SRO Artists Inc. is a full service booking agency, exclusively representing artists and attractions from the US and abroad. Since 1980, SRO has served promoters, performing arts centers, clubs, festivals, casino, university and corporate buyers.
Led by company president Jeff Laramie, SRO’s staff of seven specialize in artist and presenter services and serve the national arts community by participating in numerous educational and community organizations. Based in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin, SRO is proud to continue its reputation for an outstanding roster of eclectic and diverse entertainment.
Please explore our artist roster, complete with press kits, itineraries, audio and video clips, and more.
NEW AT SRO... Quinteto Astor Piazzolla !!
The 2021 season marks the 100th birthday of Astor Piazzolla... the composer who revolutionized tango music. Astor's wife, Laura, established the Astor Piazzolla Foundation with the objective of promoting his legacy. The foundation created the Quinteto Astor Piazzolla in 1998 and, for over 21 years, it has toured the world receiving high acclaims by the international press, and is considered to be the only ensemble capable of representing the true and pure style of Astor Piazzolla.
US Tour November 2021
sroartists.com/quinteto-astor-piazzolla/
Greetings to you from all of us at SRO. We hope you are staying safe and healthy during this difficult time, and remain hopeful that by 2021-22, audiences will once again be gathering in theaters and concert halls.
Our agents will be attending this week's #amwwaa2020 virtual conference Oct 6 - 9, and featuring panel-selected showcase artist The Small Glories. In addition, new artists like Quinteto Astor Piazzolla (Nov 2021 tour), Small Island Big Song 小島大歌 (Winter-Spring 2022 tour), along with an eclectic artist roster of music -- from Classic Rock to Celtic; Indigenous to Americana -- ready to perform and educate in live OR virtual settings.
We look forward to re-connecting with you and and learning what is new with you and your organization!
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A dear heart, a brave soul and an elegant lady. Our hearts go out to all of the extended family and friends of Diana Lynn.
Skerryvore will return with their first live performance in 6 months with a very special show streamed live from the stunning The Clydeside Distillery, Glasgow, Sept. 5, 2020.
As well as a performance from the band, there will be a virtual tour of this exciting new distillery and interviews with the band in the Tasting Room that overlooks the River Clyde.
www.bandsintown.com/e/102333125-skerryvore-at-live-stream
Greetings!
On behalf of the SRO staff and artists, we hope this note finds you safe, healthy, and taking precautions during this unprecedented time.
We've been busy rescheduling performances that required postponement. But we are also looking ahead to 2021-22 for new programming, once it’s safe for venues to open and performers to tour. Our team is working remotely to help with any interests you have for this coming spring and beyond.
We wish you and your staff continued safe passage through these trying times.
Sincerely,
Jeff Laramie, President
SRO Artists, Inc. | est. 1980
Thanks to the amazing organizers and amazing audience at Amazing Things Arts Center for presenting Patty Larkin on live stream May 8, 2020. Patty featured tracks from her 14th career release, Bird In A Cage, now available via BandCamp.
Patty is scheduled to perform CD Release shows through spring 2021 as allowed locally. Meanwhile, soundtrack-and-chill with these classic movies and shows featuring Patty's music...
... Evolution (2001, DreamWorks - David Duchovny, Julianne Moore)
-> youtu.be/vgj8Y0OalEo
...Random Hearts (1999, Columbia Pictures - Kristin Scott Thomas, Harrison Ford)
-> youtu.be/I7O_VVmGABU
...Sliding Doors (1998, Miramax - Gwyneth Paltrow)
-> youtu.be/G4tfduPN3rM
...Men in Trees (2006 to 2008, Warner Bros. Television)
-> youtu.be/Ed7qVi0HEnA
TOUR INFO -> sroartists.com/pattylarkin/
#TBT times three... This California Guitar Trio video from Spring 2019. The story behind the song from 1991. CGT's new album, Elegy, released May 1, 2020.
"On February 23, 1991, the CGT were driving in Bert's 67 Buick on the way to play a show at "The Bakery Cafe" in Hollywood. As they were driving down Melrose Avenue, Hideyo was inspired and he heard some musical ideas in his head. Upon returning to Bert's house, Hideyo worked out the ideas he heard on the guitar and showed Paul and Bert. With more a bit more work, the ideas became CGT's Melrose Ave."
ELEGY - cgtrio.com/js_albums/elegy/
VIDEO - youtu.be/HSsBUX1fcew
Melrose Avenue by California Guitar Trio
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New video of the California Guitar Trio classic "Melrose Ave" on Melrose Ave in Hollywood CA. Video by tourbuslive.com On February 23, 1991, the CGT were dri...Greetings! On behalf of the SRO staff and artists, we hope this notes finds you safe, healthy, and taking precautions during this unprecedented time. Our continued personal health will be a... more
After 35 years in the business — the last 14 with SRO — John Schimmelman has decided to retire in order to focus on some ongoing health issues. We know... more
We are saddened to report the passing of South African legendary singer/composer and author, Johnny Clegg, due to complications from pancreatic cancer. Johnny’s impact on the... more
We lost a national treasure today, Dan Hicks left us much too early. A legend and a true original who we had the great privilege of representing these past seven... more
President/Artist Representative
Celebrating 40 years heading up SRO Artists, Jeff Laramie has remained an active leader in the national artist touring and concert industry. A graduate of Luther College in music, Jeff served two terms on the North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents (NAPAMA) board, chaired its’ Professional Development Committee in 2016-17, and developed curriculum for the NAPAMA Agent’s Retreat. Jeff was Co-Chair of the 2013 Arts Midwest Conference, and served on the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) Conference Committee, Western Arts Alliance (WAA) Communications Committee, Inside Arts Advisory Committee, as well as APAP’s Arts Partners Review Panel. He’s led numerous conference educational panels, and has toured and recorded with his own band for many years. Jeff still enjoys performing, snow skiing, water skiing, sailing, and river kayaking. Contact Jeff
US Promoters & Commercial Venues (all states); US Northeast (Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont); Also exclusively booking Dark Star Orchestra.
