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June 29, 2006 

Aaron Pinkus
Pinkus To Land At MPA?

Rumors from several sources close to the situation have told CelebrityAccess that former William Morris agent Aaron Pinkus will be joining Monterey Peninsula Artists/Paradigm.


Recorded Music Industry Valued At $100 Billion Annually

The recorded music industry is the engine helping to drive a much broader music sector, from subscription radio stations to mobile ringtone sales, which is worth more than $100 billion globally.

TASEA MARGEOLAS
Multi Entertainment
Tasea Margeolas is the CEO of booking agency Multi Entertainment in Atlanta, specializing in hip hop and R&B. Tasea first ventured into the entertainment industry by way of street promotions for club Paradox in Atlanta in 1998.
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Freedom Hill Amphitheater
Sterling Heights Settles Freedom Hill Suits

City officials in Sterling Heights, Michigan, have reached a settlement with two insurance agencies that refused to pay the city after it lost a court battle with Hillside Productions Inc.


Sleater-Kinney
Sleater-Kinney To Disband After Lollapalooza

Sleater-Kinney, the Portland, OR trio, has decided to hang it up after five more concerts.


Voodoo Music Experience Returns To New Orleans’ City Park

The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Duran Duran will headline the Voodoo Music Experience, set to return to its rightful home in New Orleans’ City Park after being displaced by last year’s hurricanes.


Beautiful Loser
"He wants to dream like a young man
With the wisdom of an old man"
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Kenny Weissberg
Weissberg Leaving Humphrey’s Concerts

Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay has announced the departure of veteran producer and talent buyer Kenny Weissberg, who has spent 23 years at the company.


Jay-Z (AP Photo)
Jay-Z Plans International Tour

As a white-tuxed Jay-Z stood on stage at Radio City Music Hall, it seemed as if a wide chasm separated the hungry rapper who made a 10-year-old dazzling debut and the mogul on the mic.


Johnny Jenkins (AP Photo)
Musician Johnny Jenkins Dies At 67

Johnny Jenkins, a guitarist who worked with Otis Redding in the early 1960s and influenced Jimi Hendrix through his acrobatic playing style, has died. He was 67.

Chaka Khan Talks About Her Career, Faith

R&B diva Chaka Khan likens her more-than 35-year singing career to her timeless hit song "Through the Fire." More...



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Frank Presland
Sanctuary’s Struggles Show No Signs Of Slowing

The highly publicized troubles of music giant Sanctuary Group are still far from over, the company has admitted, as it continues to pay the price for a costly acquisition spree.

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06/16/06Bonnaroo Music Festival Bonnaroo Music Festival Site - Manchester, TN A.C. Entertainment/Superfly Productions 3/3 14,731,723 80,681 80,681 100% $184.50
$169.50
06/14/06Madonna United Center - Chicago, IL The Next Adventure 4/4 9,271,790 52,000 52,000 100% $350.00
$55.00
06/10/06Bon Jovi, Nickelback Milton Keynes National Bowl - Milton Keynes, Marshall Arts/Concerts West/AEG Live 2/2 6,489,043 85,112 85,112 100% $132.92
$79.75
$70.89
$62.03
06/21/06Madonna Bell Centre - Montreal, The Next Adventure/Gillett Entertainment Group 2/2 5,670,150 34,940 34,940 100% $316.77
$49.78
06/08/06Madonna Glendale Arena - Glendale, AZ The Next Adventure 2/2 4,890,090 28,820 28,820 100% $350.00
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06/30 - 07/02 Pitea, Sweden
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Talent Buyer Opportunities
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June 29, 2006
SUBMIT ARTIST AVAILS
Artist: Rebirth Brass Band
Available: Summer and Fall
Company: Wenig-LaMonica Associates
Contact: Jody Wenig, Paul LaMonica, Ari Bernstein, Mitch Blackman
Phone: 914-631-6500
Fax: 914-631-0101
Email Agent

Artist: Gin Blossoms
Available: Fall
Company: The Agency Group
Contact: Steve Martin
Phone: 212-581-3100
Fax: 212-581-0015
Email Agent

Artist: Ane Brun
Available: August 7-9
Company: The Agency Group
Contact: Jordan Burger
Phone: 212-581-3100
Fax: 212-581-0015
Email Agent

Artist: Joyce Sims
Available: July 14-31, October 31 - December 31
Company: CPN Enterprises
Contact: Rick Papaleo
Phone: 954-753-5440
Fax: 954-827-2833
Email Agent

Artist: Teitur
Available: September 29 or 30
Company: The Agency Group
Contact: Jordan Burger
Phone: 212-581-3100
Fax: 212-581-0015
Email Agent

Artist: Circuit
Available: Call for avails
Company: City Lights Entertainment
Contact: Michael Wood
Phone: 613-265-9967
Fax: 613-265-9967
Email Agent

Artist: Grand Funk Railroad
Available: October-November (Casinos)
Company: Monterey Peninsula Artists/Paradigm
Contact: Steve Dahl
Phone: 615-251-4400
Fax: 615-251-4401
Email Agent

Artist: Hal Ketchum
Available: Sept 18th - Sept 21st Texas, Oct 2nd - Oct 8th East / Northeast.
Company: Cumberland Talent Agency
Contact: Doug Merrick
Phone: 615-799-5534
Fax: 615-523-2028
Email Agent

Artist: Ben E. King
Available: 2006-2007
Company: Associated Booking Corporation
Contact: Lisa Cohen
Phone: 212-874-2400
Fax: 212-769-3649
Email Agent

Artist: Hippiefest 2006
Available: August onwards
Company: Wenig-LaMonica Associates
Contact: Jody Wenig, Paul LaMonica, Ari Bernstein, Mitch Blackman
Phone: 914-631-6500
Fax: 914-631-0101
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Artist: 112
Available: Generally available
Company: Multi Entertainment
Contact: Tasea Margeolas
Phone: 678-480-0372
Fax: 678-559-0491
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Artist: Keith Sweat
Available: 2006-2007
Company: Associated Booking Corporation
Contact: Lisa Cohen
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