Orkin Marketing/Management

• Aug 10 2022

  OMM Completes the 2022 Drum Fantasy Camp After a Two-Year Pause

  Drum Fantasy Camp returned after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Founded and produced by OMM, the sold-out event took place at the Musicians Institute and the Loews Holllywood Hotel in Los Angeles. Drumming instructors included Mark Guiliana (David Bowie/Avishai Cohen), Simon Phillips (The Who/Jeff Beck), Steve Smith (Journey/Vital Information), and Dave Weckl (Chick Corea/Michel Camilo). The band featured bassist Hagar Ben Ari (The Late Late Show with James Corden),  pianist Mike Garson (David Bowie), keyboardist Stu Mindeman (Kurt Elling), singer Chrissi Poland (Michael Bolton/Moby), and guitarist Vinny Valentino (George Benson/Vital Information). Learn more at www.drumfantasycamp.com
  

• Nov 3 2021

  OMM Begins Work with Ekalavya

  Ekalavya is an exciting Indian fusion project featuring Abhijith P.S. Nair (violin) and Sandeep Mohan (guitar). The group constructs beautiful melodies with exciting Western style jazz fusion ideas. They often feature well-known guest artists, such as drummers Simon Phillips and Dave Weckl, plus bassist Mohini Dey. OMM will work with Ekalavya on a new music project.
  

• Jun 20 2020

  OMM Launches The Groove Masters Online Classes

  OMM has launched The Groove Masters, a Zoom-based series of master classes featuring many of the world's top musicians. The Groove Masters was originally a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. That situation forced the cancellation of the international Drum Fantasy Camp, which OMM started in 2007. Drummers, guitar players, bass players, and more, can now attend three hour master classes limited to just 15 participants. So far, instructors have included: Dave Weckl (Chick Corea/Mike Stern), Dave Garibaldi (Tower of Power), Mike Magnini (Dream Theater/Extreme), Peter Erskine (Weather Report/Diana Krall), Mark Guiliana (David Bowie/Brad Mehldau), Todd Sucherman (Styx), Dennis Chambers (Parliament/Santana), and more. Learn more at www.thegroovemasters.com

• Feb 1 2020

  David Bowie Tribute Video

  OMM client Michael Tinholme has released a jazz/blues tribute to David Bowie. The tune, "Lady Stardust," is a classic from Bowie's 1972 album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars." The tune and video feature longtime Bowie pianist Mike Garson, plus a roster of iconic jazz musicians including: bassist Edwin Livingston (Mary J. Blige/Peter Erskine), Mike Miller (Frank Zappa/Chick Corea), Gary Novak (Alanis Morissette/George Benson), and Billy Steinway (Annie Lennox/Larry Carlton).
  
  

• Aug 11 2019

  OMM Wraps up 13th Annual Drum Fantasy Camp

  Drum Fantasy Camp 2019 has completed it's 13 consecutive year.
  
  New to the DFC roster were three of the industry's best: Dennis Chambers (Parliament/Santana), Chad Wackerman (Frank Zappa/Allan Holdworth), and Gergo Borlai (Tony MacAlpine/Al DiMeola). On bass, Janek Gwizdala made his first appearance at DFC!
  
  Returning to DFC for the tenth time was Journey drummer Steve Smith. Vocalist Chrissi Poland (Moby/Sam Moor), keyboard player Stu Mindeman (Kurt Elling), and guitar player Vinny Valentino (George Benson/Vital Information) returned as part of our all-star band!
  
  As always, the camp featured two concerts, four days of small master classes, and three nights of jams where attendees from all over the world performed with our all-star band.
  
  Learn more at www.drumfantasycamp.com.

• Apr 9 2019

  Dave Weckl Band Live in St. Louis Concert Video

  OMM is proud to announce the release of the Dave Weckl Band's live CD "Live in St. Louis at the Chesterfield Jazz Festival 2019." OMM participated in filming the concert and co-directed/edited  the live video with Dave Weckl.
  

