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March 7, 2002

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INDUSTRY PROFILE: RODNEY AFSHARI

Rodney Afshari of Freeze Artist Management says he always knew he was going to go into the music business. The only problem was figuring out which side of it.


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Grammy Night

Yes, the acts of yore, like Elvis Costello, were in search of TRUTH! Today, the acts are phony, and the powers-that-be are ignorant and just want to protect their turf.


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NORTH AMERICAN NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 7, 2002
William Morris Agency Acquires Premier Talent Agency
The William Morris Agency has reached an agreement to acquire the New York-based Premier Talent Agency. More ...

Carlos Keyes
MORE AGENCY UPDATES: Carlos Keyes Starts New Agency -- Jamie Adler Joins The Agency Group -- Lori Angelo At CEG -- Brian Swanson Joins MPA -- Skyline Music Expands
Agent Carlos Keyes has launched Red Entertainment in New York, exclusively representing JT Taylor (formerly of Kool & The Gang), Sister Sledge, Montell Jordan, Sunshine Anderson, Koffee Brown and Lilš Mo. More ...

Annual Rock Concert Safety Survey Out
How did the 2001 concert year fare in regard to fan safety? Crowd Management Strategies, a Chicago-based industry watchdog organization focused on safety at music events worldwide, has released its annual Rock Concert Safety Survey. More ...

CCE Named New Montage Mountain Promoter; MEG Goes After Injunction
Out of the blue, Metropolitan Entertainment Group was "fired" from its Montage Mountain contract by the Performing Arts Center authority in Scranton, PA, and in a matter of days, the authority inked a 10-year deal with Clear Channel Entertainment. More ...

MANAGEMENT NEWS: Scott McGhee Leaves Ovitz's AMG -- Kio Novina Opens New Management/Booking Agency
Manager Scott McGhee has left Michael Ovitz's AMG / Artists Management Group company, rejoining his brother Doc at McGhee Management. More ...

Congressman Howard Berman
Congressman Asks For Clear Channel Probe
Allegations that Clear Channel Communications is penalizing artists who don't use them for concert promotion by eliminating them from airplay on their radio stations is once again being stirred up on Capitol Hill. More ...

Alanis Morissette (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Morissette Album Debuts at No. 1
NEW YORK (AP) -- Alanis Morissette has swept away the competition, debuting at the top spot with "Under Rug Swept". More ...

Gavin To Cease Publishing
Gavin, the San Francisco radio trade, is in jeopardy and will most probably cease publishing if a new buyer is not found. More ...

Concerts For Artists Rights Raises $2.7 Million for RAC
The four sold-out February 26 concerts in Southern California billed as the "Concerts For Artist Rights" raised more than $2. More ...

Nick Carter (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Trouble Brewing In Backstreet Boys Land
According to the New York Post, There is trouble brewing in the Backstreet Boys backseat. More ...

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 7, 2002
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Will Young
Will Young Sells A Million Records
LONDON (AP) -- Pop star Will Young has made quite a debut. More ...

Limp Bizkit(AP Photo/Bernd Kammerer, File)
Limp Bizkit Manager Slams Organizers
SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- Limp Bizkit's tour manager said Friday that a Sydney concert where a teen-age girl was killed was understaffed and poorly managed. More ...

EUROPEAN FESTIVAL NEWS: The Irish Ozzfest News - The Charlatans to Headline Glastonbury - Supergrass and James Brown Confirmed For a Three-Day Essential Festival In Bristol
The line-up for the Irish leg of OZZFEST 2002 has been finalized. More ...

Madonna (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Madonna to Make London Theater Debut
LONDON (AP) -- Madonna will make her West End debut in May, starring in an Australian comedy called "Up For Grabs. More ...

Paul Daley and Neil Barnes of LEFTFIELD
Leftfield Have Split!
LEFTFIELD have split after two albums together. More ...

Sex Pistols (AP Photo/Markus Hatakka, File)
'God Save the Queen' to Be Re-Released
LONDON (AP) -- A quarter century after the Sex Pistols belted out an acerbic punk tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, the song is being rereleased to mark the monarch's golden jubilee. More ...

