***@gmail.com wrote in
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http://www.rfdtv.com/story/23049580/mollie-b-polka-party
RFD's version of events
"Mollie B has canceled her August appearance in Medina and
her November appearance in Branson.
The facts are:
Mollie B and Squeezebox, through their attorney,
notified RFD-TV on June 20 that they would not be
available for the Medina and Branson tapings/shows
scheduled for this year. That came as a shock to us.
RFD-TV made every effort to get them to change their
mind, however, this past Friday, July 1, this same
attorney wrote us again and stated that they would not
reconsider, and that bands/fans should now be notified.
We are now quickly seeing if there is enough interest
from the fans/bands to go ahead with the tapings with
another host, as scheduled, and are in the process of
doing that this week. We will make a decision by Friday,
July 8th.
Please be assured that RFD-TV will provide a full refund
on your dance tickets, if requested.
We certainly apologize for any inconvenience to you. As
you know, RFD-TV has been a tremendous supporter of
promoting and expanding polka music for the past 16 years,
and we will continue to do so. We wish Mollie & Ted well,
and hope that they can resolve their personal problems
which have had such a negative effect on their ability to
produce any new Polka Party events with RFD-TV.
New Mollie B Polka Party shows that were taped in Ennis
this past April are now airing on Saturday nights. New
Jimmy Sturr shows are set to be produced next March."
Mollie B's version of events
http://www.squeezeboxband.com/mollie-b-polka-party
"There have been a lot of rumors floating around regarding
the Mollie B Polka Party that was scheduled for August in
Medina, MN and the Mollie B Christmas Special scheduled in
November in Branson, MO.
The Mollie B Polka Party taping in Medina, MN in
August 2016 has been CANCELLED and the Mollie B Christmas
Special at RFD-TV the Theatre in Branson, MO in November
2016 has also CANCELLED. Both "Mollie B" tapings for RFD
are CANCELLED. However, pleaes know Mollie and Ted are
performing in the "Mollie B Christmas Concert" on November
6th in Branson taking place at the Jim Stafford Theatre.
Visit our schedule for more details.
Mollie B had every intention of doing the Medina, MN
Mollie B Polka Party Taping and the Mollie B Christmas
Special in Branson, but difficulties arose with RFD-TV,
including non-payment for the Ennis, TX taping, which
resulted in Mollie B. having to seek legal counsel to
protect her rights under her contract with RFD-TV. Since
this is a legal matter, neither Mollie B nor I, Ted Lange,
are at liberty to further discuss details regarding this
matter and we hope people will understand that.
This whole situation saddens Mollie and I more than
anyone will ever know. Mollie and I both genuinely feel
bad for all the fans and bands, especially anyone who made
plans to attend either of these events. Anyone who knows
her or has come into contact with her clearly sees shes a
caring, loving, responsible, Christian woman who puts her
all in everything she does, and can be relied upon to do
what she says she is going to do.
I encourage you to question what some call "facts"
before blindly believing what you read or hear coming from
different sources regarding this matter. Let's hope those
sources STOP THE LIES AND PERSONAL ATTACKS. LETS BE
RESPECTFUL. We find this type of behavior disrespectful,
unprofessional and degrading.
I want to make clear that this has NO impact on our
performances as Squeezebox with Ted Lange & Mollie B. We
will continue to travel and perform, so we can share our
love for the music with our fans.
Additionally, this has NO impact on our cruise,
taking place in 2017. We hope youll join Squeezebox along
with The Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, The Kenny Brandt Band,
Fred Ziwich and the International Sound Machine, Jim
Busta, and the Music Connection.
Your prayers and support are appreciated.
Thank you,
Ted Lange, Squeezebox"