Rand Levy , a thirty-year veteran of the promotion industry and
the Minneapolis/Saint Paul entertainment market.
Levy worked with
Schon Productions prior to joining Rose Presents
in 1985. His vast array of experience in the entertainment industry
includes promoting We Fest, the nation's largest campaign and
country music event, and the widely acclaimed Lilith Fair, a
nationwide tour of female music artists. Music groups he has brought
to the Twin Cities include Grammy winner Santana, U2, Genesis and
children's artist Raffi.
Levy's agency Schon
Productions booked each version of Skogie and
the Flaming Pachucos
(v1),
(v2),
(v3),
(v4),
(v5),
in an ever-widening circle of gigs,
starting in 1970. Eventually in 1973 Levy took
over full management of Skogie from
David Zimmerman. Under the new contract
Levy booked the band on tours with many
prestigious acts, Levy
sent Skogie
on tours from Quebec to Colorado, from Ontario to Texas, and
everywhere in between. (see also Sue McLean)
When Skogie relocated to Los
Angeles in 1976 they sadly lost contact with their good friend
Rand Levy
.
A long-time Minnesota resident,
Levy attended the University of
Minnesota and currently resides in Minneapolis.
He will be a part owner in the Black Dog Amphitheater and
will be responsible for booking events at the venue along with Chris
Hansen, General Manager of the Minnesota Wild's new Saint Paul
Arena.
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