
http://www.bendermelodies.com/ 

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"My name is Cody Conway and I am Chief Rabban for the Kerak Shriners
in Reno, Nevada.  I am in charge of the Shriner's Circus to be presented
March 2-4, 2018, at Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center (RSLEC).  I am
curious if you know of anyone on the West Coast that I may be able to
contact in order to use or rent a calliope for our circus.

"I feel as though the modern circus has lost touch with the traditional
circus; with modern music and stunts, it just isn't the same.  And,
being a Klown, I am trying to change that and provide more authenticity
and fun to our circus, seeing that most are closing their tents.

"Honestly, I will take what I can get -- depending on the price, of
course.  Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated; after
all, it's all for the children!  Thank you for your time."

Cody Conway - Chief Rabban, Kerak Shriners, Reno
tel.: 1-916-677-6523
sgtconwayusmc@gmail.com.geentroep [delete ".geentroep" to reply]

 [ A U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran, Cody performs as 'Jughead the
 [ Klown' with the Shriners 'Klown' troupe.  As the show producer for
 [ Kerak Shriners, he hopes the calliope music will bring back the
 [ nostalgia of the old-time traveling circus.  He says the calliope
 [ or fair organ probably will perform outside the fairground building
 [ before the show, and possibly in a parade in the city.  -- Robbie