About Chris Goyzueta
Hello, my name is Chris Goyzueta. This is my about me section. I wanted to do something different with this page and was inspired by the About page from Derek Sivers.
So, to have a little fun with this about me section, we will begin here.
A Timeline of My Adventure So Far…
1982: Born in Mainz, Germany
1993: My first concert, Guns N’ Roses at the Frankfurt Soccer Stadium. The moment my entire life changed.
1994: Moved to Orlando, FL
2003: Went to the University of Central Florida to be Pre-Med on a Psychology Track
2005: Joined Volunteer UCF
2006: Became the Director of Hunger & Homelessness for Volunteer UCF and organized my first concert – Rock for Hunger.
2007: Feeding the Homeless every Monday. Graduated UCF with a Bachelor’s in Psychology
2008: Hosted Rock for Hunger Fest 3 at The Plaza Live and became their first Talent Buyer
2009: Started promoting shows with AEG Presents at The Plaza Live
2010: First Year Plaza Live was ranked in the Pollstar Top 100 Clubs in Worldwide ticket sales
2011: Hosted Rock for Hunger Fest 6 at Tinker Field in Orlando, FL – the final festival
2012: Moved to New Orleans, LA and started working at House of Blues New Orleans
2014: Left House of Blues and met the love of my life, Alicia
2015: Started promoting shows independently
2016: My first year teaching at Full Sail University and launched the podcast, Making It with Chris G.
2017: Married Alicia. Received my Masters degree in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University, and moved to Delray Beach, FL full time and started teaching at Florida International University
2018: Became Production Manager for AEG Presents SE
2019: Moved back to Orlando, FL and started investing
2020: Became a father, my proudest achievement in life. Launched the Making It Academy - An Academy for Promoter & Venue Development.
2021: Became Commercial Programming Manager (Talent Buyer) for Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando, FL
2022: Started teaching full-time at the University of Central Florida in the Fall of 2022. Started my journey in Jiu Jitsu and Judo.
2023: First group of 75 students produced real ticketed live events for a Production Management course booking the talent and arranging/executing all elements of a live event (design, production, ticketing, marketing, follow-up, etc.). Won my first Jiu Jitsu Tournament IBJJF Atlanta Winter Open.
Dr. Phillips Center (2021 to 2022)
Shows booked in-house and with partners Live Nation, Outback Presents and AEG Presents: Chris Rock, Nate Bargatze, Melissa Etheridge, “Weird” Al Yankovic, Kountry Wayne, Postmodern Jukebox, Jim Jeffries, Heather McMahan, Joss Stone, The Temptations & The Four Tops, Iron & Wine, Theo Von, Jen Fulwiler, Tim Dillon, Budy Guy & John Hiatt, Sebastian Yatra, Kurtis Conner, David Spade, Jason Isbell, David Foster, Pink Martini, Lindsey Stirling, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Air Supply, and many more.
AEG Presents SE (2018 to 2020)
Venues Worked with and settled shows at: Mahaffey Theater, The Amp - St. Augustine, Yuengling Center (USF Sundome), Hertz Arena, FSU Civic Center, Pompano Beach Amphitheater, Orlando Amphitheater, Hard Rock LiveOrlando, Sea World Orlando, Dr. Phillips Center, Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, DPAC Durham, Melbourne King Center, Florida Theatre, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Broward Center, & many more.