• Mar 1 2019

  AccessCuba Event Unites Music Lovers in Havana

  Twenty four attendees joined legendary drummer Dave Weckl for AccessCuba, a five day person-to-person exchange in Havana. Our group, with attendees from all over the world, joined Dave for musical exchanges and site visits in Havana. Attendees came from the U.S., Canada, Romania, Sweden, Japan, and Lebanon! The trip featured three live performances with Dave and several world-class Cuban musicians. In addition to historic site visits all over Havana, attendees also visits to several arts institutions, local restaurants, and plenty of streeet entertainment. OMM will be producing a documentary about the trip. The documentary will be released in early 2021.
  

• Aug 15 2018

  OMM Wraps Up 12th Annual Drum Fantasy Camp

  OMM completed its 12th annual Drum Fantasy Camp today.
  
  The camp took place in Chicago at Vic's Drum Shop/The Music Garage and Martyrs' music venue. Participants of all ages came from all over the world to attend classes with Billy Cobham (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Todd Sucherman (Styx), Robert "Sput" Searight (Snoop Dog/Snarky Puppy), and Matt Garstka (Animals As Leaders).
  
  The band featured James Genus (Herbie Hancock/Saturday Night Live), Vinny Valentino (Vital Information/George Benson), Chrissi Poland (Moby/Sam Moore), Stu Mindeman (Kurt Elling), Paul Mutzabaugh, and more.
  
  Learn more at www.drumfantasycamp.com

• Jul 15 2018

  Frank Gambale Joins OMM Roster

  Legendary guitar player Frank Gambale (Chick Corea Elektric Band/Return to Forever) has joined the OMM roster.
  
  Mr. Gambale is one of the most respected jazz fusion guitar players of all time. He is also respected as a composer and world-class educator. OMM will help Gambale with communications and planning the release of new music.
  
  Learn more at www.frankgambale.com.

• Mar 30 2018

  OMM Announces AccessCuba with Dave Weckl

  As part of the Drum Fantasy Camp brand, and working with Carlson Maritime Travel (Miami), OMM has constructed musical exchange opportunity with legendary drummer Dave Weckl.
  
  The trip, which takes place January 13-18 in Havana, features music and art experiences in Cuba's capital city. Weckl will join the group for all of the experiences and he will collaborate/sit in with local musicians.
  
  Learn more at www.drumfantasycamp.com/past.htm
  

• Jan 192018

  OMM Begins Projects with Singer Michael Tinholme

  Singer Michael Tinholme has joined the OMM management roster.
  
  Tinholme has recorded with legends such as Mike Garson (David Bowie), Gary Novak (Chick Corea/Alanis Morissette), Mike Miller (Boz Skaggs/Quincy Jones), and more. Orkin will work with Tinholme on developing live show opportunities and future album releases.
  
  Learn more at www.michaeltinholme.com

• Aug 102017

  OMM Completes 11th Annual Drum Fantasy Camp

  OMM completed its 11th annual Drum Fantasy Camp in Chicago. This was the third consecutive camp held at Vic's Drum Shop / The Music Garage and Martyrs' in Chicago.
  
  Journey drummer Steve Smith was joined by Styx drummer Todd Sucherman, Living Colour drummer Will Calhoun, and Toto/Jeff Beck legend Simon Phillips. The band included Vinny Valentino (Vital Information/George Benson), Jimmy Haslip (Allan Holdworth/Yellowjackets), Stu Mindeman (Kurt Elling), and Chrissi Poland (Moby/Sam Moore).
  
  Attendees came from all over the world for the event. Learn more at www.drumfantasycamp.com
  

• Jul 302017

  OMM Launches The Dave Weckl Online School

  OMM announced today that it has launched an online school in partnership with legendary drummer Dave Weckl.
  
  OMM has managed business and marketing for Weckl since 2004. The school is a natural outgrowth of the work both Weckl and OMM have done to grow Weckl's social media presence - creating a platform to market more than 50 hours of HD lessons.
  
