Hootie & The Blowfish have signed a worldwide publishing administration deal with Big Deal Music Group, in a venture with music industry veteran Rick Krim.
The deal encompasses the band’s highly-anticipated new album, Imperfect Circle, their first in nearly 15 years which is scheduled for release on November 1 by UMG Nashville, as well as their 2005 album Looking For Lucky.
Founded in 1989 by Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, Darius Rucker and Jim “Soni” Sonefeld, Hootie & The Blowfish have sold more than 25 million records worldwide, generating hit singles including Hold My Hand, Let Her Cry and “Only Wanna Be With You.”
After wrapping a summer tour in 2008, the band embarked on solo projects while reuniting annually for charity shows. Since then, Soni has released four albums including a trilogy called Found (2012), In (2014) and Love (2015).
Mark has released three albums, with his most recent release, Songs of the Fortnight, in Summer 2017 and Darius has released five country albums spawning nine No. 1 songs, including his most recent, When Was The Last Time, in Fall 2017.
After a hugely successful US tour this summer, the band continued the Group Therapy Tour throughout the UK and Ireland this fall.
“We are very honored to be working with them, as well as Rick, and are excited for their fans all over the world to hear this amazing new album.”
Jamie Cerreta, Big Deal
“Hootie & The Blowfish are one of the most successful American bands in history,” said Big Deal Co-President Jamie Cerreta.
“We are very honored to be working with them, as well as Rick, and are excited for their fans all over the world to hear this amazing new album.”
“To have the opportunity to work with them again in 2019 is a true thrill, and to do it in partnership with the amazing team at Big Deal makes it even more special.”
Rick Krim
Rick Krim commented: “I have had the pleasure of knowing the Hootie guys since 1994.
“To have the opportunity to work with them again in 2019 is a true thrill, and to do it in partnership with the amazing team at Big Deal makes it even more special.”
“It’s always great to be working closely with friends, and so to be working with Jamie, Kenny and everyone at Big Deal, as well as our longtime ally Rick, is the perfect situation for the band.”
Chris Parr, management
Hootie Co-Manager Chris Parr, added: “It’s always great to be working closely with friends, and so to be working with Jamie, Kenny and everyone at Big Deal, as well as our longtime ally Rick, is the perfect situation for the band. We are excited to get started.”
Last month saw Big Deal Music Group sign a joint venture deal with Nice Life Copyright Company, the music publishing company founded by Grammy award nominated producer/writer/artist, Ricky Reed.
Big Deal named Casey Robison and Jamie Cerreta as Co-Presidents in June.
Pictured, Back Row [Left to Right]: Jim “Soni” Sonefeld (drums); Chris Parr, Manager; Richard “Gus” Gusler, Attorney; Jamie Ceretta, Big Deal Music Group;
Pictured, Front Row [Left to Right]: Rick Krim, Mark Bryan (guitar); Darius Rucker (vocals); Dean Felber (bass)Music Business Worldwide
