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.
Kudos to Dark Star Orchestra on their sold-out performance at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre Sunday July 9! DSO recreated the Grateful Dead's first show in the iconic outdoor venue 40-years-to-the-date later.
AND... save the date!! Sunday September 8, 2019 for DSO's return to Red Rocks!
Photo gallery by Suzy Perler Photos and full video by nugs.net here:
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Photo galleries by Bob Minkin Photography here:
Pre-show - bit.ly/2NMEtsO
Daytime set - bit.ly/2me6RYn
Mrs. Murphy: We got two honkies out there dressed like Hasidic diamond merchants.
Matt Murphy: Say what?
Mrs. Murphy: They look like they're from the CIA, or somethin'.
Matt Murphy: What they want to eat?
Mrs. Murphy: The tall one wants white bread, toasted, dry, with nothin' on it.
Matt Murphy: Elwood.
Mrs. Murphy: And the other one wants four whole fried chickens and a Coke.
Matt Murphy: And Jake. Sh*t, The Blues Brothers
Godspeed, Matt.
The Official Blues Brothers Revue
Matt ‘Guitar’ Murphy Of Blues Brothers Fame Dies
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Miami (CelebrityAccess) Matt “Guitar” Murphy, 88, best known as the guitarist for the Blues Brothers, has died in Miami. The announcement came via a post by his nephew, Floyd Murphy, Jr., on Facebook, who did not“The golden era of Mexican cinema was responsible for the internationalization of mariachi music that helped create the Legends of My Land,” says Jose Hernandez, director of Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez. In their NEW release on Serenata Records, Leyandas de mi Pueblo, the group pays a spectacular tribute to these legends of mariachi music, an unforgettable musical experience that has audiences young and old on their feet.
#GabrielEsparza from #QueOnda magazine in Houston gets a sneak peak at #LeyendasdemiPueblo.
Pre-Order Now: itunes.apple.com/us/album/leyendas-de-mi-pueblo/1397693997
Or hear the legends' music live at these upcoming shows...
06.30.2018 CA, La Mirada La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts (2pm and 8pm)
07.12.2018 CA, San Francisco - San Francisco SymphonyDavies Hall
08.05.2018 CA, Costa Mesa - OC Fair (1:30pm and 6pm)
"A MERRI-ACHI CHRISTMAS" 2018 TOUR
11.29.2018 CA, Monterey - Golden State Theatre *
12.06.2018 CA, Bakersfield - The Fox Theater Bakersfield
12.08.2018 CA, Sacramento - Crest Sacramento *
12.15.2018 AZ, Scottsdale - Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
12.16.2018 CA, Palm Desert - McCallum Theatre
12.20.2018 TX, Kingsville - Jones Auditorium at Texas A&M University - Kingsville
* presented by SBL Entertainment
“Most people don’t associate Appalachian mountain music with people of color, let alone people of color living in Appalachia,” explains Martha Redbone. “We thought [BONE HILL] would be an interesting story to share with everybody, since my family had been there since the beginning of time. It’s a story that’s always been there but nobody knows.” Read the full review from Houston Press below.
Touring of Martha's theatrical/music performance hybrid "Bone Hill: The Concert" continues into the 2019/2020 season.
sroartists.com/bonehill/
www.houstonpress.com/arts/joes-pub-series-martha-redone-bone-hill-the-concert-9344608
Martha Redbone's Music Explores Her Deep Appalachian Roots
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“It’s what it means to be from the foundation of America.”Rolling Stone catches up with Ginger Baker's son Kofi reflects on his strained relationship with his father and his upcoming US/Canada Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 legs of The Music of Cream 50th Anniversary Tour.
www.rollingstone.com/music/features/ginger-bakers-son-talks-father-music-of-cream-tour-w521181
Ginger Baker's Son: 'My Dad Has Been Dead to Me for a Long Time'
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For the first time in over a decade, Karla Bonoff has recorded a new CD! "Carry Me Home" is a 16-song set of brand new recordings of Karla’s classics and new songs by Karla, Kenny Edwards and a vintage Jackson Browne song. Pre-Orders are available through www.karlabonoff.com/store.html , or at one of Karla’s upcoming summer concerts!
