(photo credit: Karen Will Rogers / Nashville, TN)
GARTH SHAW
P.O. Box 120672
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 780-2997
E-mail: roadiegarth@gmail.comPURPOSE
I haven't done it all yet and I'd like the full experience. You never stop learning. I love music!
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Spence Manor Suites / Assistant Manager
10/96 - 10/2001
Over the years, various duties of running this boutique / private hotel for the music industry included: guest services, maid supervision, marketing, promotion, publicity, public relations, reservations, web design.PR by Fax / PR by Net / SongNet.com / Co-founder / Owner
'95 - 12/2001
Co-founded PR by Fax (the first fax-based PR company), PR by Net and SongNet.com (the premiere online songplugging service). These companies / domains are currently For Sale.Singing Roadie Music Group / RoadieRecords.com / Owner
8/84 - Present
Founded Independent music publishing company. As Professional Manager, discovers and signs new copyrights, maintains and pitches company's song catalogue. Cuts include Ronna Reeves/Mercury, Terri Lynn/Intersound, Kenny Rogers/Reprise/Giant/Dreamcatcher, Lee Greenwood/Capitol Nashville and The Oak Ridge Boys/MCA/RCA. Also functioned as publicist and songplugger for various companies and songwriters, including Richard Addrisi, Gary Nicholson and Rex Benson Music. Current Member: BMI. Former Member: ACM, CMA and Nashville Publishers Network (President '95 and '96). RoadieRecords.com, started in '97, is an online affiliate music store.National Academy of Songwriters / Regional Director
4/88 - 9/89
Organized and executed Orange County membership events for the National Academy of Songwriters. Created, produced and publicized "A Songwriter's Evening" at the world-famous Crazy Horse Saloon.Road Manager for Sawyer Brown
12/85 - 7/86
Developed operating procedures for tours. Directed all forms of business and travel logistics, including: transportation (air and ground), lodging, security and road accounting. Agent liaison. Coordinated media relations and interviews, with press agent. Assisted with television appearances and music videos. Screened song submissions.Road Manager for Kenny Rogers
3/76 - 5/83
Hired as first Road Manager for Kenny's solo career. Through the years covered all aspects of touring and music business, including: Worked in conjunction with Ken Kragen assisting in the production of TV specials and movies. Maintained travel and accommodation network for Kenny, band, tour staff and road crew. Also helped with public relations and acted as Personal Assistant.'78 to '80
Developed "Show-in-the-Round" performance concept with Kenny and C.K. Spurlock. Assisted in the production of annual celebrity softball game and concert for the Nevada Chapter of the Special Olympics.'76 to '80
Designed and directed lighting. Responsible for tour accounts and performance income. Wrote and updated contract rider. Organized and adapted travel and show security strategy. Assisted in the studio and screened songwriter submissions.Road Manager for Starland Vocal Band
5/76 - 6/76
Hired by Ken Kragen as Road Manager for first national tour, opening for John Denver. Responsible for equipment and personal assistance to the four group members. Press and media liaison.