It's not just the French. I have heard similar from UK DJs and more so Australians. We've jeopardised our national security and our relations to Asia and our nearest neighbour Indonesia to send troops over to that ridiculous war of Bush's too. Grrr. I get interrogated everytime I go to the US and I never had that going to Japan, Singapore, UK or Italy.
> oh yeah. the france thing makes sense i guess (in the whole > irrational/illogical context of u.s. security things) > > -----Original Message----- > From: "J.T." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Jan 27, 2005 4:08 PM > To: Martin Dust <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, > Carissa Tintinalli <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, 313@hyperreal.org > Subject: Re: (313) No Movement 2005? > > i thought it was an old one at first too martin, but he mentions the date > november 2004 which makes it pretty recent i reckon. > > it does seem a little strange tho. i know plenty of people from europe who > have no problems getting here, such as bunker who just did a tour here. > maybe laurent's got a shady past he can't disclose... > > cant imagine why you'd wanna play here for bush pesos anyways tho > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Martin Dust <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Jan 27, 2005 4:02 PM > To: Carissa Tintinalli <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, 313@hyperreal.org > Subject: Re: (313) No Movement 2005? > > What forms are these? - I never get asked any of these questions, nor does > anyone else I know who visits the USA (and yes it's on biz), I know the > forms are tough but Larry is just being silly. You have to answer most of > that stuff to get a loan in Europe, can't see what the problem is... > > This may be an old mail as well, I think I've heard him say this before and > then 6 months later he was touring. > > My 2cents > > M > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Carissa Tintinalli" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <313@hyperreal.org> > Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 8:52 PM > Subject: Re: (313) No Movement 2005? > > >> Even if Movement had the money, city support, sponsors, logistics, etc. in >> their hands, it looks like they'd be stuck booking only U.S. >> artists......the following is downright scary: >> >> (Stolen from a friend's journal, I'm assuming this is from Laurent's >> mailing list) >> >> >> LAURENT GARNIER >> TOUR CANCELLATION STATEMENT >> >> LAURENT GARNIER US TOUR DATES >> Fri March 4 SF Ruby Skye CANCELLED >> Sat March 5 LA Avalon CANCELLED >> Mon March 7 NY Cielo CANCELLED >> >> >> I am very sorry to have to cancel my forthcoming U.S. tour due to what I >> consider to be completely unreasonable demands by the U.S. Embassy in >> France in order to renew my >> work visa. >> >> In order to obtain this new visa, the rules have once again changed since >> November 2004 and I would now have to not only fill out an exceedingly >> probing application form, but also be interviewed by a member of the >> Embassy staff, and provide proof of ownership of my house, details of my >> bank account, my mobile phone records, personal information on all my >> family members and more. I consider these demands to be a complete >> violation of my privacy and my civil liberties and I refuse to comply. >> >> I am horrified by these new regulations and feel really sad that this is >> what some call freedom and democracy. >> >> It has now become almost impossible for an artist to come and perform in >> the United States. And until this new proceedure changes I will >> unfortunately refuse to comply with this nonsense. >> >> Thank you for your understanding. >> >> Laurent Garnier >> >> >> >> > > > >
