Wanna book Stevie for a private party??

[xdreamsunwindx]

Originally Posted by dissention

And the setlist is guaranteed to be more inspired.

Exactly.

Too bad Divine is dead. I'd enjoy seeing her Stevie it up. Though, The Lady Bunny could pull a Stevie off pretty well, I think. ^.^

[dissention]

Originally Posted by xdreamsunwindx

Too bad Divine is dead. I'd enjoy seeing her Stevie it up.

He could've capped off the show by eating genuine Sara Belladonna ****. I'm sure Bill Gamelson could've gotten his hands on some.

Though, The Lady Bunny could pull a Stevie off pretty well, I think. ^.^

You're brilliant. I wouldn't mind seeing Amanda Lepore fatten herself up a bit to do a nice Stevie show, either.

[xdreamsunwindx]

Originally Posted by dissention

You're brilliant. I wouldn't mind seeing Amanda Lepore fatten herself up a bit to do a nice Stevie show, either.

I love Amanda. Along with Candy Darling and Divine, she's my one of my favorite drag queens. But Amanda is more of a transvestite. Whatevs. I <3 her.

[SuzeQuze]

Let's make her a DVD of those who are going explaining why they are inviting her to do this show. In 30 seconds or less. This is to be included in the invitation. What do y'all think?

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by reebokandlace

I think I said it would be disorganized...but I meant the "donating the proceeds to charity aspect"...not the concert organization... I think it is doable...

Count me in!

Maybe we should start another thread of a head count of how many people actually have the money to do this to see if we get 150 people who can afford to hire her.

Lets not forget the additional overhead charges:
~the expense of the venue (hall, lodge, whatever) sparky says 5 grand - Suze~the sound equiptment (it is not like the band hauls their own PA system around to these corporate gigs...they are not a garage band or 21 year olds with a van....LOL) all they show up with is their instruments and mics. - this is an audio equipped venue - Suze~ the guy or gal who runs the sound board
~ the crew to set up and strike the stage
~ Lighting
~ the guy or gal who runs the lights
~the security
~beverage service for the fans (unless we do a BYO) - venue has this - Suze
~food and beverage for the band sure this isn't included in 150k? - Suze
~ we would have to hire an event organizer to process $1500.00 payments, it is not like 150 people are going to turn over their money to one fan who is organizing this~ that is a liabilty~ it does not matter who is the "most trustworthy fan"~ it is still a liabilty for that person who is receiving the funds~ and being that there is no one here naive enough to take on that liabilty (although they say there is a sucker born every day...lol) we would have to hire an event organizer.... I'd rather not if we can avoid it. Unless someone really knows a reputable one.
So at this point we are looking at close to $1800 per person at the very least...based on 150 people....

Are there any other expenses I might have missed?

(Thank god we would not be responsible for her transportation or hotel expenses -- that is figured into the $150,000)
....

Somehow I missed this post, thank you for your suggestions I've made a couple of notes above I'm going to start a google group soon so we can discuss this with those who are serious. Anyone who is serious about attending this in, let's say August, PM me.

I'm wondering if it is possible to set this up as a trust, like when people make deposits for someone's college education. Folks can make their own deposit and there are strict rules on withdrawal. The withdrawal could only be a check for Ms Nicks. Plus everyone would have a money back gaurantee in writing if the concert is cancelled. I'll have to figure out if this can be done.

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by gold_dustgypsy

I think that maybe you should send a nice, but small gift hamper with the invitation so that Stevie can see you really have put a lot of time and effort into it!

You could put some nice creams, soaps and maybe a candle into it!

I like this idea. Do you know that here in the states a "hamper" is only something you put dirty clothes in, otherwise it is called a "basket"? So I did a double-take at first at your suggestion! But I think it is a nice idea. I definitely want to put in some nice smelling things like nag champa. I have some in my desk drawer at home and every time I open it I get a wave of happiness because I just adore the scent. That would be a nice touch I think.

[SuzeQuze]

Please PM me with your email address if you are serious about this. I want to setup a google group to take this off of this forum.

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

So I did a double-take at first at your suggestion!

I did too! Just the thing to seal the deal, send Stevie a basket of dirty laundry.

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by Rickypt

I did too! Just the thing to seal the deal, send Stevie a basket of dirty laundry.

Haha, "Kick 'em when they're up, kick 'em when they're down!" Can't see "dirty laundry" without thinking of Henley.

[reebokandlace]

Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

PM me if you are serious about attending and know you can come up with $1,000 Please PM me with your email address if you are serious about this. I want to setup a google group to take this off of this forum.

$1000 is not going to cut it for a small intimate show of 150 people.

If more than 150 people are attending count me out.

[reebokandlace]

Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Somehow I missed this post, thank you for your suggestions

I'm wondering if it is possible to set this up as a trust, like when people make deposits for someone's college education. Folks can make their own deposit and there are strict rules on withdrawal. The withdrawal could only be a check for Ms Nicks. Plus everyone would have a money back gaurantee in writing if the concert is cancelled. I'll have to figure out if this can be done.

Umm....to avoid liability you need to hire an event organizer or else the fan who is taking on the responsibilty of organizing this is taking on a HUGE legal liability...if you are going to try to organize this yourself without hiring an event planner THEN PLEASE CONSULT AN ENTERTAINMENT ATTORNEY...this is a huge undertaking and it must be legal and organized.

Even the Bar Mitzvah concert had event planners, attorneys, there are contracts to be signed...blah blah blah....

I am not saying it can not be done, but you must do it right or else it won't happen. Its not like a bunch of fans are having a party and inviting Stevie "come on by and bring your band" This is a contract. You are hiring her for a show.

[reebokandlace]

Originally Posted by trackaghost

Have you ever been to a gig with 300 people? I go to them all the time and believe me that is intimate. There is a world of difference between a small venue and the front rows of a huge seated area.

Many, and I didn't have to pay $1000.

And yes, I have been to a Corporate/Mitzvahpalooza type show too... BIG DIFFERENCE between a crowd of 300 and a crowd of 100!!

[reebokandlace]

Originally Posted by trackaghost

I've been to hundreds of gigs through the years and I don't personally think there's that much difference between a gig with 150 and 300. ...

I agree to disagree on that point.

Originally Posted by trackaghost

Still there's no point arguing, cos I don't think this will ever happen myself. I wish Stevie would just go and do a tour of small venues instead, as a little present to her fanbase, but that's never gonna happen either...

I agree. The logistics of this is just....well....it's not realistic.

There is a better chance of someone wealthy on this board hiring her to do a private birthday party where most of the attendees aren't die hard fans.

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by reebokandlace

$1000 is not going to cut it for a small intimate show of 150 people.

If more than 150 people are attending count me out.

The front rows are going to be more.

[reebokandlace]

To be realistic, you are looking at close to $500,000-$700,000 to hire Stevie to do a show like you are asking her to do.