Artist Consultant Philadelphia - Charterhouse Music Group

HOOTS & HELLMOUTH IN CHICAGO (Photo credit Doug Seymour)

LL COOL J AT CBS PHILADELPHIA BRANCH PARTY (Credit Scott Weiner)

STEVE FORBERT INTERVIEW WMMR (1982) (Credit Scott Weiner)

STEVE FORBERT INTERVIEW 107.1FM (2024) (Credit Mrs C)

ADAM ANT IN-STORE WITH PLASTIC FANTASTIC (first show in US) (Credit Scott Weiner)

COTTON MATHER INTERVIEW WITH WORLD CAFE & WXPN (Credit Amy Morrissey)

MY 215

The best role in the music industry is the opportunity to be involved in the business and creative endeavors of crazy people who are driven to make art, and who trust me to represent their work. I am driven to connect and share the art I think is important with music enthusiasts everywhere.

This Spotify playlist is 215 of the songs I was privileged, honored and lucky to promote over the past 50 years. It is not a complete list, as there were others that had to be left out, and some that are not available on Spotify.

Some of the albums found here had multiple singles, including records like Thriller which had seven Top 10 singles and set its own record at the time.

Looking back I cannot believe I was involved in so many beloved and successful recordings. These selections are not in any kind of chronological order, or ranked by chart success or global sales. Each song chosen has a story of interest probably only to me. Some of these I had no idea what I was doing or the appeal of the song. Some taught a memorable marketing tip, and some I was directly and personally responsible for the success. Each one sparks thoughts of someone I remember, a time, a place, a season and a lesson.

I would suggest if you hear something you like that you dive into the album where the song is found. Some of these were not 'hits' in the chart sense, but each one is of great importance to me in terms of what I learned about the artist, or about myself, the programming value to radio, or my own smug opinions of the track or the band.

Some of these artists like Michael Jackson, the Clash, Cheap Trick and many others have achieved streams in the trillions. I find it particularly mindblowing that in some cases songs from 40+ years ago generate such interest still today, as fans reach for the song more than 1,000,000,000 times.

My Story

Consulting

Our appointments are designed to provide a direct, personal and focused discussion of your project and your circumstances.

Personal attention to your project, your questions, your experiences, and your ideas.

Discussion of your new recordings, marketing plans, touring needs, licensing options.

Develop strategies for media marketing. Radio promotion, press publicity, online.

Serve as a reference source of industry history, current models and trending new opportunities.

Provide access to industry professionals in recording, manufacturing, radio, press, retail, distribution, licensing, touring, contracts and legal.

Artist History

It is a privilege to be an advocate for artists whose work moves me. I have been fortunate to represent some of the most visionary, unique and inspiring men and women over the past twenty years. A partnership with each has proven to be stimulating, challenging, and the most lasting learning experiences of my life.

KAREN FARR

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