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HALL & JOHN OATES ANNOUNCE MASSIVE 2020 SUMMER TOUR
SPECIAL GUESTS SQUEEZE AND KT TUNSTALL TO SUPPORT
- Pre-Sale Starts Today; General On-Sale Starts Friday at LiveNation.com
- HoagieNation Festival 2020 Set For May In Philly
- February 28 Madison Square Garden Show Sold-Out Months in Advance
After selling out their upcoming February 28 performance at NYC’s Madison Square Garden in short order, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Daryl Hall & John Oates have announced a 32-date North American summer tour with Squeeze and KT Tunstall. Produced by Live Nation, the latest tour by the best-selling duo of all-time will kick off this May at the famous Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA and make stops in Toronto, Chicago, Atlanta and more before wrapping September 2 at Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in New Hampshire. Full touring route below.
Pre-sale for VIP and general tickets start today and extend through Thursday, January 23rd at 10pm local time. General on-sale starts Friday, January 24th at 10am local time at LiveNation.com.
Citi is the official presale credit card of the tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Tuesday, January 21st at 10am local time until Thursday, January 23rd at 10pm. local time through Citi EntertainmentSM. For complete presale details, visit www.citientertainment.com.
Read more on the tour here on Rolling Stone: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/daryl-hall-john-oates-announce-2020-tour-939430/
Daryl Hall & John Oates will preview their anticipated MSG performance with a show at Hershey, PA’s Giant Center on Wednesday, February 26th. They will then play select shows in California and Hawaii, as well as a two-night stand at Mashantucket, CT’s Foxwoods Resort Casino.
“Can’t wait to get out there and have some fun playing with my friends to all of my friends,” says Hall.
"I’m really looking forward to a big time 2020 tour!” say Oates. “Having KT Tunstall and Squeeze on the bill with us is just gonna make for an amazing night of music. Can’t wait to see you all on the road."
“I have long been a Hall and Oates fan and this tour is a real treat, a chance to hear all of those great songs each night,” says Squeeze’s Chris Difford. “This is a tour I'm really looking forward to.”
“I am so excited and jumping for joy with the prospect of this tour with Daryl Hall and John Oates,” says fellow Squeeze member Glenn Tilbrook. “They are the bees knees! I had the pleasure of seeing an awesome show of theirs in Kentucky last year, and feel that we are a match made in heaven, to be consummated at every show!”
"How did I get so lucky!” says KT Tunstall. “I’m going on a grand adventure across the United States this summer with my legendary friends Hall & Oates, along with incredible Squeeze. Just to see this show is a thrill … being on the tour … talk about making my dreams come true ... (Go on, you know you wanna sing it). Come and join us for a show!”
Daryl Hall & John Oates are legends who continue to inspire today’s musical trailblazers. Their influence on multiple generations of musicians and songwriters is perhaps best summarized by SPIN who claimed “Hall and Oates are the new Velvet Underground.” On-the-record fans include: Cameron Crowe, Mark Ronson, Questlove, Adam Sandler, John Mayer, Booker T. Jones, Rob Thomas, Brandon Flowers, Amos Lee, Ben Gibbard and Nick Lowe.
The international multi-platinum-selling group has sold more albums than any other duo in music history. 1973’s Atlantic debut Abandoned Luncheonette and 1974’s Todd Rundgren-produced War Babies kicked off a record-breaking career that yielded six consecutive multi-platinum albums: Bigger Than Both of Us (1976), Voices (1980), Private Eyes (1981), H2O (1982), the greatest hits collection Rock N Soul, Part 1 (1983) and Big Bam Boom (1984).
The duo’s collection of No. 1 singles include “Rich Girl” (Also No. 1 R&B charts), “Kiss on My List,” “Private Eyes,” “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)” (No. 1 R&B), “Maneater” and “Out of Touch.” Their Top 10 singles include “She’s Gone” (No. 1 R&B), “Sara Smile,” “One on One,” “You Make My Dreams,” “Say it Isn’t So,” “Everything Your Heart Desires,” “Family Man,” “Adult Education,” “Did It In A Minute” and “Method of Modern Love.” In 1987, the RIAA recognized Daryl Hall & John Oates as the number-one selling duo in music history, a record they hold to this day.
