Rick McKay.net

Rick McKay has been in the Entertainment business for over 30 years as a musician, radio program director, and festival manager

Rick's background includes production director and talent buyer for the Washington County Fair in West Bend, Wisconsin, featuring 4 nights of national entertainment. Stage manager for Lakewood Country Music Fest in Lakewood, Wisconsin, one of Northern Wisconsin's fastest growing music festivals. Local fund raising events and local festivals.

Buying National Talent

A Partial list of national talent Rick has booked:.....................

Huey Lewis, Poison, Journey, Eddie Money, Aaron Tippin,.Loretta Lynn, Glen Campbell, John Anderson, JoDee Messina, Ronnie Milsap, R.E.O. Speedwagon, Doobie Bros., Kansas, Connie Smith, 38 Special

All Aspects of Show & Stage Production

Media Placement & Advertising

Obtaining Event Sponsorships

Services Include

Book national and regional entertainment

Negotiate prices and contracts

Review contract riders

Secure necessary band and stage requirements

Locate and secure staging, stage covers, sound equipment, lighting equipment, band gear, generators, and more when needed.

Provide on-site management from load-in through load-out

Coordinate media and backstage meet & greet credentials

Assist in placement of advertising

Create and produce radio and television commercials

Develop and instute a master schedule of backstage events and activities, assuring everything runs on time

Keep all necessary people in the loop and up to date