Avery Andon
Avery Andon (born September 24, 1983) is an American-born music manager, concert promoter and writer from Manhattan, New York, who began his career in the music industry working for his father Arma Andon with successful recording artists including Godsmack, Cyndi Lauper, and Donna Lewis.
Management
In 2007, Avery formed his own management company Andon Artists, LLC. Soon after, Andon found and signed The Medic Droid, a powerpop/electro group from Arizona that gained popularity on the social network MySpace, signing to Epic Records and eventually breaking up in late 2008 due to "creative and personal differences".
Andon Artists, LLC then took on a pop duo from Atlanta called The Love Willows, who soon after signed with Decca Records and went on to tour with Push Play in Nov. 2008 and The Veronica's in 2009, gaining airplay for their single "Falling Faster" on several Top 40 stations and Sirius Radio.
The company developed and represents MySpace sensation named Stephen Jerzak, who has grown hugely popular over the last year due to his catchy, quirky song "Cute". It was announced on Stephen's MySpace page in January 2010, that he has signed to Universal/Republic Records.
In January of 2010, it was announced that Andon Artists is now representing The Famous YouTube singer Dave Days who's videos have been featured on MSNBC, FOX and CNBC.
Avery Andon was mentioned in the September 4, 2008 issue of WWD Magazine for his work with The Love Willows and was quoted in the January 24, 2009 issue of Billboard Magazine for his work with rock band Runner Runner.
Touring
Avery Andon and Andon Artists, LLC created, packaged and promoted The Bromance Tour in July 2009, featuring Stephen Jerzak, Chase Coy, Breathe Electric and Romance On a Rocketship. The tour was considered surprisingly successful by local promoters and venues, with an average attendance of 200 kids per night.
Andon Artists, LLC created, packaged and booked "A Very Acoustic Christmas Tour" that took place in December 2009. The tour featured Stephen Jerzak, The Ready Set and Breathe Electric, with a one-off date on 12/30 in Illinois featuring NeverShoutNever as the headliner. It was the first string of dates under the "A Very Acoustic ..." tour brand created by Andon.
Writing
As a freelance journalist, Avery has written for several nationally and regionally distributed publications including Synthesis Magazine, Death+Taxes Magazine,Karma Magazine, Hamptons Magazine, Dan's Paper and The Southampton Press among others. Avery was named East End Editor of Hamptons Magazine for the summer season of 2007, and wrote weekly restaurant and nightlife reviews for the magazine.