Chris Goyzueta - A Journey Through Life with Tourette Syndrome while Promoting and Producing Over 2,500 Shows with Live Nation, AEG Presents, and Independently
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Chris Goyzueta is the host of Making It with Chris G and founder of the Making It Academy. For the 100th episode, the tables have been turned and producer Jason Trosclair interviews Chris on his journey in the music industry. We share stories and lessons from having produced and promoted over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters, Live Nation and AEG Presents, and also having promoted hundreds of shows independently. You’ll also learn from his experience in artist management, and adventure into teaching at Full Sail University that lead to the launch of the podcast and teaching at many other universities in Florida.
This episode is a celebration of releasing 100 episodes. It was Jason and Chris’ wife Alicia’s idea to have Chris as the guest for episode 100. It’s all their fault this happened! They felt it was important to finally hear the story of your host, and his challenges and successes in the music industry. There may have been some drinking going on, and lots of side tangents. However, as always, you’ll learn a lot of lessons from Chris’ journey throughout this episode.
Video Version of the Episode
Quotes from Chris Goyzueta
“You gotta have alternative revenue streams. You can’t rely on just live events.” |
“It’s a dangerous business to play if you have no assets.”
“The best way to get validity to what you’re doing is having your peers or people you work with wanting to do more work with you.”
“I would not put a band on the road with someone else, unless they’ve been on the road on their own first.”
“You should have quite a few shows under your belt before putting on a festival.”
“You can never have a Friday or Saturday night that’s not booked.”
“It’s not about me, it’s about the information that I’m sharing with others.”
“You have to serve your audience what they want to hear. That’s how you build a good successful business.”
“You don’t need to chase labels, you don’t need to chase investors. You can do it all on your own right now.”
Highlights from this Episode
[7:15] Life in Quarantine
[11:40] How COVID-19 has Affected his Role
[14:50] The industry recovering from COVID-19
[20:22] A few rapid fire questions and first concerts
[28:00] Going to College at UCF and intro to the Music Bu
[30:15] Introduction into the Music Business
[37:00] Becoming the Talent Buyer at The Plaza Live in Orlando, FL
[43:58] Time between The Plaza Live and House of Blues New Orleans
[46:30] Getting the job at House of Blues New Orleans
[51:52] Growing up in Germany and Coming to America
[01:00:16] Moving to New Orleans
[01:06:50] Favorite Shows at House of Blues
[01:11:49] Local Showcases at House of Blues
[01:17:29] Leaving House of Blues
[01:24:38] Teaching at Full Sail University
[01:28:58] Challenges with Tourette Syndrome
[01:39:36] Original Inspiration and mission of the Podcast
[01:46:05] Working for AEG Presents
[01:53:30] Inspiration for Making It Academy and expansion
[02:02:52] Getting to know Chris Goyzueta
Links to people, places, and things mentioned
AEG Presents
No Contact Concert Series
Guns N’ Roses
Rock for Hunger
University of Central Florida (UCF)
Leon Bridges
Trombone Shorty
John Cleary
Rage Against the Machine
Foo Fighters
House of Blues New Orleans
John Secada
Joe Cocker
Tina Turner
Rod Stewart
Volunteer UCF
Ana Reina
Greg Rollett
The Plaza Live
SOJA
The Supervillains
Soundbar (formerly BackBooth)
Citrus Bowl (Camping World Stadium)
Keller Williams
Zach Deputy
Amway Center
ONElive Concerts
Hinder
Flobots
Sonny Schneidau (Talent Buyer at House of Blues New Orleans)
Childish Gambino
Macklemore
Jim Mallonee
1995 Orlando Magic
dba
Maple Leaf
Tipitina’s
The Revivalists
Snoop Dogg
New Orleans Jazz Fest
Voodoo Fest
French Quarter Fest
Slightly Stoopid
The 1975
Future
Keith Urban
OG Blake Owens
Full Sail University
Tourette Syndrome
Rollins College
Billie Eilish
Rap Coalition
Ethan Levinson
Ever 7 Management
Derek Sivers
Music Business Podcasts [Article]
Creative Juice [Podcast]
Gary Vaynerchuck
Chris Goyzueta’s Definition of Making It:
“Having complete freedom of time and location, and doing something that truly fulfills and inspires you deeply, and being so good at it that it inspires the people that you love.”
Keep in touch:
chris.goyzueta@gmail.com
www.makingitwithchrisg.com
https://www.instagram.com/chrisgoyzueta/
https://www.facebook.com/makingitwithchrisg
Credits:
Host: Chris Goyzueta (Chris G.)
Producer: Jason Trosclair
Executive Producer: ONElive Creative Agency
Music: Emily Kopp
