Connections -- Haley's Musical Buddies & Associates

[Miguel]

I merged posts about Simon Renshaw from 3+ threads to create this post. The posts it contains were made from March 2016 to December 17, 2016.

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about "Simon Renshaw/ SRMGT"

Last I checked, the Dixie Chicks were the only client of his management firm that could be identified. They're preparing for their first U.S. tour in a decade.

Any chance Haley might open for them?

Whatever their history may be, when the Chicks hit the road in America in the summer of 2016 with the DCX MMXVI tour, houses will be packed. The verdict is in: "The ticket sales have been ridiculous," says Simon Renshaw, manager of the Dixie Chicks since 1994.

That's "ridiculous" as in "good." Good enough, in fact, that "we will extend the U.S. tour," Renshaw reveals.

Steve Herman, who is running point on the MMXVI tour, concurs. "Ticket sales are through the roof," Herman says. "I expect that this tour will be one of the top tours of 2016."

Billed as DCX MMXVI, the Live Nation-promoted tour begins on June 1 at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and will play more than 40 dates in the U.S. and Canada.

...Apparently, demand was bubbling. A Canadian tour in 2013 was "really successful," Renshaw says, and when the 2016 European tour was announced, social media began to heat up around the possibility of a Chicks tour of the U.S.

...But, as Renshaw points out, a Canadian tour can run coast-to-coast in about three weeks, and a U.K./European tour can hit appropriate markets in a similar amount of time. "To do America properly, it's a three- to four-month proposition," he says. "It was always about not only when do we do the U.S., but how do we do the U.S.," says Renshaw. "We're talking about three women here, with nine children between them, and trying to get everyone's schedule planned and locked into place has been very complicated for us. It's always been about the kids, the school; if we're gonna do it, the only time that makes sense is during the summer vacations."

...Renshaw says both Live Nation and AEG touring division Concerts West (promoters of the Chicks' previous headlining tours) were "very aggressive" in their offers.

After much internal debate in the Chicks camp, Herman and Live Nation ended up with the "vast majority" of dates on the tour. "We second-guessed ourselves to death, but there still was a sense out there of 'summer, the sheds, a party,'" says Renshaw, who adds that the affordability of lawn seats, which makes up two-thirds of the capacity at most amphitheaters, was appealing and offered an opportunity to reach more -- and, potentially, new -- fans.

"I felt very confident in the tour, and that our core fans would be there early on and from the beginning," Renshaw explains. "But there's a whole new generation out there of what I would call 'casual fans and interested people.' And the thing about doing the sheds is, all of a sudden you've got several hundred thousand tickets priced at $35 and under, which makes it a very affordable evening out for people that maybe haven't seen the Dixie Chicks.

...For an act that has been out of the marketplace for a decade, with two-thirds of the house at GA in the sheds, risk is typically lower than at the all-reserved, higher-priced arena level. But Renshaw notes that, given today's deal structures, when shows do well enough to get into high percentages of the door for artist versus guarantees, the act can "make the same, or even more" than in an arena.

...In America, Live Nation's sales data supports Renshaw's goal to turn on a new generation of fans to the Chicks' power as live performers. Among ticket buyers, "there is a large percentage of women 25-34 [years old], but also a good percentage in the 18-24 year-old demo," Herman says. "A lot of kids grew up listening to their parents playing Dixie Chicks."

In a further perhaps not-so-fond farewell to their contemporary country past, the Dixie Chicks summer tour will not be part of Live Nation's Mega Ticket promotion, the hugely successful "season ticket" of sorts for mainstream country acts in the amphitheaters developed by Live Nation Country president Brian O'Connell. "Brian is doing amazing stuff out there, an incredible job for Live Nation," says Renshaw. "But we wanted this tour to be a stand-alone thing.

...Musicality notwithstanding, one would be hard pressed to consider Dixie Chicks a country band these days, by any stretch. "Dixie Chicks have recorded some of the biggest-selling records of all time," Herman says, "[but] their fan base has grown much broader than country."

http://www.billboard.com/articles/busine...the-scenes

Following up from hotuofi1's and Tusk's earlier posts (pic via PJ)...


Not shown as pic is not full page:

V: American Idol Season 10 third place finalist; Idol Season 15 (current) guest mentor; voice of Bill Murphy in Netflix’s F is for Family (produced by Bill Burr and Vince Vaughn)
LIVE: Currently performing with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox on select dates in Europe; radio promotion dates throughout the U.S.
INTERNET: 293k Facebook likes, 201k Twitter followers, 72k Instagram followers; 100m+ views across various online platforms thanks to partnership with Extra Gum; averaging 3.7m monthly Spotify streams
RADIO: Promotion by in2une; KIOI, KVIL, KHMX, WRQX, KMXP, KTCZ, KALC, KRSK, KZZO, KUDL, SiriusXM’s The Blend, WKJY, more, KYMX;
PRESS: Popdust, Chicago Tribune, more
BOOKING: Craig Bruck/ICM
PUBLISHING: Contact Management
MANAGEMENT: Simon Renshaw/ SRMGT

[also note that Derek Spartz is or was associated with SRMGT]

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About: A music coalition providing label services for independent labels, publishing companies, and artists themselves. In2une was founded in 2007 by record industry executive, Dale Connone, creating a “one-stop shop” that has all the tools and experience of a major label.

