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March 21, 2023

For Immediate Release, March 21, 2023: Sakamoto Music is excited to release the first full album on the label, just over a year after it’s inception and signing Chris Buck (Band) as the first artist. Buck’s ‘Answers’ album will release digitally across platforms on March 31, featuring released singles “She...
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March 3, 2023

SAKAMOTO AGENCY SIGNS SINGER-SONGWRITER KYLE MCKEARNEY

For Immediate Release, March 3, 2023: Sakamoto Agency is pleased to announce the signing of Alberta-based artist Kyle McKearney to the national roster, with President and Operating Partner Paul Biro as Responsible Agent. A break-out artist of 2022, Kyle earned two Western Canadian Music Award nominations, was named a SiriusXM Top of the...
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February 7, 2023

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Sakamoto Agency is Seeking an Agent to Join the Team

Sakamoto Agency is looking for the perfect candidate to join our award-winning team! Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected], attention Paul Biro. AGENT JOB POSTING – SAKAMOTO AGENCY   Sakamoto Agency is an award-winning booking, talent buying, and event programming agency in Canada. With over 100 years...
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October 6, 2022

SAKAMOTO MUSIC SIGNS RAQUEL COLE, RELEASING NEW SINGLE “HATE THAT I NEED YOU”

For Immediate Release, October 6, 2022: Sakamoto Music is excited to add another talented artist to its growing label roster, with the addition of emerging Canadian artist Raquel Cole. “Hate That I Need You” will be the first single from Raquel on the label, releasing to DSP’s on October 7 and Canadian country radio on...
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September 22, 2022

SAKAMOTO MUSIC SIGNS AARON GOODVIN, RELEASING “YOU AIN’T” FEATURING MEGHAN PATRICK

For Immediate Release, September 22, 2022: Sakamoto Music is so pleased to announce the signing of chart-topping, double-platinum artist Aaron Goodvin to the label, distributed by Warner Music Canada, and will release a new version of the song “You Ain’t” featuring another Canadian country star, Meghan Patrick, on guest vocals. “You Ain’t feat....
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August 5, 2022

Chris Buck Releases “Thank God For Good Friends” Coming August 12

For Immediate Release, August 5, 2022: Sakamoto Music is excited to release the next single from Chris Buck, “Thank God For Good Friends”, to DSP’s and radio on August 12. The second single from Buck, “Thank God For Good Friends” is a heartfelt anthem saluting those good friends who stick with us through...
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July 20, 2022

GPS Artist Management Signs Hailey Benedict

For Immediate Release, July 20, 2022: Bright young star Hailey Benedict has signed with GPS Artist Management, a partnership between Sakamoto Agency in Canada and GrassRoots Promotion in Nashville. Manager Tera Lee Flaman will be handling day to day, with assistance from GrassRoots’ Nancy Johnson. GrassRoots Promotion’s Nancy Tunick and Sakamoto Agency’s Paul Biro...
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June 21, 2022

SAKAMOTO AGENCY SIGNS EMERGING ARTISTS AMY HEF, AND ROBERT ADAM

For Immediate Release, June 21, 2022: Continuing their recent growth trend, Sakamoto Agency is pleased to add two new development artists to the Canadian country roster; Albertans Amy Hef, and Robert Adam. Sakamoto’s Operating Partner Paul Biro will be responsible agent for both acts, with agent Carla Hackman supplementing bookings. While Sakamoto has been booking...
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May 9, 2022

SAKAMOTO AGENCY SIGNS HAILEY BENEDICT AND THE PRAIRIE STATES, PLUS NEW HIRE

For Immediate Release, May 9, 2022: Sakamoto Agency is excited to announce the signing of two up and coming Albertan artists and Country Music Alberta Award winners to the Canadian roster; Hailey Benedict, and The Prairie States. Sakamoto’s Paul Biro will be Responsible Agent for both. In addition, Sakamoto Agency would like to announce...
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February 16, 2022

ANNOUNCING SAKAMOTO MUSIC, A NEW RECORD LABEL DIVISION OF SAKAMOTO AGENCY, WITH FIRST SIGNING CHRIS BUCK

For Immediate Release, February 16, 2022: Sakamoto Agency is excited to launch new record label Sakamoto Music, proudly distributed by Warner Music Canada. The first signing to the fledgling label is beloved Canadian country artist Chris Buck, who is releasing his first single since 2020, “Can’t Beat The View” to DSP’s on March 4, 2022....
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December 9, 2021

SAKAMOTO AGENCY SIGNS RIVER TOWN SAINTS AND LEMON CASH

For Immediate Release, December 9, 2021: Sakamoto Agency is delighted to announce the addition of two new bands to their Canadian roster, coming off a second win at the Canadian Country Music Awards for Booking Agency of the Year, and following each band’s impressive performance at Sakamoto’s VIP Mixer during the 2021...
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September 29, 2021

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30

Our office will be closed September 30th in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We encourage everyone to participate in the many Truth and Reconciliation events taking place this week and help to amplify Indigenous voices, listen to them, and learn from them. APTN provided the graphic...
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September 13, 2021

SAKAMOTO AGENCY SIGNS ICONIC CANADIAN ROCK BAND ECONOLINE CRUSH, CELEBRATED COUNTRY ARTIST DUANE STEELE, AND EMERGING WEST COAST BAND THE HEELS

For Immediate Release, September 13, 2021: Sakamoto Agency is delighted to continue the diversification of our roster with the signing of three Canadian acts, which are wholly unique from each other and bursting with talent. Joining the roster are up and coming BC-based band The Heels, country alumni Duane Steele, and as a first...
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June 28, 2021

