FOR THE FIRST TIME, A MAJOR LABEL A&R GUY
IS PERSONALLY AVAILABLE TO YOU IN THE MIDWEST TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR MUSIC GOALS!

John Weakland (MIDWEST)
John is a fifteen year music veteran and has served as both Director of A&R (Artists and Repertoire) and Director of Development at Columbia Records and Capitol/EMI respectively during his career. An "A&R" man is the front line scout of the record label that is responsible for evaluating, signing and developing new talent. In this capacity, John has contributed to 20 gold and platinum records. John's exposure to million selling artists such as Destiny's Child, System of a Down, Mariah Carey, Steve Perry, Aerosmith, Alice in Chains, and Bruce Springsteen makes him an invaluable mentor and teacher.

Few individuals know the components that go into making these artists the musical forces they are today. John has a consummate understanding of the record business, from finding artists at one of the thousands of showcases he has attended, to recording, producing, developing and ultimately selling. In addition, John spent 6 years as a coordinator to American Idol's Randy Jackson.

Rod S. Kukla ( WEST COAST )
Rod S. Kukla has been employed as a Director of A&R at both Columbia and Sanctuary records for over a decade, and has also worked in the A&R department at Rick Rubin's American Recordings.

Rod has worked side by side with A&R legend, John Kalodner, who is responsible for the careers of artists like AC/DC, Aerosmith and Foreigner. Rod's projects have sold over 10 million records world-wide with artists like Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Texas Is The Reason, Chantal Kreviazuk, Great White, Ratt, Sixpence None the Richer, Protest the Hero, Zebrahead, Gene Simmons and Widespread Panic.

Rod has traveled all over the world scouting and working with all styles of music. He has valuable experience working with big and small acts, but his passion has always been music and helping the artist develop their vision for the masses.