crest of the wave

CREST OF THE WAVE PRODUCTIONS is a San Francisco based music promotions and artist representative company. Founded in 1984 in Arlington, Virginia by Mike Somavilla, Crest of the Wave Productions relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1987 to expand its operations.

Since its inception, Crest of the Wave Productions has provided a hands on, personalized support to a myriad of musicians and music industry professionals.

The range of services provided include: signing record deals, creative marketing, public relations, contract negotiations, consultation, fan club development and mail order, newsletter publishing, talent coordination, promotions and business liaison.

Crest of the Wave Productions is prepared to handle both partial and complete assignments, from conceptualization and implementation to refinement and trouble shooting. We are ready to discuss your needs and help you achieve your goals.

Crest of the Wave Productions’ knowledge and expertise have been used in a variety of capacities by a wide array of musicians, record labels, production companies and concerns including:

John Cipollina, Terry Haggerty, Greg Douglass, Country Joe McDonald, Mike Wilhelm, Kent Housman, Jack King, Dinosaurs, Country Weather, Alex Call, Terry & the Pirates, Big Brother & The Holding Company, David Denny, Merrell Fankhauser, Spirit, Greg Elmore, Richi Ray, Chris Michie, Darby Slick, Jerry Miller, The Mermen, Beau Brummels, Lorin Rowan, Brian Kilcourse, Boyd Albritton, Zero, Barry Melton, Martine Fierro, Leigh Stephens, Pete Sears, Danny Kalb, Nick Gravenites, George Whitsell, Jeff Jolly, Steve Douglas, Merl Saunders, Allen Cohen, Mitchell Holman, Dave Crimmen, Catch A Rabbit Records, RD Records, Small Wonder Artworx, Red Hen Productions, Sound & Vision Records, Hot Tomato Studios, Taxim Records, Globe Records, 2B1 Productions, Evangeline Records, The Bruce Latimer Show, Legend Music, Made in Germany Music, It's About Music