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The M&M Group is one of the largest privately-held entertainment companies in The United States. With over 35 years of experience in the entertainment industry, we are committed to providing top quality entertainment at the best possible prices.
The M&M Group has serviced the talent buying needs of Casinos, Arenas, Corporate Events, Fairs, Festivals, and the Latin American Markets and has built a reputation for dependability, attention to detail, and excellent customer service.
The M&M group started out primarily as an entertainment company for festivals providing live concerts, full production and various other items for festivals throughout California. Among our several successes, The M&M Group produced “The Grape Harvest Festival” in Rancho Cucamonga, which at its time, was the most successful festival in the area for over 10 years. Other festival involvement includes the “Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival”, “Diamond Bar Ranch Festival” and “The Beaumont Cherry Festival”, which we are still the talent buyers for and the festival grows larger each year.
Our skills in the entertainment industry continue to grow and reach new boundaries. We have gone from booking festivals to fully producing major tours and now we have moved on to assisting in the design of major showrooms and night-clubs. Recently in 2009 Muzak, Star Way Productions and The M&M Group collectively worked together an designed The Gila River Casino Showroom and Night-Club. The project was a huge success.
Starting out booking Platters, Drifters and Coasters, The M&M Group has emerged to booking artists such as The Jonas Brothers, Tim McGraw, Jenni Rivera, Fergie, The Beach Boys, George Lopez, Kenny G and Miley Cyrus. The M&M Group has relationships with some of the largest names in show business. We can provide you with great Artists from the past, the present, and the newest up-and-coming Artists that the entertainment industry has to offer. No matter what genre you are looking for, The M&M Group can deliver!
The M&M Group is committed to offering all of our clients the best possible service from the day the entertainer is booked until the show is over. We have developed a reputation in the industry as “the full service” entertainment company. From negotiating contracts, to fully executing every detail on the day of the event, The M&M Group will handle every aspect of your event with attention to detail and passion for the job.
Top-name, national talent at the best possible prices is what we pride ourselves in. Our commitment to providing the highest level of customer service is what makes The M&M Group the only call you’ll need to make when planning your next event. We are confident in our ability to “wow” every one of our clients with our knowledge and know how. It is safe to say that we leave nothing to chance when it comes to producing successful show. We put ourselves on the line so you don’t have to.
Researching artists and advancing shows can take hours of your time…and time is money. Our full-service agency will take care of those details for you, freeing you up to work on your many other duties. Here is why our long-term clients keep choosing us:
The M&M Group books over 180 shows per year world-wide. With our 35+ year relationships with all of the major agencies, we are able to book any artist available. Additionally, we are the go-to booking agency for Latin music…the fastest growing music genre in America.
In order to offer our clients the most comprehensive services available, it is essential to stay on top of the ever-changing entertainment industry. Our strategy is to arm ourselves with various entertainment-related resources such as: News, Media, Consumer Feedback, Publications, Reports, Analysis, and Research.
Michael Scafuto
Agent / Owner
Michael carries on the Scafuto’s 30+ year tradition of talent buying and event production with his passion for music and commitment to the success of his clients. The extensive knowledge he has gained as a second generation talent buyer continues to benefit our clients and generate new business, shaping us into a major player in the entertainment industry.
DaVon Buckner
Agent / Buyer / Contracts / Administration
DaVon Buckner has an extensive background in finance and has over 10 years of customer service experience. DaVon oversees contract administration and handles day-to-day operations. He serves as the liaison between venues and artists and was recently promoted to agent.
Brian Escandon
Head of the Latin America Department
Brian is Head of The M&M Group’s Latin American Artist division and he is a great liason with Latin American relations. Brian also handles day-to-day operations within the M&M Group offices and soon will be an agent to continually develop the M&M Groups Hispanic department.
Charles Eloriaga
Senior Director of Marketing
Charles has over 18 years of design and web development experience. Having built over 200 websites and commanded over 1 billion hits, he makes the perfect addtion to the M&M Group. He handles all the programming and marketing of the team.
Joan Scafuto
Accounting/Administration
Joan is a 30 year entertainment industry veteran and knows the ins and outs of nearly every part of it. Her expertise is in accounting and administrative areas and is a great asset to our growing team.