  OMM is responsible for video production and direction, marketing, and all management functions. Learn more about the Dave Weckl Online School at: http://daveweckl.teachable.com
  

• Sep 92016

  OMM Chosen for Virgil Donati / Icefish Crowd Funding

  Building on the success of two major crowd funding campaigns with world-class drummers Dave Weckl and Mark Guiliana, OMM will kick off a new campaign this fall with progressive metal icon Virgil Donati.
  
  The project is called Icefish. It is a collaboration between Donati and Italian musicians Marco Sfogli, Alex Argento, and Andrea Casali. OMM will plan and manage the entire campaign, including the generation of product offers, projections of income, marketing, fulfillment, and customer service.
  
  Learn more about Virgil Donati here: www.virgildonati.com.
  

• Sep 7 2016

  OMM Wraps Up Mark Guiliana Crowd Funding Campaign

  Mark Guiliana is one of the hottest drummers on the scene today. A member of the Donny McCaslin quartet, Mark and the band chosen by David Bowie to accompany the late singer on his final album Blackstar. He's also a regular contributor with jazz icons Avishai Cohen, Brad Mehldau, and more.
  
  Working with Hudson Music, OMM planned, managed, and coordinated Guiliana's Pledge Music campaign. The campaign pre-sold Mark instructional book/video package (and several enhancements/upsells) to more than 1,500 drummers. Financially, the campaign raised 228% of goal.
  
  Guiliana's Web site is: www.markguiliana.com.
  

• Aug 9 2016

  OMM Wraps Up 10th Year of Drum Fantasy Camp

  In 2007, OMM President Steven Orkin launched the first-ever Drum Fantasy Camp. The camp featured two of Orkin's music industry clients, legendary drummers Steve Smith (Journey/Vital Information) and Dave Weckl (Chick Corea/Mike Stern) plus other top drummers.
  
  Today, the annual Drum Fantasy Camp attracts particiapants from up to 17 countries per year. The event features two concerts, three jams where participants get to perform, and four days of classes with some of the greatest drummers of all-time.
  
  This year's camp featured Weckl, progressive metal icon Virgil Donati, Antonio Sanchez (Garmmy winner for the sountrack to "Birdman"), and Mark Guiliana (David Bowie/Brad Mehldau).
  
  Learn more about Drum Fantasy Camp here: www.drumfantasycamp.com

• Jul 19 2016

  New Web Site for Legendary Guitarist Mike Stern

  OMM accounced today that it has completed a new Web Site for legendary jazz guitarist Mike Stern.
  
  OMM took over Stern's social media in May of 2016. The new Web site integrate social media while maintaining a simple presentation of Stern's many projects and storied career.
  
  Stern is best know for his recordings and performances with Miles Davis, Steps Ahead, The Brecker Brothers, and the Mike Stern Band. You can learn more about him at: www.mikestern.org.
  

• Mar 192016

  OMM Launches Music Annex LA

  OMM has launched a new music education project called Music Annex LA.
  
  Taking advantage of all the world-class musicians in the Los Angeles area, Music Annex LA presents full-day workshops for drummers, guitar players, keyboard players, bass players, and music engineers. All levels of experience are welcome!
  
  Most classes take part at Phantom Recordings - the amazing full-service studio owned by legendary drummer Simon Phillips. Phantom has been utilized for recordings by Toto, Joe Satriani, and Phillips' own band - Protocol.

• Aug 11 2015

  OMM Completes its Largest Drum Fantasy Camp

  OMM today wrapped up its largest and most successful Drum Fantasy Camp ever.
  
  72 full-time attendees and 27 part-time attendees traveled from 16 countries to work with an all-star cast of instructors, including: Benny Greb, Mike Mangini, Jojo Mayer, Steve Smith, and Dave Weckl. The camp took place at the incredible Vic's Drum Shop in Chicago, IL. Two sold-out concerts took place at Martyrs' music club.
  
