I work at an independent record store. I enjoy it, but it's not my love.
(actual marquee at our old location)
(local band The Diamond Center's farewell show, cleverly dubbed Texodus)
I started booking bands independently last year and have since found it to be one of the most enjoyable, challenging and non money-making jobs I have taken on. Maybe one day this line of work will allow me to buy Kelly more Pantone mugs or a lifetime supply of black bean and avocado burgers, but for now I plug along, simply trying to get bands I believe in shows all over.
Two of my acts just started East coast tours, three have just released new records, one is in Gwyneth Paltrow's backing band in a new movie, one recently celebrated their ten year anniversary and all of them are working hard and making music I'm proud to try and get in front of others. I am genuinley proud and honored to be working for these people, and I want to share them with you.
