On episode thirteen of The Platform Podcast, I sit down with a bunch of dudes who reside right here in Nashville!

Travis is the only non-DJ in the group today but has been around the block overseeing establishments in Washington, D.C. and now here in Nashville. He runs his own podcast called, "Just a Dude" and we did a little collaboration with both our shows! Joining us are some DJs from the Nashville scene including, Houndstooth, Rod Youree and Moose!

With multiple DJs and Travis' management background, we talk about the industry in Nashville and ways we think it differs from other cities we've all traveled to or lived in and how we think it could improve.

Nashville is an incredible city when it comes to entertainment, but it's much different than others when it comes to booking entertainment. With so many venues needing entertainment every day, quality control isn't the easiest thing to do. Some agencies aren't even based out of Nashville, yet they still do the booking for venues without even knowing the talent or hearing them.

We got on the topic of taking gigs for the clout even when you know you aren't necessarily the best fit for the gig. We talk about how not all DJs are fortunate enough to turn down gigs although it may be the better option.

We discuss DJs playing for themselves vs playing for the crowd. The line you have to walk between playing music that like and enjoy vs what the consumers spending money want to hear.

On top of that we get into a whole bunch more, tune in and find out!

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Just a Dude

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Houndstooth

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Rod Youree

https://www.instagram.com/djrodyouree/

Moose

https://www.instagram.com/moose.audio/

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