Keith Johnson completely scammed Steve Leflar and me. You have to understand that we have about 40 people falsely claiming we stole from them. It is not our fault that they did not read their contracts!
The following was posted by Ed Harris. I actually verified this through the city of Concord. Mr. Harris is 100% accurate:
<<< Superior Court of Concord. Case number CSC09-1099
Steve LeFlar DBA North Bay Entertainment (later changed names to "Star Sounds Productions", then changed names to "Simply The Best Entertainment" and "DJ SRL") found guilty of non payment of the live band, "Big City Revue" at the Intercontinental Hotel. Booking was made by Eric Symons, working with LeFlar. Contract signed by LeFlar.
Total judgement - $5200.00 awarded to Associated Entertainment (AE hired Big City Revue) Judgement entered on February 10, 2010.
Although still working under the names "Simply The Best Entertainment" and "DJ SRL", in the Sacramento and Napa areas, LeFlar has not paid this debt.
========================================================== Superior Court of Concord. Case number CSC09-1100
Steve LeFlar again found guilty of non payment of the live band, "Six and The City" at the Adeszko Wedding at Auberge Du Soleil. Booking was made by Eric Symons, working with LeFlar. Contract signed by LeFlar.
Total judgement - $3600.00 awarded to Associated Entertainment (AE hired "Six and The City") Judgement entered on February 8, 2010.
Although still working under the names "Simply The Best Entertainment" and "DJ SRL", in the Sacramento and Napa areas, LeFlar has not paid this debt.
=========================================================== In order to hide his identity, LeFlar inserted his employee, Eric Symons, as the owner of "Simply The Best Entertainment" on paper, and has enterted his girlfriend, Cynthia Gretch, as owner of " DJ SRL" on paper.
The collection agency, George Ballard Company, has been retained to collect this debt. Any information on Steve LeFlar, Eric Symons, or Cynthia Gretch, Star Sounds Productions, Simply The Best Entertainment or STB DJs, that would assist in collection this debt should be forwarded to both the George Ballard Company, (925) 677-0300 ... and Associated Entertainment Consultants (AEC), (650) 348-7972 >>>
I wish I had never met Steven LeFlar or Eric Symons.
Brooke
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Thomas Schoenberger
The sad thing is that Eric Symons booked musicians, knowing full well they would not be paid for their services He knew he was working for a crook named Steve Leflar. How sad that this 52 year old man has a total lack of moral compass, in admitting that he aided and abetted the wholesale rip off of many good musicians. He now claims total innocence, and poses as a "victim"
Pathetic
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Simply The Best - CRIMINALS
"Steven's Music", aka Steven Leflar, aka Simply The Best Entertainment, has lost multiple lawsuits and found guilty in Superior Court of ripping off bands, DJ's, and other vendors of over $200,000.
Leflar would rip off his own mother if he had the chance. He keeps changing the name of his compnay to try to hide his criminal reputation: "Steven's Music", "Star Sounds Productions", "North Bay Entertainment", "Simply The Best Entertainment", "STB DJs", "DJ SRL" are ALL the same con man, Steven Leflar. In the past he had used "Steven McArthur" as an alias to hide his identity.
Avoid ALL of the above "businesses", especially "Simply The Best Entertainment" and "Steven's Music" (these 2 have active web sites still up) LeFlar uses 2 friends of his to pose as "owners" of his companies in an effort to hide his affiliation with them. He works most of his scams in the Napa, Sacramento, Elk Grove, Cotati, Sonoma areas, of northern California.
Here is a partial list of people in the music industry that Steven Leflar ripped off: Michael Halem David Martin Gig Xifaras Thomas Schoenberger Larry Lynch Ellen Shea Ron Israel Brian Cline Joe Sharino Gary Sparks Kier LaCrosse Mike Luna Larry Johnson Wendy Wiggs Shiela Groves Allison Sharino
'Google' Steven Leflar. Then contact any of the above for verification. Stay away from "Steven's Music" and "Simply The Best Entertainment"
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Stephanie L
Steven Leflar has AGAIN changed his business name and web site! First it was Star Sounds Productions, then Simply The Best Entertainment, then STB DJs, then DJ SRL, and now.... " Steven's Music " Of course he doesn't mention his name anywhere on his web site: www.stevensmusic.biz.
