Trump team scrambles for A-list Inaugural performers: 'They are willing to pay anything

[TubbersUK]

Source: aol

Donald Trump's inaugural committee is scrambling to lock in A-list Hollywood performers for the parties celebrating him — and having a rough time booking big names, two insiders tell TheWrap.

Both said that Trump inaugural committee members have contacted them in recent days offering cash or even a government appointment if they could deliver marquee names.

"They are willing to pay anything," one of the insiders told TheWrap. "They told me, 'We'll pay their fees.' Most of these artists' fees are in the six to seven figures." The insider said the Trump negotiator also offered to pay him for delivering top talent, saying, "Name your price."

"I couldn't do it," the insider said. "Not even for a billion dollars."

Trump's team issued a denial to TheWrap.

Read more: http://www.aol.com/article/2016/12/07/trump-team-scrambles-for-a-list-inaugural-performers-they-are/21622912/

[TheCowsCameHome]

1. No matter, I wasn't going to watch anyway.

[Tikki]

80. We already booked those two nights at an Indian Casino...we will see nothing.

We will celebrate seeing nothing.


The Tikkis

[tom_kelly]

2. They'll be stuck with The Nuge, and a few "up and comers." n/t

[JDC]

90. He can play Stranglehold

[woodsprite]

131. I think Scott Baio sings.

It's even an appropriate song. Just change "girl" to "Trump" or "Don".

[HassleCat]

3. I think Ted Nugent is availablle.

Clint Eastwood plays jazz piano.

[Feeling the Bern]

4. Mike Huckabee's band. I hear Gary Sinise, that RW wacko, has a band too

Maybe he can get Gene Simmons to come too.

Brad Stine can do stand up, along with those two woefully unfunny hacks, Colin Quinn and Dennis Miller.

There has to be someone one. . .Maybe Patricia Heaton can do it too.

[alterfurz]

10. "Donald Trump is like Ted Nugent without the talent...

...but so is Ted Nugent." -- John Hartzell

[lastlib]

49. THIS*!!!

. . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . .

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

21. But make sure he has his Depends on

Don't want to get shit all over the stage.

[Norbert]

32. Ted did play the Star Spangled Banner like Hendrix recently

Well..no he didn't. Not even close. LOL

[MattP]

5. They are willing to pay? The check won't clear!!

[keithbvadu2]

16. It better be cash up front. Trump is known for non-payment to the working man.

It better be cash up front. Trump is known for non-payment.

Of course it would not matter with Ted Nugent.

He is just a coward pedophile.

[uponit7771]

61. +1

[barbtries]

6. this made me a little bit happy.

i guess it'll be ted nugent then

[MotorCityMan]

120. If they're lucky, they can get Hank Williams Jr and Charlie Daniels

Both are right wing wackos and I'm guessing they're available.

[angrychair]

7. Satan plays the fiddle I hear (made of gold:bonus)

Nero plays the cithara...Hitler plays the piano...

[perdita9]

8. Artists show their Integrity is not for sale

We should all show this kind of morality in our own lives.

[Merlot]

126. It would ruin their careers and they already have enough money

More of a calculation than integrity?

[sarcasmo]

9. Garth Brooks, Vince Neil, Toby Keith and insert random country.

[redstateblues]

27. Garth is actually a Democrat

[Island Blue]

28. I think Garth Brooks

is a Democrat, but I could be wrong.

[leftofcool]

93. Garth Brooks is a Democrat

[sarcasmo]

95. "It's always about serving" Garth Brooks

http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/308258-garth-brooks-open-to-playing-trumps-inauguration

[musicblind]

100. Trump is too much, even for Toby Keith.

http://www.cmt.com/news/1709920/offstage-toby-keith-not-a-donald-trump-kind-of-guy/

[hatrack]

11. Hah! Actual people they've been in talks with (from the article)

You can add this to the long list of Trump team activities that break from the accepted norms," said Jenn Topper, a spokeswoman for the Sunlight Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit that works on transparency and accountability in government. "Without knowing more specifics about the arrangements, it's difficult to say whether this would violate ethics laws or rules, but it certainly raises questions."