06.08.2018 GA, Atlanta - City Winery Atlanta
06.09.2018 TN, Franklin - The Franklin Theatre
07.22 & 23.2018 HI, Honolulu - Blue Note Hawaii
08.10.2018 CO, Colorado Springs - Stargazers Theatre and Event Center
08.11.2018 CO, Denver - Swallow Hill Music at Daniels Hall
08.12.2018 CO, Cedaredge - Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center
... and more concerts into Fall listed here:
sroartists.com/karlabonoff/#itinerary
Kudos to Martha Redbone who participated in the 2017/18 Musical Explorers program at Carnegie Hall, which offers New York City students an exploration into the diverse range of musical genres - from Georgian folk to Native American - found in their own neighborhoods. Basic music skills are developed in classrooms as children learn songs from different cultures, reflect on their own communities, and develop singing and listening skills.
From lessons in Social Dancing, to making one's own Native American rattle, here's a wonderful look into Ms. Redbone's contribution to Musical Explorers.
www.carnegiehall.org/Education/Educators/Musical-Explorers/Resources/Martha
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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... more
President/Artist Representative
President of SRO Artists since 1980, Jeff Laramie is a leader in the national artist touring, recording and concert industry for over 40 years. A graduate of Luther College in music, he is currently serving a second term on the NAPAMA board and chairs the Professional Development Committee. Jeff was Co-Chair of the 2013 Arts Midwest Conference, has served on the WAA Communications Committee, the Inside Arts Advisory Committee, the APAP Arts Partners Review Panel and made six recordings and toured 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
For almost 20 years John Schimmelman worked for Columbia Artists Management in New York City and served as Senior Vice President & Director of Operations for Community Concerts, Inc., managing artist selection and daily operations for the largest network of concert presenters in the United States. Prior to joining SRO in 2006, John oversaw the creation of two highly successful touring productions, “Three Mo’ Tenors” and “Bowfire,” and served as General Manager for each. Both shows have been broadcast nationwide on PBS as Pledge Drive Specials. John enjoys the hilly and challenging bicycle ride he often makes to work… weather permitting. As lovers of the great outdoors he and his wife Lucie are avid hikers, campers and kayakers. Contact John
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).
Asst. 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
Assisting agents Jeff Laramie and John Schimmelman in their US Regions.
Toni has been working for SRO since 1999. She has more than 25 years experience in the entertainment industry, including booking clubs and festival stages, booking tours for several local and regional groups, operating a backstage hospitality catering business for large venues and working as editor of a local monthly music newspaper. In her free time Toni enjoys antiquing, needlework, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her two daughters and two granddaughters.
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.
Dates: September 5 – 8, 2018
City: Indianapolis, Indiana
Exhibit Hall: Indiana Convention Center
SRO Involvement:
Dates: October 8 – 11, 2018
City: Eugene, Oregon
Exhibit Hall: Eugene Hilton
SRO Involvement:
Dates: October 1 – 4, 2018
City: Orlando, Florida
Exhibit Hall: Caribe Royale Orlando
SRO Involvement:
Dates: August 27 – 30, 2018
City: Las Vegas, Nevada
Exhibit Hall: Bellagio
SRO Involvement:
6629 University Avenue
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Middleton, WI 53562
P: 608.664.8160
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Altan 
Bone Hill 
California Guitar Trio 
CGT + MG3 
Dark Star Orchestra 
Ferron 
Flying Karamazov Brothers 
Get The Led Out 
Golden Dragon Acrobats 
Gonzalo Bergara 
Johnny Clegg 
Jonatha Brooke 
Karla Bonoff 
Kofi Baker’s Cream Experience 
Live from Laurel Canyon 
Loudon Wainwright III 
Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles 
Mariachi Sol de Mexico 
Martha Redbone 
Music of Cream – 50th Anniversary World Tour 
My Mother Has 4 Noses 
Niyaz – The Fourth Light Project 
Niyaz featuring Azam Ali 
Official Blues Brothers Revue 
Patty Larkin 
Skerryvore 
Surviving Twin 
Terry Riley 
The Sweet Remains 
The Waifs 
Tomatito 
Vicente Amigo 
Villalobos Brothers 
Windham Hill’s Winter Solstice