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Rich Overton / RJO Artists

Music Is The Weapon Of The Future

About Me

Passionate, Genuine, Curious, Hard Working, Complicated, Work In Progress ************************************************************ ******************************** Official Biography (RJO Artists) ************************************************************ *****************************Rich Overton, a Boston native, owns and operates RJO Artist Relations & Management here in New York City, where he manages Out Popstar Ari Gold. He also markets and develops many artists including Dance star Brian Kent, and Indie Rocker Liz Clark.Each year Rich works directly with many GLBT organizations. Through RJO, he works closely with The Wedding Party for Marriage Equality and The Ali Forney Center, which house homeless GLBT youth. Rich has served on the Outmusic Committee and this year is in charge of the Media Relations of The Outmusic Awards which will be hosted by Alix Olson and Ari Gold and honoring Dance Music Legend Junior Vasquez.Rich recently produced the upcoming “I’m Not Crazy” Video by Brian Kent as well as co-producing and appearing in Ari Gold’s “Love Will Take Over” video, which debuted at #1 on MTV’s LOGO Channel.Almost 10 years ago, Rich began his career as the very first male host of Women In Music on WERS Boston, where he built the show’s popularity by welcoming such artists as Cyndi Lauper, Donna DeLory, Melissa Ferrick, Billie Myers and Patty Larkin. Around this time, Rich covered many events including the final GLAMAs (Gay & Lesbian American Music Awards) interviewing many personalities including Danny Pintauro of Who’s The Boss and recording artist Jill Sobule.This led to opportunities working for Full House Promotions in Massachusetts, Dido at Nettwerk Management in Los Angeles and Virgin Records in Beverly Hills. Moving back East, Rich ran the publicity & booking departments for MPress Records and Indie Songstress Rachael Sage while managing Bisexual activist/Songwriter Skott Freedman, before starting RJO out of his own office here in NYC.Rich is a graduate of Emerson College in Boston with a degree in Audio & Radio / Performance & Public Relations.Check out www.rjoartists.com for more information. ************************************************************ *****************************
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My Interests

Music, My Niece and Nephews, People, Laughing, Concerts, Dancing, Friends, Coffee, Herbal Tea, Silver, Pugs, new things...

I'd like to meet:

Honest people on the journey

Music:

Check out RJO Artists!!! (click on their myspace profiles to the right for music samples) ************************************************************ ************************** Ari Gold - www.arigold.com - ************************************************************ ************************** Levi Kreis - www.levikreis.com - ************************************************************ *********************** Brian Kent - www.brian-kent.com - ************************************************************ *********************** Naommon - www.myspace.com/naommon ************************************************************ ********************** Jenna Drey - www.jennadrey.com - ************************************************************ *********************** Reuben Butchart - www.reubenbutchart.com - ************************************************************ *********************** Billy Porter - www.billyporter.com - ************************************************************ *********************** Liz Clark - www.lizclarkmusic.com - ************************************************************ ********************** ************************************************************ *********************** Playing on my iTunes frequently... ************************************************************ *************** Cyndi Lauper, Tori Amos, Angela McKluskey, David Gray, Ben Harper, The Fray, The Killers, 80's/ Top 40, Madonna, Bon Jovi, Jann Arden, Patty Griffin, Wild Colonials, Joan Osborne, Snow Patrol, Blondie, Aerosmith, Cher, Coldplay, Dido, Damien Rice, Duran Duran, Garbage, Eurythmics, Gwen Stefani, Joss Stone, Julia Darling, Kelly Clarkson, Kina, Melissa Etheridge, Natalie Imbruglia

Movies:

The Sweetest Thing, Brokeback Mountain, The Devil Wears Prada, Misery, Riding In Cars With Boys, The Color Purple....and well, I must mention SAW, not as a favorite, but as the scariest movie i have ever seen. I will never see a scary movie again...ok maybe thats a lie. I have seen the Omen which was awful.

Television:

THE COMEBACK (RIP SADLY!), Project Runway, Daisy Does America (RIP!), LOGO, Ellen, Oprah, Sex And The City, Will & Grace, Golden Girls and I am kinda embarrassingly addicted to MTV Reality Shows even though it boggles my mind why MUSIC TELEVISION does NOT PLAY music!!...but then again, i think I answered my own question. ************************************************************ *******Check out Ari'd brand new video Where The Music Takes You featuring Sasha Allen and directed by Joe Phillips below! First single from new album Transport Systems in stores nationwide and on Itunes! Check out Ari Gold's Love Will Take Over video below!Ari Gold's Love Will Take Over Video is a visual diary of his 2005 Space Under Sun World tour. The video is taken through the US and Europe is cities such as NY, LA, Lake Tahoe, Reno, Boston and countries such as Switzerland, France, Italy and Israel. The video features special guests including Kevin Aviance, Billy Porter, RJO Artists' Rich Overton (Ari's manager) and Ari's mom.This song instantly became a Billboard Dance Hit and the video debuted at number 1 on LOGO's The Click List... width="425" height="350" ..Check out Brian Kent's Video I'm Not Crazy below! This was filmed in New York and is the first video single for Brian's upcoming album due out in 2007! This video was produced by Brian Kent, Rich Overton of RJO Artist Relations & Management and Kate Huesentuit. Video directed by Jorg Fockele of Queer Eye For The Straight Guy... width="425" height="350" ..Below check out Ari Gold's video Wave Of You. Wave Of You was the first single off of Ari's sophomore album Space Under Sun. Video directed by Guy Guido... width="425" height="350" ..Check out Levi Kreis' first video single We're Okay from his album The Gospel According To Levi! This video is quickly spreading throughout the country! Enjoy!Rachael Sage's Video "Wildflower" from her album The Blistering Sun! This video was directed by Thomas Moore and promoted by RJO Artist Relations & Management. It has been seen on MTV's LOGO, HBO ZONE, OutOfTheCloset TV, WomensRadio.org, PNN Networks and many more outlets! This video features special appearances by Village People's Randy Jones, Anne Heaton and RJO Artists' Rich Overton.Liz Clark's Video "Who's Your Angel" from her current album Hand On The Stove. Liz tours the country frequently as a solo artist and with GIRL PARTS (Julie Loyd & Melineh Kurdian). Keep your eyes out for this one! Video Directed by Michelle Bonfils.

