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Case Study: New Orleans Act That Broke Out in 2013 - Hurray for the Riff Raff
Using New Orleans as a launch pad, Hurray for the Riff Raff reached a national audience in 2013 - starting with a breakout show at the Newport Folk Festival, and culminating with signing to ATO Records. How did they get there? The band's manager, A&R rep and booking agent give us the scoop.
Andrew Bizer, manager, Hurray for the Riff Raff (New Orleans, LA)
Josh Brinkman, booking agent, Monterey International, (Chicago, IL)
Kirby Lee, A&R/Product Manager, ATO Records (New York, NY)
Moderator: Scott Aiges, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation