Well, you go to his NEW website and you'll see why the change. The dude had Tom Miranda, Jessie Morehead and a host of "CELEBS" in last year. With the filming comes new popularity and the guy is trying to cash in. Admittedly it's sleezy, but without something in writing I sincerely doubt you have much recourse legally. He's probably pals with the local magistrate. Bitching isn't probably going to change his mind. I'd look else where. $2,500-3,000 seems to be the price range for the area at that time of year. When he needed customers he could bargain. Now with the TV celebrity exposure he's got more people than he needs. Do you have anything in email or writing from him telling you the price is $1,500. If you do I'd take his azz to court.