Rhodus333 Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 One possible explanation. She could also work for the other place, getting bands and patrons to go somewhere they would not necessarily play if not scammed. Then getting a cut from the bar and cover charge. That's true. Although the fact that she has sent out similar invites to events with this same name, then changed them to OTHER small venues in the DC area (rather than the same one each time) is even more confusing. Plus, her profile says she is from New York, although obviously now I don't know whether that is true or not. Could be another lie to keep people from being able too meet with her too far in advance of the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I have never seen a band on the rooftop of an apt building. That would have been my red flag from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I have never seen a band on the rooftop of an apt building. That would have been my red flag from the start. Every band wants to be The Beatles at Abbey Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morning Wood Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 In the future, my advice would be to immediately turn down any gig billed as a "showcase". Likewise, if you are hit with the word "exposure", run. Both of those are terms used to line someone else's pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buford T. Justice Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 assembled a guest list of over 100 of our fans to come into DC and attend this upscale event.She also had the audacity to tell us that the ticket prices for the event were to remain at $20 each and we were to split any intake from attendees with her 50/50. So if all these different groups are there (bands, fash show, etc), how are you going to get 50% at the door? everyone else works for free? It does sound like she ran a bait and switch game on you. Empyrean Skyloft may actually exists, clubs change their names so much in DC. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodus333 Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 So if all these different groups are there (bands, fash show, etc), how are you going to get 50% at the door? everyone else works for free?It does sound like she ran a bait and switch game on you. Empyrean Skyloft may actually exists, clubs change their names so much in DC. Good luck. Nah, the skyloft doesn't exist, we checked with the front desk they said theyve had models and other bands come in looking for it before. Originally the "deal" was that anyone we brought in, we got 50% of their ticket sales. If the other bands brought in people, they got 50% of those sales. Luckily we didn't pay her anything up front, the main thing that was damaged was our credibility for people who took time out of their schedule to come see us. We were playing more for the exposure to the bunch of "promoters" who were supposed to be there, not the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Check your pms. Sorry to hear about this. That stinks. Re-read the contract very carefully. Make sure you are safe and see if she broke it in a way that you can benefit from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 So you signed a contract to play at a venue you've never heard of or been to? That's not too unusual. Thankfully, it was an in town gig. I've heard of people getting rooked into a cross country trip to play at a decent venue only to find themselves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_RedskinsFan Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I have never seen a band on the rooftop of an apt building. That would have been my red flag from the start. Haven't you seen the U2 video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Call the City Paper. They would love to do a story on this woman if she's doing it regularly. Get her some unwanted exposure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IONTOP Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I've heard of people getting rooked into a cross country trip to play at a decent venue only to find themselves... Well at least they found themselves... that should make them a stronger band in the long run... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isifhan Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Sucks that happened. To anyone espousing legal remedies, that will be more time and money consuming then the date and headache is worth, especially for a 50% door deal contract or no contract. Honestly, contracts at that level aren't worth the paper they are printed on though you should have them regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I would still like to know how the scammer made any money on this deal. It sounds more like an overly-elaborate prank than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBkilla56 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Ugh EJ's landing. Yeah that place is a crap shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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