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rudeanduncouth	Date: November 12, 2003 @ 12:59 PM My band has been offered a deal with 97 Radio. They have a tour booked that we can get on if we accept. They want $500 for there #2 campaign. Which is pretty good, deal assuming they don't offer every band the same deal. Has anybody dealt with these people before? I have read a few articles and some people call it a scam. If you don't know about them http://www.97radio.com
invocati	Date: November 12, 2003 @ 3:48 PM If you have to pay it is most likely a scam. 99% of the time that is.
furiousBall	Date: November 12, 2003 @ 3:52 PM read >" id="68657">
rudeanduncouth	Date: November 12, 2003 @ 6:15 PM I have read that already. That is one example. I was hoping for a more personal example. I talked with the guy on the phone today and he said we will give us FedEx tracking numbers for everything the ship out. I asked him about there bad publicity, and he said "The guy screwed up." I guess the point is mute regardless since we already signed the contract and gave them the money. We have in writing that we have tour with 8 shows over 12 days with 7 other bands. The tour starts in L.A., and goes across and up to Milwaukee (I have the cities but didn't want to clutter it up). We do not have the dates as of yet, because we signed the contracted and faxed it to them today. As far as I am concerned, if they come through on the tour, that is worth the $500.
Cryxan	Date: November 13, 2003 @ 5:32 AM That is an excellent article. rude, let us know how it turns out, and good luck.
rudeanduncouth	Date: November 14, 2003 @ 3:42 PM Will do.
ethergtr	Date: December 8, 2003 @ 8:53 PM hey, im in a band called Etherial, we've also been offered that same basic deal as you guys, of course, we could be on the same tour with you, we start out at the roxy, and we go for about the same time , I think. We talked to Mike, it sounds like a good deal, we have sent them the money, but not signed the contract deal yet. After reading stuff on here, we told them to give us ALL the info by the 10th of this month, or we drop out, because we are not up for a scam. Hopefully they follow through and the tour works out, and maybe we'll see you guys, but if we drop out, then good luck , and hopefully we both don't get screwed over , lol. It's cool that atleast another band is doing it though. My s/n is etherguitarial@aol.com, if you want to ask me anything.
tripcage	Date: December 11, 2003 @ 1:33 PM TRiP\|CAGE has been offered a similar deal, but ours was over spring break down south, florida-texas-mexico. It sounded really good, but upon research and trying to contact the company we are very skeptical. I would love this opportunity, but we have to pass on this go around. Please let me know what comes about with your tours. Please e-mail me personally @ ocbmitch @ hotmail.com Good Luck and have fun, LIVE IT UP!!! Check us out @ tripcage.com
Bakemama	Date: December 15, 2003 @ 10:49 PM Im in a band called Red Cloud and we just got a email asking for us to call them ASAP because they want to offer us a deal. ??? From what I have read on the company they were removed from the BBB, but the owner says that is a scam? Sounds a little fishy to me! Ill stick to Taxi or just go through my own contacts in the radio biz!! Good luck yall! -Bakemama from www.RedCloudMusic.com
GeneHilbert	Date: December 15, 2003 @ 11:04 PM If you are paying them to play .......... What are you getting out of it .......?
woodhead	Date: December 16, 2003 @ 4:19 PM Pay to play hmmm I would be a little skeptical, but that is just me. And I agree with Gene, what are you getting out of it?
KevBrock	Date: December 16, 2003 @ 7:54 PM When you make music and been offered deals, never pay anything. It's a given rule. They should be paying you. You shouldn't pay them.
KevBrock	Date: December 16, 2003 @ 7:56 PM Also, I would have to add that I too was giving a deal similar to this to make an album and tour nationally but I had to pay something like 300-700 dollars to get into their special A&R thing which is bullshit. I decline to sign all deals if I have to pay them because I won't. If they pay me, then I will sign the deal. Paying A&R and tour agents to play music is making you feel like an idiot of yourselves. Do not do this.
woodhead	Date: December 17, 2003 @ 9:49 AM . If they pay me, then I will sign the deal. Paying A&R and tour agents to play music is making you feel like an idiot of yourselves this is true to an extent. I worked with an agent years ago, and he did not get paid till we did. This arangement I can live with, if the agent doesnt book you they dont get paid and this is the way it should be, also goes for managment, if they do nothing for you then you give nothing.
