A and R Productions LLC

"To say that A & R productions are great is an understatement, these folks are unbelievable! A & R worked everything down to the smallest detail and the whole show went like clockwork, all I had to do was perform! The Tampa Bay/St Petersburg area are indeed fortunate that A & R is in their midst. I would do a show with this company in a heartbeat.."

It was a pleasure having Al with A & R productions handle the stage, sound and lighting for my event. His professionalism and genuine personaliity were a big part of the success of our show. Punctual with a great attitude. Who could ask for more! Thanks Al

JoDell
www.jodellsmusic.com
Believe in yourself and
your dreams will come true

Co-Founder A and R Productions, Tampa Bay Chapter Coordinator..Just Plain Folks.

Experience includes: Nightclub management, Independent Concert Promotions, Former Union Stagehand.

I've always been a salesman. Real Estate, Industrial supplies, Autos, hell, I helped to build one of the largest independent coin phone routes in Southern California. But I've also had this bug,...this bug for entertainment.......

I started promoting shows in Los Angeles in 1984 kicking off my promotional career with a comedy show starring the Hit Comic Paul Rodriguez.

I was then fortunate enough to get picked up by a large entertainment club called Blondie's. This was six live acts a week and I was lucky to be promoting shows showcasing the talents of such notable acts like The Drifters, Stan Mayo, The Crests, Brenton Wood, Los Lobos, Tierra, and Latin Jazz great Poncho Sanchez to name a few.

Relocating to Denver in 1991 I found myself taking another step toward production working as a stage hand with the local union of The International Brotherhood of Stage and Theatrical Employees.

Setting stages for The Rolling Stones, Eagles, Pink Floyd, John Tesh, Yellow Jackets all sounds very glamorous, but I soon learned that this was good solid heavy work.

A 1,000 seat theater called The Colorado Music Hall in Colorado Springs was my next step. As a promotional manager it was my pleasure to put folks in the seats for shows like War, Doug Kirshaw, The Bellamy Brothers, B.J. Thomas and many local favorites.

Tampa, 1996 back with the union staging for tours involving George Strait, Hank Williams Jr., U-2/Third Eye Blind, Celine Dion the list goes on but if you have ever worked on call you know that a gig twice a week isn't going to keep steak in the frig.

Enter a Three year tour with Modern Display and Decorating as a production manager. This place looked like a Hollywood prop house. Corporate events, trade shows, Theme parties, live performances, political rallies, fashion shows we did it all. Great Gig.

I've been working on my own for a few years now. Enjoying my life with my wife Becky of five years, a career in Real Estate and promoting the local chapter of a world wide musician/songwriters org. called Just Plain Folks. In just two years we have been designated as chapter of the year and I have come to think of my fellow local artists as family. By expanding A and R Productions LLC

Songwriting is a creative outlet for Al. He's not a churning songwriting machine that pumps out dozens of songs a year but an occaissional song from the heart, strictly when inspired. His songs are usually written with guitar in hand but he also records and enjoys performing and backing up friends on vocals, twelve string, congas/bongos, shaker, tambourine, clavas, and even a little harmonica.

Telling stories of lifes experiences is the best way to pass on just a little piece of oneself. Some of his treasures are listed below and a three song demo CD is available upon request.

Establishing the Tampa Bay Chapter of Just Plain Folks www.jpfolks.com a worldwide songwriters/musicians organization has been very rewarding and a launch pad for performing and networking as well. Al has hosted dozens of showcases in and and around Tampa Bay since early 2003 and has performed and backed up many local songwriters. The goal is to contribute to a strong and enriched community of the arts.

* "In Love Again Tonight"... Honkey tonk- moderate country two step. Great video production capabilities.

* "Every Step Of The Way"... Up tempo rock-n-roll with a motivational message. Go out and conquer mountains.....

* "Last Call" Country ballad. An older seasoned performer reminisces only to walk away with yet another adventure.

* "We'll Fly"... A love story of a woman who lets go of a bad relationship to open her heart to one thats worthy.

* "A Love That Runs So Deep" A Duet. A lovely duet describing mutual promises that lead to wedding vows.

* "White Cloud At Midnight" A Waltz. A sweet love song with an invitation to dance on a lylac scented night.

Rich has moved on to pursue opportunities in Investment Real Estate and to spend time with family. We remain friends and wish him happiness and prosperity.

Jim Mason... Professional Consultant
Jim Mason is a music industry veteran with 40+ years experience...

...in record production, songwriting and publishing, live performance, artist management and marketing. He has been awarded industry recognition, including gold and platinum records.

Jim co-wrote the Peter, Paul, and Mary hit "I Dig Rock-N-Roll Music", produced gold and platinum albums for the band, FireFall, produced albums for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Chris Hillman of the Byrds, and Richie Furay, of Buffalo Springfield. Other production credits of Jim's include Poco, the Cate Brothers, Bob Buford, The Rhinestones, Robbin Thompson, and Paul of Peter, Paul, and Mary, who originated the timeless "Wedding Song (There is Love)".

Jim has sung backup vocals on recordings with former Beatle John Lennon, with Alice Cooper, and worked on numerous projects with Eagles bassist, Timothy B. Schmit.

Other notable musicians with whom Jim has had a professional or personal friendship include Steve Cropper, Kal David, Chuck Rainey, James Burton, Garth Hudson, Tom Scott, Jerome J. Jumonville, Mack Rebenack (Dr. John), Victor Feldman, Paul Harris, Jai Winding, Harvey Brooks, Felix Pappalardi, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Gram Parsons, Al Garth, Joe Lala, and numerous other well-known sidemen

Jim has had working relationships with other notable industry persons, Ahmet Ertegun, Phil Ramone, Tom Dowd, Elliott Scheiner, Clive Davis, and the legendary John Hammond, who signed Jim to Columbia records as an artist.

Jim's career afforded him the opportunity to work in recording facilities across America, Canada, and England including Abbey Road Studios in London.

From 1989-1998 Jim was a Music Business Instructor at the Colorado Institute of Art, University of Colorado, Swallow Hill Music Association, and was offered Associate Professor status at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Jim has co-authored a book entitled "The Record Producer: The Magic in the Music" to be published later this year. He is a past Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Music Association, a member of ASCAP, NARAS, and the American Federation of Musicians. Currently, Jim is involved with new music publishing ventures, his first solo album, and is authoring a second book "Famous People Who Somehow Knew Me".

A Songwriter and a legend says little for this remarkable man. A and R Productions salutes