Avoid this criminal. Steven's Music has ripped off over 20 bands, musicians,DJs, and vendors for a total of over $200,000. He has been found guilty of theft twice (so far) in Contra Costa County. He has since fled to the Elk Grove area. He is now doing business with Eric Symons, whom he inserted as "owner" of Simply The Best Entertainment to hide his identity and keep bill collectors away.
Superior Court of Concord, California. Case number CSC09-1099
Steve LeFlar DBA North Bay Entertainment (later changed names to "Star Sounds Productions", then changed again to "Simply The Best Entertainment", then to "Steven's Music)) found guilty of non payment of the live band, "Big City Revue" at the Intercontinental Hotel. Booking was made by Eric Symons, working with Leflar. Contract signed by Leflar.
Total judgement - $5200.00 awarded to Associated Entertainment (AE hired Big City Revue) Judgement entered on February 10, 2010.
Although still working under the names "Simply The Best Entertainment" and "Steven's Music", in the Sacramento and Napa areas, Leflar has not paid this debt. ==========================================================
Superior Court of Concord, California. Case number CSC09-1100
Steve Leflar again found guilty of non payment of the live band, "Six and The City" at the Adeszko Wedding at Auberge Du Soleil. Booking was made by Eric Symons, working with LeFlar. Contract signed by LeFlar.
Total judgement - $3600.00 awarded to Associated Entertainment (AE hired "Six and The City") Judgement entered on February 8, 2010.
Although still working under the names "Simply The Best Entertainment" and "Steven's Music", in the Sacramento and Napa areas, Leflar has not paid this debt. The George Ballard Collection has been hired to collect the judgements against Steven Leflar, and Steven's Music.
[[ David Martin's House Party, Keith Johnson's All Stars, Associated Entertainment Concultants, Legendmakers DJs, Six In The City, Allegra Events, Grapevine Music, Ed Harris Entertainment, will all confirm that Steve Leflar and Eric Symons are criminals ]]
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Karen Young
Eric Symons is a criminal. 'Simply the Best Entertainment' and 'Steven's Music', are organizations that work together to rip off musicians, DJs and other vendors in the music industry.
They use pirated software and music and have phoney licensing. Eric Symons and Steven Leflar are liars and theives.
I have heard enough. I am having my daughter married in St helena this year and have chosen another vendor. I was referred to Simply Best.But there is too many negative things on the internet about this company and the Stephan Leflar owner operator.
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Not giving my name
I do not plan to get mired in this garbage, but Eric Symons's personally assured me months ago that he wants nothing to do with Steve Leflar ever again.Steve Leflar owes him money, and set him up as the fall guy.Eric told me he never recieved any money, and all the scams were done by steve Leflar.
Eric is a great guitarist, despite working for a scammer like Steve Leflar.I think Etic has made a public declaration distancing himself from Steve Leflar.Plus, he has told more than one music industry professional that he feels tricked and humiliated by Steve Leflar. Steve fooled everyone.He is the ultimate con artist.Please understand that Steve uses manipulation to trick people, and he intimidated Eric.Have a heart.
All my best!
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STB
Ron Israel wrote all these posts. See him at www.stbdj.com
Ron, grow up. I still work with Eric.
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Legendmakers
Thanks ok Steve. You are now famous on YouTube.Plus, google me, I do not even show up in your search loser. Hope you enjoyed being run out of Elk Grove.
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Legendmakers
And "Not giving my name" is Eric Symons himself. Eric still protects Steve Leflar. Eric called my brother up, just like Steve Leflar called other victims family members.
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Not giving my name
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Guitarist/Composer Eric Symons is a performer who not only lives for the roots of his instrument, but is an innovator performing and composing new works in both classical and modern genres.You know nothing of the man. He may just be one of the great guitar virtuosos of modern times.
Sure he use to work with Steve Leflar, but he has not even referred Steve since January 2010.Steve is his own person.
These are the people Steve Leflar ripped off. I only booked the bands. I will never work with any of them again!
