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Music City welcomes us back as we head to Nashville to chat with Dustin Turner, Music Marketing Executive at Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Dustin walks us through his day to day, and explains how CAA often functions as a bridge between promoters and management teams, working with the artist teams to figure out what the creative is going to look like, and strategizing on ways they can work with venues to make sure tours are successful. Dustin tells us about the many advantages of being based in Nashville while also enjoying close collaboration with their offices in Los Angeles and New York. We dive into some shop talk, discussing marketing strategies, trends and future predictions, and how venues can better support tours. Dustin talks to us about how he got his start in live events, from setting up tents for Clear Channel Radio in San Antonio, to roles at various venues, Live Nation in Florida, Feld Entertainment in Philadelphia, and ultimately moving to Nashville to join AEG Live before moving to his current role with CAA. We discuss how those experiences have taught him valuable lessons, given him a great perspective on all sides of the industry, and instilled the importance of networking and building connections. You'll love this fun episode that is full of great career advice, fun stories, and some Nashville recommendations.Dustin Turner: LinkedIn | Instagram | FacebookCAA Music: Instagram ––––––ADVENTURES IN VENUELANDFollow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X/TwitterLearn more about Event & Venue Marketing ConferenceMeet our team:Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & MarketingDave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest ResearchMegan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital AdvertisingSamantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & PublicityCamille Faulkner | Audio Editing & MixingHave a suggestion for a guest or bonus episode? We'd love to hear it! Send us an email.

“When people feel that they're being heard they feel respected.” - Tim BrownAs Chief Client Services Officer and Global Head of the BPB Family Office, Tim Brown helps lead Berkowitz Pollack Brant CPA's focus on family offices, cross-border global families, entrepreneurs/closely held businesses, tax strategy/estate planning/structuring and commercial real estate (www.bpbcpa.com). The BPB Family Office serves as a multi-faceted and fiduciary based “Virtual Single-Family Office” platform that performs no wealth management or banking services. Prior to BPB, Mr. Brown served with Bernstein Private Wealth Management and as Managing Partner with HB Partners, a boutique investment bank working with high-growth commercial real estate companies and “buy-side” representation for single-family offices specific to PE and real estate. Mr. Brown served as consultant with Alliance Bernstein's Non-Traditional Asset Strategies and continues to consult with Anschutz Investments (the Anschutz single-family office, with investments and operations in professional sports, concert promotion and entertainment (LA Lakers (former minority shareholder), LA Kings, LA Galaxy, AEG, AEG Live), hospitality (Sea Island Resort, The Broadmoor Hotel, Xanterra), natural resources, wind-energy, ranching, telecommunications and other industries.Previously Mr. Brown served as President of Concord Energy Holdings, a Colorado-based integrated commodity logistics and oilfield services company. While at Concord Energy, Mr. Brown focused on a senior leadership restructuring and operational turn-around of a crude oil truck hauling division, a frac-water recycle mobile treatment operation and natural gas energy marketing. Prior to Concord, he was the Founder and CEO of Radius Media Holdings, a position he held for more than 11 years. Click here to subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast to save time and effort.SELECTED LINKS FOR THIS EPISODEtim@3cr8.comBerkowitz Pollack BrantTim Brown | Amazon BooksRemarkably Successful Tim Brown On How To Optimize Your Life For Happiness And Success (#167)Cockroach Startups: What You Need To Know To Succeed And ProsperFREE Deep Wealth eBook on Why You Suck At Selling Your Business And What You Can Do About It (Today)Book Your FREE Deep Wealth Strategy CallResources To Have You Thrive And ProsperThe Deep Wealth Podcast brings you a wealth of world-class thought leaders who share invaluable resources and insights. Click the link below to access the resources, gear, and books that either our guests or the Deep Wealth team leverage to increase success:https://www.deepwealth.com/thriveContact Deep Wealth: Tweet @JeffreyFeldberg LinkedIn Instagram Subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast Email podcast[at]deepwealth[dot]com Help us pay it forward by leaving a review.Here's to you and your success!As always, please stay healthy and safe.

This episode #124 we review some fresh new songs from April 7th and discuss the possibility of Fire Fest going down again?! Also, did AEG Live just figure out how to get rid of scalpers?“Search & Rescue” – Drake “Follow Me” (Dredlok Remix) – Maddy O'Neal, Dredlok, Balkan Bump “For Granted” – Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington, Arin Ray, 9 th Wonder “What If I” Cook Brothers Version – Nathaniel Ratliff &; The Night Sweats“Back to TN” – Josiah and the Bonnevilles REVIEW WITH YOU: "Sex Ed" - Nether HourPlease follow us on spotify and apple music as well as instagram @theuncutjamz

Lyrically Correct is a game where a Star listener finishes off a lyric from a John Mellencamp song to win tickets to his show thanks to AEG Live! This edition was "Authority Song" and the winner nailed it. Buy tickets to his show here! See how you would do when you listen and catch Joe and Tina live in the burbs of Chicago on Star 105.5 and star105.com from 5A-10A Central Monday-Friday!

“Joy is and always has been an inside job.” - Tim BrownAs Chief Client Services Officer and Global Head of the BPB Family Office, Tim Brown helps lead Berkowitz Pollack Brant CPA's focus on family offices, cross-border global families, entrepreneurs/closely held businesses, tax strategy/estate planning/structuring and commercial real estate (www.bpbcpa.com). The BPB Family Office serves as a multi-faceted and fiduciary based “Virtual Single-Family Office” platform that performs no wealth management or banking services. Prior to BPB, Mr. Brown served with Bernstein Private Wealth Management and as Managing Partner with HB Partners, a boutique investment bank working with high-growth commercial real estate companies and “buy-side” representation for single-family offices specific to PE and real estate. Mr. Brown served as consultant with Alliance Bernstein's Non-Traditional Asset Strategies and continues to consult with Anschutz Investments (the Anschutz single-family office, with investments and operations in professional sports, concert promotion and entertainment (LA Lakers (former minority shareholder), LA Kings, LA Galaxy, AEG, AEG Live), hospitality (Sea Island Resort, The Broadmoor Hotel, Xanterra), natural resources, wind-energy, ranching, telecommunications and other industries.Previously Mr. Brown served as President of Concord Energy Holdings, a Colorado-based integrated commodity logistics and oilfield services company. While at Concord Energy, Mr. Brown focused on a senior leadership restructuring and operational turn-around of a crude oil truck hauling division, a frac-water recycle mobile treatment operation and natural gas energy marketing. Prior to Concord, he was the Founder and CEO of Radius Media Holdings, a position he held for more than 11 years. Radius Media provided a broad stratum of five operating companies that ranged from radio broadcasting, lifestyle driven events in the Colorado resort communities, a nationally focused large-format printing company with a specialty in outdoor advertising (OOH), a sponsorship/naming rights marketing agency and the management of seven digital billboards in downtown Denver.Brown began his career more than 25 years ago in sales management in the high tech and telecommunications industry. During the course of a decade, he worked with both established and start-up companies, as an entrepreneur and intraprenuer, in Denver, Chicago and Sydney, Australia including Cisco Systems, Alteon Web Systems (Nortel Networks) and American Power Conversion.Mr. Brown is an active member of Young Presidents' Organization (YPO, www.ypo.org) in the YPO Jackson Hole Integrated and YPO Miami-Fort Lauderdale Gold Chapters, serving as past Chapter Chair of the Rocky Mountain Chapter (2018-2019) and past board member of the M&A focused, YPO Deal Network (2017-2019). Additionally, Mr. Brown served as the Member Chair for YPO Jackson Hole Integrated, Vice Chair of the YPO Personal Investing Network (2018-2020), is current Chair of the YPO Personal Investing Network (2020-2023) and Co-Chair of the two-time “Best of the Best” award winning YPO Chicago Booth School Seminar. Mr. Brown Co-Founded YPO Investing Network's Personal Investing Forums, which have continued to grow month-over-month, with over 500+ global members and 43 global forums since April, 2019. Mr. Brown previously served on the Chief Executive Organization's International Board (www.ceo.org), the sister organiation to YPO.Mr. Brown is the author of two books, “Jumping into the Parade” (2014) and “Old School with New Tools” (2015). Mr. Brown earned a bachelor's degree from Colorado State University with a focus on political science. He and his wife Aleathia, split time between Jackson, Wyoming and Miami, Florida.Click here to subscribe to The Sell My Business Podcast to save time and effort.SELECTED LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE

Part 2 When Thriller was released in November 1982, it didn't seem to have a single direction. Instead, it arguably sounded like many singles. But it became apparent that this was precisely what Michael intended Thriller to be: a brilliant collection of songs meant as hits, each designed for a particular audience in mind. Michael put out "Billie Jean" for the dancers and "Beat It" for the rockers and then followed each jam with amazing videos to enhance his allure and his inaccessibility. These songs had a life of their own. Thriller was almost called “Star Light”. The lyric "thriller" in the track of the same name was originally "star light". The decision to change it was down to marketing appeal.    This wonderful article from Rolling Stone says: "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" had the sense of a vitalizing nightmare in its best lines ("You're stuck in the middle/And the pain is thunder. … Still they hate you, you're a vegetable. … They eat off you, you're a vegetable"). "Billie Jean," in the meantime, exposed how the interaction between the artist's fame and the outside world might invoke soul-killing dishonor ("People always told me, be careful of what you do. … 'Cause the lie becomes the truth," Jackson sings, possibly thinking of a paternity charge from a while back). And "Beat It" was pure anger – a rousing depiction of violence as a male stance, a social inheritance that might be overcome. It also almost caught the studio on fire. When Eddie Van Halen recorded his solo, the sound of his guitar caused one of the studio speakers to catch fire. The video for “Beat It” was set in Los Angeles' Skid Row and featured up to 80 real-life gang members from the notorious street gangs the Crips and the Bloods. It cost $100,000 to make.   Thriller's parts added up to the most improbable kind of art – a work of personal revelation that was also a mass-market masterpiece. It's an achievement that will likely never be topped. It was the best-selling album worldwide in 1983 and became the best-selling album of all time in the U.S. and the best-selling album of all time worldwide, selling an estimated 70 million copies. It topped the Billboard 200 chart for 37 weeks and was in the top 10 of the 200 for 80 consecutive weeks. It was the first album to produce seven Billboard Hot 100 top-10 singles. Thriller is still the highest-selling album of all time. Want to know what the top 25 are? Subscribe to our Patreon for our video bonus on the top-selling albums ever! Billie Jean was the first video by an African-American artist to air on MTV. The video revealed Jackson's new look of a leather suit, pink shirt, red bow tie and his signature single white glove. It was a style copied by kids throughout the United States. It caused one school, New Jersey's Bound Brook High, to ban students from coming to class wearing white gloves.   Toto members Keyboardist Steve Porcaro co-wrote Human Nature, and Steve Lukather contributed rhythm guitar on Beat It.   On March 25, 1983, Jackson reunited with his brothers for Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever, an NBC television special. The show aired on May 16 to an estimated audience of 47 million and featured the Jacksons and other Motown stars. Jackson had just performed a medley of greatest hits with his brothers. It was exciting stuff, but for Michael, it wasn't enough. As his brothers said their goodbyes and left the stage, Michael remained. He seemed shy for a moment, trying to find words to say. "Yeah," he almost whispered, "those were good old days. … I like those songs a lot. But especially—" and then he placed the microphone into the stand with a commanding look and said, "I like the new songs."  Then, wearing a white glove decorated with rhinestones, he swooped down, picked up a fedora, put it on his head with confidence, and vaulted into "Billie Jean." He also debuted his moonwalk dance (which became his signature dance). This was one of Michael's first public acts as a star outside and beyond the Jacksons, and it was startlingly clear that he was not only one of the most breathtaking live performers in pop music but that he could mesmerize the audience, something not seen since the likes of Elvis Presley. Michael had initially turned down the invitation to the show, believing he had been doing too much television. But at the request of Motown founder and Icon Berry Gordy, he performed in exchange for an opportunity to do a solo performance. And he killed it.    "Almost 50 million people saw that show," Michael wrote in his book Moonwalk. "After that, many things changed." At this time, Michael Jackson was obviously an immensely talented young man – he seemed shy but ambitious and undoubtedly enigmatic. Nobody knew much about his beliefs or sex life; he rarely gave interviews, but he also didn't land himself in scandals. He did, however, describe himself as a lonely person – especially around the time he made Off the Wall. Former Los Angeles Times music critic Robert Hilburn recently wrote of meeting Jackson in 1981, when the singer was 23, that Jackson struck him as "one of the most fragile and lonely people I've ever met … almost abandoned. When I asked why he didn't live on his own like his brothers, instead of remaining at his parents' house, he said, 'Oh, no, I think I'd die on my own. I'd be so lonely. Even at home, I'm lonely. I sit in my room and sometimes cry. It is so hard to make friends, and there are some things you can't talk to your parents or family about. I sometimes walk around the neighborhood at night, just hoping to find someone to talk to. But I just end up coming home.'"   Jackson's social uneasiness was probably formed by the wounds in his history; the children were insulated from others their age, and Jackson's status as a lifelong star may have left him feeling not just cut off from most people but also alienated from them – as if his experience or his vocation made him extraordinary. "I hate to admit it," he once said, "but I feel strange around everyday people." Not exactly an unusual sentiment for some highly celebrated celebrities, especially former child stars. At the same time, it's a statement full of signals: Michael didn't enjoy the sort of company that might guide him in positive ways. He probably never did throughout his life. Maybe the most troubling passage in his autobiography Moonwalk is when he talks about children in the entertainment world who eventually fell prey to drugs: "I can understand … considering the enormous stresses put upon them at a young age. It's a difficult life."   Thriller placed seven singles in Billboard's Top 10 (presently around 50 million copies). At the 1984 Grammy Awards, Michael finally claimed his due, capturing eight awards, a record he holds with the band Santana, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Best Rock Vocal Performance for "Beat It," Best R&B Song, and Best R&B Vocal Performance for "Billie Jean," and he won an award for the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial storybook. In addition, the album won Producer of the year (Quincy Jones).    At the 11th Annual American Music Awards, Michael won another eight awards and became the youngest artist to win the Award of Merit. He also won Favorite Male Artist, Favorite Soul/R&B Artist, and Favorite Pop/Rock Artist. "Beat It" won Favorite Soul/R&B Video, Favorite Pop/Rock Video, and Favorite Pop/Rock Single. In addition, the album won Favorite Soul/R&B Album and Favorite Pop/Rock Album. Thriller's sales doubled after releasing an extended music video, Michael Jackson's Thriller, seeing Michael dancing with a group of incredibly designed zombies and was directed by John Landis.   Michael had the highest royalty rate in the music industry at that point, with about $2 for every album sold (equivalent to $5 in 2021). The same year, The Making of Michael Jackson's Thriller, a documentary about the music video, won a Grammy for Best Music Video (Longform). At this time, The New York Times wrote, "in the world of pop music, there is Michael Jackson, and there is everybody else."   Oddly enough, On May 14, 1984, then-President Ronald Reagan gave Michael an award recognizing his support of alcohol and drug abuse charities.   In November 1983, Michael and his brothers partnered with PepsiCo in a $5 million promotional deal that broke records for a celebrity endorsement (equivalent to $13,603,408 in 2021).  On January 27, 1984, Michael and other members of the Jacksons filmed a Pepsi commercial. Pyrotechnics accidentally set Jackson's hair on fire during a simulated concert before a whole house of fans, causing second-degree burns to his scalp. Michael underwent treatment to hide the scars and had his third rhinoplasty shortly after. Pepsi settled out of court, and Jackson donated the $1.5 million settlement to the Brotman Medical Center in Culver City, California; its now-closed Michael Jackson Burn Center was named in his honor. Michael signed a second agreement with Pepsi in the late 1980s for $10 million. The second campaign covered 20 countries and provided financial support for Jackson's Bad album and the 1987–88 world tour.  He was making SO much money and was the most significant music star globally.   Then, months later, it was announced that Michael would be setting out on a nationwide tour with the Jacksons. He didn't want to do it but felt obligated. Clearly, Michael was bigger, better, and "badder" than his family's limitations on him. He should have been taking the stage alone at this point in his career.   Jackson's aversion to the Victory Tour was apparent when he sat looking miserable at press conferences.   The Victory Tour of 1984 headlined the Jacksons and showcased Michael's new solo material to more than two million Americans. Following the controversy over the concert's ticket sales, Jackson donated his share of the proceeds, an estimated $3 to 5 million, to charity. What controversy, you ask?    