When the first Hollywood insider quoted in this story declined to take part, Trump's team asked him to reconsider, he said. He was told that the Inaugural Committee was in talks with Kid Rock, Ted Nugent, Lee Greenwood and possibly Garth Brooks.

[exboyfil]

69. Ted Nugent is perfect

Especially his line in Cat Scratch Fever

Well, I make the pussy purr with the stroke of my hand
They know they gettin' it from me
They know just where to go when they need their lovin' man
They know I'm doin' it for free

[TubbersUK]

12. They could make it an open mic night I suppose n/t

[dflprincess]

74. Surely he must know someone who owns a karaoke machine. nt

[KittyWampus]

86. LOL! Karaoke Inauguration.

[redstatebluegirl]

13. There is always the crazy Oklahoman Blake Shelton who supported Trumper.

[Wash. state Desk Jet]

14. Pay anything !

Read What Donald Did To His Wedding Caterer, It Will Make You Sick

Today I did something I never did before — I ‘defriended’ someone who chastised me in a letter about how offended she was by “Trumped Up Cards,” and how she wanted me to know she was voting for Trump. This was not a fb friend, but someone who subscribes to my website newsletter (christinelavin.com). So I told her a true story I’ve known about Trump since 1994.
An actor friend of mine worked for a caterer in 1993. It was a new caterer, and this caterer was thrilled to land the kind of job that can really boost a career — catering Donald Trump and Marla Maples wedding. At the time she wondered why he didn’t hire other caterers he’d used in the past, but just thanked her lucky stars he hired her.
Everything went beautifully — the food was a hit, the waiters/waitresses all were totally professional. Everything was first rate.
Donald Trump refused to pay the bill. He told the caterer, “I know you are new at this, and when you tell people you catered MY wedding, you will get more business than you could ever dream of. So I am doing you a favor. And when I do favors, I don’t pay. End of discussion.”
She couldn’t believe it — she sent numerous bills — ignored. She threatened to sue — he said “Go ahead. I don’t lose in court.” She explored suing, but came away knowing it would cost her high legal bills, and wouldn’t be worth it. After more than six months of his stonewalling she ended up paying her staff out of her own pocket, though couldn’t pay them fully or she’d be out of business. So Trump stiffed not only her, but her staff, her chefs, her busboys.
This is not a story I recently heard — it’s one I heard 22 years ago. We know many stories like this now. The woman who wrote to me today said, “I know you have a big heart and won’t hold it against me, but I wanted you to know I’m 100% for Trump.”
I wrote back, “I may have a big heart, but it’s not that big. Goodbye.”
Should she write back to chastise me more, her email will go straight to the trash where it belongs.

Anybody reading this offended? Please let me know.
  



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[tinrobot]

57. This, exactly. Promise 'anything', but pay nothing.

[madokie]

15. I'm sure hank Jr or Charley Daniels

would gladly do it for free. trouble is neither is hollywood

[sheshe2]

39. Karaoke anyone????

[sheshe2]

17. They are offering bribes now?

The American taxpayer is going to foot the bill IF THEY CAN FIND SOMEONE.

[redwitch]

18. "Stormtroopin"

"Stormtroopin'"

In the early morning hours there's a din in the air;
mayhem's on the loose.
Stormtroopers comin', and you better be prepared.
Got no time to choose.

Get ready. Stormtroopers comin'.

Comin' up that street, jackboots steppin' high.
Got to make a stand.
Looking in your windows and listen to your phone.
Keep a gun in your hand.

Get ready. Stormtroopers comin'.
Get ready. Stormtroopres comin' around.

Two hundred down, and it's comin' 'round again.
Got no second choice.
Where's the justice and where's that law.
Raise your healthy voice.

Get ready. Stormtroopers comin'.
We'll be ready. Stormtroopers comin'.
Getting ready. Stormtroopers comin'.
Get ready. Stormtroopers comin'.

-Ted Nugent

[redwitch]

19. And of course there's always

"Wang Dang Sweet Poontang"


I will be curled up in the fetal position on inauguration day

[LenaBaby61]

20. Maybe they can get 74 year old Wayne Newton ...

And he can sing "Danke Schoen" over and over and over agian



Maybe get 76 year old Chuck Norris to do some fancy Karate Chops for a few hours



67 year old Gene Simmons could put on his giant boots again and sing "Dr. Love?"