Here is a partial list of people in the music industry that Steven Leflar ripped off: Michael Halem David Martin Gig Xifaras Thomas Schoenberger Larry Lynch Ellen Shea Ron Israel Brian Cline Joe Sharino Gary Sparks Kier LaCrosse Mike Luna Larry Johnson Wendy Wiggs Shiela Groves Allison Sharino
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Ashley Z
I know for a fact that Eric Symons and Steven Leflar worked together as recently as April 22, 2013 - this year. Mr. Symons is a liar and his boss, Steven Leflar, is a convicted criminal.
Avoid Simply The Best Entertainment. They are thieves.
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Wait a minute
Eric Symons posts that he started Simply The Best entertainment in 2010 ! Why was he named in at least three lawsuits in Concord in the same year? and why was his co defendant Steve Leflar, owner of STB Entertainment, and Star Sounds? Eric is not telling the truth. Check the Concord Superior Court website and then see Eric Symon's on line alibi's...
Case CSC10-0364 - Complaints/Parties
Complaint Number: 1 Complaint Type: CLAIM OF PLAINTIFF Filing Date: 04/29/2010 Complaint Status: DISPOED Party Number Party Type Party Name Attorney Party Status 1 SC PLAINTIFF LISETTE PERELLE Pro Per judgment for 09/24/2010 2 SC DEFENDANT STEVE LEFLAR Pro Per judgment against 09/24/2010 3 SC DEFENDANT ERIC SYMONS Pro Per
Case CSC10-0364 - Actions
Viewed Date Action Text Disposition Image 09/24/2010 SMALL CLAIMS NOTICE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT MAILED TO ALL PARTIES Not Applicable 09/24/2010 SMALL CLAIMS JUDGMENT ENTERED BY DEFAULT ON 09/24/10 Not Applicable 09/02/2010 RECD LTR DATED 8/31/10 WITH PRF OF NOT FOUND OR N O RETURN FILED & PUT IN FILE Not Applicable 09/01/2010 DECLARATION OF CLARENCE E. RANDOLPH FILED RE: DUE DILIGENCE/NON SERVICE Not Applicable 08/30/2010 PROOF OF SERVICE ON CLAIM OF PLAINTIFF FILED 04/29/2010 OF LISETTE PERELLE AS TO DEFENDANT STEVE LEFLAR FILED. DATE OF SERVICE 07/26/10. FEE FOR SERVICE $0.00 Not Applicable 08/30/2010 DEPT. 54 SMALL CLAIMS COURT TRIAL Completed 08/02/2010 DEPT. 54 SMALL CLAIMS COURT TRIAL NOT HEARD/CONT. 07/26/2010 CASE RESET FOR SERVICE Not Applicable 06/21/2010 DEPT. 54 SMALL CLAIMS COURT TRIAL Complete 04/29/2010 CASE ENTRY COMPLETED Not Applicable 04/29/2010 COLOR OF FILE IS YELLOW Not Applicable 04/29/2010 CLAIM OF PLAINTIFF FILED 04/29/2010 OF LISETTE PERELLE AS TO DEFENDANT ERIC SYMONS, NORTH BAY ENTERTAINMENT ADDED AS AN INDIVIDUAL Not Applicable 04/29/2010 PLAINTIFF'S CLAIM AND ORDER TO DEFENDANT FILED (CLAIM UP TO $1,500.00) Not Applicable 04/29/2010 AMOUNT OF CLAIM - $480.00 Not Applicable 04/29/2010 SMALL CLAIMS COURT TRIAL WAS SET FOR 6/21/10 AT 13:00 IN DEPT. 54
Comments
Google Simply the Best Child Predators.
Steve Leflar is a TOTAL CROOK !
You have to understand that we have about 40 people falsely claiming we stole from them.
It is not our fault that they did not read their contracts!
Eric Symons and Steve Leflar are still together!
<<< Superior Court of Concord. Case number CSC09-1099
Steve LeFlar DBA North Bay Entertainment (later changed names to "Star Sounds Productions", then changed names to "Simply The Best Entertainment" and "DJ SRL") found guilty of non payment of the live band, "Big City Revue" at the Intercontinental Hotel. Booking was made by Eric Symons, working with LeFlar. Contract signed by LeFlar.
Total judgement - $5200.00 awarded to Associated Entertainment (AE hired Big City Revue) Judgement entered on February 10, 2010.
Although still working under the names "Simply The Best Entertainment" and "DJ SRL", in the Sacramento and Napa areas, LeFlar has not paid this debt.