Sakamoto Agency Signs “Top of the Country” Finalist Raquel Cole

For Immediate Release, June 28, 2021: Sakamoto Agency is pleased to announce the signing of Canadian country artist Raquel Cole to it’s growing roster. A current semi-finalist in this year’s SiriusXM Top of the Country contest at the upcoming Canadian Country Music Awards, Raquel is also releasing a brand new single called “Think About You” on...
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March 29, 2021

Sakamoto Agency & GrassRoots Promotion Partner to Launch GPS Promotion

For Immediate Release, March 29, 2021: Sakamoto Agency (CAN) and GrassRoots Promotion (USA) are excited to announce their partnership in creating a new radio and online promotions company, with the launch of GPS Promotion. Headquartered in Canada and led by radio veteran and artist Tera Lee Flaman, GPS Promotion services both Canadian and...
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November 26, 2020

100 Homes: Concert Connections

Sakamoto Agency is providing the residents of 100 Care Homes across the country with virtual concerts! As a volunteer initiative by Sakamoto Agency, our goal is simply to deliver some joy and light to residents of long-term care facilities who have been so negatively impacted by COVID-19. With the support...
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November 1, 2020

Sakamoto Agency Wins Booking Agency of the Year

Despite the challenges presented in 2020, Sakamoto Agency and it’s artists have enjoyed some fantastic achievements this year! Our agency was honoured to be named Booking Agency of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards, for the first time ever! Operating Partner and Agent Paul Biro took home the...
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October 10, 2020

feelitLIVE with Aaron Goodvin on October 17th, 2020!

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September 23, 2020

Sakamoto Agency News: Nominations, Shows, and the Road Ahead

Sakamoto Agency and our valued roster of artists have been working hard to adapt and create new ways of enjoying live music while we work towards a return to large gatherings. From reduced capacity special shows, to online concerts, drive-ins and beyond, artists and companies are getting creative; nothing new...
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June 26, 2020

Sakamoto Agency Presents Suburban Serenades!

Sakamoto Agency is pleased to bring you “Suburban Serenades”! It’s been a long few months without live music in our lives, and even longer before we can enjoy a sold-out concert or festival, so Sakamoto Agency is bringing selected artists from our roster straight to you, the fans, this summer!...
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April 3, 2020

April 2020: The ‘Good Newsletter’

While uncertainty reigns and the entertainment world has been relegated to our homes, Sakamoto Agency would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the good news happening today! Spend a little time with this and click the links! It contains updates from some of our roster with heartwarming messages,...
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January 29, 2020

January Newsletter: Showcase Invites, Awards & New Music

2020 has started off on the right foot for Sakamoto Agency, with our agent Carla Hackman taking home the Talent Buyer of the Year Award at the Alberta Country Music Awards, in Red Deer, AB this past weekend. Carla’s honour comes only a few months after agent and VP Paul Biro won the same award...
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December 4, 2019

December Newsletter: Singles, Videos & Feature on GNR Entertainment

NEW RELEASES:  As 2019 winds down, a few of our roster artists are releasing new singles, music videos, and songs for the holidays! Thank you everyone for a fantastic 2019 and we look forward to doing business with you in 2020! ~ The Washboard Union released “Country Thunder” to Canadian...
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November 12, 2019

Sakamoto Agency Signs Young Spirit to International Roster

For Immediate Release: November 12, 2019: Sakamoto Agency is pleased to announce the signing of First Nations drum and vocal group Young Spirit, to the international roster. While the group has spent years touring the Pow-Wow and Round Dance circuit throughout North America, they are perhaps best known for their...
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November 12, 2019

Sakamoto Agency Fall Newsletter

ARTIST UPDATES: Several Sakamoto Agency roster artists released albums and singles in October, and a couple took home awards! In addition, our entire roster is actively booking for 2020 and beyond, so drop us a line. Here’s what just a few of our roster artists are up to right now:...
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September 16, 2019

SEPTEMBER NEWS: CCMA Awards, Album Releases, and New Signings

CCMA WRAP UP: The Canadian Country Music Awards just wrapped up for 2019 with a wildly successful year in Calgary, Alberta, with several awards coming home to the Sakamoto Agency family. The Washboard Union continue their reign as Group or Duo of the Year with their second win in a row, and the band...
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September 4, 2019

Sakamoto Agency Signs Bobby Wills to International Roster

For Immediate Release, September 4, 2019: As the Canadian country music industry descends upon Calgary for the 2019 Canadian Country Music Awards, Sakamoto Agency is delighted to add a local Albertan celebrity to their growing international roster. Award-winning country artist Bobby Wills will be represented exclusively by Sakamoto Agency, with Operating Partner and Agent...
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August 22, 2019

Sakamoto Agency Signs Kendra Kay to International Roster

For Immediate Release, August 21, 2019: Sakamoto Agency is thrilled to announce the addition of shining young star Kendra Kay, to the international roster. A Manitoban-raised artist with true country roots, Kendra is praised for her ‘powerhouse vocals’ and her live performance, dubbed a ‘must see’ by Top Country News. The rising country...
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April 1, 2019

Sakamoto Agency Signs Kalsey Kulyk to the International Roster

For Immediate Release: April 1, 2019: Sakamoto Agency is ecstatic to sign rising star Kalsey Kulyk to the international roster. Signed to ole Label Group/Red Dot, this Canadian artist and songwriter has a new EP set for release this year, and is already making waves in Nashville and beyond with...
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February 10, 2019

Sakamoto Agency Expands Roster and Staff Along With a New Website Debut

For Immediate Release: February 11, 2019: Sakamoto Agency is kicking off 2019 with the growth of the roster and staff, as well as this robust new website to bring everything we do right to your fingertips. With these advancements, our agency is poised to provide more styles of entertainment and...
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