Vice President/Artist Representative
Industry veteran AnneMarie Martins joined SRO in 2012 to represent their combined roster throughout the Western US and Canada. With more than 25 years of experience, Martins was founder and co-owner of International Music Network (IMN) and helped to develop it into one of the leading world music and jazz agencies. She was also the western states representative for Monterey International from 2009-2012. She has served on the board of NAPAMA and holds a BFA from Boston University in Theatre. Beginning her career in the music industry at the Greek Theatre as a stage manager, she moved into artist management and booking when she created IMN. AnneMarie is a recognized leader in the industry, and a wonderful mom. She resides in California and enjoys gardening, hiking, and cooking. Contact Annemarie
US West & Southwest (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming); Canada (all provinces); International.
Artist Representative
Bill Marquardt joined SRO in June 2019. He and his wife moved back to their home state Wisconsin after a four year stint in Nashville, TN where Bill worked as an Agents Assistant for New Frontier Touring, and an Agent for Ovation Artists Group. He is a graduate of Madison Media Institute with a Bachelor of Science degree in Entertainment Media Business, and an Associates degree in Audio Engineering. A lifelong music fan, he is also a singer and a guitarist, performing in and fronting several rock bands from 2009 to 2015 including Milwaukee based pop punk band, Be The Young. Besides writing music, Bill is a huge fan of fantasy books, and a dedicated fan of all things Wisconsin sports. Contact Bill
US Midwest & Southeast (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin).
Artist Representative
Shawn Werner joined SRO in June of 2017. He brings a diverse set of experiences working in the entertainment/arts administration industry, including programming, coordinating patron services experiences at New York’s Lincoln Center, working in print royalties, supplying piano accompaniment for Madison Ballet, managing development initiatives, and currently serving as the Music Director for his church. Originally born and raised in Colorado, Shawn holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in music with a piano performance emphasis from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In his free time, Shawn enjoys discovering new music of all kinds, reading, biking, camping, hiking, backpacking, kayaking and canoeing, traveling, ruthlessly cheering on the Badgers, and he may have an (unhealthy) addiction to playing and watching hockey. Contact Shawn
US Northeast (Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia metro area, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont).
Hard to believe, but “Pertz” began his career with SRO in 1993! He specializes in marketing support, graphic design, contact management, and Web development. Pertz acquired a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the Univ. of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, where he served four years on the student activities executive board, earning recognition as “Most Valuable Programmer” and “Outstanding Board Member.” He is co-founder of the Sugar Maple Traditional Music Festival which has become one of the area’s premiere summer events since its’ inception in 2004. When the computer’s off, Pertz loves the outdoors (especially anywhere mountainous and snowy), playing Mr. Mom, home-haunting, and banging-on-the-drums-all-day.
Joe Bernstein joined SRO in September 2019, following over 11 years as the Director of Operations and Education at Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras. In addition to his background in arts administration, he has spent time on the road, touring with his bands The Kissers, El Valiente, and Howler. Joe also frequently performs with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. He teaches courses in rock and jazz music history and music theory at Madison College. He earned his Master of Music degree in percussion performance from the University of Wisconsin. Outside of work, he and his wife have two sons and two terriers. In his free time, he umpires baseball, cooks Italian food, smokes meat, and collects vinyl and whisky.
Joining SRO in 2001, Ann holds an Associate degree in Accounting from Madison Area Technical College as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and a Masters in Business Administration from Upper Iowa University. She has over 30 years of business and accounting experience in a variety of industries including insurance, financial services, non-profits, hotel management and graphic design. In her free time, Ann enjoys camping, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Dates: October 6 – 9, 2020
Location: Virtual in coordination with Western Arts Alliance.
SRO Involvement:
Dates: October 12- 13, 2019
Location: Virtual platform and mobile app.
SRO Involvement:
Dates: October 6 – 9, 2020
Location: Virtual in coordination with Arts Midwest
SRO Involvement:
6629 University Avenue
Suite 206
Middleton, WI 53562
P: 608.664.8160
F: 608.664.8161
Altan 
Bone Hill 
Bruce In The USA 
California Guitar Trio 
CGT + MG3 
Flying Karamazov Brothers 
Get The Led Out 
Golden Dragon Acrobats 
Gonzalo Bergara 
Karla Bonoff 
Live from Laurel Canyon 
Loudon Wainwright III 
Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles 
Mariachi Sol de Mexico 
Martha Redbone 
Niyaz – The Fourth Light Project 
Niyaz featuring Azam Ali 
On A Winter’s Night 
ONES – The Beatles #1 Hits 
Patty Larkin 
Purple Veins 
Quinteto Astor Piazzolla 
Ray On My Mind 
Skerryvore 
Small Island Big Song 
Surviving Twin 
Terry Riley 
The Small Glories 
The Sweet Remains 
The Waifs 
Villalobos Brothers 
Windham Hill’s Winter Solstice 
Young@Heart Chorus