With the assistance of vigilant GLTB persons in San Francisco Fire Bun artist Capleton's upcoming shows have been cancelled, according to Humboldt Against Hate and Michael Petrelis' blog one of the promoters wrote to underscore the reasons why the cancellation was done.
According to Joe Mazzotti, the performance has been canceled.
Queer Humboldt and other area organizations have planned an informational meeting for venue owners and promoters, in hopes that people can learn of potential difficulties before renting out their spaces to the very few performers that are being boycotted due to murder music. If you are a promoter or venue owner and would like to participate, please contact Queer Humboldt
If you are looking for more information about "murder music," the following is an excellent starting point:
http://www.soulrebels.org/dancehall.htm
It is a wonderful feeling to know that our community will stand up and speak out when necessary.
Thanks again,
Mitch Trachtenberg
Actual Message from Joe Mazzotti:
Thank you for your inquiry in regards to Capleton!
We were unaware that He had been So aggressive in his actions, It was my understanding that Numerous well known artists had been listed and that he was one of them but had signed an RCA Agreement and so we were assured by the promoters who rents the room that he was all good now!
That is now known to be Very Untrue! for this reason the show has been Canceled!Mazzotti's has and always will support any persons right(s) to live happily, healthy and free of the kind of Violent acts this Hater espouses!
We hope that this "DOES NOT" Cause you to reconsider any future involvement with Mazzotti's on the Plaza!
Sincerely!
Joe M.
He as added more dates however in California, Nevada and Florida as follows:
San Diego, CA, on Monday, February 15, at the San Diego Sports Arena.
San Luis Osbispo, CA, on Wednesday, February 17, at the Downtown Brewing Company.
Crystal Bay, Nevada, on Thursday, February 18, at the Tahoe Biltmore.
Oakland, CA, on Saturday, February 20, at the Fox Theatre.
Long Beach, CA, on Sunday, February 21, at the Long Beach Arena.
Miami, FL, on Saturday, February 27, at Bayfront Park.
More updates to come where applicable
Peace and tolerance
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Not sure i want to get involved - after spending all my energy on buju's tour.
ReplyDeleteCapleton's 02/17/10 performance at the Downtown Brewing Company in San Luis Obispo, California has been canceled. Great work Central Coast Gay and Lesbian Alliance! http://calcoastnews.com/2010/02/capleton-concert-canceled-over-hate-lyrics/
ReplyDeleteCapleton's February 2010 Schedule and Contact List (as of 02/14/10):
02/15/10 "Tribute to the Reggae Legends" festival in San Diego, California. San Diego Sports Arena (800) 745-3000
02/18/10 Breeze Bar, Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, Nevada. (800) 245-8667
02/20/10 "Ragga Muffins Festival," Fox Theater, Oakland, California. (510) 302-2277
02/21/10 "Ragga Muffins Festival," Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, California. (562) 436-3636
02/27/10 "Caribbean Festival 2010," Bayfront Park, Miami, Florida. (305) 740-7344
A polite phone call or email to the venue will help. If you live near one of these venues, contact your local LGBT center.
More Capleton cancellations: The website for Renegades Productions at http://www.renegadeshows.com/ says that the "Capleton / Cocoa Tea tour is canceled."
ReplyDeleteRenegades Productions was putting on the Capleton / Cocoa Tea concert at the Tahoe Biltmore in Crystal Bay, Nevada on 02/18/10. So that appearance is definitely canceled.
Capleton is no longer listed on the web pages for the "Ragga Muffins Festival" in Oakland 02/20/10 and 02/21/10 in Long Beach ( http://www.raggamuffinsfestival.com/san_francisco_lineup.html and http://www.raggamuffinsfestival.com/long_beach_lineup.html )
It looks promising. Soon we should have full details of what is canceled and what is not.
thanks Sam I have been so busy please update us
ReplyDeleterespects
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