there remains plenty of language on capitol hill that is sure to offend however many of its "constituents." there's been plenty such language here today on the slog, there'll be more of it in tomorrow's stranger, and next month's comeback poster, and on and on and on.

hopefully, what you won't find is language or art celebrating the murder of an entire group of people.

buju banton was (mistakenly? stupidly?) booked at neumo's. when the bookers were made aware of their mistake and/or stupidity, they cancelled the show.

it's an expensive mess for neumo's, but anyone searching for proof of the death of free speech in this mess is nuts (or tired and typing quickly.)

For that matter, anyone serious about Civil Rights (for any minority) should withhold financial support from businesses that cut checks to people who advocate for the murder and mutilation of any minority group (including, but not limited to, gays).

The fact that they picked this asshole up with their eyes wide open certainly makes Studio Seven unredeemable. I would encourage thoughtful people to bring this to the attention of their sponsor 107.7 The End.

Maybe it's just your name, but I'm never sure if you're kidding or not.

Curious,
David Schmader

either that, or his satire has reached a point of perfection that it is now undetectable by us mere mortals.

However, I can attest that the Pope_of_Chili_Town is indeed the Pope of Chili Town.

However, I can attest that the Pope_of_Chili_Town is indeed the Pope of Chili Town.

However, I can attest that the Pope_of_Chili_Town is indeed the Pope of Chili Town.

On this topic, not kidding.

Thanks for asking.

Neumo's did the right thing and gave up $15 large for the hood - I really hope the hood will do the right thing and show that this was a good business move. Perhaps The Stranger could organize an event so the community can show some love.

This string, 90% satire free (averaged over time, trending progresively toward sincerity

Alas, I suspect this is going to be the more likely reaction. Some "community" this is.

will The Stranger now refuse to take ad money from Studio Seven? If not, wouldn't that be the proper thing to do? And are you returning the money you took from Neumo's to advertise the show originally?

Alas my ass. I read Neumo's booker's original response to the criticism right here on the slog. The guy said the show could not be cancelled because of the contract, and the artist had recanted, and blah blah blah. So when his "mistake" was pointed out to him, he did not immediately cancel the show. Clearly it was the pressure of bad press that made them cancel, not that it was the right thing to do. Why should I pretend otherwise, like you do, Sean?

What do you want to bet that Neumo's and Studio Seven just worked out a deal where Neumo's will have the event in Studio Seven's space, behind Studio Seven's front, and Studio Seven will get a cut of Neumo's profit. It would be real interesting to see where the receipts lead. Maybe I'm overly cynical, but I've spent enough time in business to earn it. Any one know if tickets are being refunded vs. honored at Studio Seven? (Not that that would be definitive either way.) Follow the money...

Who's pretending? I said Neumo's *did* the right thing. I don't presume to know their motivation. The Capitol Hill market can either reward positive behavior or punish it. Seems like rewarding it is in our best interest. But that would require folks like you to get off your high horse. What do you say, cowboy?

Fubu Banton is rich, beeeyatch! Thanks Faggots!

Taking Dan's advice and stepping away from the keyboard now.

"buju's lyrics are, indeed, offensive. so is a lot of other shit. if you don't like it you can choose to not attend, you can choose to not support the artist, and you can choose to protest his actions in whatever way you (legally) see fit."

How is Charles' post not an act of protest? How is what SLOG and other blogs mobilized anything but protest? Even though it happened in the ether, and not in front of Neumo's - complete with signs and chants - this was protest. And it was effective.

This was free speech in action, Kerri, not its muzzling.

Also my Beastie Boys album was called "Don't be a faggot" and I have tons of other rap albums with songs about "kill the faggot". Is The Stranger calling for a boycott of those albums too?

I see. Well, if your self-righteous voice is representative of the broader community (and I hope it isn't), then it appears Neumo's made two mistakes - 1) booking Bufu and 2) cancelling the show in an attempt to appease a gay community that will not be appeased.

Reggae, are you confirming that Neumo's tickets are being honored for the Studio Seven show?

In other words, Neumo's did not cancel the show, but just moved it to another location?

Something stinks here.

Anyone else want to meet at Nemos for drinks before the Buju show?

That said, we had a partner in the show that was happening here. When we said we were cancelling it, he then took the show and moved it to Studio 7. Studio 7 is a Ticketswest outlet so everything was easily switched to them.

At this point we have nothing else to do with this show. We were not in any position to stop our previous partner, management, or booking agent of the show to find alternative options in Seattle.

I honestly don't know how much clearer I can make it.

I have heard that some people want to come down and have drinks tonight to reward, celebrate, and or just get drunk.

We'll be here in the Juju lounge and we welcome you to come on down. We are sure there will be plenty of people that share in your opinion that you can continue this discussion with.

After tomorrow, I will not respond about this again. Thanks for your time and for all the support that you have given us in this difficult few days.

There hasn't been any infringement on free speech - seems like everyone is speaking as much as they want to on the subject. BB, as a hired performer, cannot claim to have had his right to free speech taken away - he can still stand outside the club and say whatever he wants.

For everyone asking what is fashionable - you're joking, right? Go to the show at S7 if you can feel good about financially supporting this guy's message. Don't go if you can't dance to this music now that you know what BB is really saying. Thank the Stranger for making you more well-equipped to make your decision either way.

That said, we had a partner in the show that was happening here. When we said we were cancelling it, he then took the show and moved it to Studio 7. Studio 7 is a Ticketswest outlet so everything was easily switched to them.

