Gareth is related to Paul Loren Kantner and Christine Marie Annigian as well as 2 additional people. Shortly thereafter, Balin quit the group in October 1978 to pursue a solo career. [2][6] For a while, he shared a communal house in Venice, Los Angeles with several other folk singers who would subsequently transition to rock, including David Crosby and David Freiberg. Slick and Kantner broke up in the late 1970s and Kantner had a son, Alexander, with Bowman, and another son, Gareth. Steen wrote, noting that his reaction made her fear for her job. Gareth is a main character and an antagonist, as well as a survivor of the outbreak in AMC's The Walking Dead. Inside the Dries Van Noten L.A. shop. The Various committees are where the real work is done. 2021-07-13, Los Angeles County Superior Courts | Contract | 12 "With Your Love") saw Kantner amalgamate his usual songwriting approach with the soft rock ethos favored by the group in such songs as "I Want To See Another World," "St. Charles" (a minor hit that peaked at No. Dear reader, we're asking you to help us keep local news available for all. 38"; 12-string guitar on "It's Only Music"; rhythm guitar and glass harmonica on "Epic No. Hanne Steen liked almost everything about Cafe Stella when the aspiring actress started working there in April 2011. In a phone call, Steen's mother, Kathy Shapiro, told KPCC/LAist that her email was a response to a series of conversations in which Steen described "lewd behavior, touching, cornering," adding that her daughter "felt very harassed and very much like her job was at stake.". and singer-songwriter Diplomacy is a given when you become a mother and I believe its the best quality in a leader from Neighborhood Council on up. Son of Paul Kantner. He served as the tertiary antagonist for the second half of Season 4 and later one of the two primary antagonists for the first half of Season 5 (along with Dawn Lerner). In the report, former server Hanne Steen says that Kantner would kiss my neck, breathe on her, and whisper things to her, in addition to giving unsolicited hugs from behind. The aspiring actress began working at Cafe Stella in 2011, and showed alleged dated journal entries to LAist from her time there that discuss the alleged harassment. "[4] The injury from the motorcycle accident was credited with saving Kantner from serious complications from the cerebral hemorrhage; the hole left by the accident relieved the accompanying cranial pressure.[2]. Gareth Kantner; Alexander Kantner; China Kantner's pet, dead or alive? WASSER, COOPERMAN & MANDLES P.C. 38", backing vocals on "All the Machines" & "It Just Won't Stop", This page was last edited on 18 January 2023, at 18:16. Top 2 Results for Gareth Kantner. Eater LA first noticed something new brewing by Kantner in Echo Parkas far back as 2008, and more than a year ago put togethera Coming Attractions on the space, which had been promoting the Dinette name since almost 2012. "When there would be more than one of us, there was always this kind of unspoken thing that the other person wouldn't leave because, you know, it was so incredibly uncomfortable.". But he maintains that the wall and rest of his project to bring a full bar and outdoor seating area to the existing space has all been done legally, with the appropriate approvals. filed on behalf of potential employees of Seasons 52. That climate often extends to the front-of-house, where Members . I have forged friendships and connections with people I have met through the Neighborhood Council that I would never had crossed paths with otherwise. Steen reportedly wrote in 2012 that she felt vulnerable and powerless in the face of the harassment. She served on the Silver Lake neighborhood council from 2014-2016 and on the Urban Design and Preservation Committee from 2014 to the present. [54], A lifelong cigarette smoker (with a penchant for unfiltered Camels) throughout his adult life, Kantner prophetically stated in a late-in-life interview, "I'm not going to give up the few things I enjoy. Something went wrong. [37] In 1986, Kantner headed for court with Slick and her husband Skip Johnson over the taping of some telephone conversations. his former girlfriend and publicist Cynthia Bowman, the mother of one of his three children, told The Associated Press. Slick and Kantner broke up in the late 1970s and Kantner had a son, Alexander, with Bowman, and another son, Gareth. Which isn't exactly true, since Echo Park Patch showed up just about then. Gareth. "Something came over me, some kind of calm, and I just looked at him in the face, and I said, 'The way that you treat me makes me so uncomfortable,'" she said in an interview. Anyone who lives, works or owns property in an area can run to serve on a Neighborhood Council. Can't get too close to Hanne. I am still a member of the Urban Design and Preservation Committee even though I served 4 years ago. Mario Batali This case was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Courts, Stanley Mosk Courthouse located in Los