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Steven Orkin

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About Me


Steven Orkin is a music marketing specialist with 13 year of marketing communications experience. You can learn more at www.orkinmarketing.com .

Here are some of the clients Steven works with:


steve smith

Well-known for his tenure in rock super group Journey, Steve Smith has attained legendary status as a drummer, bandleader, and sideman who regularly performs with some of the industry's best. Steve was named "one of the top 25 drummers of all time" by Modern Drummer magazine.
Orkin Marketing publishes Steve's e-Magazine "The Vital Informer," and also designed and maintains Steve's three MySpace pages. Learn more at www.vitalinformation.com and www.myspace.com/stevesmith .
dave weckl
Dave Weckl was named "one of the top 25 drummers of all-time" by Modern Drummer Magazine. Best-known for his work in bands formed by legendary pianist/keyboardist Chick Corea and his own band, the Dave Weckl Band, Weckl is also an esteemed composer and producer.
Orkin Marketing designed and maintains Dave's Web site, and developed and publishes his e-Magazine "Behind the Kit." We also designed and maintain Dave's MySpace page.

Additionally, Orkin Marketing has worked hard to build Dave's e-mail database through online peer-to-peer marketing. We have built his opt-in e-mail list from 500 to more than 5,800 names.


Our firm manages the business of Dave's products company, "The Player's Circle," and carries out many personal management duties. Learn more at www.daveweckl.com and www.myspace.com/daveweckl .
peter mayer
A 15-year veteran of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band, Peter Mayer has also produced 7 albums with the Peter Mayer Group. A blend of thoughtful lyrics and crafted melodic textures, his music sounds like a blend of Sting, James Taylor and Paul Simon.
Orkin Marketing publishes Peter's e-Magazine, "The Morning Star," and maintains Peter's MySpace page. Our firm has also managed a PR campaign for Peter's "Stars and Promises" Christmas tour. Learn more at www.petermayer.com and www.myspace.com/petermayergroup .
joel rosenblatt
A world-class drummer with a wide palette of expression, Rosenblatt has played with the likes of Michel Camilo, Bill Evans, Steve Khan, Randy Brecker, Lee Ritenour and Russel Ferrante. He also played with Spyro Gyra for 12 years.
Orkin Marketing designed and maintains Joel's e-Magazine "Cliffsound Notes," as well as his MySpace page. Additionally, our firm manages an ongoing fan relationship campaign. Learn more at www.joelrosenblatt.com and www.myspace.com/joelrosenblatt .
norman hedman
Norman Hedman drives the ambitious Latin fusion band "Tropique," and has also played with Gary Bartz, Chico Freeman, Arthur Blythe, John Hicks, Arturo Sandoval, Des'ree, New Kids On The Block, The Main Ingredient, Giovannie Hidalgo, Hilton Ruiz, New Birth, Daryl Hall and The Spinners.
Orkin Marketing designed and publishes Norman Hedman's e-Magazine "Reflections in the Groove." Learn more at www.normanhedman.com and http://myspace.com/normanhedmanstropique .
jay oliver
Jay Oliver is a world-class jazz pianist, composer and producer. His performance and production credits include: Sheryl Crow, Glenn Frey, Jimmy Buffett, Celine Dion, Bonnie Raitt, Wynona Judd, Chick Corea and The Dave Weckl Band (to name a few). He has traveled the world producing world music in China (to be performed at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing) and working with India's top star, Sandeep Chowta.
Orkin Marketing has run PR campaigns for Jay's company, "Sounds in Silence," and manages business for Jay and Dave Weckl's company, "The Player's Circle." Our company has also consulted on Jay's AO project. Learn more at www.jayoliver.com and www.aomusic.com .

My Interests

Music:

Here are two slideshows from drumFantasy.07, a project Steven produced. You can learn more at www.drumfantasycamp.com .

MORE photos from drumFantasy.07!!

Here is a video of one of my clients, Dave Weckl, doing a jam with legend Steve Gadd and Vinnie Colaiuta.

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Here is a video of another client, Steve Smith (on drums) doing a percussion duet.

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