About SRO
After 43 years at the helm of SRO Artists, I am announcing the transition of our roster with the good folks at Northstar Artists effective starting April 12, 2023. It’s been a great ride for these past four decades but it’s time for me to start taking steps to (eventual) retirement.
Thank you… it has been my sincere privilege to share my daily enthusiasm for the artists we’ve represented and the clients we’ve served over these many years.
Understand that some are making the transition to Northstar at this time, and some are not. If you are making a new inquiry, please route your request to NSA offices. If you are inquiring about a performance already contracted, proceed to the links below under SRO Roster.
If you are making an inquiry for a new booking for any of the artists NOT making the transition, or have any questions, please contact me at jlaramie @ sroartists.com.
Thank you all.
Jeff Laramie | President
What's New
Northstar Artists and SRO Artists have merged under the Northstar Artists banner. Industry veteran Jeff Laramie of SRO Artists Inc. will bring SRO’s client roster, support staff and agent Bill Marquardt to Northstar to expand the combined company’s footprint in the contemporary music and performing arts world. ![]()
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Read the announcement from Jeff Laramie -> conta.cc/41nqY7L
Extra Extra, read all about it... Avails update for the 2023-24 touring season, SRO's 43rd year!![]()
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Now booking encore tours for Small Island Big Song 小島大歌 and On A Winter's Night Live, perennial favorites Altan, Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez, Karla Bonoff, and several of the most popular Classic Rock shows touring today from Bruce to the Beatles and Led Zeppelin to Laurel Canyon. All the details here... ![]()
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From all of us at SRO, we look forward to working with you again soon!![]()
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Jeff Laramie (US East, US West, Canada)![]()
Bill Marquardt (US Southeast, US Midwest)
Kansas City, here we come for Folk Alliance International 2023 Conference! ![]()
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SRO is proud to have The Small Glories -- International Folk Music Awards Artist Of The Year, 2020 -- as an official showcase artist at this year's conference, 8:15pm Friday Feb 3 @ Washington Park Place 3. ![]()
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More info about SRO at Folk Alliance here -> conta.cc/3wLGywZ![]()
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#Folk2023
Final day of the incredible APAP|NYC+ conference. Exhibit commons open this afternoon 1:30 - 6:00 pm (ET) where you'll see these smiling faces at Booth 308 Hall 1.![]()
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Jeff Laramie and Bill Marquardt from SRO Artists, Inc.![]()
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Small Island Big Song 小島大歌![]()
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APAP - Association of Performing Arts Professionals
We are here at APAP|NYC+, the world's premier gathering of the performing arts presenting, booking and touring industry and the annual members conference of the APAP - Association of Performing Arts Professionals! ![]()
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Conference registrants are invited to visit us in Booth #308 Hall 1 and attend a number of showcases from SRO's 2023/24 Roster including a Friday evening in-person concert not to be missed...![]()
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"THIS LAND IS OUR LAND" - FRIDAY JANUARY 13, 2023 @ 7:00 pm at the Hilton Midtown - Madison Suite (2nd Floor). ![]()
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This new co-bill package features songs and cultures from two of the most dynamic Americana artists within the performing arts market today - Native & African-American vocalist/songwriter/composer/educator Martha Redbone and Grammy-winning American Patchwork Quartet (in association with The Kurland Agency).
The Flying Karamazov Brothers! On Broadway five times, Off-Broadway four times, and they've graced the stages of the finest commercial houses in the US and abroad; not to forget the silver screen, every conceivable National TV talk show, and even did a star turn on Seinfeld. Now booking 50th Anniversary Shows for the 2023/24 Season. ![]()
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sroartists.com/flying-karamazov-brothers/
Feeling thankful for live performances back in earnest this past year. 500 and counting from SRO Artists, Inc.'s roster, including the forthcoming "Home For The Holidays" tour with Karla Bonoff and Livingston Taylor this coming December. ![]()
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12.04.2022 OH, Kent, Kent Stage![]()
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12.06.2022 PA, State College, State Theatre![]()
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12.08.2022 PA, Bethlehem, Musikfest Cafe Presented by Yuengling in ArtsQuest Ctr @ SteelStacks![]()
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12.09.2022 PA, York, The Appell Center for the Performing Arts - Capitol Theatre![]()
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12.10.2022 NJ, Red Bank, Vogel Theater![]()
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12.11.2022 VA, Alexandria, Birchmere![]()
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12.15.2022 CA, Berkeley, Freight and Salvage![]()
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12.16.2022 CA, Saratoga, Carriage House Theatre @ Montalvo Arts Center![]()
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12.17.2022 CA, Sacramento, Crest Theatre![]()
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12.20.2022 OR, Portland, Alberta Rose Theatre![]()
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12.21.2022 WA, Edmonds, Edmonds Center for the Arts![]()
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12.22.2022 WA, Mount Vernon, Lincoln Theatre![]()
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Follow the link below to catch up with Karla...![]()
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SRO RE-ALIGNS WITH NORTHSTAR
April 11, 2023
Northstar Artists and SRO Artists have merged under the Northstar Artists banner. Industry veteran Jeff Laramie of SRO Artists Inc. will bring SRO’s client roster, support staff and agent Bill... more
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Our Staff
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Jeff LaramiePresident/Artist Representative -
Jef Pertzborn “Pertz”Operations & Projects Manager -
Ann SchmidtBookkeeper
Jeff Laramie
President/Artist Representative
Over four decades of leading SRO Artists, Jeff Laramie remains 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 the curriculum for 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
Sales Territory
USA (all states).
Canada (all provinces).
International
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.
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.
Conferences
2025 APAP|NYC
Dates: January 10 – 14, 2025
City: New York, New York
Location: New York Hilton Midtown
- APPOINTMENTS… To schedule agent time before, during, or after the conference, send a note to Jeff Laramie or Bill Marquardt or John Lochen or Joe Bernstein.
Contact
SRO Artists, Inc.
6629 University Avenue
Suite 206
Middleton, WI 53562
P: 608.664.8160
F: 608.664.8161
