Wabash Valley Musician's Hall of Fame

Terre Haute, Indiana

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Frequently Asked Questions

 
"I'm gonna cry me a river over you" - Joe Cocker
 

This section contains the answers to many commonly asked questions.  If you don't find the answer to your question here, please contact us and we will do our best to answer your question.
 

Where To Find Things (Site Map)

Home
   Mission Statement
   History of the Hall of Fame
   Guest Book

Meet The Board
   List and brief biography of the HOF board

HOF Induction
   Overview of the induction process
   Instructions on completing a questionnaire
   Link to the questionnaire form

Photo Gallery
   Overview of the photo galleries
   Links to the photo galleries
   Find the names of inductees and members of the Band of Angels

Band of Angels
   Overview of the Band of Angels
   Instructions on completing a questionnaire
   Link to the questionnaire form

News & Notes
   News about Hall of Fame activities

Events
   List of community events with connections to local musicians and bands

Local Bands

   List and contact information on local bands who have chosen to register with us
   Instructions on getting a band added to the page

Contact Us
   Instructions on how to contact us, how to send pictures, etc. 
 

How do I nominate myself or someone else for induction into the Hall of Fame?

Starting with the induction class of 2010, we MUST have a completed questionnaire on file to consider a musician for induction into the Hall of Fame.  The pool of prospective inductees has grown so large that, without the information provided on the questionnaires, the job of finding musicians and verifying their eligibility is nearly impossible.

You can fill out a questionnaire for yourself, or if you know of a deserving musician, you can fill one out on their behalf. Go to the HOF Inductions page and read the instructions in the column on the right.  Then, click the link provided on the page.  The form will open in a new window.  There are two ways to complete the form: (1) use the print function in your browser to print the form, then complete it and send it to us in one of the ways described at the bottom of the form, or (2) use the File/Save function in your browser to save the questionnaire to your computer as a text file, open the text file and complete the questionnaire, save the file, then come back to this web site, go to the Contact us page, start an email, attach the questionnaire and send it to us. 

 Please be sure to complete all fields on the questionnaire.  A common mistake is to leave a field blank.  Another is to provide inadequate information, such as "Play guitar and other instruments" or "Play country and other styles" or "Played in band X and many others".  The purpose of the questionnaire is to help us get to know you, so the more information and the better the quality of the information, the quicker we can determine your eligibility and get you in line to be inducted.  For example, here's a good way to list the bands you've been in: "Band A (1970-75), Band B (1975-76), Band C (1980-83), performed as a solo act (1985-90)", etc.

Please note: If you send us a questionnaire via email, we will reply to let you know we received it.  If you send a questionnaire via snail mail, you will not receive a response.  This is due to a lack of resources (both time and money), not a lack of interest.  We appreciate everyone who takes the time to help us learn about the musicians in our community.
 

I'd like to advertise a fund raiser or other event on your web site.  How can I do this?

Go to the Contact Us page and click the link to send us an email.  In your email, let us know who you are and tell us about the event.  At a minimum, we need the following information: What the event is for, when it will be held (date and time), where it will be held, and how local musicians or bands will be involved.  Please add any additional information that would be useful.  Will you have any activities?  Will food be served?  Are there any fees for entry or parking?  Will there be a jam session, or are any specific bands playing?

Please Note:  The Hall of Fame is about local musicians and bands.  We prefer to advertise only events that have some connection to them.  For example, a fund raiser or memorial for a local musician, or an event where local musicians will be performing.  Also, we prefer to advertise only non-profit or public service events.  Therefore, it is important that we receive enough information to be able to determine whether or not the event meets the guidelines.  The Hall of Fame reserves the right to edit or reject any entry. 

Your information will be posted on our Community Calendar within 7-10 days of when we receive your information.
 

I'd like to advertise my band on your web site.  How can I do this?

Go to the Contact Us page and click the link to send us an email.  In your email, let us know who you are and give us the following information:  The band's name, what styles of music the band plays, who to contact for bookings (phone number and/or email address) and information on the band's web site (if it has one).

Your information will be posted on our Band Registry page within 7-10 days of when we receive your information.
 

I know of a band or musician that should be represented here, but isn't.  What should I do?

The Board cannot even begin to know the thousands of bands and musicians who have performed in the Wabash Valley over the past few decades.  We need information and donations from the public. 

If you know of Wabash Valley musicians who are not represented here, either have them submit a questionnaire or submit one on their behalf.  See the question concerning nominations on this page for instructions on how to do this.

If you have pictures of Wabash Valley bands or musicians that you think would be appropriate for our Local Bands or Local Musicians photo galleries, send us a copy.  Our main interest is in pictures that date from the 1980's or earlier, and we prefer that pictures contain at least one member of the Hall of Fame, but we will consider all pictures on a case-by-case basis.  Be sure to let us know who is in the picture and what year it was taken. 
 

