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Backstage MoneyDanny Zelisko on Touring Risk, Selling Tickets, and Staying Alive (Part 2)In Part 2 of this Backstage Money conversation, host Jason K Powers continues his discussion with Danny Zelisko, veteran concert promoter and founder of Danny Zelisko Presents.This half of the conversation dives into touring risk, ticket sales realities, and what actually keeps bands alive long term.Danny explains how promoters evaluate risk, why overpaying for a show can sink everyone involved, and how ticket pricing must match what the market will bear. He shares candid insight on loyalty, competition between promoters, and why chasing higher guarantees without understanding your draw can backfire fast....
2026-02-1744 minBackstage MoneyDanny Zelisko on Guarantees, Ticket Prices, and Why Some Bands Get Booked (Part 1)In this episode of Backstage Money, Jason K Powers sits down with Danny Zelisko, a veteran concert promoter whose career spans back to 1974 and includes working with some of the biggest artists in live music history.Danny shares his origin story and how he got into concert promotion, from discovering music as a teenager to booking his first shows and learning the business through real-world trial and error. He breaks down what concert promoters actually do, how booking decisions are made, and why understanding the market matters more than ego.The conversation dives into guarantees...
2026-02-1041 min
City Limitless® - The PodcastCity Limitless - The Podcast Ep. 11 - Danny ZeliskoCity Limitless scores a rockstar interview! As we close out season one with a bang, we sat down with the legendary Danny Zelisko of Danny Zelisko Presents. This Windy City transplant wasn't just blowing through Arizona – he transformed the state's music scene, bringing "the hottest shows this side of the Mississippi" to the Southwest. From stadium-filling giants like Journey and U2 to the iconic Willie Nelson, Zelisko's client list reads like a rock and roll Hall of Fame. But wait, there's more! This industry titan just added "author" to his impressive resume. Buckle up and get ready to rock as...
2024-06-0630 min
Gabbing with GirlfriendsGabbing with Girlfriends: Inside the touring mind of Danny ZeliskoGloria had a good gab with Danny Zelisko on the new Gabbing with Girlfriends. They discuss the changes in the touring industry throughout the years, how the name Lollapalooza came to be …along with other music trivia that you never thought you wanted to know. IG: http://www.instagram.com/gabbingwithgirlfriends TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@gabbingwithgirlfriends Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gabbingwithgirlfriends X: http://www.x.com/gabbingwithgfs
2023-10-1846 min
The Guardian AcademyWorking with Music Legends with Danny ZeliskoDanny Zelisko started promoting shows in Arizona in the 1970s and founded the legendary concert-promoting firm EVENING STAR PRODUCTIONS. He has presented, promoted, and produced over 10,000 shows since then. He is an insatiable collector, who put away everything he got his hands on, at his shows. Most everything you see in the forthcoming collections was signed for him, in person! His book, ALL EXCE$$ – OCCUPATION: CONCERT PROMOTER, chronicling his life and career, was released in 2021 and is available for purchase at Amazon.com.Danny Zelisko, as part of his Guardian Spotlight session, shares insights and stories...
2023-05-1052 min
Book Club with Michael SmerconishDanny Zelisko: "All Excess"Michael's conversation with longtime concert promoter Danny Zelisko, author of "All Exce$$: Occupation Concert Promoter." Original air date 7 May 2021. The book was published on 1 January 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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2022-08-2222 min
Business Side of Music#209 - 34,000 Shows LaterOn this episode, Danny Zelisko shares with us his forty years in the music business, producing over 34,000 shows in that time. He talks about what it was like to get started in the business as a stagehand (including being a security guard on Alice Cooper shows), what it was like to work with concert and tour producer legend Bill Graham, and how he and Bill put together one of the largest music festivals ever, just for a little film called "A Star Is Born" starring Barbara Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. Danny Zelisko began producing shows in Arizona...
2022-04-0539 minBusiness Side of Music#209 - 34,000 Shows LaterOn this episode, Danny Zelisko shares with us his forty years in the music business, producing over 34,000 shows in that time. He talks about what it was like to get started in the business as a stagehand (including being a security guard on Alice Cooper shows), what it was like to work with concert and tour producer legend Bill Graham, and how he and Bill put together one of the largest music festivals ever, just for a little film called "A Star Is Born" starring Barbara Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. Danny Zelisko began producing shows in Arizona...