  Go here to learn more about Drum Fantasy Camp: www.drumfantasycamp.com.

• May 12015

  Mike Stern Joins OMM Roster

  OMM is now developing and managing social media for legendary guitarist Mike Stern. Stern is best know for his recordings and performances with Miles Davis, Steps Ahead, The Brecker Brothers, and the Mike Stern Band.
  
  Learn more: www.mikestern.org.
  

• Jul 30 2014

  2014 Drum Fantasy Camp

  OMM completed its eighth U.S. Drum Fantasy Camp (ninth overall). The camp was held at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio.
  
  Instructors included: Dave Weckl, Virgil Donati, Chris Coleman, and Dave DiCenso. Musical guests included Russell Ferrante (The Yellowjackets), Vinny Valentino, James Genus, and Chrissi Poland. Attendees came from 16 countries!
  
  Lean more at www.drumfantasycamp.com.

• Jun 12014

  OMM Completes Dave Weckl Megaproject

  OMM was the project manager on the Dave Weckl and Jay Oliver crowd funding project. The project produced a CD entitled Convergence, plus instructional products, a behind-the-scenes movie, and much more.
  
  Overall, the project raised double its original finacial goal and attracted more than 2,300 pledges from all over the world. Dave Weckl's Facebook page doubled in size to more than 400,000 fans, and the products have experieced great retail success.
  
  Try this amazing track from the album, entitled "Road To Connemara." The track was partially recorded in Ireland at the studio of Bill Whelan (creator of Riverdance):
         

• Aug 20 2013

  Sunset Sound Session

  OMM is managing the Dave Weckl and Jay Oliver "Megaproject" through Pledge Music. The crowd funding campaign has been very successful and the project is coming along nicely.
  
  Here is a video from the project; a remake of Stevie Wonder's classic "Higher Ground," featuring a drum duet with Dave Weckl and Chris Coleman - plus a host of world-class musicians.
  

• Aug 15 2013

  OMM Wraps up Seventh Annual Drum Fantasy Camp

  OMC completed its seventh consecutive U.S. Drum Fantasy Camp last week. The company also ran a successful camp in Ankara, Turkey, in February.
  
  Drumming instructors included Dave Weckl, Steve Smith, Thomas Lang, Aaron Spears, and Joe Goretti.
  
  Learn more at www.drumfantasycamp.com.

• May 10 2013

  OMM Relocates to Los Angeles

  Orkin Marketing/Management, has relocated to Los Angeles, California.
  
  The company opened in Cleveland in 2004. OMM president Steven Orkin said "we look forward to growing our marketing consulting business in Southern California while remaining a truly global company."

• Mar 10 2013

  OMM Completes Web Site for Arthur Lipner

  Arthur Lipner is one of the world's most respected vibe players. The Chronicle Herald (Nova Scotia) said "Lipner belongs in that rare category of master players that inclues Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson..."
  
  Check out Lipner's site at: www.arthurlipner.com.

• Feb 19 2013

  OMM Crowdfunding Project Surpasses Goal

  For the first time in 14 years, legendary drummer Dave Weckl has reunited with keyboardist Jay Oliver to record a new album and create a DVD, playalong products for musicians, and more.
  
  The project is being funded through Pledge Music, a leading crowdfunding company that specializes in music projects. OMM has been in charge of the planning, managment, and marketing of this project. It is currently funded at more than 150% of the original goal.

• Feb 10 2013

  OMM Wraps up First-Ever Drum Fantasy Camp in Turkey

  OMM started Drum Fantasy Camp in 2007. The camp, which attracts drummers of all ages from all over the world, is the world's largest and most prestigious drum camp.
  
  Today, the camp wrapped up its first international program in Ankara, Turkey. Legendary drummers Thomas Lang, Jojo Mayer, and Steve Smith joined Turkish drummer Teymuralp Merter Fosforoglu on a five-day program at Ankara's beautiful Bilkent hotel.
  
  Drummers, guitar players, and singers came from Turkey, England, Poland, Australia, and the United States for the program!
  
