An interesting read of how a promoter and performer fell out...I won;t give too much detail away.

[url="http://www.whoislillouis.com/"]Who is Lil' Louis? [/url]

Re: who is Lil Louis?

[FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]Lil Louis [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]RIDER[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]Technical Rider[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]1.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]Three (3) Pioneer CDJ 2000s[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]2.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]One Rotary mixer (Urei, Bozak, Rane or Pioneer Rotary only)[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]3.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]One (1) three-way isolator (Dope Real or Bozak) Note: Isolator should be[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff] [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]placed under or beneath mixer, not above[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]4.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]One (1) pair of studio monitors with separate EQ and level controls (minimum[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff] [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]15-inch woofer and horn.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]5.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]One (1) Microphone tube preamp (from point of arrival until departure)[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]6.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]One (1) six-outlet power strip with spike and surge suppressor.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]7.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]Isolator must be set up so that both the Main (House) and Stage (Booth)[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff] [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]monitors must go through and volume, etc, shall be controlled by it separately.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff] [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]8.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]A sound system at each venue that meets the standard of the Artist. Artist has[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff] [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]right to sound check at each venue in advance of each show. If Artist deems[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff] [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]sound system does not meet with Artist’s standard, then Promoter hereby[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff] [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]agrees to supplement and add any and all equipment and requirements[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff] [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]suggested by Artist to meet Artist’s standard. [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]Non-Technical Rider[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]1.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]One (1) Five Star Hotel (including Fitness Center) *If hotel does not have[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff] [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]fitness center, a fitness center must be provided and paid for by promoter.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]2.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]Per Diem: Promoter must provide Per Diem in the following manner: [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]a)[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]Per Diem of $150 per day on each day Artist from day Artist arrives[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff] [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]until day Artist departs as per itinerary set by Promoter. [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]b)[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]Per Diem of $50 per day in conjunction with meals, snacks and[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff] [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]beverages (including mini-bar but not including alcohol) at any time[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff] [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]Artist desires. For clarity, meals, snacks and beverages shall be paid[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff] [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]for and provided by Promoter, and those expenses are separate from[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff] [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]$50 Per Diem.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]c)[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]Per Diem must be collected and paid to Artist upon arrival at airport. [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]3.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]Business class flights throughout itinerary. Window seats on all flights. [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]4.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]Transportation.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]5.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]Highly visible area for Artist to sell merchandise, if artist so desires.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]6.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]Screen and apparatus, i.e. projector, DVD players for Artist to show DVDs,[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff] [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]film, photos.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]7.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]Area for Art Exhibit and/or mobile museum. [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]8.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]Indoor Basketball court.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]9.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff]All fee balances must be paid in advance by wire at least 72 hours before[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=serif][COLOR=#ffffff] [/COLOR][/FONT] [COLOR=#ffffff]Artist departs[/COLOR]

Re: who is Lil Louis?

^ above is just the "rider" artist requests.

Dude was moaning over $3000 a show for three shows (he was unhappy with $4000 a show also) with business class international seats.

give main link a read...they did some "rookie errors" but a bit harsh to get dogged the way the did.

Re: who is Lil Louis?

why would they post all that if they have pending legal action?

Re: who is Lil Louis?

nelinho if u have no respect for lil louis then i,m sorry to say u have no respect for the scene.... people are playing french kiss in their sets and it still sound fresh

Re: who is Lil Louis?

Short edit.

Music = evidently good

Ethics = apparently questionable going off that story.

Would be great to hear the other side of the story....maybe even more emails?

End of the day I didn't lose any money.

Lost respect for scene? Man, I didn't think of it that way, I know who he is.

Disillusioned with the "scene"? Likely.

Passionate for the music still? Yes.

Tired of rhetorical questions in this post? Slightly.

How much of it would you guys give back?

Re: who is Lil Louis?

lol@that website ranking #6 for the dude's name. lil louis gonna need lil online reputation management.

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