In 2003, the legendary duo was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2008, they were honored at BMI’s Pop Awards with the Icon Award, and in 2014, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2016, they together received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The duo has recently toured with Tears For Fears, Train, Allen Stone and more. Watch Daryl Hall’s and John Oates’ lively performance of “Maneater” from Daryl Hall And John Oates: Live in Dublin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzbDhc3QBwU
Andrea Ganis Promoted to President of Promotion for Atlantic Records
Andrea Ganis Promoted to President of Promotion for Atlantic Records
Esteemed Exec Assumes Newly Created Post
Andrea Ganis has been promoted to the newly created position of President of Promotion for Atlantic Records, based at the company’s New York headquarters. The announcement was made today by Atlantic Chairman & COO Julie Greenwald and Chairman & CEO Craig Kallman. In her new role, she will continue to oversee all promotion activities for Atlantic and its subsidiary labels, while serving on the company’s senior leadership team. Ganis, who joined the Atlantic promotion team in 1980, was most recently Executive Vice President. “Andrea is a force of nature and a legend in the promo universe,” said Greenwald and Kallman. “She’s been a rock star at Atlantic for nearly four decades and the godmother to countless career-defining records. Andrea has always been driven by a sheer love of the music – a passion that has earned her the admiration and respect of the artists she champions, her many friends in the radio community, and her colleagues at Atlantic and across the industry. She’s the first President of Promotion in Atlantic history, which recognizes all that she has done for the company and all we know she will do for years to come.” “Being part of the Atlantic family for all these years has been the experience of a lifetime – thrilling, challenging, ever-unpredictable, and incredibly rewarding,” said Ganis. “Through all the changes in our industry, Atlantic has remained the greatest label in the business. I consider this new post a tribute to my incredible team, who make me look good every day, and to our phenomenal artists, who are making the most inspiring music. Atlantic is all about building careers, for our roster and our people, and I’m so proud to be part of this amazing story. I want to thank Julie for her fantastic support over the past 15 years, and Craig for continuing to bring us records that have ‘hit’ written all over them.” In 2017 and 2018, Ganis was celebrated as one of the most powerful executives in the industry in Billboard’s Women in Music issue as well as being named to Variety’s Hitmakers list. She was also inducted into the YWCA’s prestigious Academy of Women Achievers. Ganis, one of the original “glass ceiling girls,” joined Atlantic Records in 1980 as Director of Secondary Pop Promotion. Moving up the promo ranks, she was appointed Vice President of National Promotion in 1988 and Senior Vice President two years later. In January of 1996, she was named Executive Vice President.Atlantic Record's EVP or Urban Promotions Juliette Jones Talks to Radio Facts
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Juliette Jones – EVP Urban Promotions, Atlantic Records
Juliette Jones has worked in various positions during her time in the industry. Without a doubt, the varied experiences have helped her in her current position as the EVP of Urban Promotion at Atlantic records. I have known Juliette for several years and I love her straight-shooter approach to the industry. She is only scratching the surface of where she is headed and her story is inspiring and offers lessons on the benefits of reinventing yourself and not being afraid explore new opportunities.
KEVIN ROSS: Tell me about your background in the industry.
JULIETTE JONES: I started interning when I was living in Washington DC while going to school at the University of Maryland. I started out interning for Arlinda Garrett. I met her at work. And from there, I moved to NYC to intern at WBLS.
A friend of mine from college, her godfather was Percy Sutton who owned the station. Puffy was leaving his internship there to go to Uptown Records and I took his place at the station. I also started interning with Lionel Ridenour at Arista Records. I did that for a couple of years in NYC, making some great relationships along the way, including Funk Master Flex, who was very instrumental in helping me get my first job and [in] gain[ing] some credibility in the hip-hop business in the city at that time.
