Personal manager for Monte Pittman (2010 – 2013), solo artist and guitarist for Madonna (formerly Prong and Adam Lambert).
Release of solo EP, “MP3: The Power Of Three, Pt. 1” (2013)
Release of solo album, “Pain, Love & Destiny” (2011).
Release of solo album, “The Deepest Dark (with Bonus Tracks)” (2010)
In November 2009, Monte released his debut acoustic solo album, “The Deepest Dark.” Almost a year after its release, a special bonus version of “The Deepest Dark” was released and immediately reached the No. 1 spot on the Best-Selling Acoustic Albums list at CD-Baby.com. It was also No. 9 in the Top 10 Best-Selling CDs for the Fall of 2010. In 2011, Monte launched a Kickstarter campaign for his second album, “Pain, Love & Destiny”. It raised a staggering $65,500, making him the top rock musician to raise the most money on the crowd-funding platform at that time. Monte met his initial goal of $5,000 in under 24 hours. It was released later that year and within its first week made it to No. 1 Rock Album, No. 1 Pop Album, and made it onto the Top 10 Albums chart on CD Baby. In addition, it cracked the iTunes Top 200.
Monte performed at the 2012 Super Bowl with Madonna and toured around the world on the MDNA Tour. He also performed at the 2012 Artists In Music Awards where he was given an award for Best Solo Artist in addition to being nominated in four other categories. Monte has also been honored with a Career Achievement Award from the Hollywood F.A.M.E. Awards. The Los Angeles Music Awards nominated him for Best Male Singer/Songwriter and Best Modern Rock Album for “Pain, Love, & Destiny”.
Little Kids Rock
Coordinated artist ambassador involvement for Monte Pittman, including guest visits, performances, and instrument delivery to Little Kids Rock schools in the Los Angeles area
Kickstarter – Monte Pittman’s Album “Pain, Love & Destiny”
A fan funding project through Kickstarter, “Pain, Love & Destiny,” reached it’s initial goal of $5000 in less than 24 hours. By the end of the 30 days, the project was funded at a whopping $65,500 (1,310% over initial goal), making this one of the most successful projects by a rock musician in Kickstarter history. The success of this Kickstarter project grabbed the attention of Billboard magazine, resulting in Monte being featured in Billboard’s special DIY edition as one of the Top 5 Rock Musicians funded by Kickstarter in 2011.
Kickstarter – Monte Pittman’s Album, “MP3: The Power Of Three, Pt. 2”
A fan-funded project to complete Monte Pittman’s third solo album. The original goal of $5,000 was surpassed and funded at $7,304.
Amadeus Foundation (Medellin, Colombia) & Monte Pittman Performance
Facilitated arrangements for a concert with Monte Pittman and Amadeus Foundation Children’s Orchestra in Medellin, Colombia. The students in this orchestra performed four of Monte’s original songs, along with, “Easy Ride,” a song co-written by Madonna and Monte.