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ENCORE GUIDE TO INDUSTRY EVENTS 2001
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03/07 - 03/10Larm 2002Kristiansand, Norway
03/08 - 03/10International Live Music ConferenceLondon, United Kingdom
03/08 - 03/16SXSW-South by SouthwestAustin, TX
03/09 - 03/12NARM ConventionSan Fransisco, CA
03/13 - 03/16FIBES E-surcom Telecommunication and computing trade fairSeville, Spain
03/13 - 03/17Musikmesse Music Fair / ProLight & SoundSt. Petersburg, Russia
03/14 - 03/14Golden Trailer AwardsLos Angeles, CA
03/14 - 03/16Billboard/Airplay Monitor Radio Seminar & AwardsMiami Beach, FL
03/15 - 03/1718th Annual Million Dollar Black College Radio & Music ConferenceAtlanta, GA
03/16 - 03/20Music Teachers National Association ConventionCincinnati, OH
03/17 - 03/192002 Futures SummitPebble Beach, CA
03/17 - 03/20ACUI Annual ConferenceAlbuquerque, New Mexico
03/20 - 03/24Caribbean Music ExpoOcho Rios, Jamaica
03/20 - 03/2432nd Annual IRMA Recording Media ForumTucson, AZ
03/22 - 03/23NACA East Coast Spring FestivalEast Stroudsburg, PA
03/23 - 03/23NACA CO-OP Buying FestivalCharlotte, NC
03/25 - 03/26Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade ShowLas Vegas, NV
03/26 - 03/26TVB Marketing ConferenceNew York, NY
04/05 - 04/10MOBE Advanced & Technology SymposiumNew York, NY
04/06 - 04/11NAB2002Las Vegas, NV
 
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HOT AVAILS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 7, 2002
Opportunities for Talent Buyers
>> >> >> SUBMIT ARTIST AVAILS
Artist: Duke Ellington's
Available: October 15 - December 8
Company: Paradise Artists
Contact: Please Call your CA or NY agent
Phone: 805-646-8433, 212-397-7888
Fax: 805-646-3367, 212-397-6953
Comments: This legendary show stars the one and only Mary Wilson of The Supremes, along with a full 14 person cast and the 14 piece Duke Ellington Orchestra. Available for single and multiple night bookings.
Email Agent
Artist: Peter Green Splinter Group
Available: April & May in Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana
Company: Ted Kurland Associates
Contact: Jack Randall
Phone: 617-254-0007
Fax: 617-782-3577
Comments: Peter Green brought together Mick Fleetwood and John McVie and was the creative force behind the classic version of the band, Fleetwood Mac. He filled Clapton's shoes in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. He has been steeped in the blues. Peter returns to the honest blues with the stellar band, Splinter Group. The band is touring to support their latest album of straight-ahead blues Time Traders.
Email Agent
Artist: Pat Metheny Group
Available: November in Midwest and South US
Company: Ted Kurland Associates
Contact: Laurel Wicks
Phone: 617-254-0007
Fax: 617-782-3577
Comments: There are a limited number of dates still available to book the 7 time Grammy-Award winning Pat Metheny Group during their return trip to the United States. PMG have embarked on a world tour to support the release of their new album, 'Speaking of Now', which was just released by Warners Bros.
Email Agent
Artist: NAS
Available: April 17 through May 15 for college dates
Fee Range: $45-60K inclusive of Support
Company: ICM
Contact: Stephen Brush
Phone: 212-556-6816
Fax: 212-556-6847
Email Agent
Artist: Isaac Hayes
Available: Summer & Fall
Company: ICM
Contact: Terry Rhodes
Phone: 212-556-5600
Fax: 212-556-6847
Email Agent
Artist: Phantom Planet
Available: May - July
Company: Evolution Talent Agency
Contact: Eric Podwall
Phone: 212-554-0300
Fax: 212-554-0399
Email Agent
Artist: 112
Available: March & April
Fee Range: Evolution Talent Agency
Company: Eric Podwall
Contact: 212-554-0300
Phone: 212-554-0399
Fax: 212-554-0399
Email Agent
Artist: B.B. King
Available: June 18, 19 & 20 in the Northeast
Company: Associated Booking
Contact: Jody Wenig
Phone: 212-874-2400
Fax: 212-769-3649
Email Agent
Artist: Roberta Flack
Available: April 6, 7 June 26, July 1, August 1, 2 & 4 in the Northeast
Company: Associated Booking
Contact: Oscar Cohen
Phone: 212-874-2400
Fax: 212-769-3649
Email Agent
Artist: Pure Prairie League
Available: May, June, July 3, 5, 6, 12, 19, 26 & 27
Company: Fantasma Tours
Contact: Steve Peck
Phone: 561-832-6397
Fax: 561-832-2043
Comments: PPL is available for Fairs and Festivals performing all of their hits including 'Amie,' 'Let me love You tonight,' 'Fallen in and out of Love' and More! Routing dates available.
Email Agent
Artist: Teddy Pendergrass
Available: May 17, 30 & June 1 in the Northeast
Company: Associated Booking
Contact: John Bongiorno
Phone: 212-874-2400
Fax: 212-769-3649
Email Agent
Artist: Leon Russell
Available: March 22, 24, Spring & Summer
Company: Fantasma Tours
Contact: Steve Peck
Phone: 561-832-6397
Fax: 561-832-2043
Comments: 2002 Grammy Award winner is out on the road again, carrying backline on his bus.' Masquerade,' 'Tightrope,' 'Delta Lady,' 'Superstar,' and more! Many routing dates available.
Email Agent
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