Don King (yeah, boxing promoter Don King), Chuck Sullivan, and Papa Joe Jackson came up with a way to generate extra money from ticket sales. Those wanting to attend would have to send a postal money order for $120 ($310 in current dollars) along with a particular form to a lottery to buy blocks of four tickets at $30 apiece (US$78 in 2021 dollars), allegedly to stop scalpers. Upon receipt, the money was to be deposited into a standard money market account earning 7% annual interest; it would take six to eight weeks for the lottery to be held and money to be refunded to those that didn't win. Since only one in ten purchasers would win the lottery and receive tickets, there would be more money in the bank for that period than there were tickets to sell, and they expected to earn $10–12 million in interest. Obviously, the Jacksons were all for the idea, but Michael wasn't, and he warned them that it would be a public relations disaster. The $30 ticket price was already higher than most touring acts (like Prince and Bruce Springsteen) were charging at the time and was even worse by the requirement to buy four. This put tickets out of reach of many of Michael's African-American fans who were not financially secure. At this time, Michael was already being blasted about his physical look and music separating him from his race.  That community was joined by many commentators in the media in criticizing the Jackson's over the plan. Nevertheless, it worked, and people were lining up to get their newspapers to sign up for the lottery. On July 5, 1984, after receiving a letter from eleven-year-old fan Ladonna Jones, who accused the Jacksons and their promoters of being "selfish and just out for money," Michael held a press conference to announce changes in the tour's organization and also to announce that his share of the proceeds from the tour would be donated to charity. Jones later received VIP treatment at the Dallas concert. The following is Michael's speech at the press conference: "A lot of people are having trouble getting tickets. The other day I got a letter from a fan in Texas named Ladonna Jones. She'd been saving her money from odd jobs to buy a ticket, but with the turned tour system, she'd have to buy four tickets and she couldn't afford that. So, we asked our promoter to work out a new way of distributing tickets, a way that no longer requires a money order. There has also been a lot of talk about the promoter holding money for tickets that didn't sell. I've asked our promoter to end the mail order ticket system as soon as possible so that no one will pay money unless they get a ticket. Finally, and most importantly, there's something else I am going to announce today. I want you to know that I decided to donate all my money I make from our performance to charity. There will be further press statements released in the next two weeks."   Some procedures were modified; however, the ticket price remained unchanged, and at a press conference, Don King justified the $30 fee as appropriate and that he did not blame the promoters for charging that price, adding that "you must understand, you get what you pay for." During the last concert of the Victory Tour at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Jackson announced his split from The Jacksons during "Shake Your Body".   His charitable work continued with the release of "We Are the World" (1985), co-written with future Icon Lionel Richie, which raised money for the poor in the U.S. and Africa. It earned $63 million (equivalent to $158,728,032 in 2021) and became one of the best-selling singles, with 20 million copies sold. It won four Grammy Awards in 1985, including Song of the Year for Michael and Lionel as its writers.    Michael collaborated with Sir Paul McCartney in the early 1980s and learned that Paul was making $40 million a year from owning the rights to other artists' songs. By 1983, Michael had begun buying publishing rights to others' songs, but he was careful with his purchases, only bidding on a few of the dozens offered to him. Michael's early buys included Sly and the Family Stone's "Everyday People" (1968), Len Barry's "1–2–3" (1965), Dion DiMucci's "The Wanderer" (1961), and "Runaround Sue" (1961).   In 1984, it was announced that the publishing rights to nearly 4000 songs from ATV Music, including most of the Beatles' material, were coming up for sale. In 1981, Paul McCartney was offered the catalog for £20 million ($40 million). Michael submitted a bid of $46 million on November 20, 1984. When Michael and Paul were unable to make a joint purchase, McCartney did not want to be the sole owner of the Beatles' songs, and did not pursue an offer on his own. At first, Michael's team couldn't figure it out and walked away, but then they heard someone else was looking to buy them. Michael's increased bid of $47.5 million (equivalent to $119,675,897 in 2021) was accepted because he could close the deal faster. His purchase of ATV Music was finalized on August 10, 1985.   So, at this time, why was Michael being questioned about his look and his music? As a child, Michael had a sweet, dark-skinned appearance; many early Jackson 5 fans regarded him as the cutest of the brothers. J. Randy Taraborrelli, author of Michael Jackson: The Magic and the Madness, has written, "[Michael] believed his skin… 'messed up my whole personality.' He no longer looked at people as he talked to them. His playful personality changed, and he became quieter and more serious. He thought he was ugly – his skin was too dark, he decided, and his nose too wide. It was no help that his insensitive father and brothers called him 'Big Nose.'" Also, as Jackson became an adolescent, he was horribly self-conscious about acne. Hilburn recalled going through a stack of photos with Jackson one night and coming across a picture of him as a teenager: "'Ohh, that's horrible,' [Jackson] said, recoiling from the picture."   The face Jackson displayed on the cover of Thriller had changed; the skin tone seemed lighter and his nose thinner and straighter. In his book, Moonwalk, Michael claimed that much of the physical overhaul was due to a change in his diet; he admitted to altering his nose and chin, but he denied he'd done anything to his skin. Still, the changes didn't end there. Over the years, Michael's skin grew lighter and lighter, his nose tapered more and more, and his cheekbones became more defined. This all became fair game for mockery to some; to others, it seemed like mutilation – not just because it might have been an act of conceit, aimed to keep him looking child-like, but worse because some believed Michael wanted to transform himself into a white person. Or an androgyne – somebody with both male and female traits.  Michael's art was still his best way of making a case for himself at that time. Then, in 1987, he released Bad, his highly-anticipated successor to Thriller. It may not have been as eventful and ingenious as Off the Wall and Thriller, but Bad was awesome.    It became the first album to produce five U.S. number-one singles: "I Just Can't Stop Loving You," "Bad," "The Way You Make Me Feel," "Man in the Mirror," and "Dirty Diana.", which you can hear our version at the end of this episode. Another song, "Smooth Criminal," peaked at number seven. Bad won the 1988 Grammy for Best Engineered Recording – Non-Classical and the 1990 Grammy Award for Best Music Video, Short Form for "Leave Me Alone". Michael won an Award of Achievement at the American Music Awards in 1989 after Bad generated five number-one singles, became the first album to top the charts in 25 countries, and the best-selling album worldwide in 1987 and 1988. By 2012, it had sold between 30 and 45 million copies worldwide. Oh, and it was considered a "flop." Oh, and The title track for the Bad album was supposed to be a duet with Prince. But the latter walked away from it due to the opening line "Your butt is mine". "Now, who is going to sing that to whom? Cause [he] sure ain't singing that to me, and I sure ain't singing it to [him]," Prince said in a TV interview with American comedian Chris Rock.   Later that year, Michael staged his first solo tour, The Bad World Tour. It ran from September 12, 1987, to January 14, 1989. The tour had 14 sellouts in Japan and drew 570,000 people, nearly tripling the previous record for a single tour. In addition, the 504,000 people who attended seven sold-out shows at Wembley Stadium set a new Guinness World Record.   In 1988, Michael released the autobiography, as mentioned earlier, Moonwalk. It sold 200,000 copies and reached the top of the New York Times bestsellers list. In October, Michael released a film, Moonwalker, which featured live footage and short films starring himself and Goodfella star Joe Pesci. In the U.S., it was released direct-to-video and became the best-selling videocassette. The RIAA certified it as eight-time platinum. In March 1988, Jackson purchased 2,700 acres (11 km2) of land near Santa Ynez, California, to build a new home, Neverland Ranch, at $17 million (equivalent to $38,950,760 in 2021).   In 1991, Michael renewed his contract with Sony for $65 million (equivalent to $129,317,127 in 2021), a record-breaking deal. Also, in 1991, he released his eighth album, Dangerous, co-produced with Mr. Rumpshaker himself, Teddy Riley. It was certified eight times platinum in the U.S., and by 2018 had sold 32 million copies worldwide. In the U.S., the first single, "Black or White," was the album's highest-charting song; it was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks and achieved similar chart performances worldwide, and the video featured a very young Macauley Culkin.  The second single, "Remember the Time," peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, and that video featured Eddie Murphy. At the end of 1992, Dangerous was the best-selling album worldwide and "Black or White" the best-selling single of the year worldwide at the BillboardMusic Awards.   