2022-04-0539 minBusiness Side of Music#209 - 34,000 Shows LaterOn this episode, Danny Zelisko shares with us his forty years in the music business, producing over 34,000 shows in that time. He talks about what it was like to get started in the business as a stagehand (including being a security guard on Alice Cooper shows), what it was like to work with concert and tour producer legend Bill Graham, and how he and Bill put together one of the largest music festivals ever, just for a little film called "A Star Is Born" starring Barbara Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. Danny Zelisko began producing shows in Arizona...
2022-04-0539 min
El Jefe ShowDanny Zelisko Concert PromoterIf you live in Arizona chances are that you have been to a concert. In this podcast, we are talking to Danny Zelisko famous concert promoter in Arizona. Listen to Danny tell us about promoting concerts and funny things he has learned.
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2021-10-2254 min
Road Stories with Dave LawrenceDanny Zelisko - Part Two - Off The Road with Dave LawrenceHPR's Dave Lawrence concludes with concert promoter Danny Zelisko, who discussed in Part 1 the current state of the concert industry and his new book, All Excess: Occupation Concert Promoter, which he shares more from in this Off The Road interview episode with the sometime-Hawaii resident.
2021-07-2410 minRoad Stories with Dave LawrenceDanny Zelisko - Part One - Off The Road with Dave LawrenceHPR's Dave Lawrence speaks with concert promoter Danny Zelisko about the current state of the concert industry and his new book, All Excess: Occupation Concert Promoter, in this new Off The Road interview episode with the sometime-Hawaii resident.
2021-07-2313 min
Party Like A Rockstar PodcastTana Douglas, Danny Zelisko - AC/DC to Bill Graham!Tana Douglas has toured with AC/DC, Elton John, Ice Cube, Ice-T, Iggy Pop, INXS, Lenny Kravitz, Neil Diamond, Ozzy Osbourne, Patti Smith, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Santana, Status Quo, Suzi Quatro, The Police, The Runaways, and The Who. Her book Loud was released by Harper Collins in February. Tana is known throughout the industry as the very first female roadie. Danny Zelisko is my second guest he is the author of the book ALL EXCESS Occupation: Concert Promoter. A concert promotor he has organized or promoted more than 12,000 shows.
2021-07-0859 minParty Like A Rockstar PodcastTana Douglas, Danny Zelisko - AC/DC to Bill Graham!Tana Douglas has toured with AC/DC, Elton John, Ice Cube, Ice-T, Iggy Pop, INXS, Lenny Kravitz, Neil Diamond, Ozzy Osbourne, Patti Smith, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Santana, Status Quo, Suzi Quatro, The Police, The Runaways, and The Who. Her book Loud was released by Harper Collins in February. Tana is known throughout the industry as the very first female roadie. Danny Zelisko is my second guest he is the author of the book ALL EXCESS Occupation: Concert Promoter. A concert promotor he has organized or promoted more than 12,000 shows.
2021-07-081h 00
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 266 - Danny ZeliskoConcert Promoter Danny Zelisko joins us to talk about his new book “ALL EXCE$$ Occupation: Concert Promoter”. He shares insights about the business that will surprise you and gives us an inside look behind the stage. The book is full of personal stories and photos and is a must have for any music fan!
2021-06-1856 min
Performance AnxietyDanny ZeliskoToday we have the distinct pleasure of speaking with concert promoter extraordinaire, Danny Zelisko. He’s worked with the biggest names in rock and roll and he’s just released a book that’s full of great stories and pictures. He talks about DJ’ing a Led Zeppelin gig, helping Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson warm up, flying to LA on an air mail flight, and the day to day life of a concert promoter. It’s a fascinating look behind the scenes of how your favorite bands end up in your favorite venues. Pick up the book on amazon...
2021-06-031h 16
Greatest Interviews...About Danny ZeliskoA chat with Danny Zelisko about his book "All Exce$$: Occupation: Concert Promoter" (released in January, 2021). He talks about the return of live shows in the wake of the pandemic, dealing with intense scenarios as a concert promoter, the best current bands, what made the legendary Bill Graham special, what a music fan can get from his book, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-05-2830 min
thefakeshowFakeshow - Ep 431 Danny Zelisko - Concert PromoterYou name the band and Danny Zelisko has probably promoted their concert tours. Danny tells all in his brand new Memoir and discusses with Fake Show host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!