Artists worked with: Santana, Willie Nelson, Alice Cooper, Harry Connick Jr., Yanni, Aziz Ansari, Sebastian Maniscalco, Underoath, Martina McBride, Lyle Lovett, Vince Gill, Alice in Chains, Dan + Shay, The Glitch Mob, Big Gigantic, Dirty Heads, Vans Warped Tour Orlando, Vance Joy, Travis Tritt, Toto, Ron White, Joy Koy, & Candlebox, Robin Trower, Travis Tritt, Impractical Jokers, Get the Led Out, Lewis Black, Southside Johnny, Tommy Emmanuel, Disney Jr. Dance Party, Dr. Dog, The Wailers, PJ Masks, Joy Koy, Anthony Jeselnik, Kris Kristofferson, Grand Funk Railroad, Alan Parsaons Project, Ruben Studdard, Mike Birbiglia, Peppa Pig, New Found Glory, Steven Van Zandt, Jonathan Davis, Matty B., Peter Hook & the Light, Royal Blood, Rufus Du Sol, Rebelution, Sleeping with Sirens, Karina Garcia, Slightly Stoopid, Dan & Phil, Culture Club, The B52’s, Yes, Bomba Estero, Todd Rundgren, Alina Baraz, Owl City, Jeanne Robertson, Mary Charpin Carpenter, Streetlight Manifesto, Rob White, Vince Gill, Ottmar Liebert, The Story So Far, Darren Knight, Tech N9ne, Celeste barber, Kenny G., Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Rob Bell, America, The Outlaws, Lucinda Williams, Drive-by Truckers, Bronze Radio Return, Penn & Teller, Gaelic Storm, Michael Bolton, LP, Carseat Headrest, Christopher Cross, Puddles Pity Party, The Fixx, SOJA, And That’s Why We Drink, Little Feat, The Price is Right, Whindersson Nunes, Peter Murphy, Tape Face, Girl with No Job, Michael Carbonaro, Midland, Kane Brown, Leon Bridges, Ken Jeong, Brit Floyd, Kelsea Ballerini, Postmodern Jukebox, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Tash Sultana, Juice Wrld, Chick Corea, Blea Fleck, Joe Jackson, Art Garfunkel, Slightly Stoopid, Young the Giant, Fitz & The Tantrums, Heather McMahan, OMD, Why Don’t We, Don Felder, Danny Gonzalez, Snarky Puppy, grandson, Bad Suns, John Medeski, Through the Roots, Rachel Brathen, Maggie Rogers, Last Podcast on the Left, The Band Camino, The WLDLFE, Allman Betts Band, Cat & Nat, Mr. Creepypasta, Gus Dapperton, Buddy Holly and Roy Oribison Hologram show, Justin Hayward, Eric Andre, Straight No Chaser, Dwight Yoakam, Tom Segura, John Prine, Trisha Yearwood, Lindsey Stirling, Sinbad, Nightly, The Rightoues Brothers, Demetri Martin, The Glorious Sons, Kansas, Eric D’Alessandro, and many more.
Independently - ONElive Concerts (2016 to 2018):
Shows I booked with ONElive:
Andy Grammer, Rachel Platten, Mary Lambert, Lany, gnash, TAUK, Chase Atlantic, Less Than Jake, Red Wanting Blue, Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket, Mike Love, WWE’s Good Ole Jim Ross, WWE’s Bruce Prichard, The Main Squeeze, The Steppin Stones, Bonerama, The Hip Abduction, Subdudes, Zach Deputy, MURS, Orlando Rocks at House of Blues, & more.
Venues Worked with Independently: The Kelsey Theater, The Plaza Live, Soundbar (formerly BackBooth), The Social, 1904 Music Hall, and The Orpheum.
House of Blues New Orleans (2012 to 2014):
Shows I booked at House of Blues/Live Nation New Orleans:
Future, The 1975, Big KRIT, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Juanes, Tribal Seeds, J. Boog, Mike Stud, SoMo, Vintage Trouble, Lyfe Jennings, Collie Buddz, Stick Figure, Alex & Sierra, Misterwives, The Wailers, Ab-Soul, Joey Bada$$, Relient K, Tom Segura, Watsky, Lil Dicky, Brother Ali, Black Flag, Denzel Curry, Washed Out, Common Kings, Infamous Stringdusters, Cherub, Dar Williams, Mobb Deep, Curren$y, The Mowgli’s, ZZ Ward, Ron Pope, Zach Deputy, New Politics, The Lone Bellow, Dizzy Wright, Hopsin, Jessie Ware, MS MR, Plain White T’s, Delta Rae, Elle Varner, Ben Taylor, The Sword, Toubab Krewe, Earphunk, Jon Cleary, Bonerama, August Alsina, Fozzy, Nonpoint, Ballyhoo!, SoMo, Dom Kennedy, Sucre, Greensky Bluegrass, Jonnyswim, Madisen Ward & The Mama Bear, MC Chris, Devin the Dude, The Devil Makes Three, The Dear Hunter, Nikki Lane, Graveyard, Daley, Milk Carton Kids, Reckless Kelly, Weekly Latin Nights, Weekly Hip-Hop/Bounce Nights, & more.
