Island Boys Band
islandboysband.com
Willy Cruz
Willy The Pan Man
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Entered a contract with the aforementioned entities (I got their information from Gigmasters.com) to perform at my party wherein it was stated that there would be a 3-piece band with VOCALS for $1,500 for 3,50 minute sets. The band showed up 45 minutes late. Once they arrived and set up, the band was not providing vocals, so I asked Ceaser, the band leader, on 3 occasions, "Where are my vocals?" Ceaser replied "there are no vocals" and laughed. One of the other members stated he needed to warm up first before he performed his vocals. After several attempts to get them to sing, the band wrapped up the last of its 3,50 minute sets, never singing one song. Persuant to the band's policy, I had already paid them in full. Again, the contract stated I was to be provided with vocals and I did not receive vocals. I would never have agreed to pay a band $1,500 for background music (no vocals) which I could have provided with a CD for free.
Two days later I requested a partial refund of $500 due to no vocals. The band's Manager, Willy Cruz, wasn't aware that there were no vocals and kept putting me off saying he needed to check with Ceaser why there were no vocals. He further rationalized that no vocals were provided and that I should not complain about it due to the increased gas prices. For this consumer, this is an unacceptable rationalization that I did not get vocals (that were guaranteed in my contract) because gas prices did go up.
He further replied via e-mail, "Lisa, As I reiterated before. The Band fulfilled their contractual agreement to the fullest. There are no grounds for any lawsuite. Not to mention you dont know my address and i use a pseudonym name as well." (This is a direct quote from his e-mail, forgive the misspellings) It is woefully apparent that Willy Cruz aka Willy The Pan Man attempts to avoid liability and litigation by not providing the consumer with his full identity.
CONSUMER WARNING: This band does not fulfill its contractual obligations. Willy Cruz aka Willy the Pan Man, purposely provides limited information in his contracts so that the consumer can not seek legal recourse when he does not fulfill his legal obligations.
However, this consumer IS seeking legal recourse for this fraudulent act/contract violation regarding the above situation.
I shall post my results from my attorney once received. Please do not use any of the aforementioned entities unless you wish to be ripped off. I hope this helps protect any potential consumers.
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