Sandra Escalante
Agent / Buyer
Sandra brings over 20 years of experience in the Music Industry to The M&M Group. As the personal tour assistant to Shakira & working in television development for Telemundo for several years, her knowledge of the Latin market became her speciality helping our artists achieve thier goals.
Want to take a moment and thank you for continually being able to instigate and follow through on creative ideas to put shows in the Wenatchee Valley market. Our market is smaller in comparison and is also surrounded by summer chateaus and casinos. Guarantees that make for successful ventures on all sides many times simply don’t pencil here. So, the innovative ways you’ve been able to work with artists and building have been a win/win for all. Whether it is including ancillaries or back end dollars or percentage splits or tied together runs for affordable guarantees – we appreciate having you involved. There is no way the same straight buy deals could have worked here with artists as Boston, Joan Sebastian, Gloria Trevi, Gabriel Iglesias, Pepe Aguilar and Ron White. Looking forward to more shows in the future.
Michael called me personally after being introduced by mutual friends. I had a challenge I am sure he had heard many times before; “I need a big name, I have a low budget, and the event is with a couple of weeks”. Surprisingly, he was unshaken and provided within 24 hours a range of great options. He worked personally with me over the ensuing period to shape the show, negotiate the talent and manage the process from letter to meet & greet. He instilled enormous confidence at each step. In the end, most importantly, he delivered two great shows that blew our guests away, at a cost that was less than we expected and with a constant smile that hid what must have been a monumental challenge. Michael will remain a top resource for our entire organization.
I am pleased to write this letter on behave of the M&M Group and Michael Scafuto recommending their booking services to you. I have used the M&M Group’s services for over two years and have found Michael Scafuto to be aggressive in not only finding us quality acts but also securing these acts at the best possible financial terms. He is always pro-active in contacting me regarding potential shows and prompt in responding to my calls and emails .. He also takes great care in reviewing contracts and riders. I strongly encourage you to give the M&M Group every consideration. I can assure you your organization will be glad you contracted with them.
I want to take a moment and thank you for all of the great shows you have brought to the Celebrity Theater over the last 5 years. You and your staff at the M&M Group have always gone above and beyond and the professionalism that you bring to our venue is always top notch. We look forward to many years of working with you and your staff.
Finding Michael Scafuto has been a godsend for me. For years I struggled to find a reputable agent for Latino programming. Trying to program that genre was very frustrating. Fortunately somehow I connected with Michael and voila! Things changed. He has brought us several big name acts and has proven to be a person of integrity and honesty. He does what he promises and sticks with you to see it through. Unlike many other agents, he cares about both the talent buyer and the artist. I can’t say enough positive things about Michael and his good work. I highly recommend him.
Working with the M&M Group previously at Global Spectrum and now SMG has been a valuable partnership. Due to his variety of venues across the US, The M&M Group is able to send shows to our venues that not many people are aware of. Michael Scafuto is not afraid of working hard and making difficult shows happen for our venues. Michael is experienced with all formats of music and has brought shows to me like The Beach Boys, Straight No Chaser, Joan Sebastian and many others. We are very happy to have Michael Scafuto & The M&M Group on our side and look forward to many more years as a partner with our facilities.
I have worked with the M&M Group for several years and have formed a great partnership with Michael and his team. They have an established business based on professionalism and an impeccable reputation in the entertainment industry. The relationships that they have spent years building with the artists and agencies provides venues such as ours with opportunities that simply don’t exist with other entertainment companies. Our relationship has led to very successful events and additional revenue creation outside of our annual event schedule. We can rely on them to provide great options across all genres and that we will get the best possible deal available. They will also work tirelessly to ensure all agreements, production and promotion are in the best interest of their clients. I highly recommend Michael and the M&M Group to anyone in the entertainment industry!
Working with The M+M Group has been a great experience for Casino Pauma. They have raised the bar on our entertainment program. They are client first focused delivering aggressive pricing negotiations with strong routing leverage. Their vast experience and knowledge in the entertainment industry lends great credibility to The M+M Group and every client they represent. I would highly recommend The M+M Group for all of your entertainment needs.
We have had the pleasure of working with Michael Scafuto and the M+M Group for about 4 years now. The service, care, and attention to detail has been outstanding. Michael is always presenting us with new opportunities for our facility, and has the best interests of the Budweiser Events Center in mind at all times.
