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O.A.R.

American rock and jam band originating in Rockville, MD that has quickly gained mainstream popularity.

TOP HITS: heaven, shattered, that was a crazy game of poker

The band was founded in 1996 by Marc Roberge and Chris Culos, who then recruited Richard On and Benj Gershman. Without any formal marketing or advertising plans, news of their songs such as “That Was a Crazy Game of Poker”, “City on Down” and “Night Shift” spread by word of mouth alone. The band played as many shows as they could, expanding from the fraternities and sororities of Ohio State to any audience that cared to listen.

This exposure paid off and the band gained even more mainstream popularity after the release of a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. 2008 saw the release of All Sides, which featured the hit singles ‘Shattered (Turn The Car Around)’ and ‘This Town.’. O.A.R. completed a seven-month nationwide tour in mid-December 2010.

The band introduced several new songs in many of its live performances during the tour, including: “Light Switch Sky”, “Over and Over,” “Fire,” “So Good So Far,” “Morning Sons,” “Dangerous Connection,” and “Gotta Live.” A new album, King was released on Wind-up Records on August 2, 2011.

The album’s first single, “Heaven”, was released on June 7, 2011. On May 8, 2012, O.A.R. released a new single as part of a collaboration with Duracell in support of Team USA in the 2012 London Summer Olympics. The song is called “Champions”, and features rapper B.o.B, who contributed the vocals in the verses.

Fees vary based on the celebrity or speaker, travel needs, performance type, and event location. Most bookings include an appearance fee, travel costs, and production requirements. SME Entertainment Group provides detailed estimates before any commitments.

Availability depends on O.A.R.’s travel schedule, tour dates, and filming or corporate commitments. We confirm availability quickly so you can lock in your event plans.

O.A.R. can deliver keynotes, performances, meet-and-greets, Q&A sessions, or custom programming. We outline all options and help tailor the experience to your audience.

Most of our talent requires specific AV setups, hospitality needs, and travel accommodations. We translate every rider into clear, manageable steps so there are no surprises.

Hosts often look for increased attendance, deeper engagement, or added credibility. We share relevant case studies, past events, and positioning guidance to ensure the talent supports your goals.

The process includes inquiry, availability check, offer submission, contract execution, and event coordination. Timelines vary, but many bookings finalize within one to three weeks.

Yes, many speakers and performers can tailor content to your theme, audience, or organization. We help shape and refine requests to ensure a seamless fit.

We provide background, reviews, and insights from past events. Our recommendations focus on reliability, audience response, and how well the talent collaborates with hosts.

Some talent can record promo videos, join media interviews, or approve social assets. Availability for promotional work is usually negotiated during contracting.

Contracts include clauses for refunds, rescheduling, substitutions, and unexpected circumstances. We guide you through all policies to protect your event.

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