Why aren't there pictures for all of the inductees and members of the Band of Angels?

All pictures on this web site came from donations.  The Hall of Fame doesn't have copies of Alva Grindle's pictures, nor until recently did it have someone designated to take pictures at the various events hosted by the Hall. 

If you have pictures of inductees or members of the Band of Angels that we can post, we would appreciate it if you would share a copy.  If possible, put the photo into an electronic format, then click the link on the Contact Us page to send us an email and attach the picture to the email.  Be sure to let us know who is in the picture and what year it was taken.  If you cannot put the photo into an electronic format, email or call us to discuss how we can obtain a copy.

 

I can't add comments to the Guest Book.  Why not?

The guest book was getting filled with spam on a daily basis.  Sometimes 50 or more spam messages would be added, containing links to sites that would download viruses on the computers of the unsuspecting visitors.  While prior postings can be viewed, no new postings will be allowed until we resolve the spam problem.

How do I find out who has been inducted into the Hall of Fame?

Information on inductees and members of the Band of Angels can be found on the Photo Gallery page.  There is a photo gallery page for each induction year, and each page contains a list of the musicians inducted that year.  The Band of Angels photo gallery contains a list of the members of the Band of Angels, although at this time, the list is updated only once a year. 

In addition, the main Photo Gallery page has a link to a list of all inductees in alphabetic order.  While this list shows inductees who have since joined the Band of Angels, it does not list members of the Band of Angels who were not inducted into the Hall of Fame before they passed away. 
 

Can you notify me of upcoming events?

We will announce Hall of Fame events on this web site at least a month in advance, unless circumstances require a shorter notification time.  Depending upon the circumstances, we may also use other methods, such as newspaper, radio, or television advertisements.

Also, the Hall has a page on Facebook (go to Facebook and search for Wabash Valley Musicians Hall of Fame).  We will be posting notices here, as well as on the web site.  If you become a fan of our page, you will receive these notices automatically.

Due to cost and time, we do not currently have the capability to send personal notifications, such as mass phone calls or mailings, or individual emails.  However, we are studying these issues and will implement these things whenever it becomes practical for us to do so.
 

I (or my favorite musician) didn't get to perform at the induction ceremony.  Why not?

In the early days of the Hall of Fame, audiences and the number of musicians wanting to perform were small, so there was seldom a problem getting everyone a chance to perform.  In recent years, the audience and the number of musicians wanting to perform has grown dramatically.  Unfortunately, we were not adequately prepared for the kind of growth we experienced, and as a result, some musicians (including some of our inductees) did not get a chance to perform.  The Hall offers its sincere apologies to all who were affected by this. 

The induction ceremony is a busy event.  There must be time for the meal, the induction ceremony, and various announcements and drawings.  Also, in some years, our host site has required us to stop at 6:00 p.m.  With all of this going on, there is only a limited time for the jam session.  Since the ceremony is about our inductees, we want to make sure that our inductees are given priority.  Given all of this, it won't be possible to get every musician on stage. 

We ask for your understanding on this matter.  We would also like to offer a suggestion to musicians who would like to perform: join us at the annual Picnic and Jam.  We have nearly twice the time at the picnic for musicians to perform, so we can accommodate a lot more people. 
 

I have a comment / suggestion / complaint.  What do I do?

We suggest that you call, send an email, or talk directly to a Board member.  Most issues require some dialog so that we can get clarification or additional information.  If you don't give us a way to communicate with you, our options for resolving your issue are limited.  This is part of the reason why there is little or nothing we can do with comments posted in the Guest Log.

Please realize that the Board serves for free.  We donate both time and money to the Hall of Fame.  We work 12 hour days for events like the induction ceremony, and pay for our tickets like everyone else.  We loan our equipment for the events held by the Hall of Fame.  It's hard work for very little reward.

However, we realize that we make mistakes, and that even the things we do right will not please everyone.  If you have a complaint, we would be happy to discuss it with you.  However, if you honestly think you have identified a problem that needs to be fixed, then be willing to take the next step and be involved in the solution.  Finding a fair and practical solution to a problem is seldom easy, so offer your ideas, offer constructive advice, offer your time and assistance.
 

How can I become involved with the Hall of Fame?

The activities that we put on, such as the induction ceremony and the annual picnic, are a lot of work.  For the most part, the Board and their spouses have done all of the work, but as these events grow in size, we need help.  Please consider volunteering to help work these events.

We especially invite Hall of Fame inductees to become involved.  This is YOUR Hall of Fame, you are a member.  We invite you to give back by participating in the events that we sponsor.

If you are interested in volunteering, see the Contact Us page for information on how to let us of your interest.
 


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