Thanks for your interest in Olympic Productions. We are always interested in new material and bands. Let us know what your goals are (casual gigging, concerts, recording, touring, etc.)

You are welcome to email any files. (SMALL JPGs, GIFs, or text-Please do not send formatted files)

Basic PR Packet suggestions: (All on FAXABLE on 8 1/2 x 11 WHITE or LIGHT Pastel) Leave OFF any contact info/phone/email/site!

1) Cover Sheet (Name, Featuring, Styles, Bio, 3 Short one line Reviews, etc.)

2) Tech Sheet (equipment, PA needs)

3) Photo (8x10 glossy B&W preferable-call (800) 843-9259-Quantity Photo in LA-about .50/each, Color -email to us for web)

4) Cassette and/or CD (for casual bands: short 30 sec. clips of many songs, if possible. Originals really need to be on a finished CD-the better the track record, the better the shopping)

5) Repertoire Sheet (List of Songs arranged by style-not too many, enough for one sheet)

6) Video - will become more important in the future. Especially Casino booking, clubs, and label presentation.

7) Short description for our main database. Example:

Great All-Variety Wedding Band!

The Dreamatics are a complete versatile band that features the vocals of Maggie Laird. The group can perform as a 3-4pc group (To get a big-band sound horns can be added as well). The band has performed all over the NW for weddings, parties, conventions, nightclubs, festivals, etc. The band is capable of both light background and up-tempo dance music. This is a down to earth, gutsy group! 4-6pc

For examples of all of the above, SEE BELOW or you are welcome to come in and look at the files....This can be VERY enlightening.

If you would like help in creating a very pro packet, Vance Nurkala works with me and has been helping musicians at very reasonable rates. He can create all of the above, along with logos, graphics, and possible some video production. Vance's number is: (206)713-8077.

Please send 1-3 PR packets to:

4501 Interlake Ave N #7

Seattle, WA 98103

(206)634-1142

FAX (206)547-4084

Edrums@aol.com

WEBSITE:

http://www.iwantaband.com

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Example of Cover Sheet:

(This is not formatted for 8x10-email is unlimited-You should consider 2 columns of information FOR A ONE SHEET FAXABLE PRESENTATION)

The Olympic Marimba Band

If you want Caribbean Calypso, African Marimba, Latin-Salsa, and Jazz AND a bit of Wild & Crazy FUN, THIS is the band for YOU!

Featuring:

Musical Styles from around the WORLD performed on a 7 1/2 foot long Honduras Rosewood Marimba!

–Mark Bristol, Blue Suede News

"Refreshing...Ed Hartman is a talented percussionist as well as composer and has provided us with a fine new addition for our listening."

–Dave Satterfield, Percussive Notes

"His music is sincere and involved, always extending technique and expression to its limits."

–Dina Blade, Victory Music

Performance:

Ed Hartman has recorded and performed with numerous bands, orchestras, dance and theatre co’s including: Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel, Tickle Tune Typhoon, and Ellipsis. In the Northwest, he has become a top freelance percussionist and recording artist. As a soloist, Ed has performed at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in NYC. His own band The Olympic Marimba Band performs music from around the world, while The Olympic Marimba Duo, with Don Dieterich, performs jazz and classical arrangements for mallet instruments and percussion.

Education/Teaching:

Originally from Chicago, Ed received his degree in percussion from Indiana University. Ed Hartman has written articles, sheet music and books about music for Olympic Publications, and C. Alan Publications. His albums "The River", "Northwest Passage", and "Marimbells of Christmas" have received national critical acclaim, and Ed is currently touring nationally as a YAMAHA performing artist and clinician. Ed also endorses Pro-Mark drumsticks and Mike Balter mallets. He has scored music for T.V., radio, and even a planetarium.

Contact info:

(Leave your name/phone off-either leave blank or insert agent/manager/etc.)

4501 Interlake Ave N #7

Seattle, WA 98103

(206)634-1142

FAX (206)547-4084

Edrums@aol.com

WEBSITE:

http://www.iwantaband.com

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Sample Repertoire Sheet:

Repertoire/Songs:

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Sample Tech. Sheet:

(similiar to what you fill out for festivals)

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(Graphic of layout of band with mic/directs/PA info)

Contact: Olympic Productions (206) 634-1142

Email: Edrums@aol.com

Web: http://www.iwantaband.com

Type of Music: Original and Standards, Latin, Jazz, Blues, African, Carribean, etc. Size: 3-7 piece, with vocals

Instrumentation: (depending on availability) 1) Marimba, Vibraphone, Congas, Timbales, Percussion 2) Keyboards 3) Drumset, Percussion OPT: 4) Bass 5) Guitar 6) Sax or trumpet 7) Auxilliary Congas, Timbales, Percussion Cost: Variable, depending on travel, P.A., # of sets, location, time of day, etc.

Accomodations: Band members and spouses Loading and parking: For up to 4 vehicles nearby site. Large doorways are preferable (35"+, 33" is possible). Elevators need to be 8 feet long.

Stage description: The marimba is over 7 1/2 feet long, and the band needs a stage area of at least 15' X 12'. Mikes: 10-12 (dep. on size of band-all booms, if possible ) Directs: 3-4.

Other contractual additions/needs: ETC....

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Sample Repertoire Sheet:

Repertoire/Songs:

(This is just a sample...hundreds of requests available)

Ed Hartman

IWANTABAND.COM

Olympic Records/Productions

4501 Interlake Ave N #7

Seattle, WA 98103

(206)634-1142

Edrums@aol.com

WEBSITE: CLICK: IWANTABAND.COM

(http://www.iwantaband.com)