Plaza Live (2008 to 2012):
Shows I booked at The Plaza Live:
Childish Gambino, SOJA, Sick Puppies, Air Supply, Rick Springfield, Toots & The Maytals, George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic, Keller Williams, Marc Cohn, Arturo Sandoval, Dumpstaphunk, Leon Russell, Hank3, Tab Benoit, Michelle Branch, Parachute, Bela Fleck, Victor Wooten, Old 97’s, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Toubab Krewe, Tommy Emmanuel, John Brown’s Body, Jimmy Vaughn, Jake Shimabukuro, The Naked & Famous, Andy McKee, Of Montreal, Gaelic Storm, Little Feat, Donna the Buffalo, Robert Randolph, The Wood Brothers, John Waite, Edgar Winter, Johnny Winter, Tinsley Ellis, Jeff Coffin (of Dave Matthews Band), Tim Reynolds (of Dave Matthews Band), John Oates, Marc Broussard, Boyce Avenue, Animals As Leaders, Robert Cray, Joshua Radin, Rachel Platten, & more.
Artist Management (2010 to Present)
I dabbled in Artist Management when I first started in the music business, from 2006 to 2008. I managed a few local bands from Orlando, but nothing major during that time. My first real management client, where we did some real things was, Emily Kopp (how is currently performing under Lowen). Emily used to be my assistant at the Plaza Live in Orlando, FL and I booked her as a runner for most of my shows. One day, a co-worker of mine told me that Emily has been working on writing original music, and had a demo of the first song she ever wrote (“Potential”). When she showed me the song, I remember being completely blow away, and I wanted to do whatever I could to get her to the next level. So, my journey in artist management began, and Emily hit the road. She was such a natural and phenomenal songwriter. Through her journey, Emily has been able to sustain her career as a full-time musician through synch licensing for commercials. You can hear her story here. Some of the successes here was booking Emily to open for artists such as ZZ Ward, Alex & Sierra, Colin Hay, Zach Deputy, Brandi Carlile, Delta Rae, and so many more. Also, I’ve been able to help build her team by setting her up with her current Entertainment Attorney (Matt Cottingham who has been on the podcast), and in 2019 got her connected with her booking agent, Meg White with International Creative Management (ICM). I had the privilege of working with Emily during the early parts of her career from 2010 to 2015.
In 2015, I started working for Ever 7 Management with one of my mentors, Randy Dease (who is one of the founders of Fly South Music Group and former manager for artists such as Creed, Sevendust, Alter Bridge, and many more). With Randy, I had my first co-management experience working with Zach Deputy for two years. During this time, I also assisted Randy with some of the other artists on his roster, mainly doing social media marketing for Jason Eady.
Took a short break from Artist Management during my time with AEG Presents from 2018 to 2020, where I was the Production Manager working shows from clubs to theaters to arenas and festivals.
In 2020, launched OC MGMT Group. OC is a tip of the cap to my sons initials and to my company ONElive, which stands for One Consciousness (OC).
Podcasts I’ve Been Featured on:
The Brian Nichols Show #228 (4/12/2021) - Why Marketing is Just as Important as Messaging
Out to Be Podcast with Katie Zaccardi #101 (4/7/2021) - Craftings Your Customer/Fan Journey Through Digital Marketing
Radical with Shane Hazel #103 (3/24/2021) - The Rad Professor Chris Goyzueta
When Life Hands You Lennons #010 – AEG Presents Promoter
Creative Juice Episode #028 – Secrets of the Booking and Touring Industry
Orlando Audio Podcast Episode #05 – Understanding Business for the Modern Artist
The Brian Nichols Show: Simplifying Branding - 8 Strategies to Build a More Powerful Brand
Full Sail Means Business Presents: The Nuts and Bolts of Managing Venues and Concerts
A talk I did at Full Sail University about booking and producing shows.
Podcast Clinic for Melrose Center at Orlando Public Library
Guest on the Michael S. Robinson Show
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, what specific topics you’d like to learn more about within the music industry, guest you’d like to see on the podcast, coaching, or just to say hello. My email address is chris.goyzueta@gmail.com
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