I accidentally stumbled into music around 7 years ago when a friend introduced me to her college friends Politicks, a band that had formed at Radford University. After my first few Politicks shows I found myself promoting their shows, handing out flyers and selling tickets.
With a background in Public Relations and Media, I wasn't looking for a career in local music, but it ended up becoming a major part of my life.
After working Sundance Film Festival for Stella Artois in the winter of 2007, I was offered the position of Director of Public Relations and Band Sponsorships at Liberte Clothing in Burke, VA. During my time at Liberte, I began working with several bands, promoters and venues in the DC/MD/VA area.
It was during this time that I met the man who would come to affectionately be called my "Papi," Wes-Lee of Locals Only Radio. I have been privilaged to work with Wes promoting not only his high-energy local shows but also major fundraisers for deserving charities.
In 2008, I began working with DC-based band The Blackjacks as their Promotions Manager. That year they would go on to win DC 101's Last Band Standing.
I'm currently the exclusive booking agent at The Light Horse in Old Town Alexandria and Fat Tuesday's in Fairfax. In addition to those two venues, I also event manage and promote shows at other major venues in the area with bands that I work with. Recently Last Call Entertainment hired me as their newest booking agent. I've heard I have a "different style of booking," which I consider to be a good thing. I micro-manage every aspect of every show that I'm on. It sounds crazy, I know...but I'm dedicated to making each night a perfect package: great bands, great crowd, great publicity. I run a tight ship.

I have several tips for artists. If you'd like to hear some, shoot me an email or come to one of my shows. I love talking with musicians and new bands to help them tighten up the business side of their music. I don't know how to play the guitar, so I won't critique your chord progressions. At the same time, I'm guessing you don't know how to start, build and run a multimedia machine...so maybe you want to take my advice on that one?