I love almost everything. IL Sistema was created to be an entity that supports, advocates and develops honest, hardworking, extremely talented artists and individuals. I am inspired by the greatness of the best like Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Bowie, Bono, U2, Ray Charles, Robert Johnson, Josephine Baker, Madonna, Prince, Trent Reznor/NIN, Radiohead, Deftones, Timbaland and Muse.
Movies
Ray, Jerry McGuire, Almost Famous, Million Dollar Baby, Against the Ropes, Spinal Tap
Television
I do not follow American Idol or any other reality based music search show. My whole career and some of my friends' in the music business could be a series in itself with all the drama, highs, lows, scandals, etc.
Books
All You Need To Know About the Music Business by Donald Passman...and also everything from Deepak Chopra to books on the existence of vampires.
Heroes
The people in my life who continue to love and support me while I continue to follow this crazy passion of mine. Also, some of the people outside of my family who I could never do or have done this without and some who have serve (d) as an inspiration to carry on: Rob McDermott, Nick Ferrara, Perry Watts-Russell, Iris Dillon, Diana Meltzer, Jason Flom, Walter O'Brien, Louis Levin and Brian Nelson, Jolene Cherry, Kevin Williamson and all of the artists who I've worked with along the way, thank you for the experience...You know who you are ;-)
Oh,... and a true hero is anyone who has ever endured heartbreak and disapointment of being disppointed by someone or something you had great faith in...this too shall pass and you will become enriched by the experience, I promise you.
Airport Music Hall Allentown, PA US Talent Scout/Venue Promoter
1986 - 1989
Concrete Marketing & Management New York, NY US Intern
1989
Macy Lipman Marketing Los Angeles, CA US Marketing Director Music Retail Marketing
1989 - 1990
Atco/EastWest Records Los Angeles, CA US Executive Assistant/Talent Scout A&R
1990 - 1991
Atlantic Records Los Angeles, CA US A&R Executive Assistant/Talent Scout A&R
1991 - 1993
Atlantic Records Los Angeles, CA US A&R Representative/A&R Research A&R
1994 - 1996
Holly Hutchison Management Los Angeles, CA US Owner, Artist Management, Consultant Artist Development
1996 - 1998
Capitol Records Hollywood, CA US A&R Executive A&R
1998 - 2002
Levin/Nelson Entertainment NYC, NY US Artist Management/Consultant Artist Development
2003 - 2005
IL Sistema Nashville, NYC & Los Angeles, US Owner, Executive Producer, A&R Executive Artist Development
2002 - Present
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About me:
Currently: Developing awareness and touring for Opus Dai who have new 5 song EP as well as new frontman Tim Neighbors and bassman Michael John Adams. The band is exciting about their shows throughout Southern CA and heading to Japan for a week of shows at major venues. Check out what the buzz is about by clicking their icon in my Top Friends. Consulting ever so talented pop/country songstress Kirsti Manna best known for her #1 hit "Austin" by country artist Blake Shelton. Kirsti is also having great success in developing new talented songwriters with her SONGWRITER GIRL CAMP. I'm a hired A&R consultant for major label and independent projects. Developing the hot rising star producer/writer/musician M Quest with Bill Pettaway - get him now before you won't be able to. Consulting new and developing artists. Representing Rachel Bolan of Skid Row for production and writing projects. Developing a new merch concept for which artists can generate further income.
I'm a music business addict. I've been in this industry for over 23 years and still going strong. I've seen some wonderful rewarding moments in my career -signing artists to their first major label deals, helping bands garner interest from other labels when mine wouldn't sign them which lead to recording contracts and multi-platinum records; the artist Bosson I signed get nominated for a Golden Globe "Best Original Song In a Motion Picture"; Hooking up the charismatic blind rapper Supervision to work with Stevie Wonder on a world televised event...I could go on...I love what I do!
Don't look for one musical direction or vibe on this page. I'm lover of ALL TYPES of music and an advocate for my many hardworking friends and artists in this business no matter what it is that they do ;-) Being involved in different formats and aspects of the music business is what keeps the path exciting for me...I'm stimulated by never feeling locked in to one style or avenue.
Brief list of artists over the years that I'm tied to for being an early champion: Deftones, Alanis Morissette, Blink 182, Slipknot, Muse, Saliva and Vega4.
IL Sistema Entertainment
Nashville, TN
My peers and colleagues see me as a tireless music advocate, visionary, and mentor. I truly enjoy doing all kinds of artist development which is everything from executive producing a project, A&R, to artist management. I surround myself with quality friends, colleagues, and artists. You'll often hear me tell an artist - "It's 40 % talent and 60% ambition." Somewhere in there though you have to have character and truly understand it's all about the journey and not the destination.
RESIDENT HERO HAS RELEASED THEIR DEBUT ALBUM 'LOOK' PRODUCED BY BRIAN VIRTUE. BE SURE TO FIND THEM ON MYSPACE AND CHECK IT OUT!
Jonathan Tyler and The Northern Lights have got it going on. Red hot, bluesy rock and roll the way it oughtta be. Congrats to Jonathan Tyler and Atlantic Records on their recent deal. They're currently busy in the studio recording new music with Jay Joyce. Rock on!
RACHEL BOLAN is currently out touring the WORLD with his band SKID ROW. When not on the road, he's busy in the studio writing with and producing some of tomorrow's hottest new rock artists. Hit me up if you have an artist or project you'd like to discuss working with Rachel on.
Speaking of Rachel and Skid Row - Check out Carrie Underwood covering "I Remember You" a HIT song originally co-written by Rachel Bolan and Snake Sabo performed by their band Skid Row. The song reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #23 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks in early-1990:
I've been a HUGE champion of International Recording and Performance Artist Bosson. I'd signed him to his first North American recording deal at Capitol Records in 1999. Bosson was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song In A Motion Picture for his song "One In A Million" alongside Bjork, Bob Dylan, Sting and Garth Brooks.
The Deftones RULE...I've been an advocate of for many years...love my boy Stef!
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone in life who is the real deal. Do not try to convince me you're the real deal...just BE the real deal. You could be a solo artist, band or a person putting yourself through school making it happen to be in the music business one day.
Hey, I have show Thursday night at 3rd and Lindsley With Thompson Square and Kip Moore. It's gonna be a great night of music. I have a few new songs I am trying out so come out and let me know what you think. Thompson Square 6pm Kip Moore 7pm George Ducas 8pm Hope to see you there!! George
HOLLY! hey girl.. my boyfriend lives in Georgia and i will be headed that way at the end of October. I'm definitely flying. I'm soo excited. So how are you? anything exciting going on?
Hey! I was in Vegas last week launching our new clothing line. Please check out all the new clothes on the new website at www. MainlineNation. com and place an order! Thanks so much! Hope all is well!
I can't wait till tonight. It's been a rough week and it's only TUESDAY!! Briggs had to be somewhere tonight but I said I'd set something up for another night.
