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Paul Dellafiora - Capitol Records |
Stephanie Wright
- Universal Music |
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Steven Johnson Steve is an international booking agent who has coordinated events for Madonna, Kiss, Aerosmith, U2, Eminem, Toby Keith, Shakira, Mariah Carey, Snoop and Cher. |
Jeff Strums - George Strait Jeff Strums has been George Strait's guitarist (Ace in the Hole Band) since 1998 as well as a producer. He has been involved in getting artist's record deals while his personal credits include MCA, EMI/Capital, and Sony. |
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Kim James - Reprise Records Kim James is the promotional manager of Reprise Records. Reprise has had releases from many legendary artists such as Cher, Green Day, Tom Petty, Faith Hill, Dwight Yoakam, Seal, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fleetwood Mac, Sinatra, B.B.King, Neil Young, and many more. |
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Stella Smith Stella Smith runs independent UK record
label Mangoneworld, the Starlight Promotions Entertainment Agency
and Starlight Publishing. The
companies exist to promote emerging music and artists represented by
Stella, have gained radio airplay in the US, Canada, Germany and the
UK and had records sold around the world through. |
Rafa
Sardina |
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Wayne
Watson |
Kevin Martin |
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Larry Davis |
Warren
Riker |
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Larry Davis has been involved in the music industry for over 25 years. He has worked in A&R for many record companies and has negotiated deals with some of the biggest names in the country music market. |
Warren has earned three Grammy Awards for his work with Lauren Hill, The Fugees, and Santana. In the studio he has worked with Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Sublime, and Run DMC among others. |
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Cassandra Tormes |
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Lenise has received four Emmy nominations and has worked on tracks from artists such as Blondie, Fleetwood Mac, and Ringo Starr. She has also played an instrumental role in numerous soundtracks such as Men in Black, Robocop, and is currently supervising a Dreamworks production featuring Brian Adams. |
Cassandra
is the Creative Director of Three Ring Circus Music. The publishing
company has placed hit songs with Faith Hill,Tim
McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Leann Rhimes, Montgomery Gentry,
and many more. |
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Steve Sykes |
Sheldon
Steiger Beyond his previous road work with Paul Simon and PM Dawn, Sheldon has engineered songs from Bon Jovi, Ricky Martin, the Baha Men, and the Verve Pipe. |
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Winston Simone |
Louie
Bandak- Capitol Records Louie Bandak is the Senior Director of A&R at Capitol Records. Louie currently works with artists such as Yellowcard, Squad Five-0, and Saosin.
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Mike
Esterman |
Brett Manning Brett works as a vocal coach with artists from Capitol, Columbia, Atlantic, Interscope, Dreamworks, MCA, Epic/Sony, Word, and more. He has worked with Keith Urban and other Grammy award winning singers. He has also trained the casts of Broadway productions of Les Miserables and Jekyll and Hyde, as well as the Broadway tour of Elton John's Aida.
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| Claris
Sayadian-Dodge |
Dennis
Lange - Molecular Records |
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Claris is founder
and president of Studio Expresso.
She has held positions at various music/media entertainment companies and
her clients have included: Michael Jackson, The
Rolling Stones, Dr. Dre, Natalie
Cole, Goo Goo Dolls, Luis Miguel, Ringo Starr, Alejandro
Sanz, to name a few. |
As president of the Dennis
Lange Talent Agency and Molecular Records, Dennis Lange has booked
artists across the U.S. Europe, and Asia. With his booking
agency and sound production company he has worked with artists such as
Prince,
Tonic, Ian Moore,
Matchbox 20, and many more |
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| Randy Miller | Ramon Smith | |
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Randy is an entertainment attorney who has brokered multi-million dollar record deals for seven artists who collectively have had 32 number one hits on the Billboard charts. |
Formerly with Albatross Records, Ramon is the A&R representative for RND Distribution. He specializes in marketing artists to radio stations throughout the world. RND Distribution is also responsible for getting both independent and mainstream artists to retailers. RND Distribution's product line includes releases from Snoop Dogg and Tupac. |
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Stephanie Guadian - ABC Television |
Ken Allardyce |
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Coming from a broadcast journalism background, Stephanie Guadian has worked with both NBC and ABC television. During her broadcasting career, Stephanie has received First Place for Spot News Coverage from the Associated Press. |
Ken Allardyce is one of LA's top engineers and mixers. Ken has recorded numerous chart-topping artists like Rod Stewart, Goo Goo Dolls, Green Day, Good Charlotte, Stevie Nicks/Lindsey Buckingham and Weezer. |
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Frank Johnson With years of experience in the music industry as an agent, Frank has represented such talents such as Anita Baker, Yolanda Adams, and more. |
Sue
Heisler - Dick Clark Productions Sue Heisler is an Artist Manager and works for Dick Clark Productions. Dick Clark Productions programs include the Golden Globe Awards, American Music Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, and the 32nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. |
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Aaron Wilhelm |
Steve Foldvari - Sony
Media |
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Jeff Trott
Jeff is a world famous songwriter and producer. His hit list includes: Sheryl Crow - 'Soak up the sun' 'Everyday is a winding road' 'If it makes you happy' Stevie Nicks - 'If you ever did believe' Counting Crows - '4 White Stallions'
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Holly Knight
Holly is a songwriter/producer who is know for such hits as "Tina Turner - 'Better be good' & 'Private Dancer' Aerosmith
- 'Ragdoll' Rod Stewart - 'Love Touch' Heart - 'Never' Ozzy - 'Slow Burn' Bon
Jovi
- 'Stick to your guns' Pat
Benatar - 'Love is a Battlefield' |
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Kevin Max - DC Talk Kevin is a Grammy, Dove and Billboard Award winner. His album “Free at Last”, while with the band DC TALK, spent 34 weeks as number one on the Christian charts. |
Rey Washam
Rey Washam has been the drummer for
many world-class bands including the hit-making band "Ministry". |
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Marion Aquilina Marion Aquilina has won a Grammy award with his former band La Mafia and is now on tour as the lead guitarist for Jason Mraz. |
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