Kidder Entertainment LLC
Your Ticket to “The Best” in Entertainment
740-438-2933
www.kidderentertainmentofohio.com
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Welcome visitors to our website. Your ticket to the best in entertainment. If you need talent we can help you!!
Learn More About Me
George Kidder
George Kidder started out in the music business as a foundation board of directors member for 11 years. (1996-2007) George oversaw entertainment and advertisement for 5 years with the Earth Angel Foundation, a charity foundation that gives Dream Vacations to Ohio Children with life-threatening and terminal illnesses. Before that, Mr. Kidder had worked for 37 years in a variety of positions at Diamond Power International Inc. of Lancaster, Ohio. His hobbies include classic car shows, corvette events and music concerts.
In 2008, Mr. Kidder was signed by Access Entertainment Group, a full-service talent agency with 35 years’ of experience in the music business. George Kidder’s many duties included booking and promotions. Mr. Kidder worked with Access Entertainment Group as Senior Vice President for 10 years. He also supervised the development and managed all aspects of Access Entertainment Groups' publicity and marketing programs for all acts signed by that group.
After departing Access Entertainment Group in 2018, George started a new company, GKJam Promotions. The name was later changed to Morgan Kidder Entertainment. The partnership lasted 2 years, at which time the name was changed to Kidder Entertainment LLC. Since starting his own company George has booked regional and national acts including David Nail, and Eric Pasley. Most recently, he has booked Motown Sounds of Touch and Hotel California. He also worked at a private 3-night event called FoxFest 2021. Entertainment for FoxFest was Best of Times (Styx Tribute), Bag O Donuts (New Orleans band), Thunderstruck (AC/DC tribute), Kalysta Minton, Kat Edmonson, E5C4P3 (Journey tribute), Eric Genius (world class composer), and Tommy DeCarlo lead singer of the rock band Boston.
Over the years, George has worked with the following national acts: Peter Noone of Hermans Hermits, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Tommy James and the Shondells, The Association, Uncle Cracker, Styx, Kansas, Asia, REO Speedwagon, Joan Jett, Micky Dolenz of the Monkees, Grassroots, Tracy Lawrence, Trick Pony, Richard Marx, Tommy Cash, Blake Shelton, Jo Dee Messina, Starship, The Commondores, Sha Na Na, Joey Dee and the Starlighters, Jay Seigel and the Tokens, The Turtles, Montgomery Gentry, Tanya Tucker, Joe Diffie, Mark Chestnut and Aaron Tippin just to name a few.
Our vision is to be your bridge between professional artists and venues. Our number one goal is your complete satisfaction. We will be there from beginning to end: the booking, contract, and riders plus we will work the show.
Kidder Entertainment is your ticket to “THE BEST” in Entertainment.
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Call or text George Kidder
(740) 438-2933 or email me at: gkvette66@gmail.com
Our Agents
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Senior Vice President
JamesBruce
Call or text Jim at 740-221-1676 or email at:
jamesbruce0927@gmail.com
James Bruce has been involved in all aspects of the music
entertainment business since 1989.
I was the owner and founder of Access Entertainment Group and Spotlight Records where I managed recording artists and promoted their music.
I have booked national, regional, and local acts in and around Ohio for charities, special events, fairs, and festivals. I pride myself on being the event planner for charities and special events uniting the artist with the cause.
My experience includes:
34 years as a talent agent, talent manager, and talent scout including artist development. I have also been in charge of artist publicity, marketing, and merchandise.
28 years as a record label owner and founder.
28 years as a music and book publisher and promoter.
Joni Baker
Call or text Joni @ 740-407-1280 or email at
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Ohio University graduate with a concentration in International Relations
(just a hometown girl with aspirations to see the world and experience it all!)
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25+ years creative experience in Advertising, Marketing and Promotions with Advertiser Network and Gannett
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10+ years experience focusing on communications and networking
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5+ years consulting with and promoting/booking for “GK Jam and Access Talent Agencies”
I am ready, willing and able to help put a creative new twist on your next event and facilitate every step from booking, to organizing , to promoting!
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46 years in the music industry as a musician, local, regional, and national.
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21 years of booking performances of all types, indoors and outdoors. Managing stages and performers, managing back-line and stage setup, oversight of front of house and stage sound, management of special effects and lighting, backstage management, power quality, and distribution, performer and performance riders, and contracts.
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Budget-conscious.
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Event organization, vendors, concessions, beverages, facilities, stage, shelter, amenities, and license.
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Event risk management.
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21-plus years as a working disc jockey.
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Co-owner of AM Entertainment Ohio, video wall provider, video jockey, and disc jockey service.
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Master of Ceremonies for a variety of performances and events.
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Participation in arts councils and performance steering committees.
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A general love of all types of music with a passion to see performances and events done the right way with class.
If you're looking for experience for your next event, we have the expertise to see your event through at Kidder Entertainment.
I would very much like the opportunity to discuss and help plan your next event or performance
Mike Tharp
Special Events Manager
Chief of Operations
George McCarthy
Call or text George at 740-590-6622 or email: GMkidderentertainment@gmail.com
28+ years as Firefighter & Rescue Operations Richland Area Fire Department / Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
3+ years as President Kiwanis Club of Athens, Ohio
7+ years Co-Chair Athens County Veteran Banner Project
7+ years Co-Founder & Volunteer Athens Area Stand Down organization. Poverty Alleviation
20+ years Co-Founder & Board Member Athens Sandlot baseball and softball for children
30+ years Past Chair (2002-2014) and Current Member Athens County Domestic Violence Task Force for Human Rights
5+years Board Member Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation
1+ year Lt. Governor Representative Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation
15+ years Board Member and Co-Founder Bulldog Blitz for Children
Looking forward to helping you find the very best talent that Kidder Entertainment can provide for your event. I can remember in my younger days watching the very best talent that the city of Boston provided for their city. Now I have the opportunity to do the same for you. Give me a call or text and I will make it happen.
Our Talent
Our clients come from a wide range of talent, performing in a variety of venues. Whether national or local, established or new, Kidder Entertainment will find a place that is right for you. Festivals, fairs, and special events are pleased with the variety of talent, Kidder Entertainment can provide.
Tommy DeCarlo Band
Hairball a tribute to 80s rock
Foreigners Journey
Floyd Live tribute to Pink Floyd
Thunderstruck AC/DC tribute band
Barracuda Heart Tribute
Skinny Molly
Katmandu tribute to Bob Seger
Touch the Sound of Motown
Stadium 11 Classic Rock
Bag of Donuts
David Church and Terri Lisa
Billy Payne Outlaw Country
Todd Berry as Elvis
Past Events
Starbrick Music Festival 2023
