For show notes to this episode visit http://bit.ly/2pgs1pb Kevin Stone is the Vice President and Director of Programming at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL. This is one of my favourite episodes and is a two-parter. This was from the days we used to split longer episode into two parts. In this episode, Kevin shares his origin story from being on tour to working at Ruth Eckerd Hall as the assistant to Bobby Rossi. His adventures at Ruth Eckerd Hall lead to him becoming the VP and Director of Programming at the Florida Theatre. In this conversation, Kevin shares some of his philosophies on booking concerts, building relationships with agents, and much more. Music by Emily Kopp: https://emilykoppmusic.com/ Listen to the Podcast on iTunes: http://apple.co/2fzwTCK Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2jjxIUV Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2pyRXgH Where do you hang out on Social Media? Find us here... Website: http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2pzCKvX Twitter: http://bit.ly/2QahgBl Facebook: http://bit.ly/2xy77Yb I'm the host of the Making It with Chris G. podcast, where I have conversations with the leaders in the world of entertainment, sharing their stories and insight to help you get one step closer to making it. My background comes from the live music side, having worked as a Talent Buyer for Live Nation, and promoted shows with AEG Live during my time as Talent Buyer at the Plaza Live. It all started with a charity event called Rock for Hunger in 2006. As of today, I’ve booked and promoted over 2,500 shows, and counting. Since 2012, I've been working as an artist manager, college professor, guest lecturer, and podcaster. My career as a Music Business professor started at Full Sail University in 2015. In 2017, I moved to South Florida to teach at Florida International University, and guest lecture across the country. I started the podcast and the blog to create the resources that I wish existed when I started my journey in the music business, and to help YOU, musicians, and students to navigate through this industry. Keep in touch, and let us know what kind of content you need to help you get one step closer to MAKING IT. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXU5OcLo5bE

In this clip Ryan shares a story of why people loved to volunteer for St. Augustine Amphitheater and what the venue means to the community. This is a clip from episode #099 with Ryan Murphy, President of the Huntsville Amphitheater and Venue Group's Venues and Amphitheater division. He's the former Director for the St. Augustine Amphitheater and founder of St. Augustine's Sing Out Loud Festival. Looking for Artist Development, check out the Making It Academy at http://www.makingitacademy.com/. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes: http://apple.co/2fzwTCK Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2jjxIUV Where do you hang out on Social Media? Find us here... Website: http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2pzCKvX Twitter: http://bit.ly/2QahgBl I'm the host of the Making It with Chris G. podcast, where I have conversations with the leaders in the world of entertainment, sharing their stories and insight to help you get one step closer to making it. My background comes mostly from the live concert and touring side of the business. I worked 15 years as a Talent Buyer and Producing concerts from clubs, theaters, amphitheaters, areans, and festivals. From 2012 to 2014 I as the Jr. Talent Buyer at House of Blues New Orleans, and have been working for AEG Presents as a Production Manager since February of 2018. I’ve been managing and developing artists since 2010, working mostly on their touring business, marketing, content marketing, and social media management. To learn more about me visit http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/aboutme What's that sound? I have Tourette Syndrome, which is why you may hear a regular vocal sound. My producer calls it Jazz. I have quite a few tics and have had Tourette Syndrome since I was 6 years old. To learn more about Tourette's or support research for Tourette Syndrome, please visit https://tourette.org/. #MusicBusiness #MusicIndustry #MusicVenue ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2uHhRV5PW4