Objects on Flyer are Further than they Appear

The Situation: Remember that time Snoop Dogg and DJ Quik were billed on a flyer below T-Why and Big Boob? This show posted on 206 Proof promises Bone Thugs N Harmony and the illusion of a West Coast Mega Show all for only $12!!!

Let me just give you a little quotation that accompanied it: "Sunday Aug 16th @ King Cat Theater @ 7:30 PM. Bone Thugs N Harmony are performing. Come check it out. Advance tix are $12. whisper me for tix. Other artists who might show up, but may not perform include Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, and Kokane." This was posted by rap-star-in-training J. Bre. His MySpace profile, at the time of me writing this, boasts [opening for Bone Thugs, Snoop Dogg Aug 16]. Here is the rest of the flyer in question:


I get a kick out of "artists who might show up, but may not perform". Why not just eliminate some of the doubt and say "artists won't show up, but neither will fans". This kinda reminds me of the time Ne-Yo was booked for a New Year's Eve Party in Bellevue while being promoted for Dick Clark's NYE Bash in NYC. In that case, Ne-Yo appeared with apology via big screen as the concert promoters disappeared via the exit before refunds could be offered to attendees.

It's a disgraceful practice, nobody wins. This show will not be a success in any form. Somebody's bound to get paid in the matter, but dozens are going to have to take it (no lube) in the process. Promising Bone Thugs and eluding to a star studded event is not equal to two former members of Bone, their less than credible spin-off groups and a bunch of unseasoned local artists (pre-sale ticket masters). This show is a fool's lie and it's creating victims at a rapid rate.

Game tips/Walk through: Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Fans, do not show up. Artists, do not break your back promoting this show. You may think this is your big break, but it's really just going to leave you broke, big time. Even cash up front is not worth the negative association your name is going to receive in the future for putting it on this flyer.

This is a classic bad look... but hindsight is 20/20. Many of us have been there and felt first hand the wrath of a shitty show. You get wise to it. It really should be a no-brainer, but still people insist on signing up for these gigs. If you do find yourself on the business end of this flyer, I suggest you take a little time off and rethink your game plan. There's bound to be something better you can put your time and energy into. Even if it's selling merchandise at a Grynch show.