We find ourselves fortunate to have an asset such as Michael helping us to secure entertainment, and we know we can count on him in good times or bad. Fortunetly for us, all the shows we have done in conjunction with the M+M Group have been money makers. We would recommend the M+M Group to anyone searching for a quality partner in the talent buying process.
I am writing in behalf of the M&M Group and Michael Scafuto. Michael has brought new energy to our venue. He has provided numerous opportunities for talent of all types to keep our line-up fresh and diverse. Michael works day-in and day-out to help us find the right talent for our market. He is a pleasure to work with and he is always available to discuss prospects as they develop. With his relentless motivation and his knowledge of the industry, I would recommend his services to my peers. I am very happy that we made the choice to work with Michael and the M&M Group.
For the past eight years, The M& M Group has provided a variety of entertainment services to the City of Burbank’s Starlight Bowl concert venue. The Starlight Bowl prides itself in building community through innovative partnerships that validate our mission to provide high energy concerts, community based programs and family fun entertainment for the City and adjacent communities. The M&M group continues to be a key player in our efforts to successfully market, manage entertainment, and provide programming that enhances the Starlight Bowl.
As a result of this multifaceted partnership with the M&M Group, Burbank’s Starlight Bowl has been able to expand their reach of concert goers and provide quality entertainment that has maximized our exposure throughout California and established Starlight Bowl as a premier outdoor concert venue. I recommend the M&M Group for all your entertainment needs and programming. Their commitment to excellence is exemplified through the work they produce and the successful outcome of the final product that is presented. Their organization would be an asset to any company looking to grow, enhance and develop in the entertainment industry.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with M&M Group including Michael Scafuto Sr. and Michael Scafuto Jr. for over 10 years. They’ve always been professional in every regard, and never fail to impress me with their attention to detail. They’ve handled and serviced my clients with the utmost respect to service management. I’m proud of our working relationship, and look forward to our continued success with them.
I’ve dealt with the M&M Group for more than 15 years. They are very respected in our industry and I have only the highest regard for the way they conduct their business. They pay attention to detail and stand behind their word.
Over the years we have had the pleasure to work closely with M&M Group Entertainment. You will find very few companies with the dedication and support of their clients and the artists that they provide. Whether it’s talent buying, event planning or production, every show we have ever worked with them on has been effortless and our clients have been amazed by how well they were treated. Michael Scafuto and his team make this crazy business easy.
As an agent with Bobby Roberts Company, I have had the privilege to work closely with the M&M Group on a regular basis for the last four years. The proficiency, timelines, and professionalism of their staff and company as a whole always make any business conducted run smoothly, which within the entertainment business is not always the case. These top-notch professionals never fail to produce great shows, and will undoubtedly do so for years to come.
I have been working with Michael Scafuto for many years and he is professional, detail oriented and able to make tours happen when it’s most difficult. Michael is a serious professional trusted by agents and committed to servicing his clients. I am confident that Michael will continue to succeed in the music industry for years to come.
Variety Artists International has done countless shows with M&M Group over the years. When we receive a call from Mr. Scafuto or his staff, we know they have a legitimate offer in the works. They have always been a very straightforward and ethical business partner. We hope to continue booking memorable shows with the M&M Group for many years to come.
Please accept this letter as a testimonial to the stellar job the M&M Group has done over the years with bringing top quality entertainment to all of the venues they service. We have worked with them for many years booking the likes of Kool & the Gang, The Commodores, The Gap Band and more. Each time we’ve had the pleasure of doing business with them, the shows have gone smoothly and without complaint from any of my artists. They treat my artists with respect and in turn get great shows from them. This leaves the venue patrons happy and always coming back for more. The M&M Group has cultivated great relationships with all agencies and artists, and I would highly recommend their team to any venue looking for a professional and well respected talent buyer.
I would like to thank you on behalf of Mendieta Music Group and our exclusive artist Roberto Tapia for the collaboration with us. It is a great pleasure for us to partner with such a great firm as yours. Your high reputation and many years’ experience means a lot to us. We are sure that our cooperation will lead to mutual benefits in a long term. We hope to meet your expectations and extend our cooperation for as long as possible. We appreciate your time and hope you were satisfied with our company profile as well.
