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Richard Rees

Santa Fe,TN

Summary

With 25+ years of experience in the live music industry, my career spans various roles such as booking agent, tour manager, production manager, talent buyer, live concert producer, and musician. I have extensive knowledge in several aspects of the music industry, gained through working closely with national and international recording and touring artists. My success stems from my ability to connect with both talent and industry professionals. As a leader, I bring strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and efficient multitasking abilities. I remain calm and adept at solving problems that commonly arise in high-pressure situations. Over the years, I have cultivated a substantial network of contacts including venues, artists, managers, agents, promoters, and more.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Co Owner / Booking Agent / Talent Buyer

DNA Concerts
01.2017 - 12.2023
  • Responsible agent for John Cafferty, Rick Derringer, Georgia Satellites, Young Dubliners, Zmed Brothers, 10CC, Lovin Spoonful, Bad Finger, Everly Brothers Experience, Vanilla Fudge, Boston.
  • Talent buyer for Boatnik Festival, Grants Pass, OR
  • Talent Buyer for Homestead Festival, Columbia, TN
  • Talent buyer for Erwin Naturals, Corporate client
  • Talent buyer for Classic Rock Cruises
  • Talent buyer for Homestead Hall, Columbia, TN

Owner (founder)/ Booking Agent / Producer / Talent Buyer

Earthtone Music Inc
01.1997 - 12.2010
  • Responsible agent for Colin Hay (Men At Work), English Beat, The Human League, ABC, Alan Parsons, Thomas Dolby, Young Dubliners, Dave Davies (Kinks), Christopher Cross, Roger Hodgson (Supertramp), Jim Messina, Gary Wright, Al Stewart, Dave Mason, Edgar Winter, The Fixx, Naked Eyes, Marty Balin, Stephen Bishop, Pablo Cruise, Firefall, The Plimsouls, Stan Ridgway, Dramarama, Greg Rollie, Modern English, Flock of Seagulls, Wall of Voodoo
  • Producer of Classic Hits Live, an all-star 70's themed show featuring Ambrosia, Christopher Cross, Dave Mason, Al Stewart, Gary Wright, John Ford Coley, Stephen Bishop, Edgar Winter.
  • Producer of 80's Flashback Concert at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring Human League, Psychedelic Furs, ABC.
  • Producer of Class of the 80's featuring English Beat, ABC, Naked Eyes, Flock of Seagulls, Missing Persons.
  • Producer of New Years Eve concerts by the bay in Saint Maarten featuring Bad Company and Little River Band.
  • Talent buyer for Pershing Square Downtown Stage Concert Series, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Talent buyer for Blue Martini concert series, St Maarten.
  • Talent buyer for State Theatre, Modesto, CA.
  • Talent Buyer for Erwin Naturals, Corporate Client, Los Angeles, CA.

Partnering Booking Agent / Consultant

MPI Talent Agency
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Responsible agent for Alan Parsons, Peter Cetera, David Cassidy, The Tubes, Richard Marx, Davey Jones, Mary Wilson, Rich Little, Suzanne Somers, BJ Thomas, Ottmar Liebert.

Tour Manager

Independant
06.1995 - 12.2007
  • Tour manager for Colin Hay (Men At Work), ABC, Jim Messina, Dave Davies (The Kinks), Ambrosia, David Benoit, Naked Eyes, David Pack, Classic Hits Live, Class of the 80's, Sophie Barker (Zero 7), John Ford Coley.
  • Production Manager for Arkansas Ball, 53rd presidential inauguration, as well as many private and corporate events.


Education

Graduate Certificate - Recording Arts And Science

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-1993

Timeline

Co Owner / Booking Agent / Talent Buyer

DNA Concerts
01.2017 - 12.2023

Partnering Booking Agent / Consultant

MPI Talent Agency
01.2008 - 01.2009

Owner (founder)/ Booking Agent / Producer / Talent Buyer

Earthtone Music Inc
01.1997 - 12.2010

Tour Manager

Independant
06.1995 - 12.2007

Graduate Certificate - Recording Arts And Science

University of California, Los Angeles
Richard Rees