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Re: “Oct. 14: Buju Banton at the Casbar”
I am saddened that the management of The Casbar has decided to move ahead with this concert. Until we start hurting the pocketsbooks of these establishments they will continue to speak out of both sides of their mouths. You can't pretend to be supportive and offer gay events at the club and then turn around and pay a performer who advises that we should be dead. I will not support Casbar with my money.
Re: “Oct. 14: Buju Banton at the Casbar”
It would be sad to think that the Santa Rosa community does not care about hate speech or human rights. I called the Casbar and spoke to the Days Inn front desk person who knew about the protests. I left a message for the manager or a Casbar representative asking for a call back. It's been 48 hours and the phone call never came. Until Mr. Banton takes responsibility for his actions - regardless of when he committed them - he will continue to be "dogged" by this situation.
Re: “Oct. 14: Buju Banton at the Casbar”
There has been phone calls about this show, but considering The Casbar is one of the most gay friendly clubs in Santa Rosa (being the host of 'Gay Night' aka Glam Thursday's for the past year), with the owner's insistence- Buju Banton will not speak of homophobic topics or perform any controversial songs.
Re: “Oct. 14: Buju Banton at the Casbar”
Buju Banton's infamous song "Boom Bye Bye" says "gays must be killed' and it calls for gays to be shot in the head, shot with an Uzi, have acid thrown in their faces and to be burned like an old tire. This song has been controversial since it was released in 1992. In all those years, Buju Banton has never distanced himself from this song. For videos that show Buju Banton reiterating the anti gay statements in "Boom Bye Bye," see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46PASiOjdP4 "BUJU BANTON FIRE BURN BATTY" and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ8Z0biU_Zw "Elephant Man Buju Banton Shabba Ranks" In the latter video he refers to the churches and asks "What have I done wrong when I say that homosexuality is wrong?" With these words, Buju Banton is actually saying that he stands by the "kill gays" message of "Boom Bye Bye." For more information see http://cancelbujubanton.wetpaint.com/ and http://www.petertatchell.net/popmusic/buju-bantons-violations-of-the-reggae-compassionate-act.html
Re: “Sept. 6: MDC at North Bay Film and Art Collective”
wicked show, stage diving and all
Re: “Aug. 1: Smokey Robinson at Robert Mondavi Winery”
[...] Robinson plays a rather expensive concert this weekend at Robert Mondavi Winery, but I want you to consider how your life would be changed if Smokey Robinson had never been born. Think: No Motown as you know [...]
Re: “July 2: Spencer Day at the Napa Valley Opera House”
If you can't see Spencer Day perform on July 2nd, check out his shows at Yoshi's in San Francisco July 24th through the 26th. More information at www.spencerday.com/yoshis
This Week's Issue
Re: “Nov. 1: John Gaines benefit at Tradewinds”
Thanks to all who showed up to support John Gaines. It was great to see old and new friends dancing and enjoying the fun for a good cause.