concert promoter Tour promoters (also known as concert promoters or talent buyers) are the individuals or companies responsible for organizing a live concert tour or special event performance. The tour promoter makes an offer of engagement to a particular artist, ...
, director, and producer, and the co-founder and CEO of
DC3 Music Group
DC3 Music Group is a multi-media company, specialised in filming live concerts and behind the scenes contents. It was formed in 2008 by Daniel Catullo, director and producer, Peter Bowers, and Brian Lisi, mobile executive.
The company's first p ...
and The City Drive Entertainment Group, both production and distribution companies specializing in
3D film
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s, music videos, documentaries and
live DVD
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s. The companies have produced projects for a range of artists including
Rage Against the Machine
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,
Alter Bridge
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,
Creed
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The ea ...
,
Mariah Carey
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,
Godsmack
Godsmack is an American rock band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill, lead guitarist Tony Rombola and drummer Shannon Larkin. Since its forma ...
, and
Chickenfoot
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. He is the Creator, Director and Producer of the groundbreaking serie ''Landmarks Live''
Career
Catullo is a concert promoter, having promoted more than 300 shows in his career. He was the President and Founder of Cement Shoes Records, a record label featuring such bands as Ill Nino and Revolution Mother. It was launched in 2006 with Peter Koepke, the former president and partner of London Records and Jimmy Rollins of the Philadelphia Phillies. The label closed its doors in 2008. CSR was distributed by Universal/Fontana.
Catullo was a partner in Serenity Recording, a recording studio complex in Hollywood that he co-founded in 2004 with
Sully Erna
Salvatore Paul Erna Jr. (born February 7, 1968) is an American singer, musician, and songwriter, best known as the vocalist and rhythm guitarist for rock band Godsmack. He is also a harmonica player, drummer, and percussionist, performing these o ...
, the lead singer of hard rock band Godsmack. Some Spiral artists include Justin Timberlake,
The Black Eyed Peas
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Godsmack
Godsmack is an American rock band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill, lead guitarist Tony Rombola and drummer Shannon Larkin. Since its forma ...
,
Terrence Howard
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,
Macy Gray
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Gray ha ...
,
John Legend
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,
Mel B
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,
Britney Spears
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and others.
Recent projects
In December 2012, Catullo produced and released the Sully Erna Box Set, according to the website for the band Godsmack. Also released in 2012 was the Catullo produced Steel Panther release of their first Live DVD British Invasion in Australia in September 2012. The DVD was released worldwide on October 22, 2012. The DVD was filmed at Brixton Academy in London and features a two-hour concert/documentary based on the bands sold-out British tour and is currently the No. 1 selling DVD in Australia
Catullo served as executive producer of the film ''The Square'' (2013), a documentary about the
Egyptian Revolution of 2011
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.
In August 2013, Catullo directed the music video for the hard rock band Alter Bridge called "Addicted To Pain". The video was released on September 5, 2013. This was Catullo's second music video for Alter Bridge. He previously directed the video for "Isolation" in 2010. He also directed and produced both concert DVDs for the band's 2009 "Live From Amsterdam" (2009) and Live From Wembley" (2011).
On July 13, 2013, Catullo directed and produced a film of Mariah Carey with the NY Philharmonic in Central Park for MLB All Star Week. Details have not been released on what was filmed or when it will be released.
He produced and directed the livestream pay-per-view concert
Kiss
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New Year's Eve 2020 Goodbye concert that broke 2 Guinness world records- one for the highest flame projection in a music concert and another for the most flame projections launched simultaneously in a music concert. It was produced as part of Catullo's own serie Landmarks Live Presents, and was filmed with over 50 4K camera with 360-degree views on a 250-foot stage at The Royal Beach at Atlantis.
Benefit specials
''Rockin' the Corps'' – (2005 live variety special) (Director/Producer)
Comedy and music concert at Del Mar Beach,
Camp Pendleton
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for 50,000
Marines
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returning home from
Iraq
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. Acts included
Kiss
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,
Godsmack
Godsmack is an American rock band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill, lead guitarist Tony Rombola and drummer Shannon Larkin. Since its forma ...
,
Ted Nugent
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,
Destiny's Child
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,
Cedric the Entertainer
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,
Jay Mohr
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and
Louie Anderson
Louis Perry Anderson (March 24, 1953 – January 21, 2022) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author and game show host. Anderson created the cartoon series ''Life with Louie'' and the television sitcom ''The Louie Show'', and wrote four ...
.
