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.
#TBT with a lovely collection by Paste Magazine and their best Ten songs by the South African musician/activist Johnny Clegg on the eve of his retirement world tour #TheFinalJourney.
10 Essential Johnny Clegg Songs
pastemagazine.com
After 13 albums and a 40-year career, South African musician/activist Johnny Clegg announced his retirement. These are his best songs.
Appearing this weekend at Vancouver Folk Music Festival, "Ferron may not have the national recognition of Neil Young or Joni Mitchell or Buffy Sainte-Marie, but for plenty of music fans around the world, her name belongs alongside those legends in the Canadian singer-songwriter hall of fame." (CBC Music)
@Ferron and Her All Star Band
A candid interview with Ferron, an unsung Canadian treasure
cbcmusic.ca
"My dream is to die a lesbian, First Nations, Canadian," Ferron says, "and it's happening."
NEW at SRO! Live from Laurel Canyon ~ Songs & Stories of American Folk Rock features show creator Brian Chartrand (vocals/guitar), Kip Fox (vocals/guitar), and Meridith Moore (vocals) backed by a world class 4-piece band who help pay tribute to the artists who helped create “folk rock” which forever changed American popular music.
sroartists.com/artists/livefromlaurelcanyon/
Happy Summer Solstice! Enjoy California Guitar Trio's new video of the Beach Boys "Good Vibrations".
Happy 75th birthday to Brian Wilson. Here is CGT’s brand new video of the Beach Boys Good Vibrations, just in time for Summer Solstice! Be sure to watch the video in HD!
Grieving the loss with our Dark Star Orchestra family. Fare thee well, brother Matt Reynolds.
The entire dark Star Orchestra band, family and extended community are devastated by the loss of brother and friend Matt Reynolds. It’s with heavy hearts & regret that we share that our brother of the road, passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. We send our deepest and loving condolences to Matt's mother, brothers, and sister. His loss leaves an immense gap in our hearts and souls. For the past 12 years, Matt was the Tour Mystic behind countless DSO tours, leading all from the helm of his trusty travel desk, being the behind-the-scenes beacon guiding us through success, tumult, and all points in between, usually with great humor, and always with gentle nature. Matt's role was not for the weary, and when he ever was, he was careful not to share. Our ship of fools sails now without captain, our guiding light extinguished, the weight of our loss an anchor to this darkness. Dark Star Orchestra band and crew is eternally grateful for the fortune of time Matt bestowed upon us, we are beyond lucky to have shared the road with such a wonderfully quirky and enigmatic spirit, an absolute individual till the end. Matt leaves behind a body of work we are proud to have encountered musically and professionally, and our road will never be the same without him. Fare thee well, Matt, you know the rest. We ask for the support and respect of our extended community in this time of healing and hope you can help us let the love not fade away. We’ll take Matt’s music and melodies with us; feel free to share and do the same: soundcloud.com/mattreynolds-2
Loudon Wainwright III's recent performance on Mountain Stage Radio Show begins feeding 200+ NPR stations today! Air-times and stations can be found here goo.gl/7p4Y7J .
Just announced... TWO nights at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City, October 23 & 24th. Tickets go on-sale June 7. Meanwhile, enjoy this fantastic piece from BBC Africa about Johnny Clegg's #TheFinalJourney...
After nearly 40 years in the music business, one of South Africa's best-known musicians is hanging up his guitar. Johnny Clegg, best known for his fusion of western and Zulu music has decided to retire. The BBC caught up with him as he plans one last world tour.
We would love to meet with you at the upcoming APAP|NYC conference. Click to request meeting time with your respective agent at SRO Booth #1222 – Americas Hall... more
We’re looking forward to joining you at WAA 2016 in Los Angeles! You can find SRO agents AnneMarie Martins and Jeff Laramie at Booth 710, or attending the variety of activities and... more
SRO celebrates International Women’s Day 2016 with a salute to our wonderful world of female Artists (Azam Ali, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Jonatha... 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... more
Thanks for your continued interest in our roster of Performing Arts and Music Attractions exclusively available from SRO Artists. Will you be in New York City for the annual APAP|NYC Conference? Then... 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.
City: New York, New York
Dates: January 12 – 16, 2018
Exhibit Hall: Hilton New York & Towers
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Dates: August 28 – 31, 2017
City: Columbus, Ohio
Exhibit Hall: Greater Columbus Convention Center
SRO Involvement:
Dates: November 6 – 8, 2017
City: Durham, North Carolina
Exhibit Hall: Durham Convention Center
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2017 Northwest Booking ConferenceDates: October 9 – 12, 2017
City: Tacoma, Washington
Exhibit Hall: Hotel Murano
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2017 Performing Arts ExchangeDates: September 25 – 28, 2017
City: Atlanta, Georgia
Exhibit Hall: Hyatt Regency Atlanta
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City: Los Angeles, California
Dates: February 6 – 8, 2018
Conference Hotel: InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown
SRO Involvement:
Dates: September 5 – 8, 2017
City: Seattle, Washington
Exhibit Hall: Seattle Sheraton
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6629 University Avenue
Suite 206
Middleton, WI 53562
P: 608.664.8160
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Altan 
Ballaké Sissoko & Vincent Ségal 
Black Arm Band 
Bone Hill 
California Guitar Trio 
Carlos Núñez 
CGT + MG3 
Dark Star Orchestra 
Dúlamán – Voice of the Celts 
Ferron 
Get The Led Out 
Golden Dragon Acrobats 
Gonzalo Bergara 
Johnny Clegg 
Jonatha Brooke 
Karla Bonoff 
Live from Laurel Canyon 
Loudon Wainwright III 
Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles 
Mariachi Sol de Mexico 
Martha Redbone 
My Mother Has 4 Noses 
Niyaz featuring Azam Ali 
Official Blues Brothers Revue 
Patty Larkin 
Skerryvore 
Surviving Twin 
The Nile Project 
The Sweet Remains 
The Waifs 
Tomatito 
Vicente Amigo 
Villalobos Brothers 
Vitaly – An Evening of Wonders 
