With over 30 years of theatrical experience, including 20 years in the events industry with Associated Entertainment Consultants and Innovative Entertainment, IE’s Director of Sales EDDIE KERTEL brings a ‘director’s eye’ to every event no matter how large or small. Over the span of his career Eddie has booked and /or produced over 150 headliners for both Fortune […]
There are many factors that go into creating an amazing live music performance. From hours of practice to a well-stocked bar and kitchen, each aspect plays an important role in making it special. One aspect that ties everything together is the venue. Seeing live music at the perfect venue can really create a magical experience. […]
Piano bars rose to relevance in the late 1800’s alongside Ragtime music, a style which featured pianos heavily and encouraged a playful and spontaneous style. This style created a space for musicians to “duel” using their creativity with the instrument. Club owners were able to use this creativity to give their bars a fun feeling and […]
The year 1967 was historic for the San Francisco music scene. It was the year that defined a culture and a musical sound that was influenced by the hippies of San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury neighborhood. It was ‘The Summer of Love’ – where performers such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Santana, Sly and the Family Stone, […]