Obviously, Michael wanted to tour in promotion of his latest album, and The Dangerous World Tour ran between June 1992 and November 1993 and grossed $100 million (equivalent to $187,583,506 in 2021); Jackson performed for 3.5 million people in 70 concerts, all of which were outside the U.S. A part of the proceeds went to the Heal the World Foundation. In addition, Michael sold the broadcast rights of the tour to HBO for $20 million, a record-breaking deal that still hasn't been broken.   Also, in 1993, Michael performed at the Super Bowl 27 halftime show in Pasadena, California. The NFL wanted a prominent musical artist to keep ratings high during halftime. It was the first Super Bowl where the halftime performance drew higher audience figures than the game. Jackson played "Jam," "Billie Jean," "Black or White," and "Heal the World." Dangerous rose 90 places in the album chart after the performance   In January 1993, Michael won three American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Album (Dangerous), Favorite Soul/R&B Single ("Remember the Time"), and he was the first to win the International Artist Award of Excellence. In addition, he won the "Living Legend Award" at the 35th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles in February. He attended the award ceremony with Brooke Shields. In addition, "Dangerous" was nominated for Best Vocal Performance (for "Black or White"), Best R&B Vocal Performance for "Jam," and Best R&B Song for "Jam."   In June 1995, Michael released the double album HIStory: Past, Present, and Future, Book I. The album debuted at number one on the charts and certified for eight million sold in the U.S. It is the best-selling multi-disc album of all time, with 20 million copies (40 million units) sold worldwide. In addition, HIStory received a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year. The first single from HIStory was "Scream/Childhood." "Scream" was a duet with Michael's youngest sister Janet, or "Miss Jackson if you're nasty." The single reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and received a Grammy nomination for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals." Also, at the time, in 1995, it was the most expensive music video ever produced. It had a budget of 7 million dollars. FOR ONE VIDEO!!  His second single, "You Are Not Alone," holds the Guinness world record for the first song to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In addition, it received a Grammy nomination for "Best Pop Vocal Performance" in 1995.   In November of the same year, Michael merged his ATV Music catalog with Sony's music publishing division, creating Sony/ATV Music Publishing. He kept ownership of half the company, earning $95 million upfront (equivalent to $168,941,909 in 2021) and the rights to a ton more songs.   Michael promoted HIStory with the obviously named HIStory World Tour, from September 7, 1996, to October 15, 1997. He performed 82 concerts in five continents, 35 countries, and 58 cities to over 4.5 million fans, making it his most attended tour. It grossed $165 million, or $302,346,462 today.   In 1997, Michael released Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix, which contained remixes of singles from HIStory and five new songs. Worldwide sales stand at 6 million copies, making it the best-selling remix album ever. It reached number one in the U.K., as did the title track. In the U.S., the album reached number 24 and was certified platinum. Yeah, a remix album going platinum.   From October 1997 to September 2001, Michael worked on his tenth solo album, Invincible, which cost $30 million to record! Invincible was released on October 30, 2001. It was his first full-length album in six years and the last album of original material he would release in his lifetime. It debuted at number one in 13 countries, sold eight million copies worldwide, and went double platinum.   In September 2001, Michael performed in two "30th Anniversary concerts" with his brothers for the first time since 1984. The show also featured Mýa, Usher, Whitney Houston, Destiny's Child, Monica, Liza Minnelli, and Slash.    On January 9, 2002, Michael won his 22nd American Music Award for Artist of the Century.   On November 18, 2003, Sony released Number Ones, a greatest hits compilation. It was certified five-times platinum by the RIAA, and nine times platinum in the UK, for shipments of at least 2.7 million units.   During this time, allegations of child sexual abuse, and the trials that followed, were all over the news. If you're unfamiliar, you can research it for yourself.  Unfortunately, Michael's finances were also coming undone; he had been spending ludicrous sums, and he'd mismanaged his money – which took some doing since he had made such a vast fortune. As a result, the biggest star in the world had fallen from the tallest height. He left the country and moved to Bahrain, where it was announced that Jackson had signed a contract with a Bahrain-based startup, Two Seas Records; nothing came of the deal, and Two Seas CEO Guy Holmes, later said it was never finalized. That October, Fox News reported that Michael had been recording at a studio in County Westmeath, Ireland. It was unknown what he was working on or who had paid for the sessions; his publicist stated that he had left Two Seas by then. After that, Michael was only occasionally seen or heard from. Nobody knew whether he could recover his name or preserve his undeniable music legacy until he announced an incredibly ambitious series of 50 concerts – which he described as the "final curtain call."    The "This Is It" shows were his first significant concerts since the HIStory World Tour in 1997. Michael suggested he would retire after the shows. The initial plan was for 10 concerts in London, followed by shows in Paris, New York City, and Mumbai. Randy Phillips, president, and chief executive of AEG Live, predicted the first 10 dates would earn Jackson £50 million, or close to 63 Million US dollars. After record-breaking ticket sales, the London shows were increased to 50 dates; over one million tickets were sold in less than two hours. The concerts were to run from July 13, 2009, to March 6, 2010. Michael moved back to Los Angeles, where he rehearsed in the weeks leading up to the tour under the direction of choreographer Kenny Ortega, whom he had worked with during his previous tours. Most rehearsals took place at the Staples Center, which was owned by AEG.   It's hard to believe that Jackson, who was so proud of his public performances and so peerless at delivering them, would have committed himself to a project he might fail so tremendously. At the same time, it is not inconceivable that Michael Jackson could have been a man half-hungry and broken in the past few years. All that is certain is that on June 25, in Los Angeles, Michael Jackson met the only sure redemption he might know in the most famous unexpected, and mysterious death in current history. That redemption didn't come because he died, but because his death forced us to reconsider what his life added up to. Less than three weeks before the first This Is It show was due to kick off in London, with all concerts sold out, I repeat; sold out, Michael Jackson died from cardiac arrest caused by a propofol and benzodiazepine overdose. Conrad Murray, his personal physician, had given Michael different medications to help him sleep at his rented mansion in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles. Paramedics received a 911 call at 12:22 pm Pacific time and arrived three minutes later. He wasn't breathing, and the medics performed CPR. Resuscitation efforts continued en route to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and for more than an hour after Michael's arrival, but were unsuccessful, and Michael Jackson, the king of pop, was pronounced dead at 2:26 pm.   News of his death spread quickly online, causing websites to slow down, crash from user overload, and put unprecedented strain on services and websites, including Google, AOL Instant Messenger, Twitter, and Wikipedia. Overall, web traffic rose by between 11% and 20%. MTV and BET aired marathons of Michael's music videos, and specials aired on television stations worldwide. MTV briefly returned to its original music video format, which is messed up that it took an Icon to die for MTV to actually be MUSIC TELEVISION, and they aired hours of Michael's music videos, with live news specials featuring reactions and interviews from MTV personalities and other celebrities.   His memorial was held on July 7, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, preceded by a private family service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park's Hall of Liberty. Over 1.6 million fans applied for tickets to the memorial; the 8,750 recipients were drawn at random, and each received two tickets. The memorial service was one of the most-watched events in streaming history, with an estimated US audience of 31.1 million and an estimated 2.5 to 3 billion worldwide. Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Hudson, and others performed at the memorial, and Smokey Robinson and Queen Latifah gave eulogies. Reverend Al Sharpton received a standing ovation with cheers when he told Michael's children: "Wasn't nothing strange about your daddy. It was strange what your daddy had to deal with. But he dealt with it anyway." Michael's 11-year-old daughter Paris Katherine, wept as she addressed the crowd. Michael's body was entombed on September 3, 2009, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.   Oh, but wait. There's more. But of course there is. It's Michael Jackson!   His doctor was initially charged with involuntary manslaughter and was found guilty. So he was sentenced to four years. Yep... four friggin years.    After his death, Michael was still winning awards. He won 4 awards at 2009's AMA's, bringing his total AMA wins to 26, something no one else has touched.    The documentary "Michael Jackson's This Is It" came out shortly after, and I have seen it and loved it, as sad as it was knowing that he'd never get to perform those concerts. Despite a limited two-week engagement, the film became the highest-grossing documentary or concert film ever, with more than $260 million worldwide earnings.

