ION INDIE MAGAZINE January 2015, Volume 8 | Page 66

“More than just booking and putting on events, it's to help the arts of any kind, bring people closer together and encourage community." ROB RABB PRODUCTIONS CEO, ROB RABB, spent ten years as a working performer before launching his company in 2009. His first benefit function raised $5,000, giving him the confidence to begin organizing events and representing artists in the Akron/Cleveland area. Rabb has done events for CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, food banks and charities. Rabb represents RACHEL ROBERTS, who is his main artist, and regularly brings events to TONY TROPPE’S fantastic concert hall, MUSICA. Roberts has written 200 songs and has 4 albums to her credit. He also regularly brings talent to Cleveland's prestigious EMPIRE CONCERT CLUB. Rabb describes his latest venture with AKRON PEACE PROJECT founder ZACH FRIEDHOF, “The Second Annual Big Love Festival”: "Big Love is an opportunity to gather and celebrate our community. We can celebrate our art, our music, our dance, our food, our spirits and connection. This community festival encourages collaboration and the ability to share our passion and compassion with each other.” Rabb continues, “Family-friendly and open to all, there will be live music, art, food, poetry, yoga, meditation, creativity, children’s arts and crafts, vendors —and so much more! We are aiming at this being a ‘Zero Waste’ event as well.” MUSICA welcomes the 12 hour long gala event Feb. 28th, 2015. For more information, please visit the ROB RABB PRODUCTIONS website at: www.robrabbproductions.com