2021-05-2512 min
The Music Biz WeeklyEp. 474 Concert Promoter Danny Zelisko Discusses the State of Touring and ConcertsConcert Promoter Danny Zelisko Joins to discuss the state of touring and concerts and discusses his book ALL EXCE$$ The long-awaited stories of legendary concert promoter Danny Zelisko have arrived! Four years in the making, he quipped, “this baby was screaming to come out after all this time!” After five decades of concert promoting while […]
2021-05-2150 min
MichaelBrandvoldMarketing474 Concert Promoter Danny Zelisko Discusses the State of Touring and ConcertsVisit http://www.MichaelBrandvold.com. Concert Promoter Danny Zelisko Joins to discuss the state of touring and concerts and discusses his book ALL EXCE$$.
The long-awaited stories of legendary concert promoter Danny Zelisko have arrived! Four years in the making, he quipped, “this baby was screaming to come out after all this time!”
After five decades of concert promoting while being part of some 12,000 events in nearly every state in the country, Danny puts into words some of his favorite memories involving some of the world’s top names in entertainment and sports. Included are Led Zeppelin, Alice Cooper, The Beatle...
2021-05-2050 minThe Music Biz Weekly474 Concert Promoter Danny Zelisko Discusses the State of Touring and ConcertsVisit http://www.MichaelBrandvold.com. Concert Promoter Danny Zelisko Joins to discuss the state of touring and concerts and discusses his book ALL EXCE$$.
The long-awaited stories of legendary concert promoter Danny Zelisko have arrived! Four years in the making, he quipped, “this baby was screaming to come out after all this time!”
After five decades of concert promoting while being part of some 12,000 events in nearly every state in the country, Danny puts into words some of his favorite memories involving some of the world’s top names in entertainment and sports. Included are Led Zeppelin, Alice Cooper, The Beatle...
2021-05-2050 min
2021-05-2036 min
Good Questions...with Cameron DoleS2E82 - Dr. Andrew Ordon, Danny Zelisko, and Erica MatherIn this episode, we visit with Dr. Andrew Ordon of TV's "The Doctors", along with famed concert promoter Danny Zelisko, and yoga instructor/life coach/author Erica Mather.
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2021-05-1744 min
Pat's Soundbytes Unplugged!!Legendary Concert Promoter Danny Zelisko tells all about his career, stories and much more in his book "All Excess".Episode # 139 - Legendary Concert Promoter Danny Zelisko tells all about his career, stories and much more in his book "All Excess". His love for sports memorabilia, collecting autographs, meeting baseball and footballs players, finding his love for music, going to shows, meeting Legend Billy Graham, going over the process to book a band, opening acts and the role of the concert promoter and much more!!
2021-05-1335 min
Promotion Man PodcastDanny Zelisko - ALL EXCE$$ (Season 2 Episode 15)Danny Zelisko is a concert promoter for the Phoenix & Las Vegas marketplace. Having started his career in the mid 70's Danny has been with the biggest rock stars and sports figures and even the best comics of our generation. In Danny Zelisko's book ALL EXCESS he shares intimate stories that will make you laugh and grab your chin with a "holy cow" expression. To try to list everyone in his book would take an hour so the highlights are, Pink Floyd, Guns & Roses, John Melloncamp, Alice Cooper, James Brown, Check Berry, Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty, Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones, Jame...
2021-05-111h 00
Focus on MetalEP 499 - All Exce$$ II, More Exce$$Continuing on where we left off last week with concert promoter and all around nice guy, Danny Zelisko. This week we delve into more of the 80’s, memorabilia, and the industry after Covid.
And that’s just some of the highlights as we round out our second week with Danny. And of course be sure to pick up his book, “All Exce$$” to get even more great stories and photos.
And as always Focus On Metal… Everything Else is Insignificant.
2021-04-281h 00Focus on MetalEP 499 - All Exce$$ II, More Exce$$Continuing on where we left off last week with concert promoter and all around nice guy, Danny Zelisko. This week we delve into more of the 80’s, memorabilia, and the industry after Covid.
And that’s just some of the highlights as we round out our second week with Danny. And of course be sure to pick up his book, “All Exce$$” to get even more great stories and photos.
And as always Focus On Metal… Everything Else is Insignificant.