Chris Martignago (or Yago as he is known by friends) started out as a musician/songwriter touring in bands for several years in the southeast United States before attending Full Sail University in Orlando, FL for a Bachelor's degree in Music Business in 2012. While in school, he worked for companies including SXSW, Florida Music Festival, Cirque Du Soleil, AEG Live, and more all between managing/developing talent with homework due at midnight. Full Sail is where he met SVP of A&R at Atlantic Records, Steve Robertson (Paramore, Shinedown). This meeting turned his sights on the world of A&R where he helped sign talent under Steve's mentorship and developed the A&R research department as Director of A&R and Research. Highlights of his career so far include signing Anna Clendening and guiding her single “Boys Like You” to platinum status in the U.S. as well as helping put together A Day To Remember's highly anticipated album ‘You're Welcome' released in March 2021. Martignago's career may have started in Florida but he relocated to Nashville, TN in 2015. Signing artists in town, collaborating with the creative community through projects, volunteering his time to local arts programs and his involvement in managing R.LUM.R as an artist, has helped solidify him as both an outspoken advocate for creatives in Nashville and a bridge of creativity to the rest of the world. Now joining the A&R team at Prescription Songs, he is excited to continue his efforts in guiding creative visions in Nashville and beyond.

Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!!  Please join us for this fun chat with Scarlet Estelle, Director of Member Success at REC Philly, an incubator for creative entrepreneurs in the heart of Philadelphia. Scarlet came into the industry with AEG and Live Nation, and now supports creative artists on their individual journeys as they take advantage of all that REC offers. Scarlet is fully committed to doing whatever she can to help her members become successful artists, performers, technicians and what-have-you... and she is an absolute joy to have on the show.  Full of positive energy and lots of it, Scarlet's passion for music and performance are an integral part of her persona and we were super psyched to have her on the Pod.  I know you'll enjoy this informative and fun episode, so hop on aboard and Enjoy the Ride!! For more information: https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comContact: info@roadcasepod.comTheme music:  "Eugene" (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Success Made to Last Legends Series with Danny Eaton of Outback Presents. Hear the back story of one of Nashville's most experienced show producers.  Eaton not only has a stellar work ethic and a passion for concert promotion, but he also has years of valuable experience in the industry. After working in management for ZZ Top, he started his own company in Dallas titled Eaton Page Productions, promoting many concerts with the likes of Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, The Kinks, and many others. In the '80s Danny started 462 Concerts in Dallas that was a dominant force in the region for two decades. In 1996 Pollstar named Eaton Independent promoter of the Year. With 462 Concerts, Danny produced many major musical events with Eagles, Paul McCartney, The Police, Smashing Pumpkins, Tool, and more. Danny joined AEG in 2004 and started the first local office in the country for AEG Live. He was primarily responsible for rebuilding the once bankrupt Nokia Live Theater in Grand Prairie, Tx to one of the most successful theaters in the country. Danny became Sr. VP for Live Nation in Dallas in February of 2010 and now accepts the position as Senior Vice President with Outback Presents, starting a bright new chapter with endless possibilities.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

