Formerly Gaffney Productions (publishing and booking agency) formed in 1987 originally as an entertainment and publishing company registered with BMI, to service the needs of touring musicians and to operate as a publishing company for said artists was reformulated in 1996 to expand its demographic of coverage by combining the experience and expertise of their staff and over 21 years of contacts in the business to become a full service publicity and radio promotions company. Kari-On Productions and Melodic Promotions exclusively represent: Jazz, Fusion, Blues, World, Improvisational, Americana, Folk/Bluegrass, Classical (acoustic based genres) with a foundation of musical knowledge and expertise within a very specialized genre.
Our campaigns include out-of-the-box promotions. We look not only at the mainstay avenues of promotion, but we also analyze how we can increase your exposure to new audiences. In addition to building you're most valuable tool, "impressions within the market" via publicity and radio airplay. We utilize those achievements to build you viable marketing tools so you can then take those achievements and put them to use with regard to gigs, festivals, advertising, building your fan base and to increase traffic to your product for potential buyers. This process has to be done whether you are a veteran performer or a debut artist. Large corporations don't stop marketing their products once they are recognized. They have to continue awareness and build new clients and potential buyers. THIS APPLIES TO YOU TOO! You are in the toughest industry there is; what is going to set you a part from your competitors.
Our radio department (John Alexander & Jeff Williams of Melodic Promotions) have obtained charting placement on the following radio panels; Jazzweek, CMJ, Roots Music, Americana Music and !Earshot. We have obtained coverage on such syndicated programs such as; Jim Wilke's "Jazz After Hours," Bob Parlocha "Jazz with Bob Parlocha," Muzak, Skyjazz Internet Radio, Radio(io), M3 Radio, Music Choice, DMX, XM, Sirius, The Weather Channel and Blues Deluxe with 2.1 million listeners and many more....We work with NPR, Satellite, Syndicated, College, Community and select Commercial radio stations. WE DO THE WORK, YOU ENJOY THE BENEFIT!!
MEET OUR ASSOCIATES
Kari Gaffney (Publicist, Kari-On Productions)
Kari Gaffney is the owner of Kari-On Productions which has built its reputation
on service, service, and service! Gaffney, a native Southern Californian,
grew up surrounded by family and friends deeply involved in all aspects of
the entertainment industry; many are famous performers, actors, songwriters,
producers and sound engineers. All have enjoyed the many facets of success
in the entertainment industry, including the business, performance, and the
production of music. Some of the projects include such notable artists and
productions as; Extreme Games, CSI NY, Radio Days, Freddy Fender, Doug Sahm,
Dave Alvin, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Springsteen, No Doubt, Offspring, Stone
Temple Pilots, Wycliffe Gordon, Eddie Daniels, Chris Holiday, Llew Mathews,
Diane Schuur, Bon Jovi, James Brown and more.
Gaffney's experience as a touring musician, promoter, Indy label, distributor, and entertainment agency have given her the hands on experience to understand and coordinate with many facets of the entertainment industry and the knowledge to better serve her clients. Additionally, Gaffney has a long-time career handling PR for fortune 500 companies, artists, and actors so her experience in marketing and music go hand in hand. Along with her extensive contacts built over a 21 year span. She has obtained coverage in top print magazines, newspaper print and industry publications along with valuable online print, blogs, podcasts, zines and beyond. The Internet is a valuable part of promotions especially since the evolution of iPod.
John Alexander (Radio Promoter,
Melodic Promotions)
John has obtained chart placement on the following radio panels; Jazzweek,
CMJ, Roots Music, Americana Music and !Earshot Jazz. He has obtained airplay
on such syndicated programs such as; Jim Wilke's "Jazz After Hours,"
Bob Parlocha "Jazz with Bob Parlocha," Muzak, Skyjazz Internet Radio,
Radio(io), M3 Radio, Music Choice, DMX, XM, Sirius, The Weather Channel, Blues
Deluxe with 2.1 million listeners, Any Thing Goes and many, many more....
-Toured as a bassist for over 25 years
-Attended Berklee College of Music
Jeff Williams (Radio Promoter,
Publicist MP & KP)
Jeff brings to Melodic Promotions and Kari-On Productions a strong musical
background with a minor in English from Augusta State University. His knowledge
and experience are an integral part of our company success. Some of Jeff's
additional educational background includes:
-Over twenty years of performance experience on both guitar and upright bass
-Three years of Classical guitar studies
-Composition scholarship from Berklee College of Music
-B.A. in Jazz Composition from The Berklee College of Music
-Private studies with Charlie Banacos
-Extensive touring experience
-The US Government has commissioned him countless times to compose full scores
for their performing ensembles and orchestras.
David Halfacre (Intern)
David is a High School Student who works 3 hours per day at Kari-On Productions
and Melodic Promotions helping in the mail department and stuffing packages.
David enjoys his AP English classes and hopes to one day become a writer.
His part time position is a great help to the company.
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