I got my first regional job with Jive Records in 1994. They moved me back to Washington DC. I stayed with the company until 2001 and held several positions there, including Mid-Atlantic Regional, South-East Regional, National Director and Senior National Director before departing. My next job was at “Hits Magazine” in Los Angeles. I stayed there a couple years [before I] returned to NYC at the end of 2004 to begin work at Virgin Records with Lionel Ridenour.
Virgin turned into Capitol Records during my tenure. In 2007, Ronnie Johnson joined the company and I ended up becoming the Head of Urban Promotions for the first time under his leadership. Unfortunately, he passed away at the end of 2007, and in 2008 I left the company. I took an involuntary sabbatical and moved to Paris for a couple months. I returned to the states to work for the great and brilliant Geo Bivins. I stayed there for [two] years and [then] left there to go to Warner Brothers Records to work with Joie Manda and Todd Moscowitz as the Head of Urban Promotions. That was the beginning of my current tenure at Warner Music Group.
You've worked in various positions in the industry. You even did a stint at HITS Magazine. What was it like to work at an industry trade?
HITS was completely different from Jive Records. California was totally different from NYC. I’d never lived there before. The whole culture in the office was very casual and relaxed, but it was very interesting to work on deadlines collaboratively to put the magazine out while still working in and around the music business with a lot of my old colleagues. Working for Dennis Lavinthal, Lenny Beer and Todd Hensley was incredibly educational and a lot of fun. They’re definitely entrepreneurial guys who’ve seen and done a lot in the music business. I really appreciated the tone and texture of HITS as always a bit tongue-in-cheek and [it] doesn’t take itself too seriously; that was definitely reflected in the environment in the office.
How important is it that industry people diversify their skills?
It’s important for anyone in any business to constantly learn and grow and change as the world changes and as the business changes. That definitely applies to executives in the music business, as well. There’s never a bad or downside to diversifying and broadening your skill set and your knowledge of different avenues of the business.
How has it been to witness the success of Cardi B escalate so quickly?
Watching Cardi B break so many records as a female MC with her first album, “Invasion of Privacy,” has been nothing less than inspiring. She is extremely hard-working and incredibly likable so it’s not surprising that she’s having such tremendous success. Her authenticity and relatability continue to touch and inspire many, and the growth she has shown in such a short time is equally as impressive as all of her other accomplishments. I think we all can’t wait to see and hear what she does next.
Tell us about some of your other artists.
It’s an extraordinary time to work at Atlantic. It’s extremely gratifying to be at the forefront with so many young stars like Lil Uzi Vert and Kodak Black, while our veterans Bruno Mars, Meek Mill, and Gucci Mane continue to break new ground. Each of these artists has been instrumental in making Atlantic the company it is today. We also have an amazing group of up-and-coming artists like Bri Steves, Joyner Lucas, Youngboy NBA, and Roddy Rich that we are super excited about.
Tell us about your management team.
I work for Julie Greenwald and Mike Kyser. They are both incredibly experienced and seasoned executives. What’s most noteworthy about both of them is that, after so many years in the music business at a very high level, they still have a passion for the culture and the music. They still love winning and I think it shows in the results. I really appreciate that they allow me to work independently for the most part, and provide help when I need it. It all starts at the top, and the results don’t lie. We’ve had an amazing year and that’s definitely due to their collective leadership.
What is the best advice you were ever given?
That’s a tough one. I’ve been given a lot of really good advice. Early on, as it is with most young people in the industry, I grew up in the era of convention and, of course, I was 20-years-old and I would get caught up in the excitement of the stars in the building and in the lobby and all the celebrities – and that’s when people still used to dress up. Arlinda had a friend who had been a big radio personality in the ‘70s, George ‘Bugaloo’ Frazier. I met him when I was an intern and the advice that he gave me was to remember that the artists couldn't necessarily help me reach my goals if I wanted to be an executive, to stay focused on what I wanted and that people who really believe in me would teach me to fish and not keep me begging. I never forgot that advice and I think it served me quite well through[out] the years.
