Mike Russo

Background

About Mike Russo

From 1995 to 2011, I worked to help produce over live events across the country at fieldhouses, theaters, outdoor fields and stadiums – and covering nearly every genre of nationally-touring music, as well as comedy and public speaking engagements. I specialized in talent buying, show planning, contract negotiation, day-of-show logistics, and staff training. I have worked with everyone from Taylor Swift to Jay-Z, Billy Joel and Kevin Hart.In 2011, I made the transition to full-time touring, logging an additional shows over 12 years as a tour manager and musician for clubs, theaters, and festivals in North America and Europe. I handled all travel for 6-20 people, accounting, day-of-show, and merchandising duties, as well as being the official liaison for all of the venues where we performed.In February of 2023, I was contracted as the talent buyer and production manager for this year’s CelebrateErie, where I was responsible for the booking and show logistics for nearly 70 acts over 3 days (including all Mainstage talent). The Festival played from August 18-20, and saw a total attendance of (with for our August 19 headliner set).Seeing events from both sides of the aisle has made me an effective mediator, and I pride myself in helping others to perform at their best by removing as many obstacles and distractions from their paths as possible. I have maintained longstanding relationships with artist agents, managers, touring personnel, and venue staff across the country.