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 >
