I really don't have an opinion on what TP is doing...but I do have a couple
of thoughts....
One-as I have also had the opportunity to perform with, and talk with
Terrence...I don't find him to be a 'superstar' dj...I find him to be
almost a total square peg. To me, that doesn't matter much. As I have
been following this, I've had a couple of feelings about it. One-many
people enjoy kicking you while you're down. And, two: This music business
has always been a game played by people with honest hearts against those
who would rather eat your heart for breakfast.
My hope is that he'll tell us all the story in some public way (whether
he 'makes his goal' or not). I believe it could be a great cautionary
tale-because some kid with a good ear and stars in their eyes needs to know
that this business and life have a dark side. I've lived the good times
and the bad in music, and can say with great talent comes great pain.
I refuse to trash TP publicly. I do think that on its face this issue
looks horrible for him and his 'image.' As a believer in God, it also can
be difficult for the non-secular among us to not think of Televangelists
begging for money before 'God calls me home.' I only hope that he is able
to make a resolution.
Personally-I've been homeless TWICE, lost 75% of my records, all my
memorabilia and two different hardware studio setups already...and I've
never, NEVER been able to find an agent willing to work for me. One day it
may happen.
However you look at this situation-it's really quite sad and painful to
watch. If you like being uncomfortable, it's a great drama.
I'll keep my eyes on something more positive instead.
On Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 1:17 PM, Wibo Lammerts <wibo...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Cheers Kent.
>
>
> 2014-04-30 19:10 GMT+02:00 kent williams <chaircrus...@gmail.com>:
>
> 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 <
>> booki...@uzuriartistbookingsandmanagement.com> 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 <chaircrus...@gmail.com> 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 <
>>>> daniel_jur...@hotmail.com> 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: mar...@dustscience.com
>>>>> > Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:43:50 +0100
>>>>> > To: 313@hyperreal.org; barringtonphelo...@gmail.com
>>>>>
>>>>> > 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
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
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>>> http://uzurirecordings.com
>>> http://uzuriartistbookingsandmanagement.com
>>> http://soundcloud.com/uzuri
>>> Skype : Lakuti
>>>
>>
>>
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