News Horace Andy Misses Gig
posted by on August 15 at 10:26 AM
Tonight’s humongous roots reggae bill at Neumo’s—Riddim Twins Sly & Robbie, plus sweet-soul vocalist Horace Andy—just took a blow. According to show promoter Papa Far-I of Culture Yard International, Horace Andy will not be appearing because of problems entering the U.S. Details are unclear.
Local dancehall MCs Collage and Indio will take the stage at 10 pm; Desdemona, a hiphop/spoken word outfit from the Midwest will hit at 10:30; and Cherine Anderson, Jamaican film star and dancehall princess, will perform with Sly & Robbie.
Far-I says he is trying to work out a lower ticket price due to Andy’s absence.
Fact is, even minus Horace Andy, Sly & Robbie will make for an epic night of roots, dancehall, drum ‘n’ bass, and general skankadelic vibes.
There is no doubt that Sly and Robbie are fantastic musicians and great peformers, legends in their own right, but Neumo's really treated it's patrons poorly last night by refusing to provide refunds to people who purchased tickets in advance. I'm a longtime fan of Horace Andy's and was so excited to see him perform that I purchased tickets in advance, to make sure I got in, which is not something I'd typically do. Sly and Robbie are great, but I paid $52 (that's the cost to buy 2 tickets online) so my friend and I could see Horace Andy perform. Neumo's could have very easily provided refunds to ticketholders, they just decided they'd rather keep their money. The club sold its customers one thing then refused to provide a refund when it could not deliver it. This is a really lousy business practice and it reflects poorly upon the management. They should have provided refunds to those who requested them, period.
I too bought a ticket in advance to ensure that I got in. $27.75 was the total. I didn't notice, but did they reduce ticket prices at the door? I doubt I'll buy tickets in advance again.
It was an awesome show though, and Robbie is one hell of a bass player.
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