Author: UAA Staff

May 30, 2023, New York, NY – Universal Attractions Agency is proud to announce the promotion of Jackson Stone to agent based out of the New York office. Jackson will represent Universal Attractions as the East Coast small-capacity (1,500 and under) agent. Prior to his promotion, Jackson was an assistant at UAA to three senior agents.

At Universal Attractions, Jackson works with the acclaimed neo-soul artist Bilal and is Co-RA to Rob Base with agency owner Jeff Epstein. 

On the promotion to agent, Jeff Epstein said: “Jackson is a shining star at UAA; through his time as an assistant, he has been tenacious, dedicated, and consistent. We are confident that Jackson will continue to excel as he represents Universal Attractions as our new East Coast  small-capacity agent.” 

Jackson Stone initially joined Universal Attractions in July 2022, joining the agency shortly after receiving his bachelor’s degree in economics at the University of Michigan. Throughout his college years, Jackson began consistently attending concerts and live music events, where he discovered his passion to pursue a career in the music industry.

 

About Universal Attractions: 

In business since 1945, Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) boasts locations in the heart of New York City and Los Angeles. The agency’s celebrated history includes launching the career of the legendary soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years, in addition to a truly jaw-dropping list of talent on its rosters, including Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Smokey Robinson, and the Miracles, Joe Tex, Solomon Burke, the Staples Singers, The Grateful Dead, Sepultura, Salt-N-Pepa, Coolio, Naughty By Nature, The Jacksons, New Edition, MC Hammer, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and so many more. 

UAA has proven itself as an industry leader among talent agencies, continuing to help direct the careers of some of the most prominent artists, comedians, and entertainers of today.  To find more information about Universal Attractions and the agency’s roster, visit the official UAA website.

New York, NY (May 4, 2023)–Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) announces the seventh summer “I Love the ‘90s Tour,” headlined by Vanilla Ice, and featuring top hitmakers of the 90’s decade including Treach of Naughty By Nature, Tone Loc, Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, Rob Base, All 4 One, Color Me Badd, Young MC, Blackstreet, Kid N Play, Montell Jordan, Sugarhill Gang, DJ Jazzy Jeff, C+C Music Factory Featuring Freedom Williams, Tag Team, 2 Live Crew, DJ Kool, and Young MC.  The 23-city U.S. and Canadian tour will include a rotating lineup, kicking off at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT on May 13.  All U.S. dates will be presented by SiriusXM’s ‘90s on 9.

 “I Love The ‘90s Tour,” this year’s arena-sized dance party, will bring the era’s biggest stars to such cities as Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas, and more, where fans can expect to hear such mega-hits as “Ice, Ice Baby,” “O.P.P,” “I Wanna Sex You Up,” “Funky Cold Medina,” “It Takes Two,” “I Swear,” and “This Is How We Do It.”  Since the tour’s inception, the ongoing, revolving lineup of ‘90s icons performing the era’s biggest hits has sold millions of tickets, selling out amphitheaters and arenas nationwide. 

 Says Jeff Epstein of Universal Attractions Agency (UAA), also co-owner and co-architect of the tour, “We started this seven years ago, and the fans just want more and more.  We are happy to deliver! Thank you to all of the promoters who keep presenting the tour and all the fans who continue to support it!” 

 The blockbuster throwback tour originally launched in 2016, and was “an instant hit,” according to Rolling Stone. With more than 325 tour dates since its launch, it continues to be a fan favorite time and time again, landing it on Pollstar’s “Top-Grossing Tours” list ahead of some of today’s biggest acts, in its inaugural tour. Says E! Online, “Whether you are a ’90s kid that wants to relive the music of your youth or a music junkie that wants to experience the iconic era, this … immersive dance party is the perfect event for you.”

 To purchase tickets for the tour, visit www.ilovethe90stour.com;  For official tour merchandise and fax experiences visit www.90smerch.com

“I LOVE THE 90’S” – 2023 TOUR DATES (check local listings for artist lineups):

5/13/23        Mohegan Sun                                                     Uncasville, CT

5/26/23        SOAK Pool at Palms Casino Resort                 Las Vegas, NV       

5/27/23        Los Angeles County Fair                                   Pomona, CA

6/2/23          The Mill                                                               Terre Haute, IN

6/2/23          The Grand Casino Hinckley                               Hinckley, MN

6/3/23          The Grand Casino Hinckley                                Hinckley, MN

6/10/23        Fraze Pavilion                                                        Kettering, OH

6/16/23        Abbotsford Centre                                                Abbotsford, BC

6/17/23        Seven Feathers Casino                                         Canyonville, OR

6/24/23        Mari Showroom at Paragon Casino Resort         Marksville, LA

7/6/23          The Cove at River Spirit Casino                                 Tulsa, OK

7/7/23          The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory                        Irving, TX

7/8/23          Concrete Street Amphitheater, Pavilion Stage           Corpus Christi, TX

7/15/23        Plymouth Motor Speedway                                        Plymouth, IN

7/21/23        Ocean Casino                                                              Atlantic City, NJ

