ATL BLOG: J Carter Apologizes For Luckie Lounge Fiasco

Written By SOHH Gyant

Yesterday I ran a post telling you all about the nonsense that happened at Luckie Food Lounge. Well it seems that my post did not fall on deaf ears because I received a letter from promoter J Cater himself expressing his deepest apologies for everyone’s mistreatment last Thursday.

On behalf of the R&B Live family and Sol Fusion, we would like the apologize for any and all confusion that transpired Thursday July 3rd at Luckie Food Lounge. During the event we were unaware of some of the problems happening at the front door. Prior to the event on July 3, 2008, we allowed Luckie Food Lounge to control the door and unfortunately, it appears as if this was the root of the problem. Anyone that has patronized R&B Live or any Sol Fusion event within the last 10 years knows that we never have issues at the door, nor do we attempt to gouge our patrons with inexplicable door fees.

R&B Live is a monthly event geared towards the music industry audience and the guest list for this event is typically 5 pages long. None of these guests pay admission because R&B Live has never been "about the money." Generally, the cost of admission at the door is to help off-set the costs of the production. In the past, the average cost has not exceeded $20 per person. Many Sol Fusion events and other productions I may host range from $10 to $30 general admission. In saying that, we apologize for the exorbitant door fee proposed to some of the patrons that were not on the list or opted to attend the event at a later hour. We addressed the admission cost prior to the event but unfortunately, our concerns did not play a factor.

In the future, we will be sure that the "control" of the door is not-negotiable as this is the only way we can insure your experience is of the quality expected at all R&B Live and Sol Fusion Events from start to finish.

As for any security issues, unreasonable force by any security guard will not be tolerated…. EVER. In reflecting back on the prior events, we have never had an issue where a patron was asked to leave, nonetheless been removed. We heard that something occurred with Security and we will find out what happened and address it.

Rest assured that this is not a finger-pointing letter as we are willing to accept responsibility for not insisting on "control" of the door and any issues that came as a result. We are most apologetic that some individuals were unable to enjoy the production. For this, we are going to plan a special event that we hope you attend Our apologies are countless and we hope in addressing this matter, you see that it IS important to us. Being an individual who in the past 10 year has taken pride in delivering nonstop live music events, hot non-traditional & unpretentious events, opening a club that caters to the progressive music scene (Sugarhill) and giving Atlanta's nightlife a new dimension…. Sometimes situations like this are necessary to remind you that some people just don't "get it."

Any concerns with this event may be addressed to R&B Live and Sol Fusion. Any issues with Luckie Food Lounge may be directed to info@luckiefoodlounge.com.

My Best,

J Carter & The R&B Live Atlanta Family

This letter should show all you promoters in the game to get your sh*t together. If you’re not properly prepared to throw an event… then DON’T!

Talk to y’all lata,

--SOHH Gyant

Email:sohhgyant@gmail.com

Comments

[moneymaker]

damn a shit load of people must of been pissed at this dude for him to publicly apologize.