  Learn more at www.drumfantasycamp.com/2013.htm.

• May 12011

  OMM Completes Web site for Drummer Steve Smith

  OMM today launched a new Web site for legendary drummer Steve Smith.
  
  Smith is best-known for his years in the rock group Journey. Since then, he has built his own jazz fusion band, Vital Information, into a global sensation while also playing with many of the world's finest jazz and world music artists.
  
  Smith is also a leading educator and has released some of the best selling and most influential instructional products for drums. Modern Drummer has named him "one of the 25 best drummers of all-time."
  
  Go here to learn more: www.vitalinformation.com.

• Aug 15 2010

  OMM Wraps up 2010 Drum Fantasy Camp

  OMM wrapped up its fourth-annual Drum Fantasy Camp today. Instructors included Peter Erskine, Tommy Igoe, Thomas Lang, Jojo Mayer, and Dave Weckl. Drummer Joe Goretti taught his "career course," while sound engineer Dennis Moody taught a class relating to live and studio drum sound.
  
  90 campers from more than 10 countries took part in two concerts, eight master classes, and three "jam nights." It was the largest Drum Fantasy Camp yet.
  
  The opening concert featured legendary guitarist Mike Stern and bassist Tom Kennedy. Each instructor sat in the band, which played at Cleveland's House of Blues. The closing concert, held at Nighttown restaurant, featured Peter Erskine, Baron Browne, Chrissi Poland, and Vinny Valentino.
  
  Baron Browne (bass), Chrissi Poland (keys/vocals), and Vinny Valentino also ran nightly jams where the campers got to play along.
  
  Go here to learn more about the camp: www.drumfantasycamp.com.

• Dec 1 2009

  OMM Completes Two New Web sites for Peter Erskine

  OMM announced today that it has completed two new Web sites for legendary drummer Peter Erskine.
  Erskine appears on more than 500 albums with artists such as Chick Corea, Steely Dan, Pat Metheny, and Diana Krall. OMM designed and programmed Erskine's personal site and the site of his record company, Fuzzy Music.
  
  For more information: www.petererskine.com and www.fuzzymusic.com.

• Nov 12009

  OMM Completes New Web Site for Tommy Igoe

  OMM announced today that it has completed a new Web site, MySpace page, and Facebook fan page for top drummer and bandleader Tommy Igoe.
  
  Igoe leads the world-famous Birdland Big Band in New York City. Additionally, he has published several international best-selling instructional products for drummers through Hudson Music.
  
  For more information: www.tommyigoe.com.

• Aug 19 2009

  OMM Wraps up drumFantasy.09

  OMM announced today that it has wrapped up it's third annual Drum Fantasy Camp.
  
  The camp, which featured OMM clients Tommy Igoe, Peter Erskine, Steve Smith, and Dave Weckl, plus drummer Dafnis Prieto, attracted 90 campers of all ages from 10 countries.
  
  For more information about Drum Fantasy Camp: www.drumfantasycamp.com.

• Aug 12009

  OMM Completes Web site for Legendary Drummer Dave Weckl

  OMM announced today that it has completed a new Web site for legendary drummer Dave Weckl.
  OMM created Weckl's previous site in 2006. "The new site utilizes a more direct approach to harvesting fans through social media," OMM President Steven Orkin said.
  
  For more information about Dave Weckl: www.daveweckl.com.

• Feb 12009

  Tommy Igoe Joins OMM Client Roster

  OMM announced today that Tommy Igoe, one of the world's top drummers, has joined the OMC roster.
  Igoe leads the world-famous Birdland Big Band in New York City. Additionally, he has published several international best-selling instructional products for drummers through Hudson Music.
  
  OMM will be designing and new Web site and implementing a PR campaign for Igoe.
  
  For more information: www.tommyigoe.com.

• Oct 12008

  OMM Completes PR Campaign for Trident Design, LLC

  OMM announced that it has completed a major holiday public relations campaign for Trident Design, LLC. Trident is a modern invention lab located in Columbus, Ohio.
  