What advice would you give a millennial or GenZ'er entering the industry today?
The best advice I can give millennials from my experience working with them is [the following]: Put the time and effort into things that interest you and where you want to excel and I think the results will show if you really apply yourself and put the time and effort in. If you’re in a position where you’re ready to make a change, just remember that all the experience and knowledge you gained along the way will result in you reaching your final destination. Every job may not be the perfect job at the perfect time, but each opportunity offers something to [add to] your personal and career growth along the path.
SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS WITH JONATHAN MASTER FOR NEW JOINT LABEL, SAMEPLATE
Sony Music Entertainment has entered into a strategic partnership with Jonathan Master, the innovative A&R and marketing entrepreneur who has worked with artists including Logic, D.R.A.M., G-Eazy, Cam'Ron, PJ Morton and Grammy-nominated producer !llmind, it was announced today. Together, Sony Music and Master are launching SamePlate, a new joint venture label focused on cultivating emerging, dynamic music talent using cutting-edge approaches to artist development and services.
Master will head the New York-based imprint and oversee a dedicated staff that includes Alex Ciccimarro, who will serve as VP, Operations. Ciccimarro previously held digital marketing roles for Republic Records and Atlantic Records, and has worked on releases from Cardi B and Gucci Mane, and the soundtrack to “Hamilton: The Broadway Musical,” among others.
At launch, SamePlate’s roster includes Ro Ransom, YGTUT, TOBi, Eza, Shari Marie, ROMderful and Ducko McFli. Its first release, “Floetry,” from Ro Ransom, is out now.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with all the great people at Sony Music on this new label,” said Master. “SamePlate’s mission is to work in true partnership with artists to help them nurture their brands, not just chase records. Artists need to be competitive and relevant all the time, not just in traditional release cycles, and we are committed to helping them share their stories with fans every day, through any medium, including music, videos, and social content.”
Said Peter Edge, Chairman & CEO, RCA Records, “Jonathan Master is a forward-thinking entrepreneur, talent developer and marketer with a strong vision for building artist careers. I look forward to SamePlate making exciting new contributions to music culture, and creating opportunities for collaboration with RCA.”
Said Brad Navin, CEO, The Orchard, “The Orchard is excited to serve as the global distribution solution for SamePlate. We share Jonathan Master’s passion for providing the best possible value and service to artists, and we are eager to collaborate with him and his talented team to help grow the reach and awareness of SamePlate artists around the world.”
For the last four years, Master has overseen the New York A&R and Marketing operations of EMPIRE, an independent distribution and artist services company, where he was involved in numerous artist signings/label distribution deals, including agreements with D.R.A.M., PJ Morton, George Clinton Cam'Ron, Styles P, Joell Ortiz, Jet Life, IshDARR, Joe Budden, and Raekwon. Master also has spent more than a decade running his own independent marketing, artist management, events and content creation company under the SamePlate name. During that time, he partnered with leading music labels across the music industry on innovative digital, traditional and lifestyle marketing campaigns for artists including Logic, G-Eazy, Joey Badass, Big K.R.I.T., Smokers Club, H.E.R., and Dom Kennedy, among many others. He also manages producer !llmind, who has worked with artists including Drake, J. Cole, Kanye West and Romeo Santos. He spent the early part of his career in various marketing and A&R roles for companies including Viper Records and SRC Records.
Mar Brown new SVP Urban Radio at Atlantic
Congrats to Mar Brown on his new appointment as SVP Atlantic Records. Brown states… "In my position, you have to be able to connect the dots. Even though radio is still the #1 driver of music for consumers, these kids today want to see the artist’s photos, their associations, what they’re doing behind the scenes etc. It’s important to stay ahead of the social media curve and know what’s going on on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook."
