Celebrity concerts & personal appearances

"If music be the food of love, play on" 

     ~William Shakespeare

About Us

Built with an undeniable passion for the arts, The Bazel Group, Inc. has become a trusted resource in the arts and entertainment world. We coordinate and book concerts, comedians and speaker appearances for corporate conventions, conferences, fairs, festivals, fundraisers, performing arts series, private parties and high society events here in the USA and around the world.

 

Artist Venue City/State  
The Shirelles
BB Kings
New York, NY
 
Pam Tillis Historic Rodgers Theatre Poplar Bluff, MO  
Diamond Rio Chingawassa Days Marion, KS  
Scott Simontacchi Private Nashville, TN  
Savannah Jack Private Nashville, TN  
LeAnn Rimes Private Nashville, TN  
Paul Revere & The Raiders J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre Bardstown, KY  
The Least of Your Worries The Listening Room Nashville, TN  
Ryan Michaels Band Hard Rock Cafe Gatlinburg, TN  
The Least of Your Worries Rocketown Nashville, TN  
The Least of Your Worries The Listening Room Nashville, TN  
Ryan Michaels Band SUMMERFEST Milwaukee, WI  
Brad Zinn Private Denver, CO  
George Jones Crawford County Fair Cuba, MO  
The Band Perry J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre Bardstown, KY  
Pure Prairie League Jefferson County Fair Hillsboro, MO  
Derek Parra Private Park City, UT  
Confederate Railroad Washington County Fair Potosi, MO  
Little Texas Washington County Fair Potosi, MO  
Ryan Michaels Band 12th & Porter Nashville, TN  
The Temptations Private Colorado Springs, CO  
Lee Greenwood J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre Bardstown, KY  
Billy Gardell Private San Francisco, CA  
JaneDear Girls Maries County Fair Vienna, MO  
Ryan Michaels Band 12th & Porter Nashville, TN  
Jack Ingram Private Ft. Worth, TX  
The Kentucky Headhunters Kentucky Bourbon Festival Bardstown, KY  
Story Musgrave SUNY Cortland, NY  
Craig Morgan Anderson County Corn Festival Garnett, KS  
Ryan Michaels Band Brothers Lounge Cleveland, OH  
Darryl Worley Bunker MO Oktoberfest Bunker, MO  
Burns & Poe Bunker MO Oktoberfest Bunker, MO  
Ryan Michaels Band Hard Rock Cafe Gatlinburg, TN  
J. Mark McVey University of Arizona Tucson, AZ  
Story Musgrave Richmond Hill Centre Richmond Hill, ON, Canada  
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage Clark Center for The Performing Arts Arroyo Grande, CA  

"...The way you organized their performance shows your high professionality and deep knowledge of this difficult business...... I would recommend you and the Greg Rowles band to anyone in or out of America..."

 



"What can I say? It was the absolute best social event we have had, at least in the last 5 years I have been here.  Our people were just thrilled with The Polyester Express band. I've never seen the dance floor stay packed until the bitter end like this year.  It was fabulous!"

 



"Everything I’ve heard about Saturday evening has been just great – that means that bar for next year has been set really high! Billy Dean was a big hit on stage and off!"

 



"I have found Patti Donahoe's experience and professionalism to be a valuable asset to our company. The success of the projects she has helped us with are widely known throughout the Cayman Islands as some of the best entertainment the island’s have ever seen." - The Good Life Ltd.



"..I feel so strongly about the great service that The Bazel Group provide that I have even started to recommend the group whenever I get the chance... I look forward to working with you on next year's event!"

 



"Patti Donahoe knows what acts will draw a crowd and is always present to handle the details. They have good follow-up and take care of clients and artists.”

 



"Ed, you are a highlighted professional, and frame worked the event with your energy. We look forward to working with you in the future...”

 



"Patti Donahoe gets us the best prices possible on artists, and really goes to bat for us.”

 



""I can speak for LeAnn Rimes and everyone in her band a crew and say that this was a great show and a seamless production. Catering, audio, dressing room hospitality were all top notch! Everyone in our camp had a ball so thanks very much for having us. Your team did a great job and took excellent care of us."

 



 "You guys rock - thanks for a great time!

 

  - The Temptations


Current Internship Opening:

Graphic Arts/Technical - we currently have an opening for a highly motivated student who is proficient in graphics, web design as well as technical issues involving computers. 

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Business Intern: Currently reviewing fall 2012-2013 applications now! 

                          

We believe in the promise of bright minds and look for a few select Interns who are highly motivated, self-starters - looking to make a contribution to our company.   In return, we will provide you with a front row seat and hands-on experience in the live performance industry.  Our company coordinates a wide variety of celebrity concerts, comedians, speakers and personal appearances for the stages around the world.  

Our Internship program involves four phases:

Marketing:
*  Filing and accurate maintenance of new and established Artist promotional materials for our sales staff
*  DVD dubbing - producing crisply dubbed promotional products and mailing them in a timely manner
*  Promotional pieces - create marketing materials for our web sites
*  A&R - review all incoming promotional materials and coordinating your findings with staff and artists

Booking:
*  Receive incoming booking inquiries on the phone and respond to them in a professional manner
*  Receive and respond to incoming booking inquires from our web site and respond to them in a professional manner
*  Check for Artist availability
*  Create solutions and present them to potential clients.
*  Follow up and ask for the sale
*  You will be responsible for making a minimum of two bookings per your time with us.

Contracting:
*  Create contracts to cover your date with client
*  Create contracts to cover your date with the Artist
*  Track contracts to insure that we have fully executed copies in a timely manner
*  Coordinate and track deposits and payments to all parties.

Producing:
*  Coordinate bids for sound systems, lights and backline from production vendors for concert dates
*  Coordinate logistics of flights, ground transportation, hotel, catering and hospitality
*  On site supervision of a concert event.

The Benefits Of Your Internship:
*  You will experience serious hands-on experience in the live entertainment business
*  Through our company, you will be given exposure to the leaders of our industry.
*  The commission percentage from your booking, as well as those of our other interns, will go into a fund and will be divided equally among the Intern team at the end of the semester.
*  You will travel and be responsible for producing at least one live event.

Qualifications Needed:

*  You must be able to move quickly - we operate on "internet time" which is for customers who want instant answers
*  You must be able to work in a fast paced environment
*  You must have a cool head and be able to think on your feet
*  Your positive attitude is a must
*  Honesty is the key to our business
*  You have an attitude of jumping in and thinking pro-actively.   If you see something that needs fixing - we welcome your contribution.
*  Due to the sensitive nature of our business - you will be required to sign a non-disclosure confidentiality clause
*  You will have a required reading assignment.
*  You will be required to listen to a series of audio programs on sales and negotiating.
*  You will be required to attend various industry meetings, when appropriate.

At The Bazel Group, Inc. we are proud to think "out of the box".   We look for like minded, proactive individuals who can contribute and learn as we grow. We are a service based industry providing the beauty of the arts for clients around the world.

We can only select a limited number of interns each semester.   If you feel you are interested, please forward a copy of your resume, three references (yes, we check them) and your compelling reason why you want to work with our team.   Please send to:  internships@thebazelgroup.com

We love interns, value their contribution, and are proud to say many who have passed through our halls have gone on to great success in our industry.  Thank you!