Comments on: Matchbox 20 Pulls Out Of Frontier Days After Animal Abuse Accusation http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/04/14/matchbox-20-pulls-out-of-frontier-days-after-animal-abuse-accusation/ Causes Entertainment Lifestyle Pop Culture Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:13:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Frontier Days Lawsuit Dismissed // Archives // ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/04/14/matchbox-20-pulls-out-of-frontier-days-after-animal-abuse-accusation/comment-page-1/#comment-121872 Frontier Days Lawsuit Dismissed // Archives // ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:40:24 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=6040#comment-121872 [...] Remember back when Matchbox 20 and Carrie Underwood wanted nothing to do with Frontier Days in Cheyenne, WY, possibly due to involvement from animal rights group SHARK? Well, Romeo Entertainment, the booking company of the event, tried to sue SHARK (Showing Animals Respect and Kindness) and its president, Steve Hindi, for shooing away their entertainers with tales of cruelty and animal woe. The claim? That SHARK used “false and misleading information” and “threats of negative publicity”. The result? A dismissal. [...] [...] Remember back when Matchbox 20 and Carrie Underwood wanted nothing to do with Frontier Days in Cheyenne, WY, possibly due to involvement from animal rights group SHARK? Well, Romeo Entertainment, the booking company of the event, tried to sue SHARK (Showing Animals Respect and Kindness) and its president, Steve Hindi, for shooing away their entertainers with tales of cruelty and animal woe. The claim? That SHARK used “false and misleading information” and “threats of negative publicity”. The result? A dismissal. [...]

]]> By: Poison’s Drummer Rikki Rockett Says Hell No To Rodeo Animal Abuse // Archives // ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/04/14/matchbox-20-pulls-out-of-frontier-days-after-animal-abuse-accusation/comment-page-1/#comment-106504 Poison’s Drummer Rikki Rockett Says Hell No To Rodeo Animal Abuse // Archives // ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:57:29 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=6040#comment-106504 [...] ya’ll, let’s journey back in time. Remember in April when we told you about the rodeo controversy that was going on in Cheyenne, Wyoming. To quickly recap — Matchbox [...] [...] ya’ll, let’s journey back in time. Remember in April when we told you about the rodeo controversy that was going on in Cheyenne, Wyoming. To quickly recap — Matchbox [...]

]]> By: Jdawg http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/04/14/matchbox-20-pulls-out-of-frontier-days-after-animal-abuse-accusation/comment-page-1/#comment-86685 Jdawg Tue, 06 May 2008 22:23:09 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=6040#comment-86685 I can't believe this is an issue. did any one watch the Kentucky Derby? Go Big Brown!!! I can’t believe this is an issue. did any one watch the Kentucky Derby? Go Big Brown!!!

]]> By: Whitney http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/04/14/matchbox-20-pulls-out-of-frontier-days-after-animal-abuse-accusation/comment-page-1/#comment-82589 Whitney Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:29:27 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=6040#comment-82589 First of all for anyone who does not understand the sport of Rodeo I can kind of see what could be viewed as mistreatment. But before y'all start condeming CFD you should know that Rodeo livestock are some of the most spoiled and well cared for animals. They work maybe 15 seconds every two weeks. Most of them are treated as pets, they are well fed with grain and get a nice warm home in the winter. Yes accidents can happen in calf roping but they are few and far between also if a cowboy "pulls back" meaning he yanks the calf too hard he gets a hefty fine. What most people don't understand is the Cowboys aren't doing this to hurt the animals they respect them. Calf roping is the compitition version of what happens on every ranch every summer during branding at least where I am from. Matchbox 20 is being ignorant if they think that they will change anything by canceling this show. All they have done is piss off a lot of people who were fans. First of all for anyone who does not understand the sport of Rodeo I can kind of see what could be viewed as mistreatment. But before y’all start condeming CFD you should know that Rodeo livestock are some of the most spoiled and well cared for animals. They work maybe 15 seconds every two weeks. Most of them are treated as pets, they are well fed with grain and get a nice warm home in the winter. Yes accidents can happen in calf roping but they are few and far between also if a cowboy “pulls back” meaning he yanks the calf too hard he gets a hefty fine. What most people don’t understand is the Cowboys aren’t doing this to hurt the animals they respect them. Calf roping is the compitition version of what happens on every ranch every summer during branding at least where I am from. Matchbox 20 is being ignorant if they think that they will change anything by canceling this show. All they have done is piss off a lot of people who were fans.