It’s March 42nd and I chat with my old pal John Rose sound engineer for Fillmore Auditorium and AEG and Live Nation gigs in Denver CO.

This week's episode of Setlist is another marking CMU’s 20th birthday, the fifth in a series of special editions reviewing the 20 biggest stories CMU has covered over the last two decades. Here we discuss the events that preceded and immediately followed the death of Michael Jackson and the resulting criminal and civil action, leading to the big legal battle between the Jackson family and AEG Live. Setlist is sponsored by 7digital.

NeverWake's music is a sinew of rock and metal which forms a pathway for dark guitar harmonies to unwind into shredding leads. Symphonic choruses and melodic vocals pull the listener into a haunting trance and awaken them with undeniable guttering of heavily distorted breakdowns. NeverWake consists of Johnny DiCarlo on lead vocals/lead guitar, Marcus Giannamore on drums/vocals, George Scott on bass guitar/vocals and Justin Sanford lead guitar/vocals. NeverWake was chosen by the AEG Live promoters to play on the first ever ReverbNation stage at the annual hard rock and heavy metal music festival Carolina Rebellion 2015. Kicking off the weekend for 60,000 fans, NeverWake had the incredible opportunity to share the spotlight with bands such as Korn, Slipknot, Nonpoint, Periphery and many more. In April, NeverWake rocked alongside various artists from Iron Maiden, Disturbed, and Twisted Sister, (The Foundry), at The Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh and had multiple shows at the SXSW Heart ofTexas Rock Fest. Earlier in 2015, the band played at The ReverbNation Stage for the Millennium Music Conference Showcase, Altar Bar in Pittsburgh and several other local and nationwide venues. Described as “smashing 'Bullet For My Valentine' and 'Trivium' together,” NeverWake's second and most recent studio album is "SleepWalker," crafted at Innovation Studios with producer/engineer Mike Ofca and mastered under legendary engineer Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound. Their debut full-length album "Vitality" was released in August 2011 and the single "Cut You Down" on Halloween of 2012. Become a part of the dream and walk with us.   Volk is an amazing Drummer and Vocalist with a unique style and sense of music. He’s an artist, musician, composer, clinician, entertainer, and educator…NOW his latest creation: Vovkulaka.Singing while Drumming,Volk,is taking his Drumming career to another level. A real Paranormal Investigator,Volk mixes his music with his Paranormal experiences.Ghost Hunting around the World,Volk's fans read about his Ghost Hunting stories while enjoying the music. The first single written for Ukraine,”Glory to the Heroes”,Vovkulaka (Ukrainian for Werewolf) is already on the charts in Kyiv (www.radioroks.ua). Featuring Keith Lynch on Guitar (Bill Ward Band,Ozzy Osbourne), based on his travels in Ukraine after Maidan,the song has been dedicated to Ukrainian Soldier Nadiya Savchenko [jailed in Russia and subsequently released in May 2016].Along with thousands of other Ukrainian Patriots,Vovkulaka participated in a three month Twitter campaign,focused on the Kremlin,to release Savchenko.'Glory to the Heroes' was given to the Ukrainian People as a gift for Freedom.Currently,the song is being played in Ukraine,France,Russia,and the States.The second Single released,'my Devil',is much darker and based on VolK's Paranormal experiences. In October 2016,Vovkulaka finished reording new music.Again,working with Producer Darian Rundall (Pennywise,Suicidal Tendencies),Vovkulaka released 4 new singles in 2017. Based in Odessa,Ukraine, Vovkulaka is a true 'International Metal Band'. Vovkulka's members come from Ukraine,Bulgaria,and the United States...naya G and juleZ(Ukraine) dance,play percussion, and Drumset and Ivan(Bulgaria) plays Guitar [live]. The Band is committed to creating "Dark...Angry...Evil...Metal". Volk explains what Vovkulaka is all about. He say’s,”…Pain never sounded so good…”. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/luciaandglynn/support

Jonny Denver of AEG Live and Francois of 3Deep Productions stop by to talk about the behind the scenes of the entertainment industry, the ups and downs of the night life and what independent artists need to do to build their buzz

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Jonny Denver of AEG Live and Francois of 3Deep Productions stop by to talk about the behind the scenes of the entertainment industry, the ups and downs of the night life and what independent artists need to do to build their buzz

Inside the life of a Talent Buyer. In this episode we feature lessons and insight to becoming a Talent Buyer and Concert Promoter. How to get started, how to succeed, and how to grow with companies such as Live Nation and AEG Live. In this episode, I answer questions about my experience as a Talent Buyer with House of Blues in New Orleans, as well as answer some previous unanswered Facebook questions. This episode also features 5 Lessons from highlights of previous episodes from our Talent Buyer series with Kevin Stone, Wayne Lee, Dan Larson, Allen Anders, and Michael Yerke. Be ready to learn all about what it takes to succeed as a Talent Buyer. Keep in touch: www.makingitwithchrisg.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgoyzueta/ https://twitter.com/chrisgoyzueta https://www.facebook.com/makingitwithchrisg  

This week the world's #1 Muisc Festival podcast & talk show explores the world's most anticipated festival, Coachella!  Yes, it's that time of year again where the flower crowns and urban outfitter sold garbs rule the southern california streets.  Taking over the small town of Indio, CA and transforming it into the top festival destination. It was co-founded by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen in 1999, and is organized by Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of AEG Live as of 2001. "The festival's origins trace back to a 1993 concert that Pearl Jam performed at the Empire Polo Club while boycotting venues controlled by Ticketmaster. The show validated the site's viability for hosting large events, leading to the inaugural Coachella Festival's being held over the course of two days in October 1999—just three months after Woodstock '99." This week we feature the music of three lesser known artists we feel everyone should take notice to including:   Bishop Briggs Joseph Taco Cat  

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing their stories and insight to help you get one step closer to Making It.  Connect with Allen Anders: www.instagram.com/aanders64 https://www.facebook.com/AegLiveSW/ http://www.offtherailsfest.com/ Keep in touch: www.makingitwithchrisg.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgoyzueta/ https://twitter.com/chrisgoyzueta https://www.facebook.com/makingitwithchrisg    

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing their stories and insight to help you get one step closer to Making It. Connect with Allen Anders: www.instagram.com/aanders64 https://www.facebook.com/AegLiveSW/ http://www.offtherailsfest.com/  Keep in touch: www.makingitwithchrisg.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgoyzueta/ https://twitter.com/chrisgoyzueta https://www.facebook.com/makingitwithchrisg      

Kuzyk Law's "Fighting for Justice" Radio with Attorney's Reid Breitman, Mark Leonardo, and Robert Ryan Call Kuzyk Law at (661) 945-6969 STORIES COVERED INCLUDE: Christina Grimmie's Family Files Lawsuit Against AEG Live, Orlando Venue Over Singer's Death Christina Grimmie's family has filed a lawsuit against AEG Live over the 22-year-old singer's death on June 10 when she was fatally shot during a meet and greet following a concert in Orlando.  The Grimmie family's suit was filed Tuesday (Dec. 20) in Florida and also names The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Plaza Foundation, which owns the Plaza Live venue where Grimmie shot, as well as the security company working the event. ================================================= $50 million wrongful death lawsuit filed in Terrence Sterling police shooting FOX 5 has learned a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in the fatal police-involved shooting of Terrence Sterling. Sterling was shot and killed by D.C. police on Sept. 11 while riding his motorcycle during the early morning hours in Northwest D.C. The $50 million lawsuit was filed in D.C. Superior Court Thursday on behalf of Sterling's family against Brian Trainer, the officer who allegedly shot Sterling, an unidentified officer working with Trainer that morning, the Metropolitan Police Department and the District of Columbia.   ================================================= FEATURED GUEST: Beth Karas is an attorney and TV commentator who worked as a Correspondent for CNN and CourtTV, providing commentary on a number of high-profile cases, including the rape trial of Kobe Bryant, the Martha Stewart trial, and the murder trials of Robert Blake, Scott Peterson, and Jodi Arias. Her website KarasOnCrime.com  provides coverage and legal analysis of high-profile trials.  

