I’ve been working on Amon Amarth’s CWA applications since 2016 and jumped at the chance of meeting them in Tampa. The show was amazing! – Delia
Honne @ The Plaza Live
May 8, 2019 by
I’ve seen many shows at the Plaza Live in Orlando, most of which usually end with being herded against extremely sweaty, exhausted, fans that you’d probably rather not breathe on you. Described as a synth-pop and contemporary R&B duo, Honne makes incredibly full-bodied music that is extremely pleasant to listen to.
That said, I did not see how this excellent studying/late night car ride soundtrack was going to mix with something like a live performance. I’m pleased to say Honne’s live performance was probably the most enjoyable, intimate show I’ve ever seen live. The show had an overarching theme of having fun that felt less self-destructive as many other artists and more self-fulfilling and introspective. This culture came to a head when the guys actually got every individual (and I do mean every single one) in the audience to form lines of hugs and friendly embraces. It was definitely the first time I was genuinely happy to be connected, shoulder to shoulder, with all those sweaty, exhausted fans and I would gladly see them again.
~ Kevin Schoeppler
One Night of Queen @ Sunrise Theatre
April 27, 2019 by
If you’re like me and never saw Queen live because you weren’t alive yet, there is no question that this is the next best thing. I hesitate to even call One Night of Queen a “show” because it was so much more than that. The experience was exactly that: an experience. It’s impossible not to be swept away by the live renditions of some of the greatest music ever written, not because they are identical to how they were recorded, but because the experience feels as if it is an actual Queen concert; With improvisation and nuance, audience interaction, and a few musical/stylistic choices that feel as if Queen was actually performing in front of you. The Sunrise Theatre itself was beautiful and has hosted One Night of Queen every year for over a decade so I would implore anyone that loves Queen to not miss this experience when it returns.
~ Kevin Schoeppler
With Confidence @ The Abbey
March 16, 2019 by
This trio from Australia proved that pop punk isn’t dead, it’s just moved down under. How they managed to maintain that energy and emotion across the world is beyond me, but they did. Passing through middle and high school when My Chemical Romance and Mayday Parade were shaking the youth, I felt like I was back in 2007, and I loved it.
~ Kevin Schoeppler
Government Shutdown – Our Position
January 24, 2019 by
Today is day 34 of the U.S. partial government shutdown. Here is our position regarding the situation without addressing the silly politics.
There have been two other shutdowns in the most recent history of the CWA Dept. Both times, the IRS issued CWAs after the government reopened. However, this is the first time the CWA Dept. has been closed for this length of time.
We believe 100% of the CWA applications we have sent in to the IRS would have been approved and issued by the IRS.
We believe the IRS should retroactively honor those applications and allow the CWAs to be deemed as “in force.” The IRS could – and should – require stronger information at the end of the tours for those retroactive CWAs. There is no policy in the CWA Dept manual that prohibits retroactive CWAs in a situation like this.
We believe that if venues choose to withhold 30% – and we certainly hope they will not – the venues should NOT deposit those funds with the IRS. They should hold the funds until the IRS creates policy on the situation.
We hope the IRS will do the right thing and honor the CWAs with the artists/athletes/taxpayers. They have no reason to punish these artists/athletes/taxpayers. Additonally, they have no reason to punish the venues by requiring large amounts of paperwork that would be unnecessary if the CWAs were deemed “in force.”
Frank Page CPA, President/CEO
Cecile Glunt, EA, Director of Government Relations, Former IRS CWA Program Manager
Back to Milwaukee!
October 8, 2018 by
Milwaukee Wisconsin is one of my favorite cities in America. I’d consider living there during a full summer. Friendly? I’ve not found folks that are friendlier. This week was the Association of Irish and Celtic Festivals Conference. Over 25 festivals with more than 140 delegates. Great folks! Great friends! Fortunately, there was plenty of caffeine served before I semi-regaled them with a short talk about new CWA policies. Ed Ward talked me into doing a short bit of the Walt Disney World Jungle Cruise routine I did while working on the attraction during the 70’s.
Loverboy at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
August 26, 2018 by
America’s oldest city on a very warm evening. This was our first trip to the St. Augustine Amphitheater – awesome facility. The opening act was Tommy Tutone. After the show, Jackie and I had a chance to talk with Tommy Heath – what a great guy. I was not aware that “867-5309” is one of the highest used computer passwords in the world. Tommy received a full standing ovation at the end of his show.
he Greg Kihn Band followed. First time we had seen him perform. Greg kept the crowd in a frenzy before our client hit the stage. Greg’s voice is the same as it was in the 80s – super! You knew it was him singing.
This might have been the first concert for the couple sitting behind us. The couple felt everyone should have been sitting communicating with each other via cell phone. They were a bit vocal about it during Tommy and Greg. When Loverboy hit the stage, they had no choice but to stand for the entire site.
As I type this, I am “Working for the Weekend.”
IrishFest!
August 22, 2018 by
Delia and Cecile are in Las Vegas for Psycho Las Vegas. Although I really, really like Las Vegas, I love Milwaukee. My phone was not doing well for pictures so I hope to download some from various websites. We had a bunch of clients performing that wanted Central Withholding Agreements.
Psycho Las Vegas
August 20, 2018 by
Delia and Cecile traveled to Las Vegas, NV to visit our clients at the Psycho Las Vegas Festival. We had a lot of fun meeting with our clients and watching them perform!
Boris:
Church of Misery:
Goblin:
Monolord:
Warped Tour 2018
August 3, 2018 by
We had a blast seeing our clients, The Amity Affliction, As It Is, Tonight Alive and Trash Boat perform at the last Warped Tour.
The Amity Affliction:
As It Is:
Tonight Alive:
Trash Boat:
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