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PUP @ The Beacham

September 20, 2019 by

The most exciting punk band I’ve had the pleasure of seeing live.

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These may seem like your ordinary, friendly, Letterkenny-loving Canadian lads, but the guys in PUP don’t hold back their punk rock ways. Combining modern elements of emotional acuity along with classic punk, nihilistic philosophies they are a thoroughly good time in the car or live on stage. They’re touring the globe (again) so don’t miss them tearing up your local venue.

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Definitely looking forward to my screech-in.

~ Kevin Schoeppler

Filed Under: 2019, CWAs Tagged With:

Josh Butler @ Celine

September 9, 2019 by

Somehow, after touring around the world, playing major international festivals, and nailing multiple Ibiza residencies, Josh Butler manages to set the dance floor on fire while still being a guy you’d want to hang out and get drinks with.

For transparency, I don’t listen to very much House or Techno. For complete transparency, I had to Google what “house” music is, so if you’re looking for an educated view of Josh’s set, I’m probably not your guy.
What I can tell you is Josh Butler, from start to finish, was one of the most down to Earth and pleasant artists I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.
His set absolutely set the rooftop of Celine ablaze.
There was not a person on that rooftop that wasn’t dancing, smiling and having a great time.
He’s already achieved a lot as an artist and I definitely look forward to seeing what he does next.

~ Kevin Schoeppler

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Ten Years After @ The Capitol Theatre

August 17, 2019 by

Ten Years After is the kind of band that your parents think of when they tell you “Music isn’t as good as it used to be.”

Taking the best parts of blues, rock and roll, and jazz, they create a timeless sound that makes you want to listen and sing along because it’s just that good.

A particularly big thank you to Ric Lee, a fellow stick-man, for not only being the incredible drummer for Ten Years After but also a great guy.

~ Kevin Schoeppler

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Congratulations We Banjo 3!!

August 3, 2019 by

On August 3rd, 2019 We Banjo 3 hit #1 for their album Roots to Rise Live! Congratulations!

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IRS will announce “Simplified Central Withholding Agreement.” More details soon.

June 17, 2019 by

The IRS will soon announce details regarding a much anticipated change in the Central Withholding Agreement Program. Today the IRS made the following announcement:

“The IRS Central Withholding Agreement (CWA) program will be offering a new simplified application process for applicants earning less than $10,000. There will be a simplified CWA application Form 13930-A that applicants will complete to apply for the simplified process. Under the new process, applicants earning less than $10,000 would be eligible to apply for a CWA. The Form 13930-A is scheduled to be released in draft form for public comment shortly.”

IMPORTANT: The $10,000 threshold still currently applies. No further details are currently available regarding the timeframe for implementing the new process. Further information will only be available when the IRS posts the draft Form 13930-A and instructions for public review and comment.

The CWA program allows for foreign performers to legally manage and often reduce the required 30% withholding on U.S. earnings. As of October 1, 2018 the IRS implemented a new policy under which nonresident performers would only qualify for a Central Withholding Agreement (CWA) if they individually earn $10,000 or more in gross income within the calendar year. This rule change has had a massive negative effect on independent artists, so last November, The League of American Orchestras, Tamizdat, and CWA Management prepared a proposal aimed at addressing the inequities of the new policy. The proposal was presented to the IRS with the endorsement of many major U.S. performing arts organizations. The IRS has responded favorably to our proposal.

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Amon Amarth in Tampa

May 11, 2019 by

I’ve been working on Amon Amarth’s CWA applications since 2016 and jumped at the chance of meeting them in Tampa. The show was amazing! – Delia

Filed Under: 2019, CWAs

Honne @ The Plaza Live

May 8, 2019 by

I’ve seen many shows at the Plaza Live in Orlando, most of which usually end with being herded against extremely sweaty, exhausted, fans that you’d probably rather not breathe on you. Described as a synth-pop and contemporary R&B duo, Honne makes incredibly full-bodied music that is extremely pleasant to listen to.

That said, I did not see how this excellent studying/late night car ride soundtrack was going to mix with something like a live performance. I’m pleased to say Honne’s live performance was probably the most enjoyable, intimate show I’ve ever seen live. The show had an overarching theme of having fun that felt less self-destructive as many other artists and more self-fulfilling and introspective. This culture came to a head when the guys actually got every individual (and I do mean every single one) in the audience to form lines of hugs and friendly embraces. It was definitely the first time I was genuinely happy to be connected, shoulder to shoulder, with all those sweaty, exhausted fans and I would gladly see them again.

~ Kevin Schoeppler

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One Night of Queen @ Sunrise Theatre

April 27, 2019 by

If you’re like me and never saw Queen live because you weren’t alive yet, there is no question that this is the next best thing. I hesitate to even call One Night of Queen a “show” because it was so much more than that. The experience was exactly that: an experience. It’s impossible not to be swept away by the live renditions of some of the greatest music ever written, not because they are identical to how they were recorded, but because the experience feels as if it is an actual Queen concert; With improvisation and nuance, audience interaction, and a few musical/stylistic choices that feel as if Queen was actually performing in front of you. The Sunrise Theatre itself was beautiful and has hosted One Night of Queen every year for over a decade so I would implore anyone that loves Queen to not miss this experience when it returns.

~ Kevin Schoeppler

Filed Under: 2019, CWAs

With Confidence @ The Abbey

March 16, 2019 by

This trio from Australia proved that pop punk isn’t dead, it’s just moved down under. How they managed to maintain that energy and emotion across the world is beyond me, but they did. Passing through middle and high school when My Chemical Romance and Mayday Parade were shaking the youth, I felt like I was back in 2007, and I loved it.

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~ Kevin Schoeppler

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Government Shutdown – Our Position

January 24, 2019 by

Today is day 34 of the U.S. partial government shutdown. Here is our position regarding the situation without addressing the silly politics.

There have been two other shutdowns in the most recent history of the CWA Dept. Both times, the IRS issued CWAs after the government reopened. However, this is the first time the CWA Dept. has been closed for this length of time.

We believe 100% of the CWA applications we have sent in to the IRS would have been approved and issued by the IRS.

We believe the IRS should retroactively honor those applications and allow the CWAs to be deemed as “in force.” The IRS could – and should – require stronger information at the end of the tours for those retroactive CWAs. There is no policy in the CWA Dept manual that prohibits retroactive CWAs in a situation like this.

We believe that if venues choose to withhold 30% – and we certainly hope they will not – the venues should NOT deposit those funds with the IRS. They should hold the funds until the IRS creates policy on the situation.

We hope the IRS will do the right thing and honor the CWAs with the artists/athletes/taxpayers. They have no reason to punish these artists/athletes/taxpayers. Additonally, they have no reason to punish the venues by requiring large amounts of paperwork that would be unnecessary if the CWAs were deemed “in force.”

Frank Page CPA, President/CEO

Cecile Glunt, EA, Director of Government Relations, Former IRS CWA Program Manager

Filed Under: Company News, IRS Info
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