7/22/23        Delaware State Fair                                                     Harrington, DE

7/25/23        Explore Edmonton, K-Days Main Stage                  Edmonton, AB

7/28/23        Grey Eagle Event Center                                           Calgary, AB

7/29/23        Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede                  Medicine Hat, AB

8/4/23          Liberty Bank Amphitheater                                        Alton, IL 

8/25/23        Guaranteed Rate Field                                               Chicago, IL

8/31/23        Oregon State Fair                                                        Salem, OR

9/23/23        Bloomsburg Fair                                                         Bloomsburg, PA

 

About Universal Attractions: 

In business since 1945, Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) boasts locations in the heart of New York City and Los Angeles. The agency’s celebrated history includes launching the career of the legendary soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years, in addition to a truly jaw-dropping list of talent on its rosters, including Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Smokey Robinson, and the Miracles, Joe Tex, Solomon Burke, the Staples Singers, The Grateful Dead, Sepultura, Salt-N-Pepa, Coolio, Naughty By Nature, The Jacksons, New Edition, MC Hammer, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and so many more. UAA has proven itself as an industry leader among talent agencies, continuing to help direct the careers of some of the most prominent legendary artists and contemporary entertainers such as Ashanti, Doug E Fresh, Fred Hammond, K. Michelle, Keith Sweat, Flo Rida, Ja Rule, Mary Mary, Marsha Ambrosius, Morris Day & The Time, O-Town, Stephanie Mills, T.I., Tone Loc, The Jacksons, The Stylistics, Treach of Naughty by Nature, UB40, Vanilla Ice, Will Downing and such packages that include “Hip Hop 50 Tour”, “Lost 80’s Live Tour”, “Pop 2000 Tour”, “The 70’s Soul Jam” “The I Love the 90’s Tour”, and many many more.

 To find more information about Universal Attractions and the agency’s roster, visit the official UAA website.

March 20, 2023 – New York, NY – Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) is proud to announce the representation of “Tacos & Tequila Fest” in conjunction with producer Capitol International Productions, Inc. The rotating city/one-day festival will boast a lineup of chart-topping artists such as Rick Ross alongside high-grade tequila tasting, vendors, and local food trucks.

The inaugural “Tacos & Tequila Fest” on May 20 at Chukchansi Park in Fresno, CA, includes Rick Ross, and Lil Jon. Future lineups will include the likes of Flo Rida, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Mase, Juvenile, and more hit-makers. 

Other festival offerings with two different exciting brands include Lucha Xtreme: “Battle for the Gold Tour,” fusing Lucha libre and American styles of professional wrestling, along with “Toybox,” which will represent the most high-end automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, and high-performance vehicles at select tour stops. This allows the opportunity for venues/promoters to get their local tequila activations for “Tacos & Tequila Fest” or “Tequila Fest.”

On the partnership between UAA and Capitol International Productions Inc. and bringing “Tacos & Tequila Fest” to life, UAA owner Jeff Epstein said: “Mick Scully, the President of Capitol, has been friends of UAA for many, many years. I personally spent a lot of time speaking with Mick over the height of the pandemic discussing the future of live entertainment and that we needed to work collaboratively to create new content and give fans a better and different live experience. I am excited to have landed on this project with Mick Scully, Lance Cardoza, Deana Rudy, and the Capitol International Productions Inc. team.” 

Lance Cardoza, Executive Vice President of Capitol International Productions, Inc., said: “Our many promoters are extremely excited about this potential annual event, Tacos & Tequila Fest or Tequila Fest, being the event that fans come back to every year for some great tacos, throwback entertainment, and of course tequila!” He went on to say, “This partnership with UAA is fantastic; they get throwback entertainment like no other. Also, the opportunity for venues to engage their local tequila distributor for local activation is truly a hit with them!”

*Additional “Tacos and Tequila Fest/Tequila Fest” dates and lineups will be announced shortly.

About Universal Attractions: 

In business since 1945, Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) boasts locations in the heart of New York City and Los Angeles. The agency’s celebrated history includes launching the career of the legendary soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years, in addition to a truly jaw-dropping list of talent on its rosters, including Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Smokey Robinson, and the Miracles, Joe Tex, Solomon Burke, the Staples Singers, The Grateful Dead, Sepultura, Salt-N-Pepa, Coolio, Naughty By Nature, The Jacksons, New Edition, MC Hammer, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and so many more. UAA has proven itself as an industry leader among talent agencies, continuing to help direct the careers of some of the most prominent artists, comedians, and entertainers of today, such as T.I., Ja Rule & Ashanti, Keith Sweat, Flo Rida, and countless others. UAA also created one of the most sensational tours of the last decade with the “I Love the 90’s Tour,” which has sold out large amphitheaters and arenas across the country, selling millions of tickets.

About Capitol International Productions Inc:

Capitol International Productions Inc has been in the entertainment industry for nearly 60 years. We are a premiere entertainment buying service for national acts in the arena, stadium, theater, PAC, and the largest independent supplier of ground entertainment, booking many genres in the entertainment industry.