In this episode of Promoter 101 we are joined by Bill Kittle who stepped in to co-host the show for Luke. The fireside chat with Jay Marciano. Jay is the Chief Operating Officer and Chairman of AEG Live. He is responsible for the overall operational oversight of AEG Live for Anschutz Entertainment Group aka A.E.G. Recorded Live at Thursday December 8, 2016 at the Aspen Live Conference.

Free mix training with Lij at MixMasterBundle.com Get yourself a T-shirt at: RSRockstars.com/Tshirt  My guest today is Meghan Gohil, a producer, engineer, musician, studio and record label owner in Hollywood CA. It was Meghan was who recorded my first college band in St Louis called Dr Seuss. He recorded many projects with me over the next couple of decades. Our first big release was for my band Enormous Richard, a twangy alt country band from St Louis. We recorded 30 songs live to cassette in a basement in Granite City IL and went on to sell and distribute several thousand copies, nearly landing a record deal in the process. Later we renamed ourselves Eleanor Roosevelt and made “Walker With His Head Down” with Meghan for his college audio program at Webster University where he studied under Barry Hufker, and Bill Porter who recorded Elvis, Roy Orbison, and The Everly Brothers. Meghan has recorded with many greats including: Cure co-founder Lol Tolhurst’s band, Levinhurst, Trey Anastasio of Phish, Jack Johnson with the Animal Liberation Orchestra, Phil Lesh & Joan Osbourne, Digable Planets, and Michael Frante to name a few. For 20 years Meghan has maintained a dual career in radio promotions, and career development & management working with many independant artists. He worked as the Project Manager at Contemporary Productions in St. Louis, SFX Entertainment, and Clear Channel Concerts.  And He’s also consulted for AEG Live and Emery Entertainment. Currently, he records from his home studio which you can check out at HollywoodRecordingStudio.com,  and works as a Strategy and Analytics Manager at Live Nation Entertainment’s Amphitheater division..  Get the full show notes at http://RSRockstars.com/65 Other records by Lij Shaw recorded by Meghan Gohil: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/crumbling-in-the-rain/id218367749 https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/water-bread-beer/id583731682 https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/walker-with-his-head-down/id269344447 https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hell-bent-insurgent-country/id5835023 You can also get a copy of the podcast theme song at: SkadooshMusic.com  

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing their stories and insight to help you get one step closer to Making It.  Today’s guest. Alec Vidmar is a true hustler! He’s someone that’s patient, and always gives more to his relationships than he asks from them. From day one when he was a student at UCF he dived in head first into the music business. He started working with the UCF Concert Committee which lead to him being able to work with AEG Live as a runner and promoter rep, and also interning with Fly South Music Group, a management company based in Orlando, FL. Then he worked as a Talent Buyer for Club Firestone which is now Venue 578 in Orlando, FL. He worked in Artist Relations with me at The Plaza Live in Orlando, FL, while also managing artist for Average Joe’s Entertainment. He learned every aspect of the business as a promoter and manager, and then became a booking agent which lead him to move to Nashville. As a booking agent he continued to hustle and work hard for his artist’s which landed him a job with The Agency Group which later on got bought by United Talent Agency. One of the biggest booking agencies in the world. Alec lives by example by making the music industry not a career, but a lifestyle. And he gives so much to that career and his artist, that he recently got recognized nominated by IEBA – the International Entertainment Buyers Association for Young Professional of the Year. Alec’s work ethic is going to continue to bring him great experiences, and he’s someone that’s going to be very successful in this business. I’m very happy to share his journey up to this point with you in this interview with Alec Vidmar. As promised in the intro of this episode. Here is my graphic on elements that make up one's story. 

Lisa Bodell award-winning author and CEO of futurethink. As a futurist and expert on change, she has helped thousands of senior leaders ignite innovation at Google, Pfizer, Lockheed Martin, and more. Lisa is an inspired speaker who has brought her message to over 30 countries and nearly 100,000 people each year.Her new book, Why Simple Wins, will be released this October Josh Gold senior director at AEG Global Partnerships, Josh Gold is responsible for driving revenue growth for a number of AEG Live's top tours and music festivals, such as Firefly and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. In addition, Josh also works across AEG's sports and facilities division facilitating partnerships tied to the LA Galaxy, LA Kings and STAPLES Center. For additional information, go to www.aeglive.com Jeffrey Schweig co-founder and president of Alchemy3. He runs the full-service marketing agency, which specializes in the gaming industry with a focus on lotteries, rewards programs and mobile app development. Visit www.alchemy3.com to learn more For more information go to MoneyForLunch.com. Connect with Bert Martinez on Facebook. Connect with Bert Martinez on Twitter. Need help with your business? Contact Bert Martinez. Have Bert Martinez speak at your event!

Bakko recaps his Northern Invasion VIP all-access adventure on 5/9/15 as a Decibel Geek reporter at the all day hard rock fest. Loose Cannon rants about another AEG Live fest -l Rock on the Range - from his 3 years experience 2010-2012 and why he will never return. Positives and negatives of Fests in general are discussed and the music industry's 99 problems (but Cobras & Fire ain't one). Music featured and discussed from Crobot, Anthrax, Volbeat, We Are Harlot, Bobaflex, The Damned Things

Vier jaar na die popkoning Michael Jackson se dood op 25 Junie 2009 , gaan sy oudste seun getuig oor wat daardie nag gebeur het. Prince Jackson nou sestien was 12 jaar oud in 2009 en het die ambulans gevolg wat sy pa na die hospitaal geneem het. Die familie het 'n eis ingestel teen die AEG LIVE, die promoters van sy laaste konsert toer. Die familie voer aan dat die maatskappy verantwoordelik is vir die aanstelling van dr. Conrad Murray wat vroeër aan manslag skuldig bevind is.

Skeptical Reporter for June 14th, 2013 Jurors at the Michael Jackson trial heard testimony from a surprise witness: the ghost of Michael Jackson! Randy Phillips, CEO of concert promoter AEG Live, testified about a chat he had with his longtime friend Brenda Richie, who claimed to have talked to a medium who had channeled the ...continue reading "Skeptical reporter @ 2013-06-14"

It's GlitterySocks here with all of the latest Jackson News! General Reminder Be sure to listen to the music of our Seven Inches In Artist of the Week: the Godfather of Soul – James Brown. Sunny – Live in Paris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6FmS5Co-j4 James Brown at Zaire ’74 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCn2W-OXH5I Also, please keep up with reading Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson by Joe Vogel as part of Posmike's Pages Bookclub. This week we are reading p 92-129 on BAD! News Briefs: Wrongful Death Lawsuit vs. AEG Live -Prince and Paris Jackson were deposed for the wrongful death lawsuit vs. AEG Live. Blanket was not deposed but AEG may still choose to call him to the stand. -Conrad Murray is refusing to testify in the wrongful death lawsuit and will exercise his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination. -The Jacksons' are allegedly heavily relying on an e-mail AEG Live co-CEO Paul Gongaware wrote 11 days before Jackson's death to prove that Murray received pressure from AEG to pressure Michael to perform, despite his physical condition. That's it for the bullet show! Be sure to catch our next full-length show this weekend. A HUGE thank you to all of our donors! You all make this podcast possible. Be sure to check us out on twitter or our forum, or email us at posmikepodcast@gmail.com. You can also find us on facebook, instagram, and tumblr. Until next time, lay back in our tenderness and thanks for listening!

