Bartalini Leaves WFC

Rick Bartalini, entertainment director at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, Calif., has exited the position under mysterious circumstances.

Bartalini and the venue staff have been slapped with a gag order as to why the popular exec has left, and all Bartalini could tell Pollstar was that he is keeping his options open.

What is known is Bartalini has received well-wishes from Kris Kristofferson, Tom Waits, Lisa Lampanelli, Jethro Tull and a host of industry execs, and the local media has given him a glowing sendoff.