1996-98

Former Pres. & CO-Founder of "MIA Records"
Oversee all day to day activities such as:

Operations of all A&R Sales and Marketing, Artist Development, recording Production, Tour Booking & Advancement , Instore appearances, Marketing / Promotion Campaigns, Radio Marketing ideas, Contract Negotiations.

A&R for:
Oppressor
Puncture
Crawl
Pitbull Daycare
Deathride 69

1996-98
Talent/Production Coordinator for "Tour Inc".
a US based concert company promoting/producing concerts across the country, such shows as: Ozzy, Type-O Negative, Janet Jackson, Motorhead, Cheap Trick, Billy Joel, BB KING Blues Festival, Tracy Byrd, Tom Jones, Green Day, Alanis Morissette, White Zombie and many many others...

1997 - Present
Founder of "The Art Shack" which is and has been responsible for the touring security passes and laminates for such groups and events as: The Van's Warped Tour, The G3 Tour, Steve Vai, The Deftones, Fear Factory, Coal Chamber, Machine Head, Foundations Forum LA, Biohazard, Joe Satriani, GWAR, Iron Maiden, Front-line Assembly, The Misfits, and many others. Nominated as one of the top Tour Credentials company in 1997-98 Polstar.

1997 - Present
CO-Founder of "Comatose Concerts" & "Club Morgana"
Which has promoted/produced concerts in Houston, TX. such as: Skrew, King Diamond, DOA, Karen Black, Attrition, The Wake, Switchblade Symphony, Death in June, Kevorkian Death Cycle, Human Drama, Godhead, Numb, Electric Hellfire Club, Etc...

1999 - Present
Publisher / CO-Editor of "The Rock Star" a fully regional music paper servicing a five city Texas area, covering all aspects of music from Hard Rock to Gothic to Industrial to Girl Power. The rock star also covers a wide range of movie reviews, show reviews, business histories & interviews in and around the Texas area and the country. The Rock Star is published on the 15th of every month.

1997-Present
CO-Founder Hollowpoint Mgmt. See information above.

Other Notes & Information for Shawn Barusch:

* Is credited with numerous Gold & Platinum albums.

* Has Album credits that include: Lit, Iron Maiden, King Diamond, Motley Crue, Pushmonkey, Drown, Piston, Misfits, Boilerroom, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Coal Chamber and many others.

* CO-Producer for the 1993-94 "Bob Marley Festivals" in Houston, TX. And Dallas ,TX. With Producer S. V. Kyles & Associates . Surron Kyles who for many years has kept The spirit of Bob Marley alive is one of the pioneers of the music scene in the Houston and surrounding Texas markets. For info on the Bob Marley festivals or what's hot in Houston Contact : S. V. Kyles & Associates @ 713. 688.3900

* Responsible for support touring acts in 1997-2002 for such tours as : GWAR, King Diamond, Skinlab, Nalpalm Death, Cannible Corpse, Mercyful Fate, W.A.R.P. Tour, Christian Death, Ozzfest, Nevermore, Genitorturers, Dynamo Festival (Holland), Zillo Festival (Germany) , Entombed (European Tour), Leipzig Festival and many more.

* CO-Producer / CO-Promoter for the Milwaukee Metalfest's Series of festivals in Milwaukee, WI., Los Angeles, CA., San Antonio, TX., New Jersey. Produced by the world famous Jack Koshick. This Festival has had appear such artists as UFO, Type-O, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, Fear Factory, Biohazard, The Misfits, Korn, Danzig, Machine Head, Sepultura and many others. This is the largest 2 day festival of its kind in the United States. 2 Days 3 stages, Vendor market place and lots of music.

* Works closely with USA and European record companies.


* Works with most USA and European booking agents.


* Has established a respectable history in the music business for 15 years.


* He's blunt and knows the business!