-Music for the heart-Hailing from the emotional lands of the Midwest, The Castros have been making waves regionally and internationally with their heartfelt folky tunes.Their music fluctuates between haunting and deep emotional pieces written with honesty and passionFounder/MusicianBooking/Sync LicensingCo-ProducerTheCastrosMusic.com

— Events and concerts production and promotions (Virtual and In-Person)— DIY Publicity and network— Band management / PR / Tour Booking— Social Networking management and integration.— Behind the Scenes LogisticsWUP It Up Sync Music Conference - Chicago IL - 2022Promotion, Sponsorships, Open Mic Host, Misc LogisticsCelebrity Etc - Athenaeum Theater - Columbus OH - 2018-presentStage Hand, Usher, Door, Box Office, Merch and more misc logistics dutiesSteadfast Music Festival 2020Artist Relations, Planning, Promotion, Art direction, host/mc audition process, press release, Day of Show duties, Direct host during brakes, manage calendars, and more.Uptown Coffee Exchange, Co-producer, 2018 • Co-produced and organized a local coffee industry conference • Venue Scouting and Booking. • Sponsorship and marketing strategies • Day of event logistics.Sofar Sounds Columbus, Host Manager/ Show Experience Volunteer, 2016-17; 2022 • Venue Scouting and Booking. • Day of Show: Door duties, Guestlist check, MC’ing, more. • Marketing, networking and new volunteers management.

LOLLAPALOOZA and AUSTIN CITY LIMITS. Driving artists from the hotel to the festivals and vice versa.

Music JournalismWriter, collaborator, interviewer.I have published articles in the following:Tuned UP - Columbus OH / Music Industry Magazine [www.iamtunedup.com]Collaborator/Music Journalist; since 2012— Review music and concerts— Interview artists and write articles— Social Media developmentEditor: Ryan Getz - iamtunedup@gmail.com 89db.com, San Jose, Costa Rica / Columbus OH [http://89decibeles.com] [offline]Collaborator/Music Journalist; 2003-2015— Review music and concerts— Music research— Interview artists: Thrice, Flyleaf, As Tall As Lions and more.— Write articles: P.O.D., Thrice and moreEditor: Diego Delfino / Adrian PaulyCultura Rock, San Jose, Costa Rica [http://culturarock.net] (now offline)Co-founder/Editor; 2004 - 2006— Edit and put together all the content for every issue/update (generally a weekly task)— Review and authorize all the material before being uploaded.— Cover local events and concerts. Interview artists and review other kind of related material.— phpBB Forum boards administrator.— Self-advertising work to promote it.— Events/concerts producer and promoter. Bands promoter/booking.

Misc Behind the Scenes duties including Stage Hand, Ushering, Door, Box Office, Merch, Flyering, and more at Athenaeum Theater and other.

-Social Media and Web Implementation, integration, design and maintenance: Currently working on Java Central Cafe and Roaster's online presence.-Video / Audio Editing-Live Music Filming-Computer install & repair