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Patrick Rains BIO

Patrick Rains is an artist manager, Off-Broadway Theater Producer, and owner-operator of his own independent record label.





Rains had his first success in 1975 when he signed an unknown singer, Al Jarreau, to Warner Brothers Records. With Rains’s guidance for over 25 years, Jarreau went on to become an international superstar, and an icon of his genre, winning 7 Grammys, including Best Pop Vocalist, Best R&B Vocalist and Best Jazz Vocalist. Rains also discovered and shepherded saxophonist David Sanborn, winner of 6 Grammy awards. He has managed Rickie Lee Jones, Wendy & Lisa, Vonda Shepard, Gino Vannelli, Tower of Power, Cyrille Aimée, and guided singer-songwriter Aimee Mann through her transition from a member of ‘til Tuesday, to solo artist.



In 1985 he conceived the idea for a syndicated radio show, The David Sanborn Show, that was one of the most successful independent syndicated shows for nearly seven years, and the first show of its kind hosted by an Artist. In 1988 he created and co- produced the internationally acclaimed music TV show, Night Music, produced in conjunction with Lorne Michael and the NBC O & O Group.



In 1993 Rains formed PRA Records, an independent label, utilizing both independent (Red, E1 Entertainment and Ryko) and major branch (Verve/Universal) distribution. PRA has released records by Joe Sample, Randy Crawford, Marcus Miller, Kevin Gilbert, Charm Farm, and Dennis White, among others.



In 1998 Rains created Bad Dog Records in partnership with singer-songwriter Jonatha Brooke, to record and release her music. Bad Dog Records is currently distributed through Red Distribution, and has been a leader in the new era of independent music. In 2014 he produced Brooke’s critically acclaimed one-woman-musical, My Mother Has 4 Noses, at The Duke on 42nd Street, in New York City.



He is an outspoken defender of Artists’ Rights, and was one of the early forces in establishing the principal of copyright control in “sampling.” He sits on the Boards of SoundExchange, and AARC, as a representative of the Artist Community, and is part of the Executive Committee of musicFirst, a coalition representing the Artist Community, Major and Indie Record Labels, AFM and SAG-AFTRA. He is also on the National Advisory Committee for the Tri-C Jazz Festival, Cleveland, Ohio.


His current artist roster consists of David Sanborn, Jonatha Brooke, Curtis Stigers, Randy Crawford and the estate of Joe Sample.

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MY MOTHER HAS 4 NOSES to End Run April 19 at The Duke on 42nd Street


Patrick Rains presents the critically acclaimed New York premiere of My Mother Has 4 Noses, a musical play written and performed by renowned singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke and directed by Jeremy B. Cohen. My Mother Has 4 Noses began previews Off-Broadway on February 14th and opened on Thursday, February 20, 2014. The limited engagement will play through Saturday, April 19th at The Duke on 42nd Street, 'a New 42nd Street project' (located at 229 W 42nd Street, between 7th & 8th Avenues).

STAGE TUBE: Jonatha Brooke Performs 'Time' from Her New Musical Play MY MOTHER HAS 4 NOSES


Patrick Rains presents the critically acclaimed New York premiere of My Mother Has 4 Noses, a musical play written and performed by renowned singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke and directed by Jeremy B. Cohen. My Mother Has 4 Noses began previews Off-Broadway on February 14th and opened on Thursday, February 20, 2014. The limited engagement will play through Sunday, May 4th at The Duke on 42nd Street, 'a New 42nd Street project' (located at 229 W 42nd Street, between 7th & 8th Avenues). Check out a look at the show below!

Off-Broadway's MY MOTHER HAS 4 NOSES to Host Talkbacks this Month


Patrick Rains, producer of My Mother Has 4 Noses, a musical play written and performed by renowned singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke and directed by Jeremy B. Cohen, proudly announces a special Talk-Back Series hosted by the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway production. Immediately following Saturday matinee performances of My Mother Has 4 Noses in March, writer/performer Jonatha Brooke will participate in a discussions with leaders in the fields of dementia care-giving and research:

Photo Flash: Edie Falco, Alice Ripley & More Join Jonatha Brooke for MY MOTHER HAS 4 NOSES' Opening Night Off-Broadway


Patrick Rains presents the critically acclaimed New York premiere of My Mother Has 4 Noses, a musical play written and performed by renowned singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke and directed by Jeremy B. Cohen. My Mother Has 4 Noses began previews Off-Broadway on February 14th and opened on Thursday, February 20, 2014. The limited engagement will play through Sunday, May 4th at The Duke on 42nd Street, "a New 42nd Street® project" (located at 229 W 42nd Street, between 7th & 8th Avenues). Tickets, priced at $70.00, are on sale now by calling The Duke on 42nd Street's Ticket Services at (646) 223-3010, or online at www.dukeon42.org/Shows/2014/4Noses.aspx. Check out a look back at opening night below!

MY MOTHER HAS 4 NOSES Opens in New York Premiere at The Duke Tonight


Patrick Rains presents the New York premiere of My Mother Has 4 Noses, a new musical play written and performed by acclaimed singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke. Directed by Jeremy B. Cohen, My Mother Has 4 Noses began previews Off-Broadway on Friday, February 14, 2014 at The Duke on 42nd Street, 'a New 42nd Street' project' (located at 229 West 42nd Street, between 7th & 8th Avenues). Opening Night is set for tonight, February 20th at 8 pm.

Jonatha Brooke's MY MOTHER HAS 4 NOSES Opens Tomorrow


Patrick Rains presents the New York premiere of My Mother Has 4 Noses, a new musical play written and performed by acclaimed singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke. Directed by Jeremy B. Cohen, My Mother Has 4 Noses began previews Off-Broadway on February 14th at The Duke on 42nd Street, "a New 42nd Street project" (located at 229 W 42nd Street, between 7th & 8th Avenues). The limited-run will play through Sunday, May 4th. Opening Night is Thursday, February 20th at 8 pm. Tickets, priced at $70.00, are on sale now by calling The Duke on 42nd Street's Ticket Services at (646) 223-3010, or online at www.dukeon42.org/Shows/2014/4Noses.aspx.

MY MOTHER HAS 4 NOSES Announces New York Premiere at The Duke, 2/20 - 5/4


Patrick Rains proudly presents the New York premiere of My Mother Has 4 Noses, a new musical play written and performed by acclaimed singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke. Directed by Jeremy B. Cohen, My Mother Has 4 Noses will begin previews Off-Broadway on Friday, February 14, 2014 at The Duke on 42nd Street, "a New 42nd Street® project".

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