Cheers Kent.
2014-04-30 19:10 GMT+02:00 kent williams <[email protected]>: > LIke I said, I have no idea what happened with Terrence, and people who > are professionals should show up when they're expected and do what they do. > Missing gigs as a DJ is really hard to live down. As an example, Paul > Johnson got a reputation as a no show, and I think that it still effects > the number and quality of bookings he gets to this day. > > I just want people to know that whatever happened, TP is a human being > too. There's a tendency -- and I'm not accusing anyone on this list per se > -- to pile on when someone's down, and I couldn't see it happen to someone > I know and respect and hold my tongue. > > > > On Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 11:55 AM, Lerato Khati < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> very sad to hear about TP's personal circumstances and i wish him all the >> best . >> i do wish though that the issue with the promoters was handled a bit >> better . most promoters are actually reasonable . you do get idiots same as >> in any other job but i do believe that when you give good reasons for >> canceling shows to promoters and give them time to find a replacement dj >> and working on solutions with them then a good way can be found in >> resolving issues . i work with mainly american dj's . 1 of those dj's had >> to cancel a whole tour of 10 dates last december as his mom was out of the >> blue , diagnosed with a terminal illness and he just wanted to go home , >> understandably so . i immediately reached out to promoters and asked the >> said dj to also publish a formal statement apologizing to fans who had >> already purchased tickets for some of those shows . 100 % of the promoters >> were very supportive . we managed to reschedule all of the shows . >> >> i heard that 1 of the promoters involved in the TP situation went as far >> as the airport and he was nowhere to be seen . they got an email that >> evening saying he could not make it and they feel that they were not even >> afforded a valid reason for the no show ! >> >> my biggest worry with this situation is that , this fallout will impact >> other dj's - just because they happen to be american . when i started >> working with dj's beginning of 2008 . i approached several known clubs in >> europe and as soon as they realized that i was working with mainly american >> dj's some went as far as to say that they simply are not comfortable with >> working with american dj's because they come with problems . i.e. , not >> showing up for gigs and general attitude problems . >> >> i feel in the last few yrs we turned a corner in changing that perception >> . it would be a big shame if we go back to the same situation that clubs do >> not want to book dj's based on a few not fulfilling their obligations . >> >> >> On 30 April 2014 18:33, kent williams <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Starting in about 1998, the promotion crew I was involved in, Rotation >>> (Iowa City) brought Terrence Parker to play shows in Iowa City. We brought >>> him in at least 5 times. Since then, other Iowa City promoters brought him >>> 4 or 5 more times. The last time he played here was IIRC 2012. >>> >>> Throughout that period, TP was the gold standard of 'name' DJs coming >>> through -- he always showed up, he always drew enough of a crowd to more >>> than pay his guarantee and expenses. Furthermore, he was a sincere, >>> lovable guy, who would stand around for an hour in the rain after everyone >>> got booted out of the club to talk to fans. >>> >>> He's always been a friend to me personally. To the extent that I am a >>> judge of character, I've always thought he was honest, sincere, and 100% on >>> the level. Throughout his career, he's tried a lot of different things to >>> try and make a living and not all of them are successful. He moved to Las >>> Vegas and worked as the music director of an evangelical church; he's tried >>> a lot of different record labels and ways of communicating. >>> >>> To some extent you could say Terrence was almost corny -- the intros to >>> his Mix CDs with the Warner Brothers cartoon samples; calling himself DJ >>> Extraordinaire. But anyone who sees him play know that he's one of the >>> real people, a guy with a great ear for house music, great DJ skills, and >>> the ability to read a crowd and make them feel fantastic. >>> >>> I have no idea what the deal is with his current difficulties. I know >>> that a lot has happened in his personal life -- he has declared bankruptcy, >>> lost his home, gotten divorced. That last has to have wounded him the >>> worst -- he was NOT a player, and loved and respected his wife deeply, and >>> I'm sure still does. >>> >>> I have not contributed to his DJ fund, primarily because after putting >>> two kids through college and one through graduate school, I'm broke as a >>> joke. I also do not think that he will raise the kind of money he's >>> looking for. But I have no doubt he is trying to dig himself out of a deep >>> hole and restore his reputation. >>> >>> Whatever the reasons for his difficulties I believe in Terrence's >>> talent, character, and good will. I have no doubt this whole mess of the >>> last two years in his life have been devastating and deeply humiliating for >>> him. I'm not sure the IndieGoGo thing will work but I know why TP is >>> trying it: He really believes in the goodness of people, and is hoping his >>> fans can get him back into a better position so he can do what he's best at. >>> >>> When someone is down, they find out who their friends are. The music >>> business is harsh, and real friends are rare. If you are a friend to TP, >>> it's important for you to let him know that, even if you can't help him out >>> financially. >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 8:18 AM, Jurado Daniel < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> They are just talking about what is going on; the fund raising campaign >>>> he initiated and the one from the promoter, thats it. Not siding with any >>>> story. >>>> >>>> > From: [email protected] >>>> > Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:43:50 +0100 >>>> > To: [email protected]; [email protected] >>>> >>>> > Subject: Re: (313) Terrence Parker >>>> > >>>> > Hey Rob, >>>> > >>>> > Are CS reading your mail? Bit unusual for some from Spain to say >>>> Cheeky… >>>> > >>>> http://www.clubbingspain.com/noticias/2014/contra-terrence-parker.html >>>> > >>>> > >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> >> Lerato Khathi >> http://uzurirecordings.com >> http://uzuriartistbookingsandmanagement.com >> http://soundcloud.com/uzuri >> Skype : Lakuti >> > > -- | http://soundcloud.com/w1b0 | http://twitter.com/w1b0 | --
