BIGO PRODUCTIONS

News & announcements.

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monroe Street
Spotlight

Talent Search Contest

Chevie’s Lounge and BIGO Productions are bringing singers, songwriters, musicians, and local music fans together in Herrin, Illinois.

Tuesdays starting October 13, 2026
Registration at 6:00 PM · Performances at 7:00 PM
Grand Finale: November 10

Chevie’s Lounge · 913 W Monroe St, Herrin, IL

For more information, click here Pre-register now →

News & Announcements / Team spotlight

Meet the people
behind BIGO.

Music. People. Events. Connections.

Get to know Robert “Bo” Emery, Shannon Marie, and David Lee “Sarge” Stucker—the team helping bring artists, venues, and live entertainment together.

Based in Marion, Illinois, BIGO serves Southern Illinois and communities across Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, and Arkansas.

BIGO team announcement featuring Robert Bo Emery, Shannon Marie, and David Lee Sarge Stucker

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Leadership

Robert “Bo” Emery

CEO & Founder

Bo brings more than 30 years of entertainment-industry experience, from performing and session work to touring, sound engineering, and large-scale production.

He founded Big O Productions & Event Management to connect creative talent with the practical support that makes events happen. The team brings experience in marketing, booking, tour management, and facility operations, helping artists, event planners, and venue operators coordinate their next steps.

From merchandising to event logistics and food vending services, BIGO helps handle the business so performers can focus on the performance.

Contact Bo · boemery@bigosuccess.com

Artists & venues

Shannon Marie

Talent Scout & Venue Specialist

Shannon brings decades of experience in hospitality, entrepreneurship, and working with people. Her passion for music and live events is matched by a hands-on approach to turning ideas into memorable experiences.

She is comfortable both behind the scenes and connecting with guests once the doors open. Her work includes artist booking, connecting artists and venues, venue booking, personal event planning, and professional and corporate events.

As her announcement puts it: “Where artists, venues & opportunities connect.”

Contact Shannon · shannon.marie@bigosuccess.com

Talent & venue relations

David Lee “Sarge” Stucker

Director of Talent & Venue Relations

Music and the performing arts have been part of Sarge’s life for more than 30 years. He has built relationships with performers and their teams and gained hands-on experience in sound, staging, lighting, logistics, scheduling, and roadie work.

He has also spent time onstage and in the studio, singing and playing harmonica. From musicians and songwriters to comedians, he is interested in entertainment that brings people together.

At BIGO, Sarge helps connect artists and venues, create fresh entertainment experiences, and strengthen the local live-music community.

Contact Sarge · sarge@bigosuccess.com

Let’s make connections

Your next great night starts with a conversation.

Planning an event, looking for talent, or interested in connecting your venue with BIGO? Tell us what you have in mind.

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