AdventuresInVenueland

BONUS: Extending our Breaking In series, meet Rachel Powers! From 500 cap rooms to global stages, hear what things stay consistent & what recommendations she has for emerging artists (+ those marketing them) as we cap off our Messina Touring Week. bit.ly/Venueland

Welcome to Messina Touring Week on Adventures In Venueland! As we celebrate 2️⃣5️⃣ years of Messina Touring, we’ve got a couple special episodes dropping this week to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what makes them one of the top concert promoters today bit.ly/Venueland

To kick things off, meet Kate Des Enfants McMahon, EVP at Messina Touring Group. We chat about the history of the company, her current role, and how their “concierge promoter” all-in services have earned them such a great reputation.

NEW: We’re headed to Memphis where we chat with Crystal Carpenter, Event & Marketing Coordinator at @FedExForum. She tells us about promotional ideas, her role under Arena Ops, working with promoters & managing show day experience + hospitality. #Venueland bit.ly/Venueland

We’ve had a good run but we’re shifting focus and giving the industry what they really want. Introducing Snoozing In Venueland. Enjoy hours of white noise of semi trucks humming paired with backstage banter. Happy April Fools Day! #Venueland venueland.simplecast.com

JUST ANNOUNCED: Join in as we chat with Roxey Garcia, Founder of RXY Marketing. We talk about starting her company, which provides promotions, event production, artist logistics, and more to tours and venues & other businesses in the area. #Venueland bit.ly/Venueland

Meet Vanessa Mancao, Tour Marketing Manager for @redlightmgmt – the largest independent artist management company in the world. We talk about how she prepare for tour announces, works with tour managers and agencies, & facilitates ticket promos. #Venueland bit.ly/Venueland

NEW: We’re headed to one of the most legendary small rooms in the country to chat with Megan Loveless, Talent Buyer for The Blue Room at Third Man Records – the record label run by Jack White. Hear how Megan balances the booking calendar & more. #Venueland bit.ly/Venueland

Join us as we chat with Lucy Albers, Marketing & PR for @PaycomCenter, home to @okcthunder. We dive into the new arena coming in 2028, its unique design & what to expect from the exciting addition slated to open as the OKC hosts 2 Olympic events #Venueland bit.ly/Venueland

Pull up a chair as we head to "America's Farm to Fork Capital," Sacramento, for a special in-person episode with James Rasmussen, VP of Arena Programming at @Golden1Center live from the @SacramentoKings podcast studio. #Venueland bit.ly/Venueland

We are heading to NY with Missy Zedeck, Marketing Director for AEG Global Touring. We hear about a typical day – reviewing budgets, national campaigns, overseeing marketing plans for the tours & making any adjustments based on needs and sales. #Venueland bit.ly/Venueland

As we move into 2026, we decided to look back & recap our 2025 episodes. Hosts Paul & Dave are joined by Audio Editor & Mixer Camille as we reminisce on Episode 100, our live recording in Atlanta, fascinating guests & fun bonus episodes. #Venueland bit.ly/Venueland

Meet @sterngrovefest’s Marketing Director Molly Fremgen. We learn about the concert series, now entering its 89th season in 2026 & the legacy as the nation’s longest-running nonprofit music festival—bringing free live music to the Bay since 1938 #Venueland bit.ly/Venueland

Celebrating 150 episodes (including bonus) with Christine Pileckas, Booking & Marketing Director at @INTRUSTarena. Recognized as one of the Top 20 busiest arenas in the world for their size, get the scoop on her role & industry misconceptions. #Venueland bit.ly/Venueland

NEW: We’re headed to Ontario to chat with Nick DeLuco, SVP & GM of @TDColiseum. We chat about their place in the Golden Horseshoe market, @oakviewgroup’s $300 million renovation & their music-first approach. #Venueland bit.ly/Venueland

🖐️ years of Adventures In Venueland! 🥳🥳 Our journey has taken us to 3️⃣6️⃣ states and 5️⃣ countries for a grand total of 4️⃣ days, 8️⃣ hours, and 3️⃣1️⃣ minutes of released content. 🤯 Thank you to our listeners from 9️⃣5️⃣ countries for tuning in… 🚀🚀🚀

BONUS EPISODE: Happy Halloween!! 🎃 For this year’s frightful feature, we learn all about Paramount Theatre in Austin, which in addition to being haunted also presents an annual horror film series – Panic at the Paramount. #Venueland bit.ly/Venueland

NEW: Take a trip to the Queen City as we talk to Tim Murray, Athletic Trainer for the @CincyCyclones, the ECHL pro hockey team that plays at @HeritageBankCtr. Learn what makes a good venue from his side of the industry. #Venueland bit.ly/Venueland

NEW: On our latest adventure we chat with Ritesh Patel, Co-founder and Co-CEO of @TicketFairy, an advanced AI-native vertical SaaS platform built specifically for the live entertainment industry. #Venueland bit.ly/Venueland

NEW: Meet Cai Lane, Marketing Specialist for @LittleRockCVB. From promoting venues to his side businesses in real estate & recording music, you're bound to enjoy this episode, filled with fascinating information + great BBQ recommendations. #Venueland bit.ly/Venueland