Let me start out by saying that this is MY Opinion, MY view of what went down and no one else's. That said, let the ranting begin...
It has been our pleasure to assist in the Kiwanis Gazebo Concerts this year that the Brighton Kiwanians put on. Celebrating their 35th year of bringing free entertainment at the duck pond in downtown Brighton is truly something to be proud of. To be asked to assist this year by supplying "opening acts" on certain Sunday evenings we felt was an honor.
Two weeks ago we began proudly showcasing some of the best talent around and things were going good. All bands that were to have a "warm up" had agreed to allow the soloist or duos to use their sound equipment. We were prepared if the performers had felt differently but all seemed willing to work with us, after all two vocalists DO NOT mess up a board. Then Sunday night hit.
And here is where I have to reiterate, this is MY Opinion and View...it has nothing to do with or have any reflection on the Kiwanis club of Brighton. But the Kiwanis club is who puts on the show, they're the promoter, they pay the bands; their posters state there will be a warm up act a half hour before the main show, they were... IGNORED.
Typically the Kiwanis shows begin at 7pm, "pre shows" start at 6:30pm, so at 5:30 we're awaiting the arrival of our "pre show" performers. All seemed going according to plan then at 5:35pm Moose of Moose & Da Sharks informed Kiwanis (again the show's sponsor, the people PAYING Moose and his band) that he would not allow anyone to use his sound board! He had every right, but he and his manager had been informed about this weeks ago and said nothing. If it was a problem, any other performer would understand and our performers were certainly willing to bring their own gear---but at 5:35pm I was sure our performers were on the road or nearly there and were walking into a disaster. Moose didn't care. Sad, very sad. I immediately tried to reach the performers and kept at it until their start time of 6:30pm. At this point I am worried, these performers are very reliable so I thought the worst. Later that evening I received a call back from one of the duo; they had been there and in trying to be respectful to Moose and his soundman, they had arrived at 5:15pm, extra early in case there were problems. We didn't know that Moose had told them, "no one warms up for Moose. No one shares the stage with The Moose" and basically sent them on their way.
Needless to say I was in shock. I apologized over and over again for what they had gone through, hoped they would not hold it against the Kiwanis club. I told them I wished they had stopped by the Kiwanis booth, thinking most people would do so to complain, but these performers are too nice. They didn't make a fuss, create a scene or anything like that. Actually they were a little in shock, they had never been treated like that by "another" performer. I'm still in shock! Moose didn't even have the decency to tell me and the Kiwanis club that he had spoke with the performers.
I'll make it up to these guys somehow...that is if they ever trust me and Lamocu again, but Moose----YOU'RE A LOSER. YOU'RE A SCAB ON THE FACE OF MUSICIANS EVERYWHERE!
You hear about prima donas like this in the entertainment world, but you figure they're FAMOUS or something like that, it's expected. But Moose & Da Sharks? Please.
That's it I'm done for now. It HAD to be said. And someday I may have the opportunity to tell Moose this myself...looking forward to it. Until next time, keep the faith and stay tuned.
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