Oh Lord, Had to re-edit.

How could I forget about 82 year old Pat Boone, who could once again STEAL Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti" to wrap up the festivities ....



That's all I got right now

[LuckyLib]

29. The bad hair coloring is amazing!

[TexasBushwhacker]

34. Wayne Newton has a lot in common with Trump

A lot of bankruptcies and lawsuits that is.

[msongs]

41. he did not "steal" tutti fruiti. his record co was responsible for him singing that and it was all

perfectly legal. once a song is released in any version, any other person can record and release that song as long as they pay a royalty to the publisher of that song....if Little Richard's publisher cheated him out that its not on pat boone. and now back to political commentary....

[They_Live]

42. whew. my eyes.

Thems some ugly dudes. The ugly is deep.

[Fast Walker 52]

52. haha-- awesome!

[busterbrown]

72. Nailed IT! n/t

[jimlup]

22. Ted Nugent

But maybe Trump is saving him for Secretary of State

[Glimmer of Hope]

23. There is always Chachi.

[ailsagirl]

85. Yes, we mustn't forget that little gem

[Dawson Leery]

24. They know that Nugent and Kid Rock are embarasments.

[Mr.Bill]

25. Ted Nugent, Meat Loaf and Kid Rock.

You pick the headliner.

[a kennedy]

26. AND REALLY, WHO THE FAWK CARES......I WON'T BE WATCHING.

[miyazaki]

30. I'm a cowboy baby!

[rusty quoin]

31. The Right Brothers

[democrank]

33. Anyone here have Wayne Newton's number?

Or, maybe Trump's three favorite kids could form a musical trio since they're experts at everything else....global warming, safaris, military tactics, running a country, fashion, and SO much more.

[LonePirate]

35. This is hilarious but I am sure some country artists will take up the 7+ figure payday for one night

Country music fans, by and large, are Republicans so playing for Trump won't hurt their careers. Some of the artists probably even voted for him. Of course Trump will have never heard of any of them but beggars cannot be choosers as they say.

[msongs]

36. hey I will do it for $10 mil. cant sing dance act or tell jokes but I can think of something. Please

dont hate me cuz Im talented lol

[mtngirl47]

37. If all else fails

he could command the Army, Air Force and Navy Bands to play!

[LeftInTX]

38. I vote for Wayne Newton

The plastic surgery aspect...provides just the finesse

[left-of-center2012]

40. How about Elton John?

Didn't he accept a million dollars to perform at Rush Limbaugh's latest wedding?

[hibbing]

47. My first thoguht when I saw this thread n/t

[Demonaut]

59. for sale to the highest..or any bidder

[oberliner]

67. Spokeswoman: Elton John will not be performing at Trump's Inauguration

(CNN)Elton John will not be performing at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, according to the singer's spokeswoman, denying a claim made by a vice chair of Trump's presidential inaugural committee.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/23/politics/donald-trump-elton-john-inauguration/

[pressbox69]

107. Yes he did.

Lord knows what he played.

[SCVDem]

43. If you weren't already

you remain dead to me!!

If you aren't already retired, you are dead to me!!

Chances are I never liked you anyway!

One inauguration and they can ride out 4 years of drumphshit.

Assholes!

[rurallib]

44. maybe they could just burn a cross

[uponit7771]

63. +1, The M$M would normalize it by calling it the GOP Burning Man or some shit

[johnp3907]

45. I wonder if they asked Anal Trump.

http://www.metalinjection.net/av/anal-trump-is-the-grindcore-band-we-needed-right-before-the-election


Or maybe Municipal Waste would do it.

[WhiteTara]

46. They'll have to settle for Nuge and Scott Baio

and canned music...if they can get permission from the artists.

[Greywing]

48. I hope this is the absolute worst inauguration in modern history ...

He was so thinking of it like a grand coronation ... I will not be watching. Not my president

[RAFisher]

92. I still wonder if the deplorables will violently attack protesters. I think it might be bloody.

I know areas around capitol hill are locked down but areas open to the general public might be a mess.

[Dream Girl]

50. I bet Mariah Carey would do it!

[Dawson Leery]

55. Strong Hillary supporter.

Elton John said no.

