Equilibrium Institute Of the Americas

The Equilibrium Institute of the Americas mission is to prevent, reduce, or eliminate corruption by aiding self-empowerment and reinforcing healthy competitions congruent with the natural laws of mutual reliance.

"Authority requires maintaining respect, knowledge, dignity, and the ability to communicate. Without a commitment to being cooperative towards sustainable goals, authority is corrupt and only has as much force as people are willing to suffer. Power and force are not the same thing. Under this line of reasoning, the less corrupt one is, the more powerful you are- despite rank, despite status, but in consideration of the natural law of harmony which is maintained through mutual reliance and cooperation. Where the laws of harmony and mutual reliance are neglected, diseases, sorrow, improverishment, ignorance, and preventable forms of violence and suffering are immediately created or reinforced. Real empowerment results from learning how to harness and utilize the power most of us already come equiped with at birth. The answer to the majority of the problems we face on earth can be addressed through a combination of focused discipline that strengthens the use of authority and the congruence in the applications of care practiced in the diverse traditions of the world."

About the Director Of EIA
Rob has a strong track record in public service providing career advisement and other services to diverse populations served by the non-profits, Cities, and State government he has worked for. His recent Masters degree led to controversial papers that defend his appointment as a modern Philosopher with an Ontologist bent. Besides being a trusted informant and friend to those seeking a healthy equilibrium, the skills Rob brings to the table helps to explain EIA’s fast rise- particularly in the music industry. Blaming his recent successes on, “having good taste and being in touch with market demands,” it is clear that being on the cutting edge is a slippery slop in a turbulent marketplace inflated by ego's and what Rob calls another highly monopolized business circuit that forces many under educated and over trusting artists to become grossly exploited. Determined and optimistic about numerous ongoing productions and his indie labels growing success, it is clear the bands on his Watch List are doing something right.

Track record 2000-08:

Of radio stations contacted internationally an average of 90% respond with support by announcing shows, spinning bands we introduce and giving free tickets away.
Production of 40 live events since 2000 serving over 10,000 fans boosting venue business and web traffic.
Over 28,000 visitors to online presence at www.myspace.com/ripstar_sf and www.ripstar.cfsites.org generated with a combined audience of over 7 million reached by the end of 2008 on-air and television.
Over 25 bands featured on compilations released worldwide & Over 25 bands referred to labels at labels request.
Multiple radio, print, and television interviews conducted with RipStar and selected participating bands.
Events expanded from annual visual art to folk music and then finally several full local and touring bands per month growing from smaller to mid-sized venues in SF over a 5 year period with over 100 artists and bands served since 2000.
Delivered 1,000 CD's into prime music markets over 15 months reaching millions of fans via industry reponses in mainstream and alternative markets.

MOnthyl events are listed on www.ripstar.cfsites.org

 RipStar  is globally recognized and distinguished as a full service multi-media production and promotions arm of the Equilibrium Institute of the Americas (EIA). Rob Jackson- the Producer behind EIA stated, “making contributions to unite audiences and artists is a fullfilling and rewarding service I am fortunate to be a part of.” Combining his special interests and skills in psychology, law, and production- EIA, led by Jackson, offers a unique ability to empower, and offer resources that helps clients maximize their own potential. Bands seek a variety of services from RipStar  including; live events in premium SF venues, national U.S. college and commercial radio exposure, interviews and reviews, press kit critiques, an exclusive referral program for qualified acts, unique exposure to industry leaders, and tailored programs that meet the professional development and promotional needs of artists from a variety of musical backgrounds and status. Artists invited to undergo Rob’s intense assessment stand to gain a lot from the customized analysis and service plan he offers to help his clients break the glass ceiling. No wonder music directors, labels and other music industry managers routinely consult with Rob directly about the latest developments in the vibrant international network RipStar agents have established.