Travis Pangburn has acquired a bad reputation for stiffing attendees and speakers at his traveling alt-light ‘philosophy’ show, but it turns out he also stiffed children’s entertainers, like Sharon, (Lois), and Bram (Lois died a few years ago, so she’s safe, unless Trav is digging up her grave for valuables now). Maybe you didn’t have kids so you have no idea who they are, but if you do, all I have to do is say “skinnamarinky dinky dink” to infect you with an earworm.
Anyway, Sharon and Bram are out $15,000. Here’s Pangburn’s response:
Asked why he didn’t pay the agreed-upon price to Sharon and Bram, he wrote, “It sucks. I am and forever will be huge fans of Sharon and Bram. The fact that the shows didn’t bring in enough to cover their full fee was not expected and it was highly unfortunate.”
You know, Sharon and Bram lost money on those gigs, because they felt responsible and an obligation to pay their crew and the venues out of their own pocket, despite the fact that they did their job and it was their promoter who screwed up, making promises he couldn’t keep. Pangburn, on the other hand, blames the crowds and defaults on his obligations.
Yeah, it sucks. The “it” in this case refers to Travis Pangburn.
The CBC story indicates Pangburn was in charge of booking the venues, and they haven’t been fully paid.
Doing a BC tour without going to Vancouver is just bizarre.
Calling this guy an “it” is surely an insult to inanimate objects.
For persons other than Travis Pangburn.
I never heard of him before. Is he Canadian? If so he might be looking for countries offering asylum to idiots.
krkrideau at #4 — this is one case where I’m glad I have no idea who he is either.
I’m the same age as your kids, PZ, but found them a bit annoying when my brothers listened to them. That said, this is horrible and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.
This is a stick that Trump excelled at. Undertake a risky venture that might reward handsomely. Hire people who have not contracted to share in the risk or the reward. If it goes bad dump the risk on the people hired and walk away.