[Dream Girl]

62. Oh didn't know that she always seemed extremely apolitical

[Dawson Leery]

66. She has her picture embedded in the "H forward" logo on

her twitter account.

[Dream Girl]

78. Now I feel bad...

[musicblind]

101. What about Twenty One Pilots?

They're a Christian band. That doesn't necessarily mean they'd be Trump supporters though, but they're pretty big right now. Their song Heathens is really good.

[OnionPatch]

137. I sure hope they aren't Trump fans.

My daughter adores them and would be devastated. We'd definitely be returning her concert tickets.

[musicblind]

143. Google them and homophobic.

They made some questionable tweets after gay marriage passed. It was odd, but unclear. So, who knows. They make good music though.

[Fast Walker 52]

51. Awww... SAD!

[kskiska]

53. Ricky Martin

entertained at W's inaugural.

[JI7]

104. so did Beyonce(destiny's child) . but it was more to just entertain and Bush wasn't as loathsome as

trump.

i think if Kasich or Jeb or Rubio or just about any of them won there would be some people who would be willing to perform even if they did not support them in the election.

[bdamomma]

54. He should have in attendance

all those dic.....tators who congratulated him.......putin for instance they could have a love fest together. How cozy they would all be under one roof......

[wisteria]

56. E list Ted Nugent is available.

[Demonaut]

58. just get kid rock and nugent

[Mike Nelson]

60. Whatever act does play...

...will never get another cent from me.

[Ilsa]

64. Dig up Papa Bush's Oakridge Boys.

I'm glad they are having a hard time. It would be great for a democrat to get a huge fee and donate it to a big Democratic cause.

[Augiedog]

65. Bubba hump and the tiny puss are looking for work. Although they do like to get paid, so nevermind

[roamer65]

68. The performers don't want to have to choke on the tear gas.

[TeamPooka]

70. They will find a group of oldie 2nd bananas that performed at the Reagan White House

[pressbox69]

108. Debbie Reynolds and Steve Lawrence. Party time!

[potone]

71. There are a lot of sarcastic comments on this thread...

but doesn't it seem depressing to you that we are about to inaugurate someone that no one wants to perform for? Usually being asked to perform at a presidential inauguration is considered to be a high honor, but everyone is fleeing him like the plague. There is something truly pathetic about his attempt to buy people to appear with him. That should tell him all he needs to know about how he is regarded by most people in this country.

[LiberalLovinLug]

73. Skrewdriver This Land Is Ours.

[Sucha NastyWoman]

75. Well don't ask Natalie

[no_hypocrisy]

76. Just hire a Deejay . . . . .

[gordianot]

77. Is Nickleback available?

[ProfessorPlum]

116. this wins the thread

nicely played

[still_one]

79. Anyone who would consider doing it, if I were them, they should get the payment up front

very bad credit risk

[Cryptoad]

81. David Allen Coe

fit the bill........

[Feeling the Bern]

83. Any worthless country "music" star would work. Or gospel. Maybe Amy Grant is around

[Cryptoad]

84. He is more than just country

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_Album

[Dawson Leery]

89. She is an adulterer who still opposes gay marriage.

Good choice for the fascist theocrats.

[Dave Starsky]

114. Amy Grant does not oppose gay marriage.

She actually has a sizable gay fan base, believe it or not.

So I'm not sure where you get your information.

[Dave Starsky]

113. I don't think Amy Grant is a Republican.

This from a friend of a friend of a friend.

[Justice]

133. She has entertained for the Bush family. Not sure she would do it for Trump.

[Hekate]

82. No problemo. He'll just commandeer the Marine Corps Band. They have good singers, too.

He won't have to pay them and they can't refuse.

I hope Hollywood stands solid.

[KittyWampus]

87. Bono should accept for 5 million, get the money and then not show up.

And give Trump a taste of his own "breach of contract" medicine.

Let Trump watch an empty stage.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

88. I think there are a bunch of white supremacist heavy metal bands

lurking under rocks here and there. They'd probably be really happy to get that gig.

