Promoter!: 5 Decades Behind the Musical Curtain

By Michael Schivo

Book Overview

A strong, successful, fiercely independent and sometimes confrontational promoter. It would be easy to label Michael Schivo as one of a lost breed, but he is a true original. In an era of consolidation and commercialization of the concert industry, Michael sees beyond the dollars and cents in order to produce successful shows. His perspective on the touring industry, while not always popular is often correct and his survival is testament. ~ Fred Hansen, Agency for the Performing ArtsI never knew where this guy was gonna show up. One time he showed up at a concert I was promoting and proceeded to take the stage at the break and announce his own shows. Chutzpah?Othats what he had! ~ Norman Cheney, Competing Rock PromoterLasting 5 decades in the concert promotion business is a milestone. His achievements are substantial having proven himself to be one of the most prolific promoters in Smooth Jazz, promoting nearly every major Jazz act in his multiple markets of top venues inclusive of his legendary Jazz Festivals in Nevada, California and Washington. ~ Cliff Gorov, All That JazzA man and his music. The quintessential promoter for the generations that made a change in our lives, thats Michael Schivo. ~ Tim Sage, Wynn ResortsA backstage pass back into Michael Schivo whacky life as a consummate promoter. Michael helped give legitimacy to the music industry linking the business community and the rock world together that allowed the two factions to work side by side maturing the raw scene into a profitable business. ~ Calamity Jayne, Performer, Promoter and Venue Operator Michael was one of the original Nevada concert promoters who had to endure all the hardships and challenges of the first groundbreakings, hostile city commissioner meetings and problematic venue situations. A true music pioneer who brought in the greatest legendary talents of our day and paved the way for the rest who now take it all for granted. His creative genius, tenacity, vision and talent would change our stages forever. ~ Laurie Buckley, daughter of humorist Lord Buckley

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432765825
• ISBN13: 9781432765828
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"