Filmography, awards and, recognition
* Rush – ''
Rush in Rio
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'' (2004-Live Music Special/DVD) (Director) – Won two Telly Awards and the
Juno Award
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for "Music DVD of the year".
Grammy
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nomination for "Best Rock Instrumental".
*
Matchbox Twenty
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– ''Show- a Night in the Life of Matchbox Twenty'' (2004-Live Music Special/DVD) (Producer) – Won two Telly Awards for "Best TV or Cable Program/ Music Video" and Best TV or Cable Program/ Music Video" and a Golden Eagle Cine Award.
*
Boz Scaggs
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– ''Greatest Hits Live'' (2004-Live Music Special/DVD) (Executive Producer) – Golden Eagle Cine Award and 2005 Demmy Award nominee.
*Catullo was awarded a Guinness World record in 2009 for the most cameras used in a live concert recording. A record 239 cameras were used to record Creed's 'Full Circle' tour.
*In 2020, Catullo won an Emmy award for Best Documentary Cultural/Topical for directing, writing and producing the film Breathe Nolan Breathe '. The film also won the IndieFEST Film Award of Excellence and was named Best Film of the 2020 Feedback Documentary Film Festival.
Partial filmography
*
Guns N' Roses
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Chinese Democracy Tour Live in 3D (2010) (Director/ Producer)
* Usher Evolution 8701: Live in Concert (2002-TV Special) (Executive Producer)
*
Nickelback
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: Live from Sturgis (2007-Live Music Special/DVD) (Director)
*
The Smashing Pumpkins
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:
If All Goes Wrong
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*
Alter Bridge
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: Live from Amsterdam (2009-Live DVD) (Director)
*
Creed
A creed, also known as a confession of faith, a symbol, or a statement of faith, is a statement of the shared beliefs of a community (often a religious community) in a form which is structured by subjects which summarize its core tenets.
The ea ...
: Creed Live (2009-Live DVD) (Director/Producer)
*
Chickenfoot
Chickenfoot is an American hard rock supergroup formed in 2008. The group consists of vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-Van Halen and - Montrose), bassist Michael Anthony (also ex-Van Halen), guitarist Joe Satriani, and drummer Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili ...
: Get Your Buzz on Live (2009– Live DVD)(Director/Producer)
*
The Black Eyed Peas
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: Live From The DNC (2008– Documentary/ TV Special) (Director/Producer)
*
Godsmack
Godsmack is an American rock band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill, lead guitarist Tony Rombola and drummer Shannon Larkin. Since its forma ...
: Changes (2004– Live Music Special/DVD) (Director/ Producer)
*
Matchbox Twenty
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: Show A Night in the Life Of (2004– Live Music Special/ DVD) (Producer)
*
Etta James
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: Burnin Down The House (2001– Live Music Special/DVD)( Director/Producer)
*
Marilyn Manson
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: Guns, God & Government World Tour (2002– Live Music Special/DVD) (Producer)
*
The Cult
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: Music Without Fear (2001– Live Music Special/DVD) (Producer)
*
Dave Matthews Band
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: The Central Park Concert (2003– Live Music Special/DVD) (Producer)
*
Steve Miller Band
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: LIve From Chicago (2007– Live Music Special/DVD) (Director/Producer)
* U2: In 3D- Live Concert Film (Special Thanks) Breathe, Nolan, Breathe Winner of 2020 Emmy for Best Documentary Cultural/Topical.
Businesses
*Founder & CEO of
DC3 Music Group
DC3 Music Group is a multi-media company, specialised in filming live concerts and behind the scenes contents. It was formed in 2008 by Daniel Catullo, director and producer, Peter Bowers, and Brian Lisi, mobile executive.
The company's first p ...
*Founder & Former President of Coming Home Studios, a music DVD production house.
*Founder & Partner of
Cement Shoes Records
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, a record label, founded in 2005 with Jimmy Rollins & Peter Koepke (former President of
London Records
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).
*Founder & CEO of The City Drive Entertainment Group, Inc.
Philanthropy
Catullo is active in working with charities including The Wheelchair Foundation, The Thalians and various children's charities. He is the entertainment chairperson for the Wheelchair Foundation. After the
2010 Haiti earthquake
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, Catullo organized a relief mission to Haiti and in 7 days raised over $1 million in medical supplies and wheelchairs and a donated jet. Catullo's company DC3 is listed as a sponsor of the Global Adolescent Project, a non-profit that was formed shortly after the Plane to Haiti trip. Catullo also sits on its board of directors.