[Liberal In Red State]

91. Ask Kanye! He'll do it! He'll do anything!

[jmowreader]

94. I know Meat Loaf is a Republican, and he's pretty popular

I don't think Trump is stupid enough to actually have Ted Nugent at his inaugural, and Trump isn't known for brainpower.

[underpants]

130. ****KISS****

Gene Simmons was on the celebrity show too and god knows he will do ANYTHING for money. He licensed KISS to be used on coffins for crying outloud.

[Missn-Hitch]

97. Scott Baio, Tim the Toolman Taylor, the male underwear model. C'mon.....that's not bad.

Dance the night away with Nugent and Huckabee on bass guitar, Charlie Daniels with his devil-slaying fiddle and Kid Rock.

Are there any tickets left?

[lunasun]

98. Lee greenwood can sing that creepy America song

[Nonhlanhla]

99. They can just get a church band

from one of those Trump-loving fundie churches down south.

[Freethinker65]

102. Pussy Riot ?

[underthematrix]

103. This is silly. They should reach out to entertainers

who White Nationalist Party voters would enjoy. They seem to like Ted Nugent and Clint Eastwood. And white entertainers in Trump's age group would probably enjoy performing for him. I won't be watching any of it.

[muriel_volestrangler]

106. Maybe Melania could plagiarise Imelda Marcos, and sing herself?

Marcos must surely be a hero of Trump.

[hedda_foil]

142. Will Melania even be invited to the inaugural?

I fully expect Twittler to turn the balls into a Daddy/Daughter dance with the lovely Ivanka.

[pressbox69]

109. Any chance Trump can make a deal with the devil?

Bring Lee Atwater front and center to play his guitar for Trump and the damned.

[pressbox69]

110. Oh I know.

Forget music they can have live pro wrestling provided by Linda McMahon the queen of the WWE.

[tavernier]

111. There is always the Russian dance troupe

with the fur hats and three inch boots. They can do those fancy sit down kicks with their arms crossed. Putin can bring them along, since he will be a guest speaker.

[jpak]

112. Get that money up-front - Trump will not pay

yup

[ProfessorPlum]

115. get the money in full up front

[PassingFair]

117. Prussian Blue

[hatrack]

122. Damn, you beat me to it!

[PassingFair]

128. Couldn't remember their name... had to google:

Blue Racist Singing Sisters....

[Nitram]

118. Somebody like Bruce Springsteen or the Elton John should sign up for $10 million and then...

...spend the time performing progressive material, with trenchant anti-Trump commentary in-between songs.

[babydollhead]

119. HEAD LIKE A HOLE...nine inch nails

[lunasun]

123. Excellent choice ! And he can leave the inaugural to Closer by NIN

Cuz that's what he did and now wants to do


You let me violate you
You let me desecrate you
You let me penetrate you
You let me complicate you

Actually the whole Downward Spiral could work

[babydollhead]

132. I just listened to Closer, you are right!

[wordpix]

121. Dead intern Joe and Mika could do play-by-play punditry on stage

as the dignitaries file in and sit down

[AKing]

124. Clint Eastwood's chair might be available

[The Wizard]

125. Perhaps they could try Liberace

and Elvis impersonators. Ted Nugent and Kid Rock would love to kiss Herr Twittler's ass.

[Vinca]

127. I'm afraid they're stuck with Nuge (provide diapers, please), Cha Chi and the Ducky Dynasty guys.

[no_hypocrisy]

129. Dig up Lee Atwater!

Atwater got us to where we are!

[chimpymustgo]

134. John Ashcroft - "Let the Eagle Soar"!!!! nt

[Hekate]

135. Get the cash up front!

He stiffs the help!

[solara]

136. Definitely not watching but

What about this super group?

Ted Nugent
Wayne Newton
Azealia Banks
Kanye West
Loretta Lynn
Charlie Daniels
Tila Tequila
And then the pièce de résistance -Brittany Spears

[BuddyCa]

138. USA Freedom Kids!

[montanto]

139. Even if I were

nugent or meatloaf, I'd make sure I got cash in advance.

[moondust]

140. Alvin and the Chipmunks!

[forjusticethunders]

141. Uncle Kanye would

http://www.toledoblade.com/Music-Theater-Dance/2016/11/20/Kanye-rants-about-Trump-Beyonc-before-cutting-concert-short.html