]]> By: Ranch Girl http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/04/14/matchbox-20-pulls-out-of-frontier-days-after-animal-abuse-accusation/comment-page-1/#comment-82176 Ranch Girl Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:42:54 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=6040#comment-82176 It sickens my heart to see such things, as a person that grew up on ranches and loves the way of life. This is the side of it that gives the rest of the community a bad rap. I have to wonder how many of these homes have extremely violent XBOX games (I bet most of them) and then of course the 'city kids' where killing humans is acceptable and encouraged to be a member of a 'gang'. If we all took a stand against violence in every area of our lives then we can have reason to judge. Does the owners of Shame on Cheyenne have an XBOX? While this in no way shape or form excuses this Rodeo and frankly its really not a reflection of the 'western way of life'. The rancher really cannot afford to treat his/her animals in such a way... they cost money and should be making the ranch money. Its long time the Rodeo takes actions to clean up their act and bring about major changes in how they conduct themselves as this is in now way respectful display of the ranching lifestyle. Its really boring for that matter, rewarding but boring. Thanks for getting the word out and let us all be apart of the change in our daily lives as well. RG It sickens my heart to see such things, as a person that grew up on ranches and loves the way of life. This is the side of it that gives the rest of the community a bad rap.

I have to wonder how many of these homes have extremely violent XBOX games (I bet most of them) and then of course the ‘city kids’ where killing humans is acceptable and encouraged to be a member of a ‘gang’.

If we all took a stand against violence in every area of our lives then we can have reason to judge. Does the owners of Shame on Cheyenne have an XBOX?

While this in no way shape or form excuses this Rodeo and frankly its really not a reflection of the ‘western way of life’. The rancher really cannot afford to treat his/her animals in such a way… they cost money and should be making the ranch money.

Its long time the Rodeo takes actions to clean up their act and bring about major changes in how they conduct themselves as this is in now way respectful display of the ranching lifestyle. Its really boring for that matter, rewarding but boring.
Thanks for getting the word out and let us all be apart of the change in our daily lives as well.
RG

]]> By: Frescura http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/04/14/matchbox-20-pulls-out-of-frontier-days-after-animal-abuse-accusation/comment-page-1/#comment-81905 Frescura Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:57:23 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=6040#comment-81905 Thanks Matchbox Twenty!!! The story of the cancellation continues to spread in the media. SHARK is convening a public Press Conference in Cheyenne, WY this Wednesday. Video footage showing what MB20 calls "mistreatment of animals" will be disseminated as well as recommendations for a more humane rodeo. For videos/info, go to: ShameOnCheyenne.com Thanks Matchbox Twenty!!! The story of the cancellation continues to spread in the media. SHARK is convening a public Press Conference in Cheyenne, WY this Wednesday. Video footage showing what MB20 calls “mistreatment of animals” will be disseminated as well as recommendations for a more humane rodeo.

For videos/info, go to:
ShameOnCheyenne.com

]]> By: William http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/04/14/matchbox-20-pulls-out-of-frontier-days-after-animal-abuse-accusation/comment-page-1/#comment-81817 William Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:15:33 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=6040#comment-81817 Ask Wachovia to stop sponsoring cruel rodeos: http://ga0.org/campaign/wachoviarodeo Ask Wachovia to stop sponsoring cruel rodeos: http://ga0.org/campaign/wachoviarodeo

]]> By: Steve Wilson http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/04/14/matchbox-20-pulls-out-of-frontier-days-after-animal-abuse-accusation/comment-page-1/#comment-81770 Steve Wilson Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:27:49 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=6040#comment-81770 THANK YOU MATCHBOX 20! This is all indeed based on videotape that SHARK took in 2005 and 2007 and then provided to MB20. The videotape and other information about this cruel and deadly rodeo can be seen at www.shameoncheyenne.com Here is MB20's statement: Regrettably, Matchbox Twenty will not be able to perform at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July, 18th. After careful consideration, it was decided that participating in this event would directly contradict the mission statement of SIDEWALK ANGELS FOUNDATION, our non profit organization. The other members of Matchbox Twenty support this decision and while we understand that a great deal of effort went into the planning of this show, and apologize to any and all fans who purchased tickets to see us. We ask that they please understand that it would be impossible for us to put ourselves in the position of making money from what we believe to be the mistreatment of animals. Sincerely, Rob and Marisol Thomas and The Sidewalk Angels Foundation THANK YOU MATCHBOX 20!

This is all indeed based on videotape that SHARK took in 2005 and 2007 and then provided to MB20.

The videotape and other information about this cruel and deadly rodeo can be seen at http://www.shameoncheyenne.com

Here is MB20′s statement:

Regrettably, Matchbox Twenty will not be able to perform at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July, 18th. After careful consideration, it was decided that participating in this event would directly contradict the mission statement of SIDEWALK ANGELS FOUNDATION, our non profit organization. The other members of Matchbox Twenty support this decision and while we understand that a great deal of effort went into the planning of this show, and apologize to any and all fans who purchased tickets to see us. We ask that they please understand that it would be impossible for us to put ourselves in the position of making money from what we believe to be the mistreatment of animals.

Sincerely,

Rob and Marisol Thomas and The Sidewalk Angels Foundation

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