Offering a portfolio of creative services for developing, launching, executing, and sustaining successful music marketing campaigns. Whether you’re an artist that is just starting out or an artist whose career is well established and has spanned multiple decades, in2une has all the tools needed to create a custom campaign that fits your exact needs.

Radio Promotion: Despite the growing number of digital and consumer controlled entertainment options, radio has maintained its relevance with an impressive 232 million listeners per week and remains the number one way people discover new music.
At in2une our national and regional field staff enables you the same opportunities, benefits, and muscle of a major label. The approach is aggressive, but realistic...forward thinking and passionate. Whether the project is national or regional, in2une has the ability to build a custom team and plan that fits each individual artist.

In2une services all formats: Top 40, Rhythmic, Hot AC, Adult, Alternative, AAA, Active, Modern and Classic Rock.

Tour Marketing: Touring is a vital component for any artist. At in2une we understand what a massive undertaking this can be and we are here to help you maximize all opportunities.

Our staff has the ability to help you optimize your time on the road, by setting up and executing special events for fans, contesting, ticket giveaways, as well as coordinating visits and interviews with local radio and television.
http://www.in2unemusic.com/home.html

Campus Marketing: ...in2une also has the ability to place your music videos in more than 185 colleges and universities, reaching an average audience of more than 30 million per month! Your content will run on HDTVs in the highest traffic areas on campus, such as Student Unions and Recreational Centers. Videos may feature any promotional content, from new music and releases to tour dates and contesting.

Some of the behind the scenes folks that Haley thanks include David Weise, CPA and Carla Davoody, Account Manager. Both are with David Weise and Associates.

DWA is a full service business management firm proud to service the best in the industry. We are highly regarded for being an energetic firm, with the perfect blend of youthful enthusiasm and veteran experience.

Our clients are from all realms of the entertainment industry, including a wide variety of musicians, actors, athletes, writers, directors, producers and other entertainment-related companies and executives.

We pride ourselves on the hands-on approach that we take when working with our clients, making sure that their input and requests are our top priority. s in the liner notes include
http://www.dwabiz.com/

As well as...

Musician Stevie Blacke. I'd guess it is this guy

Stevie Blacke is an arranger and multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles California. Known as "that string guy" (playing violin, viola, cello & double bass), Stevie is also well versed in electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, mando-cello, electric violin, electric bass, banjo, dobro, lap steele, saz, sitar, esraj, Erhu, even autoharp. These are all instruments Stevie Blacke has in his closet. And they do not just sit there, Stevie plays each and every one of these when it is called for.

This is why as an instrumentalist Stevie has recorded and/or performed with some of the most recognized people in the business including Beck, P!nk, Madonna, Weezer, Gary Clark Jr, Foreigner, Seether, Cher, Avenged Sevenfold, Joe Cocker, Garbage, Editors, Alice in Chains, Matchbox Twenty, Timbaland with Elton John, Michael Stipe with Mandy Moore, Rihanna, Coheed & Cambria, Colbie Callait, Anna Nalick, Matcbox Twenty, Rob Thomas solo, Snoop Doggy Dog, Chingy, Aaliyah, and Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks.

http://www.stevieblacke.com/bio.html

Joao Carvalho - Toronto

By 2013, João had mastered 2000+ recordings: Rush, The Sheepdogs, FUN, Passenger, The Smashing Pumpkins, Sean Hook, Alt J, Sloan, The Tragically Hip, Death From Above, Lights, Walk Off the Earth, Hayden, Tanya Tagaq, Buffy St. Marie, Mobb Deep, Olivia Newton John, Blue Rodeo, Alexis on Fire, Protest the Hero, The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Grand Analog, Stan Rogers to name a few. - See more at: http://www.joaocarvalhomastering.com/our...An4LU.dpuf

Craig Bruck - ICM

Agent, Concerts Department, ICM Partners
Craig Bruck is an agent in the concerts department of ICM Partners, a talent and literary agency representing clients in the fields of motion pictures, television, publishing, music, theater, corporate branding and digital media.
http://www.dmw-music.com/east14/speakers/craig-bruck/

