And you thought we had it bad (Rock Gone Wild Festival Canceled at the last minute)

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The event was in two weeks. Somebody is going to be filing for bankruptcy as a result of these events. We may have had to replace four bands, but these people lost everything. Bands have already been paid deposits, paid for flights, etc. Catering, hotels, etc was already set up. Bands that paid to play may not see a dime back. It's a total fiasco.

Glenn


Press Release August 7, 2009 4:52 pm CST



Rock Gone Wild, an Iowa based LLC was informed by Diamond Jo Casino, LLC legal counsel on August 5, 2009, that “the event cannot take place anywhere on the licensed premises”.



Due to Diamond Jo Casino, LLC refusing to honor its obligation to provide the venue, we are unable to produce the event as planned. This matter has been referred to legal counsel.



All inquires should be addressed to:

Sporer & Flanagan, PC
Law Firm

Attn: Ted Sporer




Email: TFSporer@sporerlaw.com
 
It's terrible isn't it!

I had seriously considered going to this because of Saigon Kick reuniting for the gig, but in hind sight...
 
I see massive lawsuits flying as the result of this. Ugh.... only the lawyers will make out like bandits on this one. Everyone else will be in a world of hurt. I hate it when this sort of crap happens.

So I wonder what happened regarding use of the casino? Did they know what they were in for? Or did someone tip them off and they got scared? Glad that Glenn has an ongoing relationship with Center Stage. Sure - it gets trashed during the event, but even then we're not that bad on the place! :)
 
Wow, this is crazy. For those of you wondering here was the band list.

Thank goodness I did not have tiks......Alan

THURSDAY
SAXON
JACKYL
WARRANT
APRIL WINE
HONEYMOON SUITE
BLACK 'N BLUE
TIGERTAILZ
SICK OF SARAH
ERNIE & THE AUTOMATICS
SAVIOR

FRIDAY
PUDDLE OF MUDD
SALIVA
SAIGON KICK
CHERIE CURRIE
MARCY PLAYGROUND
POWERMAN 5000
TYKETTO
RHINO BUCKET
CRAZY LIXX
ATTENTION
THROW THE FIGHT
SIGNUM A.D.
ASHAMED

SATURDAY
TWISTED SISTER
SKID ROW
LITA FORD
DOKKEN
KIX
GREAT WHITE
LA GUNS (featuring Phil Lewis)
PRIMAL FEAR
HARDCORE SUPERSTAR
DANGEROUS TOYS
HELIX
JUNKYARD
SEX DEPARTMENT
Frankenstein 3000
MIGHTY SWINE
STALLION FOUR

SUNDAY
GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS
CANDLEBOX
SEVENDUST
SAVING ABEL
EVE 6
TANTRIC
ARMORED SAINT
LIZZY BORDEN
TUFF
DIRTY LOOKS
LILLIAN AXE
TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION
FRESH HOT LINT
ARCHER
STUCK ON STUPID
DOWNTREAD
 
That's a huge line up. From the numbers Glenn said he lost over 3 bands... I can't imagine what happened with that many people involved.

Side note: What a crazy line up! It ranges from power metal greats to to 90s "where are they now" alternative bands.
 
If I understood some of the posts at the Rocklahoma forum correctly, there were bands that declined RH for this as well as potential attendees. So this fest hurt other fests a little bit, but is now not happening at all. This is the kind of shit that kills a scene off.
 
sava_freak said:
SAXON
PRIMAL FEAR
ARMORED SAINT
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Was quite a big festival, but only a few bands interested me and I'm gonna see Primal Fear anyway :D, but I wish I could see Saxon and Armored Saint.

Any chance that since they have visas approved can be squeezed into PPX? :p
 
Being laid off, I want to make sure I make it to next years ProgPower so that's why I skipped it. Glad I did, though I wanted to see Saigon Kick, Hardcore Superstar, and Tyketto. PP is more important to support.
 
I was shocked that this was to be held in Algona, IA.

Sucks for everybody involved though. I'm surprised they weren't able to find fairgrounds or something to switch it to.
 
nice lineup but how the hell were they going to make any money at $45 a day tickets? I think that's what I saw. I would think to pull this type of 3 day festival off with the kind of names on the bill one would have very, very deep pockets.
 
Cheiron said:
I was shocked that this was to be held in Algona, IA.

Sucks for everybody involved though. I'm surprised they weren't able to find fairgrounds or something to switch it to.
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Apparently they had it at a fairground or something just like Rocklahoma, but then they switched it to the casino a month or so ago.....then the casino bailed I guess. Drama. I really do feel bad for the people that put all the blood, sweat, tears, and $$$ into making this happen.....
 
Kaosaur said:
Indeed. Seems there's a lot of mud being slung around.

It seems obvious though that this wasn't a very well-planned event. I wouldn't compare it to ProgPower. Not even close.
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Oh, Kaosaur, Kaosaur, Kaosaur. Your statement does not even scratch the surface. It has been said that the Casino was NEVER involved in the first place. That it was only used as a landmark. Furthermore, the place that was going to be used was already in use.....for CROPS! It is beginning to look more and more like a scam as thousands of tickets reportedly were sold for this. It is apparent that no permits for land use were even sought out for this.

Whoever put this together made Jack Koshick look like an honest man. There are bands already screaming "FRAUD!" Whoever put this together is going to be in hiding for a long time.

Some links:

From one of the bands: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=68211394&blogId=504483948

Reports: http://www.nowpublic.com/culture/rock-gone-wild-2009-cancelled?comment_sort=recent

Casino Statement: http://mog.com/blog_post/content/1171/1427313
 
Yeah I specifically didn't bring up the obvious that anyone who is really interested could pull up in 5 seconds because that kind of crap and their bullshit drama has no business on THIS forum.

You know, out of respect to Glenn and all the fine work he puts into this festival. As much as even I've gotten on his case this year...
 
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