r0adrash	Date: January 6, 2004 @ 1:12 AM I have been dealing with 97 Radio and many of their artists for the last 7 months. I am aware of the "tours" they are offering. The one that features the Roxy, Troubadore, etc. has changed the sub deadline so many times that I had to call the venues, who never heard of them. I've also received calls from State Atty offices asking me not to release ANY new info that isn't already in the Song Shark articles pending review by a judge, because it might be evidence. Just wanted to save you some money and a future pain in the arse If you'd like some personal reactions, email me and I'll send you some of the 300+ emails I have from artists that are trying to get their money back and have been burned and blown off by this company! roadrash@garageradio.com Thanx, John Foxworthy Chief Editor, Garage Radio http://www.garageradio.com
r0adrash	Date: January 6, 2004 @ 1:21 AM I have been dealing with 97 Radio and many of their artists for the last 7 months. I am aware of the "tours" they are offering. The one that features the Roxy, Troubadore, etc. has changed the sub deadline so many times that I had to call the venues, who never heard of them. I've also received calls from State Atty offices asking me not to release ANY new info that isn't already in the Song Shark articles pending review by a judge, because it might be evidence. Just wanted to save you some money and a future pain in the arse If you'd like some personal reactions, email me and I'll send you some of the 300+ emails I have from artists that are trying to get their money back and have been burned and blown off by this company! roadrash@garageradio.com Thanx, John Foxworthy Chief Editor, Garage Radio http://www.garageradio.com
sepidman	Date: January 7, 2004 @ 12:34 PM Really, I can't understand paying to play. An agent would normally get a cut from the bookings they make for you. They don't get paid unless you do. I am promoting a series of concerts here in our area at a small theatre. 700 seats. I pay to book the venue, pay the house band, supply food (KFC and pizza), soft drinks, wtaer, coffee, tea, advertising for the events, programs etc. And if luck is with me we sell the place out and I get to make a few dollars too. If not, the venue still gets paid as do the entertainers, the radio stations and the musicians and crew still get fed. Me, well if that happens guess it is back to the day job!!
mikehayes101	Date: January 17, 2004 @ 12:34 AM These guys are a total scam and we got screwed out of $500. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH 97RADIO! They told us if we didn't go on the tour we'd get a refund. Now obviously we found out there is no tour and they won't even talk with us much less give our money back. They are low life scum that aren't wanted in this industry, but somehow still operate feeding off of bands dreams. They may find a bullet in their heads soon and they deserve it. Save your money and frustration and never ever deal with these con artist and if they keep bothering you with high pressure calls and e-mails file a complaint with the BBB in Arizona at www.phoenix.bbb.org/ They will lie and tell you anything and I mean anything to swindle your money then they do absolutley nothing for your band, but put strain on it. They are straight up stealing from each and every band they deal with. E-mail me if you have any questions and I'll tell you more info I know about them. mikejhayes@msn.com
r0adrash	Date: January 17, 2004 @ 2:40 PM If you've been had by these guys I may have some help for ya. Derrek Thomas is heading up the legal battle. He can be FAXed @ 949.646.1820 or emailed @ chris@34below.com. You are also urged to call the Phoenix DA's office @ 602.542.5763. We'll get these guys one way or another, hopefully before they duck and cover!!!
mikehayes101	Date: January 21, 2004 @ 11:39 AM These guys are two brothers. Their real names are Carlo Oddo and Michael Anthony Oddo. They live with their Mom. (17220 N Boswell Blvd #25 Sun City, AZ 85373) They are not at all legit. They will steal as much cash from you as they can get their filthy greedy hands on. They are trash and unethical. Again, let this be a warning. Do not talk to them! Report them to the DA.
mikehayes101	Date: January 21, 2004 @ 11:41 AM www.ag.state.az.us is the DA's website.
ethergtr	Date: February 23, 2004 @ 12:14 AM yeah, anyone who wants to know about 97... my band was signed with them, and now apparently they are "closing shop" and they won't be doing business anymore, as a result of a lawsuit filed from john foxworthy, who is attacked personally on 97s website. visit www.97radio.com for the bullshit.
Cryxan	Date: February 23, 2004 @ 12:55 AM Mr. Foxworthy deserves a lot of thanks for the amazing amount of energy he's putting into this. People like him make this world a better place. There are enough dangers to musicians from the "legit" industry, the last thing we need is more scams.
Svensta	Date: February 23, 2004 @ 8:29 AM Wow! I never even heard of this little scam until reading this thread and doing a little fact-finding. I'm with Cryx, thankfully we have some consumer-protecting activitists willing to investigate and report on these bastards.
promize	Date: February 26, 2004 @ 1:28 PM 97radio.com Im lez from the band promize our drummer said dont do it and we did but i think 97radio talent2k and Deftone ha what a joke have a meeting with the lord lol or Terry G i bet they no who that is.If we can help anyother bands we have a lawyer team and some contacts in the goverment.Thanks MR Foxworthy we just found you a little late.Lets work together and put these guys were bubba can find them.please e-mail promize@hotmail.com thanks.
the217virus	Date: June 9, 2004 @ 8:26 PM talk about being LATE! we did the same ordeal, were gaurenteed a tour and all the works, and got NOTHING!!! Now all we can do is hope for a return of our money!! www.virus217.tk