  Inventor/owner Christopher Hawker has brought many innovative consumer products to the market, including the PowerSquid. Trident's manifesto is to "Invent the Future" through the creation and distribution of products that "transform everyday objects into opportunities to enjoy life.”
  
  OMM created and distributed press kits to the nation's top-150 newspapers plus hundreds of feature magazines. Learn more about Trident at www.trident-design.com.

• Aug 272008

  OMM wraps up drumFantasy.08

  OMM completed it's second annual Drum Fantasy Camp today. The camp was held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and Forum Conference Center in downtown Cleveland, Ohio.
  
  More than 300 drummers took place in the camp, including 82 full-time campers for the five-day event. The camp also included a one-day experience featuring a three-hour "team clinic" and a double concert featuring Steve Smith and Vital Information, and guitarist Oz Noy with bassist Will Lee (The David Letterman Show) and drummer Dave Weckl.
  
  Camp instructors included OMM clients Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, and Horacio Hernandez, plus drummers Tony Royster, Jr., Jamey Haddad, Ganesh Kumar, and Dave Brewer. The camp also featured Jam Nights featuring Baron Browne (bass), Vinny Valentino (guitar), and Chrissi Poland (keys/vocals).
  
  Learn more at: www.drumfantasycamp.com.

• Sep 12007

  OMM Wraps Pp First-Ever Drum Fantasy Camp

  The first-ever Drum Fantasy Camp, featuring world-class drummers Dave Weckl, Steve Smith, Horacio Hernandez, and Jason Bittner, was a huge success. Orkin Marketing is proud to have created and planned this unique event.
  
  Entitled drumFantasy.07, the camp was held at Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ, from August 17-21. 109 campers took part in clinics, master classes, and "jam nights" where they played along side top industry pros.
  
  The camp also featured Jam Nights featuring Baron Browne (bass), Vinny Valentino (guitar), and Chrissi Poland (keys/vocals). Learn more at www.drumfantasycamp.com.

• Feb 15 2007

  OMM to run e-marketing campaign for Parker Hannifin Corporation

  OMM, a strategic marketing firm, announced today that it will create and execute an e-marketing campaign for Parker Hose, a pioneer and leader in the hose fittings market.
  Parker Hose is headquartered in Wickliffe, Ohio.

• Apr 1 2006

  OMM Completes Web site for legendary drummer Dave Weckl

  OMM a strategic marketing firm, announced today that it has completed a full Web site for legendary drummer Dave Weckl. Weckl is best-known for his tenure in jazz groups led by legendary pianist Chick Corea and his own group, the Dave Weckl Band. www.daveweckl.com

• Dec 152004

  Orkin Marketing Consultants Begins work with Coral Reefer Peter Mayer

  OMM, a strategic marketing firm, announced that it has been chosen to formulate and execute marketing plans for recording artist Peter Mayer. Mayer, a solo artist on his own label, Little Flock Records, is also currently a 15-year veteran of Jimmy Buffett’s “Coral Reefer Band."

• Nov 10 2004

  Orkin Marketing Consultants Named Marketing Agency for Sounds In Silence, Inc.

  OMM, a strategic marketing firm, announced that it has been chosen to formulate and execute marketing plans for Sounds in Silence, Inc. Sounds In Silence is owned by keyboardist/pianist Jay Oliver.

• Oct 15 2004

  OMM Named Marketing Agency for The Players Circle, Inc.

  OMM, a strategic marketing firm, announced that it has been chosen to formulate and execute marketing plans for Los Angeles-based The Players Circle, Inc. The Players Circle is co-owned by legendary drummer Dave Weckl and keyboardist/pianist Jay Oliver.

Steven Orkin, principle at OMM, has established a unique place in the entertainment industry. A former advertising agency executive who started his career in television production, Orkin uses his business experience to help manage and advise artists, performers, and companies in the entertainment industry.

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