A Celebration of Love: Honouring Rob Pattee’s 42 Years in the Music Industry at Commodore Ballroom
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Commodore Ballroom, 7pm-10pm
Tickets now available at www.ticketweb.ca
RPM Music Services proudly announces a heartwarming celebration in honour of Rob Pattee, a stalwart figure in the music industry with 42 years of dedication and passion.
Rob, a long-time agent and friend to many in the world of music, has been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer stemming from a rare genetic condition known as “Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency,” the same condition that claimed his sister’s life last year.In the spirit of celebrating Rob’s remarkable career and life, friends, colleagues, and fans are invited to join the event, aptly titled “A Celebration of Love.” The gathering aims to allow Rob to share joyous moments with his extensive network of friends and associates while he can. The event will feature live performances by renowned acts, including Daniel Powter, Hot Hot Heat, Bif Naked, WideMouth Mason, Washboard Union, Crystal Shawanda, Karen Lee Batten, and many more, with a few surprises in store.Pattee, the force behind RPM Music Services, continues to leave an indelible mark on the music industry, serving as a manager, agent, talent buyer, and advocate for artists. His career includes notable achievements, such as being the first agent for hit artists like Nickelback, Wide Mouth Mason, Hedley, Hot Hot Heat, Daniel Powter, and Bif Naked.As an exclusive buyer for venues across Western Canada, Pattee established relationships with artists, club owners, and promoters such as House of Blues, Live Nation, and Whistler World Ski Festival to ensure successful, top-quality shows.Despite facing health challenges, Rob remains grateful for the support and participation of the acts he has worked with over the years, who will perform at this special celebration. The event promises to be a night filled with music, camaraderie, and love, reflecting the essence of Rob’s enduring impact on the music community.Partial Proceeds will be donated to Alpha One Canada and will be accepted at the door.Pattee is deeply committed to the wider music community, having served for 15 years as Director on the board of Music BC, a provincial non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and opportunities for musicians across British Columbia, and as a faculty member at the Peak Performance Boot Camp, an artist-development initiative coordinated by Music BC and The Peak FM.Pattee formed RPM Music Services in 2006 as a boutique management, booking, and consulting agency to help artists fulfill their career aspirations and to help manage their expectations at every level. RPM Music Services offers live performance critiques while Pattee’s expertise helps artists in cultivating dedicated, lifelong fans.In addition to his work, Rob is deeply committed to the music community, having served on the board of Music BC for 15 years and contributing as a faculty member at the Peak Performance Boot Camp.To purchase tickets, please visit www.ticketweb.ca.
