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.
SRO joins Dark Star Orchestra in wishing Bob Weir a happy day.
Happy birthday Bob Weir!
#TBT #throwbackthursday #childhood
HuffPost says, "experience the world with a childlike wonder" with Vitaly Beckman: An Evening of Wonders
Wanna see Johnny Clegg in the Northeast, but didn't get tickets for Boston? There are still great seats available for Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord NH on Oct. 21, as well as B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York on 10/23-24, The Keswick Theatre in Glenside PA on 10/26.
You can buy your tickets for Concord here: ccanh.com/events/johnny-clegg-the-final-journey/
For New York tickets here: bit.ly/2kqtzOO
For Glenside here: bit.ly/2fViMe5
Don't miss out on your last chance to see Johnny Clegg in the US!
For all tour dates on Johnny's Farewell Tour, go here; www.pollstar.com/Artist/johnny-clegg-200033
#TheFinalJourney
SOLD OUT: Johnny Clegg: The Final Journey | Berklee Performance Center
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SOLD OUT: There are no tickets remaining for this event. Nearly 40 years after he began performing, Johnny Clegg is embarking on his final world tour, titled the Final Journey. Presented by World Music/CRASHarts.
Attention: For Hendersonians and all Nevadans who ROCK...Here's YOUR can't miss show of the season, right in your own back yard...er...pavillion!
Get the Led Out - The American Led Zeppelin
October 7, 2017, 7:00pm - October 7, 2017, 11:00pm
Get ready Led Zeppelin fans! The legend of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham lives on in Get the Led Out. The band, dubbed the American Led Zeppelin, performs the music of one of the greatest rock bands of all time at 7 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the Henderson Pavilion. Tickets start at $25 per person. Get the Led Out brings the mighty Zep’s catalog of studio work to life. Led by Robert Plant-like vocals and Jimmy Page’s iconic guitar riffs, the band recreates the multilayered sound from the original band’s studio recordings into a two-hour rock concert of non-stop hits, including “Whole Lotta Love,” “Black Dog,” “Rock and Roll,” “Kashmir” and “Ramble On” and “Stairway to Heaven.” Get the Led Out’s concert is a part of the Henderson Pavilion’s 15th anniversary season. Purchase tickets or check out the rest of the schedule at HendersonPavilion.com. #HendersonPavilion15Years Photo: Lisa Schaffer
“A lot of people ask us, ‘Why do you go and do these residencies in places where there are almost no Iranian artists or any foreign artists?’ That’s exactly why go there,” says Azam Ali. “You have to engage."
Diana Nollen of The Gazette delves into this week's six-day residency at Univ. of Iowa's Hancher led by Ali, and featuring the techno-Sufi music of Niyaz (Official Site).
Niyaz project illuminates Hancher series celebrating Islamic art, Muslim artists | The Gazette
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By Diana Nollen, The Gazette
Here they come again! Catch them at these great gigs, west of the Mississippi!
Scottish 'Live Act Of The Year' winners.........back in the USA!!! This week we head back over the Atlantic for the second leg of our US tour, and this time we're heading to the west coast. Don't miss our shows in California, Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Colorado. See the full schedule below and follow the link for more information and tickets. Sept 29th - Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA Sept 30th - KVMR Grass Valley Celtic Festival, CA Oct 1st - KVMR Grass Valley Celtic Festival, CA Oct 4th - MIM Music Theatre, Phoenix, AZ Oct 5th - State Room, Salt Lake City, UT Oct 6th - Kirkham Auditorium, Rexburg, ID Oct 8th - Soiled Dove, Denver, CO INFO AND TICKETS - skerryvore.com/gigs-2/
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We have a very special show next week in Los Angeles, CA. The Gbq is back in the area. This will be a taping for CNN and their new online show….THE GREAT BIG STORY…..CNN is spending 200 million dollars on this new venture and you have a chance to be in the audience for this groundbreaking kick off to a new world of introducing, the best of the best, to the television and electronic world. You can say, “I was at The Coffee Gallery Backstage when….” Reservations must be made: (626) 798-6236 Tuesday September 26th, 7pm
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
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Dates: September 5 – 8, 2017
City: Seattle, Washington
Exhibit Hall: Seattle Sheraton
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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 