==========================================================
Superior Court of Concord. Case number CSC09-1100
Steve LeFlar again found guilty of non payment of the live band, "Six and The City" at the Adeszko Wedding at Auberge Du Soleil. Booking was made by Eric Symons, working with LeFlar. Contract signed by LeFlar.
Total judgement - $3600.00 awarded to Associated Entertainment (AE hired "Six and The City") Judgement entered on February 8, 2010.
Although still working under the names "Simply The Best Entertainment" and "DJ SRL", in the Sacramento and Napa areas, LeFlar has not paid this debt.
===========================================================
In order to hide his identity, LeFlar inserted his employee, Eric Symons, as the owner of "Simply The Best Entertainment" on paper, and has enterted his girlfriend, Cynthia Gretch, as owner of " DJ SRL" on paper.
The collection agency, George Ballard Company, has been retained to collect this debt. Any information on Steve LeFlar, Eric Symons, or Cynthia Gretch, Star Sounds Productions, Simply The Best Entertainment or STB DJs, that would assist in collection this debt should be forwarded to both the George Ballard Company, (925) 677-0300 ... and Associated Entertainment Consultants (AEC), (650) 348-7972 >>>
I wish I had never met Steven LeFlar or Eric Symons.
Brooke
He knew he was working for a crook named Steve Leflar. How sad that this 52 year old man has a total lack of moral compass, in admitting that he aided and abetted the wholesale rip off of many good musicians.
He now claims total innocence, and poses as a "victim"
Pathetic
Leflar would rip off his own mother if he had the chance. He keeps changing the name of his compnay to try to hide his criminal reputation: "Steven's Music", "Star Sounds Productions", "North Bay Entertainment", "Simply The Best Entertainment", "STB DJs", "DJ SRL" are ALL the same con man, Steven Leflar. In the past he had used "Steven McArthur" as an alias to hide his identity.
Avoid ALL of the above "businesses", especially "Simply The Best Entertainment" and "Steven's Music" (these 2 have active web sites still up) LeFlar uses 2 friends of his to pose as "owners" of his companies in an effort to hide his affiliation with them. He works most of his scams in the Napa, Sacramento, Elk Grove, Cotati, Sonoma areas, of northern California.
Here is a partial list of people in the music industry that Steven Leflar ripped off:
Michael Halem
David Martin
Gig Xifaras
Thomas Schoenberger
Larry Lynch
Ellen Shea
Ron Israel
Brian Cline
Joe Sharino
Gary Sparks
Kier LaCrosse
Mike Luna
Larry Johnson
Wendy Wiggs
Shiela Groves
Allison Sharino
'Google' Steven Leflar. Then contact any of the above for verification. Stay away from "Steven's Music" and "Simply The Best Entertainment"
Avoid this criminal. Steven's Music has ripped off over 20 bands, musicians,DJs, and vendors for a total of over $200,000. He has been found guilty of theft twice (so far) in Contra Costa County. He has since fled to the Elk Grove area. He is now doing business with Eric Symons, whom he inserted as "owner" of Simply The Best Entertainment to hide his identity and keep bill collectors away.
Superior Court of Concord, California. Case number CSC09-1099
Steve LeFlar DBA North Bay Entertainment (later changed names to "Star Sounds Productions", then changed again to "Simply The Best Entertainment", then to "Steven's Music)) found guilty of non payment of the live band, "Big City Revue" at the Intercontinental Hotel. Booking was made by Eric Symons, working with Leflar. Contract signed by Leflar.
Total judgement - $5200.00 awarded to Associated Entertainment (AE hired Big City Revue) Judgement entered on February 10, 2010.
Although still working under the names "Simply The Best Entertainment" and "Steven's Music", in the Sacramento and Napa areas, Leflar has not paid this debt. ==========================================================
Superior Court of Concord, California. Case number CSC09-1100
Steve Leflar again found guilty of non payment of the live band, "Six and The City" at the Adeszko Wedding at Auberge Du Soleil. Booking was made by Eric Symons, working with LeFlar. Contract signed by LeFlar.
Total judgement - $3600.00 awarded to Associated Entertainment (AE hired "Six and The City") Judgement entered on February 8, 2010.
