They brought us our favorite groups, artists, bands, and events.
They delivered the best of the best, the hot acts, the up and coming stars, the oldies but goodies, and the yet to be discovered performers.
They were the concert promoters and they were a key part of the history of Virginia's Music Soul.
They were daring, dashing, exciting, fun, funny, bold, bombastic music lovers who put the fans into the seats to see their favorite performers. Some made a living at it. Most others promoted as a sideline. There was plenty of money made and plenty of money lost.
Do you remember them? Here are some names of some of the concert promoters to grace our area. If you remember more, or were one yourself, contact us to let us know.
RED FORBES
AUGUST MOON
ARTHUR RINES
TOP HAT PRODUCTIONS
PARTY TIME PRODUCTIONS
STEVE LOVE
CHARLIE BLUE
CARL "WOLFY" WHITEHEAD
CALVIN PERKINS
HOSEA WILLIAMS
POOR BOY PRODUCTIONS
CHARLES FAISON
LARRY BOLIN
SOUL RANGER
BOBBY J
FRANK HALISON
WRIGHT BRAY
BERNARD SCOTT
WAYNE ELLISON
MARTIN CULPEPPER
OSCAR JT
RAMONA QUIERO
NELDA GRAVES
BOB FIELDS
ED JOYNER
JONAS WALKER
CELLAR DOOR
BILL REED
LINWOOD "DOO DOO" DEBREW
JB'S DINER
EDDIE SELLERS
BAD BILL SELLERS
NOAH BIGGS
MARSHALL'S GRILL
SAD SAM
MICAH PRODUCTIONS
IMPULSE
THE HUT
HAPPY MUSIC
BOB FIELDS
STEWART'S RECORD SHOP
SOUND BOX
ROGER HUNT
In-store
Paul Griffin, owner of Punne's Record Store, and a concert promoter, with a friend, Lola, and Glenn Jones.
Hot Spot
Do you remember your first show? Your favorite show?
Let us know all about it. Share your memories of your favorite hot spot and the artist that you remember most.
