ABOUT US
Our Company.
OUR MISSION
We partner with clients and artists to deliver experiences that matter.
Every experience has the power to educate, empower, and transform the minds and lives of others. Bass/Schuler Entertainment has been in the business of helping organizations create experiences that matters for 20+ years!
When you need to deliver an experience that matters, our experience matters.
OUR DIFFERENCE
Why Choose Bass / Schuler?
Our experienced team helps you select the right talent and create an event to remember.
Premium Talent
Working with us means you’ll access our carefully curated, constantly evolving talent pool.
- Large talent roster
- Reliable artists
- Diverse talent pool
Impeccable Service
We hold customer service close to our hearts. Our main aim is to bring a smile to your and your audience’s faces.
- Deep expertise
- Strategic guidance
- Timely responses
Friendly Staff
We are proud to say that we share views on kindness and going the extra mile with our entire staff.
- End-to-end service
- Collaborative approach
- Excited to learn more about you and your event
OUR TEAM
Meet the Bass / Schuler Team
Our team of specialists is here to connect you to the best of the best talent money can buy. We’d be delighted to hear from you!
Agent
Scott Bass
Scott is a well-known figure in the industry, often fascinating others with his deep knowledge of The Beatles and baseball, endless stories, and near professional golfing skills.
Colleagues and clients describe Scott as:
An onion with layers that we may never know. Unafraid of improving. Introspective – does the work.
Agent
Chris Schuler
When Chris is not hard at work finding talent and taking care of clients, he is either baking bread, sailing the high seas, or using music to communicate his deepest emotions.
Colleagues and clients describe Chris as: Down-to-earth, laid back, and humble with a great sense of humor that is almost as great as his hair. Unpretentious, but cares deeply.
Agent
Matt Garard
Matt Garard is no stranger to the world of college entertainment. He began his journey as a member of Mission iMPROVable Tourco. in 2010. Here he won Campus Activities Magazine’s Entertainer of The Year award in 2013 and Comedy Act of The Year in 2014.
Colleagues and clients describe Matt as:
A fun loving improvisor who feels all the feelings, and encourages others to do so as well. Matt enjoys sunsets, kittens, and eating BBQ with his hands.
Media and Marketing
Jacki Schwarz
Jacki was born to resize images and is practically a natural. She’s a performer herself and knows how to make our artists stand out!
Colleagues and clients describe Jacki as:
Bringing creativity and fresh perspectives. She’s a mother to a very fat cat and a robot vacuum.
Office Manager
Rachel Wolfson
Rachel is the anchor that keeps Bass/Schuler operations running smoothly and is a champion for clients and artists.
Colleagues and clients describe Rachel as:
A personable, multi-talented professional that knows everyone and remembers EVERYTHING. Nothing drops between the cracks.
Office Coordinator
Amanda Hranicka
As the first person that new clients and new artists speak to, Amanda sets the tone and is known for her friendly, warm personality.
Colleagues and clients describe Amanda as:
Curious, always exploring how things work and how to make them better. Excellent at follow-up – resolves questions and concerns quickly.
OUR ALUMNI
Bass / Schuler Alumni
Are you an artist looking to see if we’re worth it? Check out some of our alumni and see how well they’ve done for themselves!
OUR CLIENTS
A History of Excellence
We have partnered with organizations large and small to deliver the best experiences.
Bass/Schuler Entertainment has worked with thousands of schools to program events since 1999. Our extensive roster of performers has traveled from Alaska to Maine and back again, entertaining, engaging and educating students over 100,000 times on campuses of all shapes and sizes. Our agents work with you to find the perfect performer for your event and our amazing office support staff help every step of the way to make sure you have everything you need. We really mean it when we say our experience will make your experience unforgettable.
Taste of Chicago
Chicago Mayor’s Office of Special Events
Milwaukee Summerfest
Naperville Ribfest
Rockford on the Waterfront
Wisconsin State Fair
Indiana State Fair
Minnesota State Fair
Illinois State Fair
Downers Grove -Heritage Fest
Dekalb Cornfest
Halsted Street Market Days
Celebrate on State Street -Berghoff
Oktoberfest
Rockford First Night
Evanston First Night
Prairie Center for the Arts
And many other community festivals and park district events
Bank of America
Microsoft Corporation
Bloomingdales
Barnes & Noble
Motorola
The Chicago Bears
Navy Pier
Leo Burnett USA
Alzheimer’s Association
National Black Expo
Chicago White Sox
Lexus Motors, Inc.
Neiman Marcus
Coldwell Banker
Brittney Spears Tour
Kraft Global, Inc.
Ace Hardware
Prudential Securities
Pheasant Run Resort
Leukemia Society
National Restaurant Association
North Shore Country Club
Green Acres Country Club
Green Bay Packers/ Titletown
Chicago Yacht Club
Sysco Food Services
Goodwill Industries
Crystal Lake Country Club Boy Scouts of America
Chicago Mayor’s Office of Special Events
Claussen Pickle Co.
WGN Radio
Culligan
Lincoln Park Zoo
Shedd Aquarium
Paul McCartney Tour Party
Kraft Global, Inc.
COLLEGE
Bass/Schuler Entertainment has worked with thousands of schools to program events since 1999. Our extensive roster of performers has traveled from Alaska to Maine and back again, entertaining, engaging and educating students over 100,000 times on campuses of all shapes and sizes. Our agents work with you to find the perfect performer for your event and our amazing office support staff help every step of the way to make sure you have everything you need. We really mean it when we say our experience will make your experience unforgettable.
FESTIVALS
Taste of Chicago
Chicago Mayor’s Office of Special Events
Milwaukee Summerfest
Naperville Ribfest
Rockford on the Waterfront
Wisconsin State Fair
Indiana State Fair
Minnesota State Fair
Illinois State Fair
Downers Grove -Heritage Fest
Dekalb Cornfest
Halsted Street Market Days
Celebrate on State Street -Berghoff
Oktoberfest
Rockford First Night
Evanston First Night
Prairie Center for the Arts
And many other community festivals and park district events
CORPORATE
Bank of America
Microsoft Corporation
Bloomingdales
Barnes & Noble
Motorola
The Chicago Bears
Navy Pier
Leo Burnett USA
Alzheimer’s Association
National Black Expo
Chicago White Sox
Lexus Motors, Inc.
Neiman Marcus
Coldwell Banker
Brittney Spears Tour
Kraft Global, Inc.
Ace Hardware
Prudential Securities
Pheasant Run Resort
Leukemia Society
National Restaurant Association
North Shore Country Club
Green Acres Country Club
Green Bay Packers/ Titletown
Chicago Yacht Club
Sysco Food Services
Goodwill Industries
Crystal Lake Country Club Boy Scouts of America
Chicago Mayor’s Office of Special Events
Claussen Pickle Co.
WGN Radio
Culligan
Lincoln Park Zoo
Shedd Aquarium
Paul McCartney Tour Party
Kraft Global, Inc.