Avery Andon
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Avery Andon is an American-born music manager, concert promoter and writer from Manhattan, New York, who began his career in the music industry working for his father Arma Andon with successful recording artists including Godsmack
, Cyndi Lauper
, and Donna Lewis
.
, a powerpop/electro group from Arizona
that gained popularity on the social network MySpace
, signing to Epic Records
and eventually breaking up in late 2008 due to "creative and personal differences".
Andon Artists, LLC then took on a pop duo from Atlanta called The Love Willows, who soon after signed with Decca Records
and went on to tour with Push Play
in Nov. 2008 and The Veronica's in 2009, gaining airplay for their single "Falling Faster" on several Top 40 stations and Sirius Radio.
The company developed and represents Stephen Jerzak.
Avery Andon was mentioned in the September 4, 2008 issue of WWD Magazine for his work with The Love Willows and was quoted in the January 24, 2009 issue of Billboard Magazine for his work with rock band Runner Runner.
On www.AndonArtists.com it currently lists Andon Artists, LLC roster as including Andrew Allen (Epic Records), Samuel (Columbia Records), Stephen Jerzak (Universal/Republic) and renowned Street Artist ALEC MONOPOLY
. They recently added rap phenomenon Troop 41 (Universal/Republic), who's single "Do The John Wall" has accumulated over 9 million views on YouTube and was certified GOLD with over 500,000 singles sold by the RIAA on March 30th, 2011.
Andon Artists, LLC created, packaged and booked "A Very Acoustic Christmas Tour" that took place in December 2009. The tour featured Stephen Jerzak, The Ready Set and Breathe Electric, with a one-off date on 12/30 in Illinois featuring NeverShoutNever as the headliner. It was the first string of dates under the "A Very Acoustic ..." tour brand created by Andon.
, Death+Taxes Magazine,Karma Magazine, Hamptons Magazine
, Dan's Paper and The Southampton Press among others. Avery was named East End Editor of Hamptons Magazine for the summer season of 2007, and wrote weekly restaurant and nightlife reviews for the magazine.
Godsmack
Godsmack is an American heavy metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin...
, Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi Lauper
Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper is an American singer, songwriter, actress and LGBT rights activist. She achieved success in the mid-1980s with the release of the album She's So Unusual and became the first female singer to have four top-five singles released from one album...
, and Donna Lewis
Donna Lewis
Donna Lewis is a Welsh singer-songwriter and record producer, best known for the 1996 pop hit single "I Love You Always Forever", and the adult contemporary chart-topper "At the Beginning" with Richard Marx. After releasing her second LP Blue Planet, Lewis left Atlantic Records and independently...
.
Management
In 2007, Avery formed his own management company Andon Artists, LLC. Soon after, Andon found and signed The Medic DroidThe Medic Droid
-History:The Medic Droid was started in 2005 with Chris Donathon, Hector Bagnod and Johnny Chavez . Bagnod and Donathon first met in 2003, but Donathon moved away from the city after they met, only to return a few years later...
, a powerpop/electro group from Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
that gained popularity on the social network MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
, signing to Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
and eventually breaking up in late 2008 due to "creative and personal differences".
Andon Artists, LLC then took on a pop duo from Atlanta called The Love Willows, who soon after signed with Decca Records
Decca Records
Decca Records began as a British record label established in 1929 by Edward Lewis. Its U.S. label was established in late 1934; however, owing to World War II, the link with the British company was broken for several decades....
and went on to tour with Push Play
Push Play
Push Play was a pop rock band formed on Long Island, NY. The band consisted of CJ Baran , Steve Scarola , Nick Deturris and Derek Ries . The band had found success without a label by utilizing social networking and selling their albums on iTunes and other online music vendors...
in Nov. 2008 and The Veronica's in 2009, gaining airplay for their single "Falling Faster" on several Top 40 stations and Sirius Radio.
The company developed and represents Stephen Jerzak.
Avery Andon was mentioned in the September 4, 2008 issue of WWD Magazine for his work with The Love Willows and was quoted in the January 24, 2009 issue of Billboard Magazine for his work with rock band Runner Runner.
On www.AndonArtists.com it currently lists Andon Artists, LLC roster as including Andrew Allen (Epic Records), Samuel (Columbia Records), Stephen Jerzak (Universal/Republic) and renowned Street Artist ALEC MONOPOLY
Alec Monopoly
Alec Monopoly is an American street artist, graffiti artist, and painter. He is known for his satirical spins using the Monopoly man, in reference to contemporary styles or situations.-About the artist:...
. They recently added rap phenomenon Troop 41 (Universal/Republic), who's single "Do The John Wall" has accumulated over 9 million views on YouTube and was certified GOLD with over 500,000 singles sold by the RIAA on March 30th, 2011.
Touring
Avery Andon and Andon Artists, LLC created, packaged and promoted The Bromance Tour in July 2009, featuring Stephen Jerzak, Chase Coy, Breathe Electric and Romance On a Rocketship. The tour was considered surprisingly successful by local promoters and venues, with an average attendance of 200 kids per night.Andon Artists, LLC created, packaged and booked "A Very Acoustic Christmas Tour" that took place in December 2009. The tour featured Stephen Jerzak, The Ready Set and Breathe Electric, with a one-off date on 12/30 in Illinois featuring NeverShoutNever as the headliner. It was the first string of dates under the "A Very Acoustic ..." tour brand created by Andon.
Writing
As a freelance journalist, Avery has written for several nationally and regionally distributed publications including Synthesis (magazine)Synthesis (magazine)
Synthesis is a website, weekly newspaper, and a national magazine that deals with popular music, movies, technology, and other interests of pop culture. It is owned by Bill Fishkin, who began the newspaper in Chico, California in his apartment. The magazine is known for publishing eclectic...
, Death+Taxes Magazine,Karma Magazine, Hamptons Magazine
Hamptons Magazine
Hamptons is a regional magazine that is published by Niche Media, LLC for more than 29 years and primarily targets the Hamptons's most affluent residents and visitors....
, Dan's Paper and The Southampton Press among others. Avery was named East End Editor of Hamptons Magazine for the summer season of 2007, and wrote weekly restaurant and nightlife reviews for the magazine.