Don Coleman - Music Industry Consultant

About Me

.."http://www.myspace.com/anrgroupinternational"
CONTACTING US:
Due to the overwhelming number of messages that we receive, we regret that we cannot answer all of the messages.
We WILL listen to Bands/Artists who have bar coded CD's EP's & CD Singles for Film & TV placements and Music Conference Shopping opportunites.
These Bands/Artists MUST mail their promo kits to our business address. This address is available upon request through Myspace messaging.
We DO listen to ALL of the music on our our myspace Friend Request pages and may request a promo kit.
We DO NOT visit links outside of Myspace or read EPK's on other websites.
IF A BAND WANTS TO HAVE ANY HOPE OF MOVING FORWARD IN THIS INDUSTRY THEY MUST BE PREPARED TO MAIL A PROMO KIT!
WE WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR MUSIC CAREERS.
A/R Group International:
The brainchild of company CEO and Executive Director - Donald Coleman: songwriter, vocalist, lyricist, arranger and producer.
A music industry professional with a vast network of contacts around the globe created over a period of 25 years.
OUR INFRASTRUCTURE INCLUDES: Established Producers , State Of The Art Recording Studios , World-Class Mastering Facilities , Major Label A/R, Booking Agents, CD & Concert Merch Manufacturers, Web Designers, Video Production & Editing Specialists.
ARTIST MANAGEMENT: For an artist to qualify for management consideration they must have a BUDGET to create or already have in place; a world-class full-length album, broadcast quality/closed captioned video for the first single and a minimum of three potential radio hits on the album. The artist must perform LIVE and have the ability to fulfill tour obligations to create revenue and sales in the industry database.
PROMO KIT DESIGN: A/R Group International specializes in promo kit design and manufacturing.
RE-PRODUCTION RE-MIXING RE-MASTERING: We take the utmost pride in our work including re-mixing and re-mastering of existing recordings. Sample before and after MP3's and client references available upon request.
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CONFERENCE SHOPPING:We will shop your music in person at International Music Conferences (POPKOMM, MIDEM, CHINA AV) and other conferences in other countries for licensing and distribution deals.
FILM & TV PLACEMENTS: We have direct contacts with International Film Production companies and Music Supervisors for Film & TV song placements every month.
FILM & TV PLACEMENTS REQUIRE A BAR CODED CD RELEASE.
RADIO TRACKING: We will send your single to radio provided you have a distribution deal. We provide our clients with detailed reports weekly. RADIO TRACKING CLIENTS MUST QUALIFY. We will NOT send a Single to Radio that doesn't belong there.
MAJOR LABEL DISTRO: We have the contacts to secure a major label distribution deal (MUST QUALIFY) for your artist/band including a SOUNDSCAN LIVE VENUE REPORTING ACCOUNT.
ALL MAJOR LABEL DISTRO DEALS REQUIRE PRE-APPROVAL.
Our POUND HILL RECORD LABEL ROSTER IS CURRENTLY FULL.
WE ARE PROUD TO BE PARTNERS WITH LAYDAY MUSIC / GERMANY
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My Interests

THANK YOU SNOOP DOGG & CREW
FOR THE SIX STAR TREATMENT IN MONCTON NB CANADA.
A JOURNEY NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN - PEACE & RESPECT!

DON COLEMAN DONATES 100% OF PROCEEEDS TO CHARITY
THE SONG HEADSTART PEAKS AT #12
ON TOP 25 SINGLES CHART AT CJSE-FM

Don Coleman - "Headstart" Fundraising Campaign TV Interview

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A/R GROUP INTERNATIONAL SIGNS:

CEREMONY (Rock) Australia
MANDI SEEKINGS (R/B SOUL) USA
SCOTT JACKSON (Roots Rock/Americana) Canada
VALKIR (NU-AGE POP ROCK) USA
LISA BERNARD (POP ROCK) CANADA

CEREMONY

CEREMONY are excellent songwriters and masterful musicians with a gem vocalist from the land down under. This band has 6 potential hits on their current album release that will be available in North America in February 2008 in North America, China & All Territories In Europe. An aggressive promotion and marketing plan is in place. A/R Group International is very proud to represent the band in North America and will be releasing two video's to MTV and MUCH MUSIC. Ceremony is planning a North American Tour

CEREMONY: FILTHY GRUDGE Music Video

CEREMONY: SEVENTH WONDER Music Video

CEREMONY: Scores BIG On SONY/BMG CompilationA/R Group International rock act Ceremony scores big as a featured artist on the Sony/BMG compilation CD "Power On - Rock Hits 2007"

MANDI SEEKINGS

MANDI SEEKINGS MUSIC VIDEO - WHEN I DREAM OF YOU

A/R Group International is proud to manage and promote Mandi Seekings in Canada. Mandi's self titled debut album will be released in November and was produced by Michael Vail Blum (Madonna, Anastacia, Jessica Simpson, Kelly Clarkson)This Mainstream Pop/R&B record will be promoted in print and radio with a mall tour of Canada in the works as well as a video release to follow up the first single "When I Dream Of You". Mandi has got it all - the gem voice - the hot look and great songs. She is destined for success in Canada and negotiations are under way for a licensing deal in Germany. Check out Mandi's trax at www.myspace.com/mandiseekings

LISA BERNARD is certainly one of Canada's most powerful vocalists. She has garnered widespread attention with her current release "PRELUDE". Reaching as high as number 2 on radio charts in Canada.