We’re back with another “illustrious” episode filled with News, Music, and insanity. News Katherine wants TJ to get $9000. TJ thought it was too much (what?!). Michael’s former manager most likely won’t be getting commissions from the Estate. Katherine’s claims against AEG have been thrown out, but the suit against AEG Live is still moving forward with a start date of April 1st. Sources say Prince is planning to testify. Speaking of AEG, guess which company is no longer for sale? Music – Seven Inches In Everyone loved Alex Isley, and we’re sure that everyone is going to love this week’s selection as well. Instead of giving us music that we may not know, this week the lovely Sparklesocks has given us two performances by the Godfather of Soul – James Brown. Sunny – Live in Paris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6FmS5Co-j4 James Brown at Zaire ’74 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCn2W-OXH5I   And GlitterySocks' suggestion, Night Train: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEyh46zXBpE Books – PosMike’s Pages You would think that Thriller couldn’t get anymore awesome, but you would be wrong. This week we cover the Thriller section of Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson by Joseph Vogel. Listen in for all of our favorite moments and pick up the book for even more amazing insights into the music we all know and love. Thanks to our Contributors! We’re pleased to announce this week’s member, post(s), and tweeter of the week! Member of the week: Tinkerbell58! We love you Tinkerbell! We wouldn’t be the same without you. Post of the Week: Everything from LADYINHISLIFE aka the gifmaster. Tweeter of the week: B.E. Find her at @birgiterika. We love talking to you, and thanks for being a part of our community! And a HUGE thank you to all of our donors! You all make this show possible. That’s all folks! Be sure to check us out on twitter or our forum! You can also find us on facebook, instagram, and tumblr. Until next time, lay back in our tenderness and thanks for listening.

    News   Who doesn’t wanna take Questlove’s Classic Albums class at NYU? We’re all in love with Questlove, and a war may be erupting between two admins fighting for his L.O.V.E.   Another trial? Looks like it. Katherine is taking AEG Live to court. Michael Jackson ONE tickets are now available to Cirque Club members! Get them while they're hot! Arnie Klein wasn’t quite arrested, but he no longer owns a Warhol. When Did She Get Married? A while ago. Congrats, Janet! Music: Seven Inches In After mixed reviews on Sun Ra (despite overwhelmingly positive reviews from the posmike hosts), Sparklesocks brings us this week’s artist: Alex Isley. Yes, there is a relation. A Side: Into Orbit B Side: I Can’t Help It cover Bonus: Free EP | Covers Album   Books: Posmike's Pages We're obsessed with this book and seriously recommend it to all fans of both Michael and music. We couldn't have possibly said everything we wanted to about the introduction/Off The Wall portion of the book, but we sure said a lot. Next week we will be reading to the end of the section on Thriller, and we really encourage you all to join.   Contributors: Member, post, and tweet of the week! Member of the week: jvfsmilePost of the week: LJMissesMJ meets The Jacksons!Tweeter of the week: @taelyns   We'll talk to you all next week! Let us know what you think of Alex Isley and of the next portion of the book! You can contact us by emailing posmikepodcast@gmail.com, going to our forum, or sending us a tweet. Until then, lay back in our tenderness.  

CREATE Distinguished Speaker Series featuring Matthew R. Bettenhausen. The 2012 London Olympics – Large Event Safety, Security and Counter-terrorism Biography:Matthew R. Bettenhausen is the Vice President of Security and Chief Security Officer for AEG Worldwide. AEG is one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world. They own or manage over 120 sports and entertainment venues such as STAPLES Center and the LA Live entertainment district in Los Angeles and the O2 arena and entertainment district in London, England. They own sports franchises in professional basketball, hockey, and soccer. AEG LIVE is the second largest promoter of concerts, live tours and special events in the United States. Matt has overall responsibility for security, public safety and preparedness for AEG’s domestic and global operations and facilities. Matt is currently a member of the Chief Security Officer Roundtable, Overseas Security Advisory Council, Domestic Security Advisory Council, a Board Member of the National Disaster Resiliency Center and is a graduate of the FBI Citizen Academy, among other safety and security organizations. Previously, Matt was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to lead California’s homeland security and emergency management operations as the Secretary of the California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA). Matt was a member of Governor Schwarzenegger’s cabinet for nearly six years and served as the Chairman of the Governor’s Emergency Council. He has held a number of senior leadership positions with many national and state organizations, such as the National Homeland Security Consortium, National Governors Association’s Homeland Security Advisors Council and National Emergency Managers Association. He is a board member of the Western Institute for Food Safety and Security and serves on the external advisory board to Sandia National Laboratory. Prior to his appointment in California, Matt served as the first Director of State and Territorial Coordination with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), where he was the Department’s representative to the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and was a member of both the Department’s Emergency Response Group and its Interagency Incident Management Team. From January 2000 to January 2003, Matt served as the Deputy Governor of Illinois and its Homeland Security Director. As Deputy Governor, Matt was responsible for coordinating the law enforcement and public safety functions and agencies of the State of Illinois. The agencies reporting to him included, among others: the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Illinois State Police, Department of Corrections, State Fire Marshal’s Office, Department of Nuclear Safety and the Department of Military Affairs. For over twelve years Matt was a federal prosecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice. He investigated and prosecuted all manner of federal offenses from drug cases to complex financial fraud matters and long-term undercover investigations. He also worked on a number of terrorism cases and civil rights investigations. For most of his prosecutorial career he held supervisory positions with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago, including Chief of Appeals and Associate Chief of the entire Criminal Division. Matt graduated summa cum laude from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in Accountancy and continued his education at the University’s law school where he earned his J.D. degree with honors. He was recently privileged to receive the Patrick Henry Award from the National Guard Association of the United States. Matt’s family has a long and extensive history in the fire service and law enforcement. His father has spent more than 50 years in the fire service and recently retired as the Fire Marshal for Tinley Park, Illinois. His brother is an officer with the Lemont Fire Prote

On the next episode of SMI Radio, get a glimpse of the music industry from opposite ends of the spectrum. Guests Philana Goodrich and Mikhael Williams give us the low-down on bringing a vision to life, both from the artistic point of view, and that of the marketer. Philana Goodrich is the total package. She writes, arranges, and sings her own material from deep in her soul - and reveals quite a bit of it as she visits the SMI Studio with her drummer and main squeeze, Jordan Clark. Mikhael Mei Wiliams, Marketing Manager for AEG Live Northwest, also talks with me via phone. Mikhael is very knowledgable and passionate about music -- plus she has fascinating stories about working Bumbershoot and artists coming to Seattle in April. Stay tuned as she brings her expertise and experience to the party as the newest contributor to SMI!