Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Tyler Spiegel. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Tyler, appreciate you joining us today. How did you come up with the idea for your business?

I’ve always been a music lover. I love listening to records in my room. I love squeezing into a packed house show with fifty other people. A few years ago, I joined an art collective that organized DIY shows, and I eventually took on the role of booking. I learned how much work goes into putting together lineups, coordinating schedules, promoting events, and creating experiences for people. Many shows were small, others were huge, and through all of it I realized that I loved building communities around music.

That collective eventually disbanded, but I still had a strong desire to be involved. Around that time, I heard a lot of people saying that the Las Vegas music scene was changing for the worse or that a city like Vegas would never really support a thriving DIY culture. Some of those criticisms were based on valid factors, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that there was still something special here. Instead of focusing on what I was missing, I became excited about what I could build.

That’s what led me to start Red Eye in 2023—desire and opportunity to help create memorable experiences, support artists, and bring people together. Over the last few years, I’ve had the chance to work with so many venues, artists, and promoters, and every show has reinforced my belief that this community deserves spaces where creativity and accessibility are prioritized.

Long term, my dream is to open a venue in the Las Vegas Arts District. I don’t own that space yet, but Red Eye is how I’m building toward it. Every show I book, every relationship I develop, and every lesson I learn brings me one step closer. More than anything, I’m excited by the idea of creating a place where people can discover music and build lasting memories together.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My name is Ty Spiegel. I’m a live music promoter in Las Vegas, and I run Red Eye, which focuses on booking and promoting shows rooted in the local alternative music scene.

Through Red Eye, I work with local and touring artists to put together shows that prioritize accessibility, energy, and community. That includes everything from coordinating lineups and working with venues to helping shape the overall experience of a show from the ground up.

What I’m most focused on is creating shows that feel intentional—events where the music and the community around it matter just as much as the turnout. I’ve seen how powerful even small shows can be when the environment is right, and that’s something I try to carry into every event I’m part of.

What sets my approach apart is that I’m coming directly from the scene itself. I’ve been involved in DIY spaces, small-budget shows, and grassroots promotion, so I understand both the creative side and the logistics of making events actually happen in real time. That perspective shapes how I work with artists and venues today.

More than anything, I want people to see Red Eye as part of building something larger in Las Vegas—strengthening the local music ecosystem and helping create spaces where artists and audiences can genuinely connect.

How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?

I think my reputation in the local scene comes down to consistency, presence, and follow-through.

I show up. I go to shows regularly—even when I’m not involved in them—and I make an effort to talk to people, support artists, and stay connected to what’s happening in the community. Over time, that naturally builds relationships. People start recognizing you not just as someone promoting shows, but as someone who’s actually part of the scene.

I also work full time outside of Red Eye, so I have to be intentional about how I show up. I try to prioritize being present in the scene whenever I can, because a lot of this is built through repetition over time—being in the same rooms, seeing the same people, and staying engaged.

On the work side, I focus heavily on being reliable. In this space, a lot of it comes down to execution—putting on shows that are organized, communicating clearly with artists and venues, and making sure things run smoothly. Word travels fast in a local scene, so consistency matters.

I don’t really think about it as “building a brand” in a calculated way. It’s more that I’ve stayed active in the same spaces for years and tried to contribute in a way that people can trust.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

One lesson I had to unlearn was the idea that passion alone is enough for things to work.

When I first got involved in DIY shows, I assumed that if the music was good and the intention was real, people would naturally show up and things would fall into place. And while that energy is important, I quickly learned that there’s a lot more that goes into making a show actually successful—communication, consistency, promotion, timing, logistics, and just understanding how people move in a city like Las Vegas.

There were moments early on where I expected small shows would be big, and big shows would be small. Over time, I realized it wasn’t just about the quality of the lineup—it was about how everything around it was executed and how much follow-through there was leading up to the event.

That shift changed how I approach everything now. I still care deeply about the creative side, but I’m much more intentional about the operational side as well. It’s made me more realistic, more prepared, and honestly better at working with artists and venues because I understand both the vision and what it actually takes to make it happen.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/redeyelv
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redeyelv/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Redeyelv