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deanne P

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2018

02 Aug 2018, 15:45

Bliss Bistro Alberton

I worked a karaoke with all my equipment and sound at Bliss Bistro Alberton, owner Jose, on Friday night the 27th of July. He asked me to DJ on Saturday as well. I told him my DJ was ill, but I would gladly do it if he informed me what music they wanted. Firstly he wanted me.aet up by 6.00pm and to work tull twelve. We work3d till about 12.15am this was for a price of R1500. I quoted him the same for saturday night and were set up by 3.30 as per his request. Music 80's and langarm. He informed me that the Singles were difficult. Finished at 11.30 on Saturday night which is a total of 9 hours on his premises, with music and a bit of Karaoke. The clients complained about the food, the service, the drinks prices and the music. Jose had forewarned me that they woupd be difficult as they liked the previous DJ who was unreliable. On Wednesday the 3rd of August, he paid me half for the weekend by e-wallet and flatly refuses to pay the other half. Saying that it was because of me and my sound that the clients were unhappy. His wife, the chef there had already told me that the clients (a singles club) was already ****ed off by the time they walked in. So Karaoke Hosts, if you want half of your money, for double the time, you are welcome to speak to Jose about a gig there. He was insulting beyond belief, and in my years as a musician and karaoke host, I have never been so mistreated. Play there at your own risk You will receive money 5 days later instead of at the finish of gig, and he will blame you for everything that goes wrong on the night including the lack of clients their bad service etc. Jose's wife is lovely as is his mothee. He is just not so lovely.