Scott Mantell - ICM
From a THR article

If you want to book Beyonce, you'll first have to go through Mantell. He has worked with the global superstar for eight years and was integral in putting together her most recent 132-stop Mrs. Carter Show, which became the top-grossing tour of 2013, earning north of $200 million. "I don't think there's a peak with who she is or where she's going," says Mantell of his top client. The L.A. native, who helped build ICM's international touring division from the ground up, booked clients, including Trey Songz and Lil Wayne, to play in more than 75 countries last year. He has expanded his work beyond music, too, helping such comedians as Shawn and Marlon Wayans and personalities including The Biggest Loser's Jillian Michaels take their acts abroad.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/person/...mantell-35

Simon Renshaw (management team)

Artist manager Simon Renshaw has left the Firm and started his own company, Los Angeles-based Strategic Artist Management. He brings with him clients that include the Dixie Chicks, Clay Aiken, Anastacia and Miranda Lambert.
http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/ne...s-new-firm

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It looks like the Billboard exclusive is over and the Better video has been released to a boatload of radio stations. Lots of Twitter posts popping up with MIX this, KISS that, and STAR type stations putting in a link.

I find the Better video to be of excellent quality and it enhances the song vs the lyric video (for example). Haley sells the song in the video and it could prove a good promo piece.

Willie Ray posted this comment on his FB with a picture

Good hang with Simon Renshaw, Haley Reinharts and Dixie Chicks Mngr.

https://www.facebook.com/ray.moore.31521?fref=nf

Willie Ray posted this comment on his FB with a picture

Good hang with Simon Renshaw, Haley Reinharts and Dixie Chicks Mngr.

https://www.facebook.com/ray.moore.31521?fref=nf

After the show in Minneapolis this is Willie Ray with Pat at the edge of the stage. The piece of wood in the bottom left corner is one of the two drumsticks that Willie gave to Buzzenator since they had a nice conversation on the sidewalk outside the Varsity Theatre between the 3:30 VIP & the 7:00 show:

Willie Ray posted this comment on his FB with a picture
Good hang with Simon Renshaw, Haley Reinharts and Dixie Chicks Mngr.
https://www.facebook.com/ray.moore.31521?fref=nf

The Dixie Chicks performed in Philadelphia on Saturday.

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December 2016:

I am not sure where this goes, but since it may be a development for 2017, I found this quote in an article about the Dixie Chicks and their manager talking about the Trump inauguration.

"“If anyone does do it, I hope that the check that they get is in the nine figures. Because it’s probably the last check they’re ever going to get,” Dixie Chicks manager Simon Renshaw told TheWrap.

Renshaw said the Dixie Chicks’ “Not Ready to Make Nice” should be the anthem of anyone asked to perform.

“In my mind that’s the theme song to the Donald Trump presidency,” Renshaw said. “If anyone wants to know what we’re singing, that’s it. It’s what we should all be singing.”

He said he knows of no top artist who would be willing to take the gig.

“No one is prepared to normalize what is going on in the country right now,” said Renshaw, whose clients include “American Idol” alum Haley Reinhart and who has represented Clay Aiken and Paulina Rubio in the past.

(Here is link to the full article from The Wrap that was posted yesterday: Dixie Chicks Article)

So in researching Mr. Renshaw, it appears he launched his own agency back in 2015 and represents Dixie Chicks and Miranda Lambert among others. Here is an article about it: Renshaw Starts New Firm

So...has anyone else heard about this? If it is true, it is very exciting for Haley to be part of new agency with some heavy hitters on the roster.

I am not sure where this goes, but since it may be a development for 2017, I found this quote in an article about the Dixie Chicks and their manager talking about the Trump inauguration.

"“If anyone does do it, I hope that the check that they get is in the nine figures. Because it’s probably the last check they’re ever going to get,” Dixie Chicks manager Simon Renshaw told TheWrap.

Renshaw said the Dixie Chicks’ “Not Ready to Make Nice” should be the anthem of anyone asked to perform.

“In my mind that’s the theme song to the Donald Trump presidency,” Renshaw said. “If anyone wants to know what we’re singing, that’s it. It’s what we should all be singing.”

He said he knows of no top artist who would be willing to take the gig.

“No one is prepared to normalize what is going on in the country right now,” said Renshaw, whose clients include “American Idol” alum Haley Reinhart and who has represented Clay Aiken and Paulina Rubio in the past.

(Here is link to the full article from The Wrap that was posted yesterday: Dixie Chicks Article)

So in researching Mr. Renshaw, it appears he launched his own agency back in 2015 and represents Dixie Chicks and Miranda Lambert among others. Here is an article about it: Renshaw Starts New Firm

So...has anyone else heard about this? If it is true, it is very exciting for Haley to be part of new agency with some heavy hitters on the roster.

Renshaw has been Haley's Manager for a while, I believe. He is credited as "management" on the Better Album, so he has been in the picture since at least April.

Does Simon Renshaw continue to represent Haley in some way? What does he do?

Does Simon Renshaw continue to represent Haley in some way? What does he do?

He probably like organizes gigs and stuff. I can't imagine he has much control of the music aspect. Haley seems pretty independent when it comes to her music releases.