Although still working under the names "Simply The Best Entertainment" and "Steven's Music", in the Sacramento and Napa areas, Leflar has not paid this debt. The George Ballard Collection has been hired to collect the judgements against Steven Leflar, and Steven's Music.
[[ David Martin's House Party, Keith Johnson's All Stars, Associated Entertainment Concultants, Legendmakers DJs, Six In The City, Allegra Events, Grapevine Music, Ed Harris Entertainment, will all confirm that Steve Leflar and Eric Symons are criminals ]]
They use pirated software and music and have phoney licensing. Eric Symons and Steven Leflar are liars and theives.
Avoid Simply The Best Entertainment
Eric is a great guitarist, despite working for a scammer like Steve Leflar.I think Etic has made a public declaration distancing himself from Steve Leflar.Plus, he has told more than one music industry professional that he feels tricked and humiliated by Steve Leflar.
Steve fooled everyone.He is the ultimate con artist.Please understand that Steve uses manipulation to trick people, and he intimidated Eric.Have a heart.
All my best!
Ron, grow up. I still work with Eric.
Hope you enjoyed being run out of Elk Grove.
Sure he use to work with Steve Leflar, but he has not even referred Steve since January 2010.Steve is his own person.
All my best,
Here is a partial list of people in the music industry that Steven Leflar ripped off:
Michael Halem
David Martin
Gig Xifaras
Thomas Schoenberger
Larry Lynch
Ellen Shea
Ron Israel
Brian Cline
Joe Sharino
Gary Sparks
Kier LaCrosse
Mike Luna
Larry Johnson
Wendy Wiggs
Shiela Groves
Allison Sharino
Avoid Simply The Best Entertainment. They are thieves.
Case CSC10-0364 - Complaints/Parties
Complaint Number: 1
Complaint Type: CLAIM OF PLAINTIFF
Filing Date: 04/29/2010
Complaint Status: DISPOED
Party Number Party Type Party Name Attorney Party Status
1 SC PLAINTIFF LISETTE PERELLE Pro Per judgment for 09/24/2010
2 SC DEFENDANT STEVE LEFLAR Pro Per judgment against 09/24/2010
3 SC DEFENDANT ERIC SYMONS Pro Per
Case CSC10-0364 - Actions
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09/24/2010 SMALL CLAIMS NOTICE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT MAILED TO ALL PARTIES Not Applicable
09/24/2010 SMALL CLAIMS JUDGMENT ENTERED BY DEFAULT ON 09/24/10 Not Applicable
09/02/2010 RECD LTR DATED 8/31/10 WITH PRF OF NOT FOUND OR N O RETURN FILED & PUT IN FILE Not Applicable
09/01/2010 DECLARATION OF CLARENCE E. RANDOLPH FILED RE: DUE DILIGENCE/NON SERVICE Not Applicable
08/30/2010 PROOF OF SERVICE ON CLAIM OF PLAINTIFF FILED 04/29/2010 OF LISETTE PERELLE AS TO DEFENDANT STEVE LEFLAR FILED. DATE OF SERVICE 07/26/10. FEE FOR SERVICE $0.00 Not Applicable
08/30/2010 DEPT. 54 SMALL CLAIMS COURT TRIAL Completed
08/02/2010 DEPT. 54 SMALL CLAIMS COURT TRIAL NOT HEARD/CONT.
07/26/2010 CASE RESET FOR SERVICE Not Applicable
06/21/2010 DEPT. 54 SMALL CLAIMS COURT TRIAL Complete
04/29/2010 CASE ENTRY COMPLETED Not Applicable
04/29/2010 COLOR OF FILE IS YELLOW Not Applicable
04/29/2010 CLAIM OF PLAINTIFF FILED 04/29/2010 OF LISETTE PERELLE AS TO DEFENDANT ERIC SYMONS, NORTH BAY ENTERTAINMENT ADDED AS AN INDIVIDUAL Not Applicable
04/29/2010 PLAINTIFF'S CLAIM AND ORDER TO DEFENDANT FILED (CLAIM UP TO $1,500.00) Not Applicable
04/29/2010 AMOUNT OF CLAIM - $480.00 Not Applicable
04/29/2010 SMALL CLAIMS COURT TRIAL WAS SET FOR 6/21/10 AT 13:00 IN DEPT. 54