TSE is one of the most trusted full-service entertainment agencies in the United States. Established in 1975 as Texas Sounds Entertainment, it has been booking entertainers and providing production marketing, and sponsorship services for a variety of venues for five decades. TSE does talent booking, sponsorship development, event promotion, local production, to complete turnkey concerts and festivals. Whatever you need, we can help.
Despite the more digital focus, TSE remains true to its founding principal:
building and nurturing relationships with venues and promoters based on trust that endure over time.
The most important part of who we are, and why we continue to last when other agencies come and go is simply that we know what venues want. We’ve seen it all in our 50 plus years of entertainment booking, handling production and logistics, doing event marketing and sponsorship sales for a variety of venues. Relationships, just like reputations need to be built on trust. It takes time to get to know venue organizers and operators to understand their goals and pain points.
Our job is not only to keep your interests at the forefront of the things we do, but also to is to make things operate smoothly for everyone involved.
It’s not something you can pick up in a month, or even a year. It takes seeing the best and the worst, in dive bars, and giant arenas in the Florida rain or Texas sun. Our experience as an entertainment agency has seen nearly every environment and equipment set-up imaginable and we continue to learn and adapt as new stages and technology evolve. As a testament to the quality of its services, some venues have been booking their acts with us for over 30 years; many others for over 15 years. Our testimonials and references speak to how well both venues and performers value the services we provide.
You deal with real people who want to win your trust and confidence. We pride ourselves in establishing long-term relations with the people we serve.
TSE is a great entertainment agency for fairs, festivals, concert venues, corporate events, fundraisers, and even private parties. We can handle as little or as much support and services you need for your performances. We also have long established relationships with venues who need us to provide first-class entertainment and handle the logistics, marketing, or sponsorship sales for their concerts or events. Just tell us how we can help you put on a quality show for your audience.
TSE operates out of Austin, Texas, with agents and support staff located all over the United States. TSE provides booking, event marketing, sponsorship development, and production services all over North America. Its top dogs have well over a 175 years of music industry and booking experience.
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Our key team members have over 175 years of music business experience. We see our job as earning your trust and keeping your interests at the heart of what we do. We look to keep you as a client for many years to come. That’s why we’re still here 50 years after our founding.
Doctor Bob brings a diverse background in production, marketing, and business management to his position as Managing Partner of TSE Entertainment. His responsibilities include overseeing TSE’s services other than talent booking. He also manages the marketing and business operations side of TSE.
During his 30-plus year professional career, he has
Bob takes great pride in developing programs and events. He enjoys helping to guide people new to the entertainment industry to achieve their objectives. He likes challenges and helping clients discover their own talents for holding entertainment events.
Ray brings a wide range of backgrounds to TSE’s sponsorship program. From running radio stations in the biggest U.S. markets, creating and selling millions of dollars in sponsorship programs in the fair and festival niche, running the booking operations for a 12,000-seat arena, and producing a weekly TV program, Ray is focused on sponsor delivery and improving venue revenue performance. His thorough understanding of all aspects of sponsorship and events makes him adept at discovering, cultivating, and selling undervalued event assets.
Kassie heads our team of talented professionals that work to promote TSE and the events we help create. Her background includes years of digital marketing and graphic design experience for various industries. With a dedicated work ethic and a deep-seeded passion for music, she brings enthusiasm to her role and team.
Erin has over 20 years experience in the entertainment business as a performer, band manager, live event producer, marketing director, casting and talent scout. She has worked with new and established top artists in the tween, adult pop and rock genres since the early 2000s. Now based in NYC, she is excited to join TSE as the Northeast rep!
Initiated in the industry as a Dancer and transitioned to Event Production and Technician. Having the opportunity to work in large, medium-scale events such as concerts, award shows, corporate and social events.
Passionate and persistent in the goals seeking, working hard until the goal is reached. Once it’s achieved, on to the next challenge.
Cory has spent over 10 years in the live entertainment and events industry. He’s worked with venues of all sizes and types, representing internationally touring productions and festivals.
Linda, with her years of experience, brings persistence and organization in dealing with agents, clients, and artists to get contracts executed quickly, accurately, and efficiently. She is an essential part of the TSE team.
Tiernie Bauer is a seasoned bookkeeper and self-proclaimed “Numbers Nerd”. Her experience includes managing the overall financial data, journal enteries and company reports. Her commitment to providing excellent services for over 15 years helps TSE create and build a better business.
When she is not crunching the numbers, this music apreciando is out supporting musicians and live music. She knows how to bring the magic to the people as she has managed production at music festivals and and local events for over 16 years.
Alan Schneider is a rising junior at the University of Tennessee studying Supply Chain Management and Music Business. As a passionate student of the music business, he has gained valuable industry experience over the last two years. At school, Alan serves as the Events Chair of the Music Industry Club, where he is responsible for organizing and executing all events, ranging from grassroots festivals featuring student artists to networking events with industry professionals. With a background in marketing and event promotion in the D.C area, Alan has developed and continues to polish his skills in talent scouting, digital and physical marketing, event logistics, social media management, and more. He is driven by his love for independent music and venues, and he is constantly searching for ways to grow as an industry professional. Alan hopes to contribute to the constantly changing landscape of music, and he’s excited to be a part of the team at TSE.
Hello, my name is Laurel Essick. I am from Murrieta, California. I am a junior at the University of Arizona majoring in Marketing with minors in Public Relations and Studio Art. On campus, I am involved with the Sports Management Association and both the Sophomore and Junior honoraries (the honoraries are social and philanthropy clubs) as the special events and social chair. Outside of school, I have spent time interning at Dusk Music Festival, located in Tucson, Arizona. I aspire to work in a marketing position within the music industry, specifically with music festivals. I look forward to furthering my experience and being able to grow my skills.