At this point we have nothing else to do with this show. We were not in any position to stop our previous partner, management, or booking agent of the show to find alternative options in Seattle.

I honestly don't know how much clearer I can make it.

I have heard that some people want to come down and have drinks tonight to reward, celebrate, and or just get drunk.

We'll be here in the Juju lounge and we welcome you to come on down. We are sure there will be plenty of people that share in your opinion that you can continue this discussion with.

After tomorrow, I will not respond about this again. Thanks for your time and for all the support that you have given us in this difficult few days.

That would be the heaping pile of paranoid, half-witted, self-righteous bullshit that's been posted on this topic.

David, if you want to go down and protest at Studio Seven, why do you feel you need anyone's permission? If it's out of fear for your safety, well getting your ass kicked by a bunch of dancehall afficionadoes for protesting against a homophobic asshole would certainly tell us a great deal about the tollerance of that community, although I wouldn't advocate either that they do something so blatantly stupid, nor that you put yourself in harms way just to prove a point.

Oh, not to make any unsavory inferences, but anybody know when the last time S7 had a fire inspection?

Not sayin, just sayin - you know what I'm sayin'?

David, if you want to go down and protest at Studio Seven, why do you feel you need anyone's permission? If it's out of fear for your safety, well getting your ass kicked by a bunch of dancehall afficionadoes for protesting against a homophobic asshole would certainly tell us a great deal about the tollerance of that community, although I wouldn't advocate either that they do something so blatantly stupid, nor that you put yourself in harms way just to prove a point.

Oh, not to make any unsavory inferences, but anybody know when the last time S7 had a fire inspection?

Not sayin', just sayin' - you know what I'm sayin'?

I will be at Neumos at 8 drink a beer and chat with you guys.

Seattle Reggae

Everyone wins in this situation - The Stranger looks good for boycotting Nemos - Buju still gets to perform in Seattle anyway.

I just want to hear the latest cool music and have a nice night out. Can anyone recommend a good restaurant for around $75 per that would complement the concert? It'd be great to dine out and then go hear Buju.

The neighborhood seemingly wants to separate itself from everyone else apparently.

How would the dynamic of The Stranger change, besides having to change their tagline to "Now unincorporated Capitol Hill's only newspaper!"?

I bring this up here only because this is the most "Capitol Hill vs. rest of Seattle" thread I've seen in Slog to date. Usually it's "Seattle But Really Capitol Hill By Proxy vs. Not Seattle" stuff bandied about here.

The disturbing thing about this issue lies completely with the Stranger, and how they profit from what the criticize. The Stranger has become as fake as the christian right.

The Stranger is morally right to oppose Buju performing on Capitol Hill. What's wrong with The Stranger making money off of being moral? Shouldn't The Stranger be rewarded for taking a stand against Buju?

Just because The Stranger also makes money advertising Buju doesn't make them hypocrites.

Read this carefully and quit being willfully obtuse - As long as Buju doesn't perform at Nemos The Stranger isn't calling for a boycott. It's just that simple. See you at the show?

If I have caused you to repeat yourself, I apologize. But thank you for responding. I’m still a little confused though? Much has been made of the $15,000 Neumo’s is out because it dropped the show. But yet Neumo’s partner is continuing with the show at a different venue. One could reasonably assume that relieves Neumo’s of that responsibility. Correct? Also, is Neumo’s still a partner in this venture? And, if so, could I suggest that Neumo’s consider donating any revenues you realize from the show to Lambert House or some other deserving charity? (Revenue, mind you, not profit.) Seems to me that might go some way in expunging Neumo’s record here.

My guess is both Buju and The Stranger will make tons of money off this controversy. The chumps at Nemos who cancelled the show look sorta weak to me, they were too afraid to stand up to The Stranger I guess.

In the marketplace only the strongest survive. If Nemos had any balls they'd stood out the controversy and had a packed Buju concert.

Now The Stranger gets to make money off Buju and look good calling for a boycott. That's real business smarts. The Stranger won. So what cry me a river!

The Big Daddy law is anti-faggot
That means no
Homosexuality
What's in my pants
Will make you see reality
-"Pimpin' Ain't Easy"

Look before speaking!! and further more open your eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve, thanks for clarifying. Get some rest.

David, if you want to go down and protest at Studio Seven, why do you feel you need anyone's permission? If it's out of fear for your safety, well getting your ass kicked by a bunch of dancehall afficionadoes for protesting against a homophobic asshole would certainly tell us a great deal about the tollerance of that community, although I wouldn't advocate either that they do something so blatantly stupid, nor that you put yourself in harms way just to prove a point.

Oh, not to make any unsavory inferences, but anybody know when the last time S7 had a fire inspection?

Not sayin', just sayin' - you know what I'm sayin'?

Posted by: COMTE | September 27, 2006 11:12 AM

Look before speaking!! and further more open your eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve, thanks for clarifying. Get some rest.

David, if you want to go down and protest at Studio Seven, why do you feel you need anyone's permission? If it's out of fear for your safety, well getting your ass kicked by a bunch of dancehall afficionadoes for protesting against a homophobic asshole would certainly tell us a great deal about the tollerance of that community, although I wouldn't advocate either that they do something so blatantly stupid, nor that you put yourself in harms way just to prove a point.

Oh, not to make any unsavory inferences, but anybody know when the last time S7 had a fire inspection?

Not sayin', just sayin' - you know what I'm sayin'?

Posted by: COMTE | September 27, 2006 11:12 AM