Working over the last 25 years in the acoustic, bluegrass, country, and gospel genres, Sheri has provided sound services and consultation for several projects and events, including television, DVDs and live shows. After years of working with some the greatest artists, producers, labels, and live production shows in the music industry, Sheri was asked to help artists in promotion. After a few years working with artists more one on one, a full in-house management and promotion company was started.
The goal of the agency is to form relationships that build a community around each artist. Working as a team with the artists, each person does their part to ensure the best possible combination that will make each artist, event and or program more successful.
If you have any questions, or are interested in the services provided, please go to the Contact Page.
Sheri's Musical Experience:
1983 - 1985 Toured as a vocalist
1985 - 1996 The New Horizons - Sound Engineer
1985 - Present - Rhoades Sound - Sound Engineer, Production Director
Providing sound and production services from fine art centers to large arena productions including state fairs, country tours, large gospel events, bluegrass awards, etc. Check the above link for a list of clients.
2000 - 2009 Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO - Herschend Family Entertainment - Owners of Dollywood, Stone Mountain Parks, etc.
10 seasons were spent there working in the Entertainment and Events and Technical Division working with artists from all over the world as technical support for everything from musical acts to Broadway style shows.
The last three years were spent working with DA Callaway, Producer and Talent Buyer, as a Technical Advisor, Sound Engineer, Artist Liaison to many artists in the Bluegrass, Gospel, Country and Western Swing industry. Check out these links.
Silver Dollar City Bluegrass and BBQ - as many as 23 days straight of the best in Bluegrass. Up to 9 stages running simultaneously.
Silver Dollar City Southern Gospel Picnic - 11 days, on 5 stages, including Echo Hollow a 4500 seat outdoor amphitheater, featuring the best in Southern Gospel music.
2004 - 2006 Dino Kartsonakis. Sound Designer and Engineer for "Dino's Christmas Extravaganza" - Tri-Lakes Theater in Branson, MO and Traveling Production Show in US. Broadway style production show.
Education and other Relevant Experience:
1986 - 1991 Missouri State University - Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management '91
2002 to 2007 Superior Image Printing, Springfield, MO, Owner
Owned and operated from inception, a four color, full service printing and design facility. 23 employees. International clients included Tracker Boats and Tempurpedic Mattresses (Jobri). Sold in 2006.
February 2011 to present Emerging Artists Support Forum
Professional panel in Nashville to help promote Emerging Acoustic artists of all kinds in the industry providing education in business as well as band structure, and live showcasing through actual stage productions.
January 2012 to present I'll Fly Away Foundation - Advisory Board
The I’ll Fly Away Foundation has been formed to educate our children as to the importance of our musical history through scholarships and musical education programs. The I’ll Fly Away Foundation believes music education is the key to the success of our preservation mission and will conduct demonstration tours to schools of all levels to educate the next generation about the musical heritage and traditions of America. www.illflyawayfoundation.org
Member of Several Organizations including: Country Music Association, International Bluegrass Music Association, The Americana Association, and Roots Association
