The boards of Live Nation and Ticketmaster agreed on Monday to merge their companies — possibly creating a concert and live entertainment monster.
“In announcing the deal Tuesday morning the companies said they plan an all-stock merger of equals. The combined company will be called Live Nation Entertainment.”
“Bruce Springsteen, already furious with Ticketmaster for directing fans to a subsidiary selling tickets for above-face value, recently posted a statement on his website saying a deal with Live Nation could end up “returning us to a near-monopoly situation in music ticketing.”
As always, the companies will claim that consumers will benefit. For example, it will be easier to buy tickets and select seats – causing less confusion.
LA based do-it-yourself singer songwriter Ryan Calhoun is building himself a solid fanbase. His latest record “Everything That I’m Not’ was produced by Bill Lefler (Gym Class Heroes) and was self released on iTunes in October 08. His track ‘Who We Are’ was recently placed in MTV’s Real World and charted at #4 on the iTunes folk chart and the album charted at #5. Currently performing at the premier singer songwriter venue Hotel Cafe in Hollywood. Currently on the front page of iTunes under New and Noteworthy.
Our favorite tracks are Who We Are and Sometimes Sorry is The Wrong.
For more information contact ryancalhoun@mac.com
Questions are surrounding Rick Rubin’s future with Columbia Records.
In recent weeks, as several executives at Columbia who were closely aligned with Mr. Rubin have left the label, questions have surfaced about Mr. Rubin’s continued executive role there, and about how much influence he has in the company’s business operations. (New York Times)
Rick Rubin is not your typical corporate music executive. Russel Simmons, a record executive, says Rubin likes to work at his own pace.
“Associates of Mr. Rubin, some of whom spoke anonymously because they did not want to anger him, described the situation as one in which Mr. Rubin has steadily lost influence over the organization because his style is so different from that of the usual executive and because he is often absent from the corporate offices. The impression from these interviews is of a power game within Columbia in which Mr. Rubin refuses to participate.”
The most notable recent success at Columbia Records was last year’s AC/DC album, “Black Ice,†which sold 1.9 million units.
In my opinion, Rick Rubin is a fantastic producer and has earned the respect from some of the greatest artists, thus, his future is just fine.
Manchester Orchestra who hails from Atlanta Georgia has a new album coming out in stores 4.21.09 via Favorite Gentlemen/Canvasback Records. Their second LP titled “Mean Everything to Nothing” was produced by Joe Chicarrelli (The Shins, My Morning Jacket).
You may want to take a listen to the recent posted single “I’ve Got Friends” which will be on the record. We’re big fans!
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