I would first and foremost like to personally thank you for your interest in Damone Entertainment Global. It has taken fifty years to make my dream come true and to create a truly unique multimedia service company in today's entertainment industry. My mother was an accomplished actress from Italy, Anna Maria Pierangeli with credits like the 1956 blockbuster "Somebody Up There Likes Me" starring Paul Newman and other films, "Sodom and Gomorrah" starring Stewart Granger as Lot and Mom as IIdith directed by Robert Aldrich and many more including "No One But You" with Lana Turner.
Frank Sinatra was once quoted as saying that “Vic Damone has the best pipes in the business.” Dad has been an icon for many years only retiring after 53 years of entertaining his worldwide fan base. The reason I am sharing this with you is that I have, for the past 50 years, been involved with this wonderful industry in some form or another. I grew up being surrounded by agents, managers, movie studio executives and yes, even a few movie and recording stars. In my later years I worked as a radio broadcaster with stints in Pennsylvania, Texas, California and Arizona spanning 35 years in that field and ending my radio career with Clear Channel Communications in 2003.
My goal has always been to create a company that encompasses the music industry’s rich heritage and incorporate the vision of a very bright future. I am very proud to introduce you to “Damone Entertainment Global” one of the most comprehensive multimedia companies in the entertainment industry. The services provided will include music publishing, imaging, New Media, physical and digital distribution, marketing / promotions and artist consultation services.
Meet the DEG Labels
DEG AUDIO ART PHOENIX - Rock - Urban/Pop - Adult Standards - Jazz - Adult Contemporary
DEG AUDIO ART NASHVILLE - Country - Contemporary Christian
DEG AUDIO ART EUROPE - Rock - Urban/Pop - Adult Standards - Jazz - Adult Contemporary
All labels will have strong A&R presence.
Damone Entertainment Global surrounds itself with the best of the best in the industry.
MEET THE DAMONE ENTERTAINMENT GLOBAL'S EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM
GEOFFREY LITTLEFIELD/ CEO
Geoffrey headed up the Vic Damone Lifetime Achievement Award Grammy campaign 2001/2002. Interviewed Vic Damone exclusively for famed “In Tune International” magazine, arranged several BBC radio interviews for Vic at or around the same time. Joined The Damone Management Group at its inception in October 2003 to run the UK/Europe office, as global COO. Was instrumental in obtaining Far East record distribution deal for DMG artist Monte Procopio. Geoff also helped ink a five year USA/Canada/Mexico exclusive contract for the show “Legend.” This production originates from Sofia, Bulgaria and carries a cast of 70. The show will debut in the United States in 2006 and is know being reviewed by the legendary Steve Wynn, of Wynn Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. In May of 2005, signed international renowned singer Joe Francis to an exclusive 5 year contract, having spent the previous year working with the artist re-establishing his profile with the British public. Also in 2005, Geoff Littlefield was able to secure Joe Francis two auditions for the UK production of “Chicago” starring Brooke Shields. He is currently in the process of finalizing the Joe Francis European Tour which premieres in London March of 2006. His strong connections with all the media outlets in the UK and affiliations with such great songwriters as Les Reed OBE and Danny Kirsch along with thirty years as a successful businessman, makes him a major player in Damone Entertainment Global and helps us secure our global positioning.
PRESIDENT / WILL WOODY
Will Woody has worked as a producer, studio musician and an artist in his own right. He has worked and performed with such talented artists as Carl Perkins, Roy Acuff, Mickey Newbury, Crystal Gayle, Hank Williams Jr., BJ Thomas, Lori Morgan, Charlie Rich, Johnny and Tommy Cash and the list goes on. He was an exclusive staff writer for Acuff-Rose Publishing, now known as Sony Music. His gift for performing won him three separate label deals beginning with Hickory Records, ABC/Curb and then on to MCA where he won an ASCAP CMA Award for a song that his good friend Mickey Newbury wrote called, “Just Between Us.” His 25 years in the music industry and his passion for music makes him a valued asset to Damone Entertainment Global. After years of being caught up in the “industry standard” of doing business, Will Woody brings to the table a fresh new innovative vision which dares to change the current music industry paradigm.
SENIOR VICE/ PRESIDENT RUTH WOODY
Ruth brings over 25 years of executive leadership in the world of Information Technology and New Media to the core competence of DEG. Additionally she has a successful track record in structuring and assisting companies at the start up level in creating long term financial success. An example of these accomplishments can be seen in the formation of ASA Solutions, Inc. Ruth was co-founder and Vice President of ASA (founded in 1995) - By the end of the first two years of operations, ASA was listed in the Country's Top Ten Most Successful Technology Companies.
Through the years she has been invited and or listed several times in “Who’s Who” as a top technology leader. She will lead the company in both finance and technology.
Cornelius B. Hanna - VP Global Field Promotions/Audio Art Phoenix and Director DEGs Live Entertainment Division
Cornelius was born in Brooklyn, New York and has 27 years of experience in the radio, television and film industry. His father, (Richard Hanna) Dick London had been recognized as New York City's top radio personality of the 1970's. Cornelius bloodline led him to be a graduate at Arizona State University, Walter Cronkite School of Broadcast Journalism. Including a Masters in Education. He has been a sports radio personality and disc jockey, television reporter and live host, written and produced 3 independent films and owns CB Hanna Productions. He has been at the highest stage at the highest media levels for the CMA's, Grammy's, Super Bowls, Political Conventions, World Series, Telethon's, World Cup Soccer, Major Championship Title Boxing Fights, and the Rolling Stones VIP concert in Las Vegas to name a few. His past seven years has also been grateful and rewarding to be educating teenagers in developing skills as music producers and film producers. Cornelius is a strong believer in leading our youth to career opportunities and a positive future. His connection with our youth has also given him appreciation to understand there interests and goals and the determination to grow. His knowledge and wide range experiences strongly connects everyone from past generations to our present at Damone Entertainment Global.
