We were lucky to catch up with Jamie Rodriguez recently and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Jamie thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.
The most meaningful project is the same as our overall mission statement. How can I unconditionally love and support the music community, my family and my friends? With this principle guiding everything we do at Jrodconcerts Media, we have been able to connect with important creative voices and Artists, with light and love to give.
Jamie, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
My name is Jamie Rodriguez, aka ‘JRod’, music journalist and podcast entrepreneur out of Nashville and President of Jrodconcerts Media, a media group dedicated to hosting and uplifting great music-focused podcasts.
I am a former Y-100 Miami radio host and personality, and first began in the podcast realm in early 2019 with his namesake show– Jrodconcerts: The Podcast. Since launching, the show phas acquired over 60,000 subscribers with an average of 14K downloads per episode and publishes new episodes every week. Each show features a new music or entertainment guest– Jamie has had dozens of new and iconic musicians, producers, comedians, entertainers and singers.
Are there any books, videos or other content that you feel have meaningfully impacted your thinking?
I’m a big Tony Robbins guy, so definitely ‘Awaken The Power Within’ is a bible to me. Other books that have continued to shape me for many years are ‘As a Man Thinketh’ by James Allen regarding the power of thought and ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’ by Victor Frankl, which talks of the ability to find meaning in the most difficult times, even in times of injustice or extreme stress.
In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?
1. ENGAGE THEIR ONLINE PRESENCE. Follow, like, comment, and save and share posts on social media to help boost your favorite artists’ online engagement. The algorithm struggle is real, especially for artists who don’t have a team of professionals guiding their marketing strategy. Let them know they’re not just posting in the void but to real-life fans.
2. PLAY THEIR MUSIC!
If streaming is your thing, add them to your popular playlists. If you want to go further you can buy vinyl and merch directly from the artist’s websites, online stores or check out some of the amazing offers on Bandcamp.
3. SHOUT THEM FROM THE ROOFTOPS!
As die-hard music fans, we know that nothing beats discovering a new favorite artist on the recommendation of someone you trust. If you’re digging someone’s new album, take a minute to send it to three people you know.
4. SEE THEM LIVE AND ATTEND THEIR SHOWS
5. SUPPORT THEIR PATREONS AND CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGNS.
Money goes a lonnnggg way in the music industry. From funding the production cost of a new album and paying for tour transportation and meals, to simply paying artists for making good work — money matters.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://jrodconcertsmedia.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/jrodconcertsmedia
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/jrodconcertsmedia
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrodconcerts
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