Angeles, California. Super-sensitive Hanne.'". Photo by Gareth Kantner and courtesy Dries Van Noten. The Councils are a way for residents in neighborhoods all over Los Angeles to have their voices heard. At times, he was the only founding Jefferson Airplane member to remain in Jefferson Starship. Like many of the people who spoke to KPCC/LAist for this story, Steen, who also shared her experiences on social media, said she was emboldened to speak out by the #MeToo movement and the public dialogue it has sparked around sexual harassment. I can do anything. After their two-year affair ended, he finally had a chance with Grace. Kantner and Slick released two follow-up albums. "He was predatory and proud of it," Demaray wrote in an email to KPCC/LAist, adding that the "loud and boisterous" Kantner projected "the feeling of this is my castle and I can do anything I want it was an exerting of his power and he got off on it.". Three days became five years. Sturges said she witnessed Kantner pull female employees into close and long embraces while telling them that everything they had was thanks to him. But she said she never saw Kantner behaving in a way she considered sexually inappropriate. He did not respond to KPCC/LAist's requests for an interview. She said she was once Kantner's target. (Susanica Tam for LAist), Hanne Steen's journal entry from March 28, 2012. The diversity really helps enlighten and enrich the experience. In the paperwork (obtained by LAist), she claims to have endured constant sexual behavior, innuendo, erratic rages and been denied compensation of my overtime hours by Mr. Kantner., A male employee named Jake Demaray spoke to LAist about his own sexual harassment by Kantner, alleging that the Cafe Stella owner once grabbed his crotch at the restaurant. "He'd [be] holding me as if he was my boyfriend, caressing my body. Public Records Policy. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love my daily morning newsletter, How To LA. A former waitress who worked at the restaurant for seven years said in her statement that she "never directly saw any sexual advances made towards employees" and never saw "any groping, inappropriate touching (e.g. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. She is also a former . His father, a traveling salesman, sent young Kantner off to Jesuit military school after his mother's death. It was in the school's library at age eight or nine where he read his first science fiction book, finding an escape by immersing himself in science fiction novels and music at an early age. Kantner was the Airplane's only native San Franciscan and its most political . [4][56] In a 1986 interview, Kantner shared his thoughts about cocaine and alcohol, saying, "Cocaine, particularly, is a bummer. Steen said that in addition to unsolicited hugs from behind, Kantner would occasionally take things further. The group's co-founder, Saru Jayaraman, said restaurant workers account for nearly 40% of all complaints filed with the U.S. Gareth Kantner's simple Dinette restaurant on Sunset in Echo Park has faced years of delays, but may be ready to debut in the coming weeks. Some had shared accusations on social media before coming to KPCC/LAist with stories about their experiences with Kantner. Kantner appears in the documentary film about the Altamont concert, Gimme Shelter, in an on-stage confrontation with a Hell's Angel regarding the altercation.[13]. . 8) Do you think Moms are uniquely qualified to help their neighborhoods? Kantner's songwriting often featured whimsical or political lyrics with science fiction or fantasy themes, usually set to music that had an almost martial rock sound. For starters, she wasn't really . "I was having nightmares. Gareth Kantner's simple Dinette restaurant on Sunset in Echo Park has faced years of delays, but may be ready to debut in the coming weeks. (Petitioner), Alternate Dispute Resolution Packet; Filed by Clerk, Voluntary Efficient Litigation Stipulation Packet; Filed by Clerk, Notice of Case Assignment - Unlimited Civil Case; Filed by Clerk, Civil Case Cover Sheet; Filed by WASSER, COOPERMAN & MANDLES P.C. The son of Paul and Cora Lee (Fortier) Kantner, Paul had two much older half-siblings: a half-brother and a half-sister. [20], Kantner had been in love with Grace Slick for some time, but she was involved in a relationship with the band's drummer, Spencer Dryden. Kantner was born in San Francisco, California, the daughter of two Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship bandmembers, singer Grace Slick (born Grace Wing) and guitarist Paul Kantner. If you do not agree with these terms, then do not use our website and/or services. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro . I decided to run for Neighborhood Council after an overnight demolition that took the neighborhood by surprise. Cover by Gareth Kantner. Later that year, Steen said, she inquired about picking up a few shifts at Cafe Stella and was told by a staffer that Kantner didn't want her to come back. '", Jayaraman added, "Later in life, when she experiences something similar but maybe not as extreme, she thinks, 'Well, this is bad but it's not as bad as it was when I was working in restaurants.'". Records from the California Employment Development Department show Grimm Espinoza claimed she had "endured constant sexual behavior, innuendo, erratic rages and been denied compensation of my overtime hours by Mr. Pretty much from the beginning, there was touching, one source told LAist, You never knew if you were going to get a man who was going to verbally abuse you or say something wildly sexually inappropriate.. Jefferson Airplane continued to record and perform until 1973. And I know that there are going to be potential casualties to speaking out about this.". In an email, Kantner's attorney called the allegations "false and defamatory" and warned that reporting on them will subject KPCC/LAist "to significant liability for defamation.". She is so invested in preserving her neighborhood that she created the nonprofit Silver Lake Heritage Trust, which works to protect the architectural, historical and cultural resources of the Silver Lake, Echo Park and Elysian Valley. In a phone call, Steen's mother, Kathy Shapiro, told KPCC/LAist that her email was a response to a . On 04/25/2022 WASSER, COOPERMAN MANDLES P C filed an Other - Arbitration lawsuit against GARETH KANTNER. , a "strategic communications and consulting" firm that was representing Kantner, provided KPCC/LAist with statements defending Kantner that it said were from six current and former Cafe Stella employees. And the best part of all, documents in their CrowdSourced Library are FREE. Two persons, including Gareth A Kantner, Christine M Kantner, listed the phone number (323) 428-8865 as their own, various documents indicated. ", He went on: "Ms. Grimm Espinoza never threatened verbally or in writing to sue Mr. Kantner if he contested her claim for unemployment benefits." 2022-12-20, Los Angeles County Superior Courts | Other | Get our weekly email with a curated list of fun family activities, delivered to your inbox every Thursday! , director The furor around the concrete wall that appeared at the corner of Sanborn Avenue and Sunset Boulevard last week has set the Internet on fire. He was also a founding member of the rock band Jefferson Starship. [47][48], In late 2010 Kantner started to compile collections of "sonic art" performed by him and various artists, including a mix of cover songs, sound effects, and spoken word, releasing multiple volumes under the title "Paul Kantner Windowpane Collective".[49]. She is a native of San Francisco, living first in the city itself, and later in Marin County, just north of the city, and is an alumna of Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, California and Redwood High School, Larkspur, California. (Petitioner), DocketPetition (VERIFIED PETITION TO COMPEL BINFING REFERENCE AND FOR COURT APPOINTMENT OF A REFEREE); Filed by WASSER, COOPERMAN & MANDLES P.C. He just said, 'Don't worry about me. Trivia (2) Half-brother of China Kantner. I was afraid. Tuesday evening Cafe Stella owner Gareth Kantner invited the community to stop by to learn more about the new wall and other changes at 3932 Sunset Blvd. "At the end of the letter, she said, 'I'm leaving, and I'm going to file unemployment, and if you fight that, then I'm going to file a lawsuit against you," Demaray recalled. Kantner let him stay in the Airstream in Cafe Stella's lot. The company's filing status is listed as Terminated and its File Number is 3135297. Demaray was a waiter at Cafe Stella for five years, from late 2005 to early 2011. [9] He also co-wrote the song "Wooden Ships" with David Crosby and Stephen Stills, but was not credited initially due to pending litigation with Jefferson Airplane's first manager. Former Cafe Stella waiter Jake Demaray, who overlapped with Grimm Espinoza for part of the time he worked at the restaurant, told KPCC/LAist that he observed Kantner harassing her on numerous occasions. Meetings begin with open comments, often community leaders attend and give a brief speech, then on to voting on various issues that affect the community. Slick and Kantner broke up in the late 1970s and Kantner had a son, Alexander, with Bowman, and another son, Gareth. On 05/06/2019 KANTNER, GARETH filed a Family - Marriage Dissolution/Divorce lawsuit against KANTNER, CHRISTINE. Join Facebook to connect with Alexander Kantner and others you may know. KPCC/LAist determined the man's identity, but he did not respond to requests for an interview. While the accompanying tour was a success, the revival proved to be short-lived; as in 1973, the group never formally disbanded. "It was scarier, obviously, when we were alone," Steen said. Instead, she decided to confront Kantner a few weeks later. Chaquico contributed to Sunfighter and Baron von Tollbooth before going on to play with all of the incarnations of the Starship name until 1990. 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