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deanne P's update03 Aug 2018, 09:04
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[07/22, 2:09 PM] Mama Dee: Good afternoon Jose Just to confirm that I will be there on Friday evening between 5.15 and 6 depending on traffic. Look forward to meeting you. ? Mama Dee Rockers of Note www.rockersofnote.co.za ********** ********** ********** [07/22, 3:05 PM] Jose Bliss Bistro: Hi Mama D.. I'm sorry the one thing ... [07/22, 3:05 PM] Jose Bliss Bistro: I forgot to check with you, if we have a situation where we don't have enough cash in hand, we pay via eft on the Tuesday or Wednesday following the function when the credit cards from the weekend clear .... [07/22, 3:19 PM] Mama Dee: As long.as I can pay my DJ (R500) on the night, that should be fine. He will be coming with me on Friday night. His name is DJ Andrew. [07/22, 3:33 PM] Jose Bliss Bistro: See that's the only problem ... it does depend on how much cash is on hand at the end on the evening most nights no problem .. but there may be nights that its all cards [07/22, 3:34 PM] Mama Dee: We take is as it goes Jose. ? [07/22, 3:35 PM] Jose Bliss Bistro: I don't see a problem. .. see you Friday [07/22, 3:36 PM] Mama Dee: Grear, see you then. [07/22, 3:36 PM] Mama Dee: Pardon great.... [07/22, 3:36 PM] Jose Bliss Bistro: Lol great thanks !! [07/30, 10:35 AM] Jose Bliss Bistro: Good morning, as you aware it all comes down to Rands and cents, what are we doing in regards to this Saturday night fiasco? Friday went well, .... say not so much ???? [07/30, 10:49 AM] Jose Bliss Bistro: That said though I habe to figure out what to pay for Saturday night, I believe like with me in paying for a product, I asked if you able, you did say yes with your dj, then he could not make it and you still said you were up to the task and then we went down in flames ... based in that I don't feel that I should be liable soley .... [07/30, 12:50 PM] Jose Bliss Bistro: I'm happy with that ...will do so ... [07/30, 12:51 PM] Mama Dee: Thank you Jose. [08/01, 8:48 AM] Mama Dee: Good morning Jose. Will you be putting money into my ewallet today? Thank you. D [08/01, 9:13 AM] Jose Bliss Bistro: Morning yes should be today [08/01, 9:13 AM] Mama Dee: Great. Thank you. [08/01, 11:23 AM] Mama Dee: Dear Jose, I received payment for Friday only. Will you still be sending me a payment for saturday or not? I would like at least R1000 for my time. I was set up by 3.30 and started packing up at 11.30. That is 8 hours on your premises with music. Please advise. [08/01, 11:30 AM] Jose Bliss Bistro: Yes one can only e wallet 1500 per day ... [08/01, 11:32 AM] Mama Dee: Ah, pardon. I am very new to this ewallet thing. ??? [08/01, 11:32 AM] Jose Bliss Bistro: Unfortunately in the entertainment industry though you don't get paid for your time you get psid for entertainment as far as that goes every one I was paying you for had left and even though I have agreed to pay you I am extremely ****ed off with the product I got [08/01, 11:34 AM] Mama Dee: Them you need to find someone else Jose. I can recommend someone for you if you like. ? [08/01, 11:35 AM] Jose Bliss Bistro: Really ? [08/01, 11:36 AM] Jose Bliss Bistro: After this Saturdays performance you don't see any fault in your side ? [08/01, 11:38 AM] Jose Bliss Bistro: and if I don't like the product you provided on Saturday I can get some one else ??? [08/01, 11:39 AM] Jose Bliss Bistro: Is this really the line your taking with me ?? [08/01, 11:39 AM] Mama Dee: No. I was asked to play music and I did to the best of my ability. I had a book on the counter for your clients to write their requests down, as well as on the screen. No one did till they started complaining. Then we got and played ALL the requests. I will take a pic of the page and send it to you later when I get home. [08/01, 11:40 AM] Jose Bliss Bistro: No you were not, I told you I needed a dj, and you said no problem, the all of a sudden he could not make it but you said you and the lady can more than handle it ??? [08/01, 11:41 AM] Jose Bliss Bistro: I never asked for any book for requests [08/01, 11:41 AM] Mama Dee: Jose, quite frankly I am not going to argue back and forth with you. You told me they were difficult and would not support me as they liked you other DJ. Get him back. Problem solved. [08/01, 11:41 AM] Jose Bliss Bistro: Really ??? [08/01, 11:42 AM] Jose Bliss Bistro: From a grown woman ?? This is your opinion??? [08/01, 11:43 AM] Jose Bliss Bistro: Well it's my opion that its not worth me paying you for writing down songs when you told me you can handle the dj work [08/01, 11:44 AM] Mama Dee: Jose, some people have favourite songs. I am not a mind reader. That is why I asked the people to request songs. I was playing a selection of 80's song which you suggested. I comp****. [08/01, 11:45 AM] Jose Bliss Bistro: You did not handle the dj job [08/01, 11:45 AM] Jose Bliss Bistro: And I'm not going to argue back and forth [08/01, 11:45 AM] Mama Dee: Also Jose, I will never work for you again. Conversation closed. [08/01, 11:46 AM] Jose Bliss Bistro: You dam right. [08/02, 2:38 PM] Mama Dee: Hello Jose, when can I expect the second e-wallet, will it still be today? [08/02, 2:43 PM] Mama Dee: Your wife told us that the clients were complaining about the food, the drinks prices, the service, and the music. She said that they came in with a bad attitude. So you cannot blame me for that. You owe me money and you should pay. I worked long hours and expect payment. [08/02, 2:46 PM] Jose Bliss Bistro: I'm finished with you. You arive here expect me to set up your equipment, then do a reasonable karaoke show, but honestly nothing great, you **** my Saturday night up completely and still leave me with a food bill you give me non stop bull**** and then still drop me witn no karaoke for tomorow night and you think I'm still going to give you money ! [08/02, 2:49 PM] Mama Dee: Read the above messages Jose. I have been very understanding despite your insults. So yes, I expect to be paid. [08/02, 2:50 PM] Jose Bliss Bistro: I do not care what you want ... I wanted a professional ... I got you bye bye !!
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deanne P's update03 Aug 2018, 09:10
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So no matter what goes down at Bliss, musicians will always be the fall guy and not get paid.
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deanne P's update03 Aug 2018, 09:14
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If the food is not great, it is the musicians fault. If the drinks prices are too high, it is the musicians fault. If the clients are unhappy with the service, it is the musicians fault. If the music is not what they want to hear, despite being constantly asked what genre they prefered, the it IS the musicians fault. Jose told me after the gig that he had told that group of people not to come back. I suppose that is also the musicians fault.