LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) — Veteran agent Rick Rees has closed Earthtone Music Agency and moved to M.P.I. Talent Agency in Los Angeles. Rees began his career as a tour manager for Ambrosia, Dave Davies of the Kinks, Jim Messina, David Benoit and others before starting his own agency, Earthtone Music, in 1997.
Michael Pick, M.P.I. president, tells CelebrityAccess, "Upon bringing Richard on board, MPI has been able to widen our range of artists. Our small size and diverse roster helps us to continue excelling in giving personal attention and hands on representation."
Rees adds “I am very excited to be apart of MPI, and look forward to growing with the company. I plan to add diversity to the roster and devote myself to complementing a great team of agents.”
Richard Rees' current roster:
10,000 Maniacs
AMBROSIA
Asia featuring John Payne
Stan Ridgway
The Young Dubliners
Richard Rees
Phone: 310-859-7300
Fax: 310-275-7437
E-Mail: rich@mpitalentagency.com
–by CelebrityAccess Staff Writers