VALKIR

VALKIR is continuing to create his epic debut album using his revolutionary writing skills and production techniques.

Every track will live up to the VALKIR trademark of excellence.

Floydian-esque instrumental backing tracks with a Santana/Satriani influenced guitar wizardry that weaves a multi-dimensional journey.

VALKIR is surrounded by a masterful band of session musicians including renowned jazz session player Rocco Ventrella (Italy).

Don Coleman: Executive Producer of the debut VALKIR album
SCOTT JACKSON

SCOTT JACKSON - C'Mon C'Mon - VIDEO RELEASE
From His Current Album DISTRACTIONS

LAUNCH SITE: WWW.TRACYSTARR.NET

Congratulations TRACY STARR on landing a record deal with PERRIS Records in the U.S.A. and BENT PENNY RECORDS (Canada).

I highly recommend this album to all Guitar Driven Rock Fans. The brainchild of Steve LeBlanc & Daniel Dupuis. Tracy Starr will ROCK your socks off and keep you wanting more. Steve LeBlanc is an axe surgeon, a journeyman who would be comfortable trading licks and solos with the best guitarists in the world - BAR NONE! With the album now available in Canada, The U.S.A. and Europe TRACY STARR is preparing to take the world by storm. Visit www.tracystarr.net or www.myspace.com/tracystarr
to experience a phenomenal ROCK ALBUM.

I'd like to meet:

Music Industry Professionals / Songwriters / Musical Groups / Session Players /Hit Songs

WANTED SONGS - ALL GENRES FOR FOR FILM & TV PLACEMENTS

We are proud to represent FUNKY MUSTARD (Film/TV Division)

My Blog

MUSIC INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW ITINERARY 2008

A/R Group International is pleased to provide you with these dates.Self promote by attending one of these shows in person.These shows are frequented by industry professionals seeking music to license ...
Posted by Don Coleman - Music Industry Consultant on Sat, 28 Apr 2007 11:25:00 PST

CEREMONY: AR Group International Brokers Asia/Pacific Rim Distro Deal

AR Group International has brokered a distribution deal for Australian Band CEREMONY. Ceremony has just signed a deal in Korea to distribute their successful debut CD throughout Asia, starting with K...
Posted by Don Coleman - Music Industry Consultant on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:51:00 PST

CEREMONY: AR Group International Brokers Live Dates In China During The Olympic Games

"Dynamic rock band CEREMONY has just confirmed an exclusive deal and is negotiating four festival arena performances in Beijing during the Olympics this August and will play in front ...
Posted by Don Coleman - Music Industry Consultant on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:56:00 PST

CEREMONY: Scores BIG On SONY/BMG Compilation

A/R Group International rock act Ceremony scores big as a featured artist on the Sony/BMG compilation CD "Power On - Rock Hits 2007". The CD is now available in Australia and online worldwide. Release...
Posted by Don Coleman - Music Industry Consultant on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:28:00 PST

A/R Group International - 4 MTV USA Licensing Deals

CeremonyMandi SeekingsHollywood Love SceneTodd GeldartSkardPetra WestenAnother A.R.G.I. Success Story
Posted by Don Coleman - Music Industry Consultant on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:52:00 PST

CEREMONY / DEP - UNIVERSAL (Canada) Distro Deal

A/R Group International has secured a UNIVERSAL (Canada) distribution deal for Australian rock band CEREMONY. CEREMONY are one of the greatest rock bands Australia has ever produced.Negotiations are c...
Posted by Don Coleman - Music Industry Consultant on Wed, 23 May 2007 02:02:00 PST

MANDI SEEKINGS NOMINATED - ALBUM OF THE YEAR

A/R Group International and Pound Hill Records are proud to announce that our artist MANDI SEEKINGS has been nominated for Album Of The Year by The Hawaiian Academy Of Recording Arts.Na Hoku Nano Nano...
Posted by Don Coleman - Music Industry Consultant on Wed, 23 May 2007 01:55:00 PST

THE MUSIC INDUSTRY TRUTHS

Let's face the facts. The music industry is a very tough place to do business. If you believe that you will be signed by a major label, enjoy the dream. If your budget is non-existent your revenue wil...
Posted by Don Coleman - Music Industry Consultant on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 03:57:00 PST