Backstage With "Pauly D"

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"Jersey Shore" character is one demanding DJ, tour rider shows

APRIL 27--Since fist-pumping his way to fame as an alpha guido on the MTV show “Jersey Shore," Paul “Pauly D” DelVecchio has parlayed his reality TV gig into a burgeoning career as a club DJ--and he has a tour rider filled with A-list celebrity demands.

Though the three-page document is worth careful analysis, here are some highlights:

• In light of the “grenades” and “landmines” littering clubs, security is tight for the 30-year-old’s appearances. “A member of the security staff will be provided to meet and escort TALENT upon arrival at the airport and accompany the talent between airport/hotel and venue and lead TALENT into the venue and VIP area,” the rider stipulates. “Under no circumstances will TALENT be allowed in any public area unaccompanied by security.” DelVecchio is the “TALENT” in question here.

• In the “VIP AREA,” a large table must be reserved “for the sole use of TALENT” (again, that is a reference to DelVecchio). Nobody other than “TALENT and Talent’s entourage” shall have access to the area with the permission of DelVecchio’s road manager. Yes, DelVecchio’s rider actually refers to his “entourage.”

• While Ron-Ron Juice might be the drink of choice in Seaside Heights, the only liquors worthy of DelVecchio’s VIP table are liters of Grey Goose vodka and Patron tequila.

• DelVecchio also demands the provision of four bottles of “House Champagne.” The bubbly, though, will not be consumed by the DJ and his three-person posse. Instead, it will be used “to spray crowd.”

• The rider stipulates that the opening DJ must operate from a separate DJ booth. “Pauly would prefer to play from a stage as opposed to permanent club DJ Booth.”

• As for transportation, promoters must purchase four airline tickets for the DelVecchio traveling party (two of the seats are required to be in Business Class). Additionally, DelVecchio notes that “Windows & Isles are mandatory” for all airplane seats--even for Turtle and Drama back in coach.

• DelVecchio requires a suite in a “FOUR OR FIVE STAR HOTEL ONLY.” His cronies are left to slum it in “deluxe single rooms.” Along with DelVecchio, each member of the DJ’s entourage get a $150 per diem, so perhaps they could spring for an upgrade.

• “Your girl’s favorite DJ” makes it clear that there can be “ABSOLUTELY NO use of MTV name/logo and Jersey Shore logo in any and all promotional materials” advertising his appearance. Violations of this edict “will result in immediate cancellation of the appearance and forfeiture of deposit.”

DelVecchio’s next scheduled DJ gig is at the Palms Pool & Bungalows in Las Vegas. Surprisingly, tickets remain available.


Link to actual copy of the rider: DJ Pauly D Rider | The Smoking Gun

[bigsportsguy2006]

pauly D babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!

[be47320]

he is a douche obviously but at least he has talent unlike the rest of them who get huge appearance fees just to stand there. Its a talent i dont give a shit about but a talent nonetheless that not everyone can do.

[HotStreak]

Hahaha.

He was in my area recently. I didn't even know...LOL! The pictures run in the online newspaper section show him with a laptop skinned in the Italian flag and a giant MTV logo on the front of it. Looked like a bunch of douches at the show from what I could see and the chics were mostly 5's.

[snapdad]

There is nothing too outrageous there. If dumbass people are willing to give him all that then why not ask for it?

[ParrotHead]

Cabs are here

[Quiksilver]

Wow...I can't believe these douchbags get the kind of money that they do. But then again if you give a monkey a gun and he shoots you, who do you blame the monkey or the gun?

Pretty sad state of affairs of what some people are into these days.

[THE Sports PROFIT]

Actually this rider is pretty tame and shouldn't be compared to A list celebrity demands....and only 3 pages....but as aforementioned, it's sad he even gets to make demands over and above a paycheque, but it is what it is.

[ZIGGYSTARDUST]

When I was young worked for Vallozii/Chelstead/Engler a local production agency .. Started as a setup personel worked up to driver and general gopher and filled some bizzare riders (standard practice) for even small upstart to midlevel bands riders.. IE Genesis when they were unknown.. Santana... Lou Reed... Foghat... Heart... Even at that level the comps were numerous and sometimes strange.. Food was a huge issue along with beverages.. Funny thing was many times much of the stuff was hardly touched or consumed ...Little prick Engler went on to become a major player in the music biz hooking up with Disceasre productions and became a partner.. Had no financial part in the original agency but had the connections and a line of bullshit.. When I knew him he did not have two nickles to rub together .. Living with his parents....Now he rules the Burgh music industry and is a Burgh social big shot.. Last time the stones were in town Mick stayed at his home.. from dads basement to hanging with Mick.. Never work a real 40 hour job in his life.. Lucky midget bastard.. But had an eye for talent booked Genesis and Heart before anyone even heard of them.. Santana also.. and numerous others into a freaking hole in the wall old ice skating rink... Booked The Boss before he was big at my alma mater Saint Vincent College (site of the Steelers mini camp)in the gym that held 1500.. Meanwhile Zig ends up showing homes he cant afford to familys of overbearing and demanding buyers with a slew of spoiled kids in tow.. Life aint fair..