Live Music

Promoter and Buyers Explained

By Jeremy Larochelle / August 21, 2019 / 1 Comment

  I am a talent buyer in the casino industry.  Yet, some people tend to call me a promoter and while both share similar responsibilities. There are some differences between the two as well as one very important concept both share.  Watch the video to learn more about talent buyers and promoters from entertainment consultant […]

The Derivative Benefit of Record Studios Past

By Jeremy Larochelle / May 11, 2018 / Comments Off on The Derivative Benefit of Record Studios Past

    As I watched the 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of fame Induction Ceremony on HBO, I couldn’t help but admire how tight many of the bands inducted were despite their long absences from the stage. Most notably were The Cars. Whom had not performed together since 2011. The group burned through some of […]

Is EDM About to Tip Over?

By Jeremy Larochelle / November 14, 2017 / Comments Off on Is EDM About to Tip Over?

First and foremost. This is just my opinion on where the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) genre is headed. However, I will apply some scientific theory to my analysis. If anything more, than to just make me sound MUCH smarter than I am.   With that being said, I want to start off by presenting you […]

Using A&R in Venue Management

By Jeremy Larochelle / December 20, 2016 / Comments Off on Using A&R in Venue Management

  Artist and Repertoire is a cool job. The A&R men, as they are known, were record label executives who found and nurtured talent toward stardom. The position was integral during the record industry boom, as they were the ones responsible for keeping a record label’s pool of talent both fresh and full. It takes a […]

Listen Through the Show

By Jeremy Larochelle / December 4, 2016 / 1 Comment

  As an entertainment manager, I receive a constant influx of artists looking for work. These emails and requests come from numerous sources including colleagues, agents of our venues, and (of course) the artists themselves. This results in one large “procurement funnel” I work with daily. I attack the funnel strategically.  First, I weed out […]