Books:

The Four Agreements, The Automatic Millionaire, The Color Purple...and I think I want to look for a book by Dr Robin (from Oprah) cause I LOVE HER!

Heroes:

My Mom and Grandmothers

My Blog

Ari Gold, Brian Kent, Naommon, Liz Clark- New Releases, Awards, TV & Radio!

RJO Artist Relations & Management Newsletter, May 2008Thanks so much for all the support. 2008 has been incredible and the momentum keeps on building...CREATING CHANGE COMMUNITY AWARDS 2008 presented ...
Posted by Rich Overton / RJO Artists on Fri, 09 May 2008 12:04:00 PST

Ari Gold’s Concert for Soulforce One Week Away! Brian Kent in NYC THIS WEEK!!

Hey New Yorkers!This is going to be one exciting week!! ARI GOLD AND CELEBRITY FRIENDS STAND UP FOR SOULFORCE AND THE EQUALITY RIDE!One week away for ARI GOLD LIVE in Concert: A Benefit for the Equal...
Posted by Rich Overton / RJO Artists on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:22:00 PST

Special Ari Gold Concert, Levi Kreis Calls For Change, Brian Kent New Release, NAOMMON!

RJO Artist Relations & Management March UpdateHey Y’all!2008 has been one incredible year and it is just the beginning. Lets get right to it&ARI GOLD TransporTour 2008 & New Single!Ari will offi...
Posted by Rich Overton / RJO Artists on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:16:00 PST

Vote for RJO Artists ARI GOLD & BRIAN KENT for a Pill Award!

Hey Guys!The voting page is up. The awards will be announced on April 13th in NYC.Ari Gold’s Video Where The Music Takes You is nominated for Best Music Video Pop & Best Animation/FX.Brian Kent...
Posted by Rich Overton / RJO Artists on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:10:00 PST

(RJO 2008) Happy New Year! Whoopi, meet Ari Gold...

Hey Y'all!Happy New Year! If 2007 was any indication of what's to come, then 2008 will be off the charts!! Thank you to everyone who helped support RJO Artists last year in EVERY category - TV, Radi...
Posted by Rich Overton / RJO Artists on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:33:00 PST

(RJO 2008) Happy New Year! Whoopi, meet Ari Gold...

Hey Y'all!Happy New Year! If 2007 was any indication of what's to come, then 2008 will be off the charts!! Thank you to everyone who helped support RJO Artists last year in EVERY category - TV, Radi...
Posted by Rich Overton / RJO Artists on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:34:00 PST

Ari Gold Breaks Through On His Own Terms - Clive Davis, OUT100, FOX News, Sirius, LOGO!

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Rich OvertonRJO Artist Relations & Managementwww.rjoartists.com / ph: 917-539-1819************************************RECORDING ARTIST ARI GOLD BREAKS THROUGH WITH STUNNI...
Posted by Rich Overton / RJO Artists on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 11:35:00 PST

Levi Kreis as Jerry Lee Lewis in "The Million Dollar Quartet" & Exclusive iTunes Album!

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Rich OvertonRJO Artist Relations & Managementwww.rjoartists.com / ph: 917-539-1819************************************ARTIST LEVI KREIS STARS AS JERRY LEE LEWIS IN THE MI...
Posted by Rich Overton / RJO Artists on Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:29:00 PST

Ari Gold, Brian Kent, Levi Kreis - Out100, LOGO, Sirius Radio, Pride & More!!

Hey folks!This year has gone by way too fast. I hope everyone has a great Halloween! So much to catch up on...here's a few of the highlights...______RJO Artists reach 1 on Sirius Satellite Radio Out...
Posted by Rich Overton / RJO Artists on Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:51:00 PST

THE REVIEWS ARE HERE!! (and even CLIVE DAVIS weighs in!)

THE REVIEWS ARE IN AND CRITICS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY ARE RAVING ABOUT ARI GOLD AND HIS NEW ALBUM,TRANSPORT SYSTEMS. Buy your copy now!"Ari wrote a very personal album and the lyrics attest to the batt...
Posted by Rich Overton / RJO Artists on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:39:00 PST