To find more information about Universal Attractions and the agency’s roster, visit the official UAA website.

Pictured left to right: UAA client Keith Sweat, Joel Brandes, Chase Edwards

 

Feb 21, 2023, New York, NY – Universal Attractions Agency is proud to announce the promotions of Joel Brandes and Chase Edwards, both based out of the Los Angeles office. Joel Brandes will oversee all casino endeavors, while Chase Edwards will represent Universal Attractions Agency as the West Coast casino agent.

 

Music industry veteran Joel Brandes joined Universal Attractions Agency in 2014 as part of the agency’s then-newly minted casino division. In the years since, Joel has overseen immense growth in the casino department, including the additions of agent Ricky Regalado (promoted in 2021) and the most recent promotion of Chase Edwards. 

 

Joel’s most significant accomplishments at Universal Attractions Agency include brokering Keith Sweat’s Las Vegas residency at The Flamingo and bringing the acclaimed “I Love the 90s” tour to MGM’s Mandalay Bay. Each of these garnered high notoriety, paving the way for greater UAA casino department success.

 

Chase Edwards, who joined the agency in 2017, was most recently the West Coast small-capacity (1,500 and under) agent before his promotion to casinos, fairs, and festivals in the same territory. At Universal Attractions Agency, Chase is the responsible agent for numerous acts, including Sir Mix A Lot, Warren G, Nappy Roots, and DJ Skribble, among others.

 

On Joel’s accomplishments, Universal Attractions Agency General Manager Nick Martucci said: “After working with Joel for a decade-plus, I can say nobody is more tenacious or passionate about servicing casino talent buyers. His ambition is contagious and continues to add tremendous value to our agency. We consider Joel family, and I have been fortunate to watch him rise the ranks with us at Universal Attractions.”

 

Universal Attractions Agency announced the expansion of the casino division in 2014. This coincided with the agency’s Los Angeles office opening in the same year.

 

About Universal Attractions: 

In business since 1945, Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) boasts locations in the heart of New York City and Los Angeles. The agency’s celebrated history includes launching the career of the legendary soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years, in addition to a truly jaw-dropping list of talent on its rosters, including Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Smokey Robinson, and the Miracles, Joe Tex, Solomon Burke, the Staples Singers, The Grateful Dead, Sepultura, Salt-N-Pepa, Coolio, Naughty By Nature, The Jacksons, New Edition, MC Hammer, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and so many more. UAA has proven itself as an industry leader among talent agencies, continuing to help direct the careers of some of the most prominent artists, comedians, and entertainers of today, such as Nelly, Ludacris, T.I., Ja Rule & Ashanti, Cedric the Entertainer, UB40, Keith Sweat, Flo Rida, and countless others. UAA also created one of the most sensational tours of the last decade with the “I Love the 90’s Tour,” which sold out large amphitheaters and arenas across the country, selling millions of tickets.

To find more information about Universal Attractions and the agency’s roster, visit the official UAA website.

Feb 6, 2023, New York, NY – Universal Attractions Agency is proud to announce the promotion of Brian Lottermann to agent based out of the Los Angeles office. Brian will represent Universal Attractions as the West Coast small-capacity (1,500 and under) agent.

Brian Lottermann initially joined Universal Attractions in October 2019 as an intern, later joining the agency’s trainee program. His most recent role was as an executive assistant before the promotion to agent. 

At Universal Attractions, Brian is the responsible agent for the acclaimed Southern Soul Tour, which features a rotating lineup currently consisting of Calvin Richardson, FatDaddy, King George, Marvin Dixon, Nellie Tiger Travis, Sir Charles Jones, and T.K. Soul.

On Brian’s promotion to agent, Universal Attractions owner Jeff Epstein commented: “Brian has been a great assistant, and I’m looking forward to working with him in his new role as agent. I’m confident Brian will excel in representing Universal Attractions as our new West Coast small-capacity agent.”

Brian graduated from the Berklee College of Music in 2019 with a bachelor’s in Music Business Management. Outside his career, Brian is also a gigging musician, primarily playing bass guitar.

 

About Universal Attractions: 

In business since 1945, Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) boasts locations in the heart of New York City and Los Angeles. The agency’s celebrated history includes launching the career of the legendary soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years, in addition to a truly jaw-dropping list of talent on its rosters, including Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Smokey Robinson, and the Miracles, Joe Tex, Solomon Burke, the Staples Singers, The Grateful Dead, Sepultura, Salt-N-Pepa, Coolio, Naughty By Nature, The Jacksons, New Edition, MC Hammer, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and so many more. UAA has proven itself as an industry leader among talent agencies, continuing to help direct the careers of some of the most prominent artists, comedians, and entertainers of today, such as Nelly, Ludacris, T.I., Ja Rule & Ashanti, Cedric the Entertainer, UB40, Keith Sweat, Flo Rida, and countless others. UAA also created one of the most sensational tours of the last decade with the “I Love the 90’s Tour,” which sold out large amphitheaters and arenas across the country, selling millions of tickets.

To find more information about Universal Attractions and the agency’s roster, visit the official UAA website.