2021-04-281h 00
GoldmineConcert promoter and memorabilia collector, Danny ZeliskoConcert promoter and music memorabilia collector, Danny Zelisko, talks about his memoir All Excess on this episode of the Goldmine Podcast. Zelisko has plenty of stories to tell and quite a collection of personalized memorabilia from the likes of John Prine, Jimmy Page and others. For music history buffs into behind-the-scenes antics and unique memorabilia ... listen up to this podcast episode!
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2021-04-2332 minFocus on MetalEP 498 - All Exce$$Since 1974 Danny Zelisko has been promoting concerts in Arizona. Being the caring and sharing guy that he is he decided to write a book about his career in the industry. The result is “All Exce$$’ the story of his over 40 years in the concert industry.
With over 350 pages and bursting with photos this book is a must have for rock and metal fans. He’s got some great stories and over the next two weeks you’ll hear them, right here on FoM.
And as always Focus On Metal… Everything Else is Insignificant.
2021-04-211h 00Focus on MetalEP 498 - All Exce$$Since 1974 Danny Zelisko has been promoting concerts in Arizona. Being the caring and sharing guy that he is he decided to write a book about his career in the industry. The result is “All Exce$$’ the story of his over 40 years in the concert industry.
With over 350 pages and bursting with photos this book is a must have for rock and metal fans. He’s got some great stories and over the next two weeks you’ll hear them, right here on FoM.
And as always Focus On Metal… Everything Else is Insignificant.
2021-04-211h 00
The Jason Walker ShowThe Jason Walker Show 04/07/2021ICYMI: Wednesday we talked with MSU Northern FB coach Andrew Rolin and concert promoter Danny Zelisko. Visit jasonwalkershow.com.
2021-04-081h 00
The Family ArchivesDanny Zelisko - #1968-1You may have heard that the music industry is...interesting. You may have heard it from us, in fact. Well, it's not just us. We have witnesses. Danny, for example. He was a concert promoter, which put him at ground zero for every insane thing that musicians do. You can hear some today, or you can buy his book and read some tomorrow. Or both.
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2021-04-0155 min
Pipeman's Power of MusicPipemanRadio Interviews Legendary Concert Promoter Danny ZeliskoPipemanRadio interviews Legendary Concert Promoter Danny Zelisko. Listen as they discuss The All Access Occupation book, how the rock-n-roll lifestyle is fun but also very exhausting, music festivals and more.Pipeman's Power of Music is a segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) broadcast live on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com), W4VET Radio, and K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting...
2021-03-2930 min
Positively PipemanPipemanRadio Interviews Legendary Concert Promoter Danny ZeliskoPipemanRadio interviews Legendary Concert Promoter Danny Zelisko. Listen as they discuss The All Access Occupation book, how the rock-n-roll lifestyle is fun but also very exhausting, music festivals and more.Positively Pipeman is a segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) broadcast live on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com), W4VET Radio, and K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).
2021-03-2830 min
The Power of PipemanPipemanRadio Interviews Legendary Concert Promoter Danny ZeliskoPipemanRadio interviews Legendary Concert Promoter Danny Zelisko. Listen as they discuss The All Access Occupation book, how the rock-n-roll lifestyle is fun but also very exhausting, music festivals and more.The Power of Pipeman is a segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) broadcast live on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com), W4VET Radio, and K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting...
2021-03-2830 min
Good Questions...with Cameron DoleS2E50 - Danny Zelisko, Adam Rupp of Home Free, Jo Koy, and LockelandIn this episode, I visit with noted concert promoter Danny Zelisko about his new book "ALL EXCE$$ Occupation: Concert Promoter". Adam Rupp from Home Free Vocal Band talks about a couple of their special collaborations. We talk about "Elvira" celebrating it's 40th Anniversary with the Oak Ridge Boys. We also talk about their latest version of "American Pie" with Don McLean. Comedian Jo Koy stop by to talk about his book "Mixed Plate: Chronicles of an All-American Combo". We also talk about the possible change in landscape for standup comedy. Country trio Lockeland talks about the last 12 months, and...
2021-03-261h 02
The Spirit of Radio PodcastThe Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 010In this episode, Ken Anthony and Frankie DiVita sit down with concert promoter extraordinaire, Danny Zelisko. Danny has just released his book called ALL EXCE$$ - Occupation: Concert Promoter, about his early days hanging with baseball legends and long career in the music business of promoting live concerts in every genre of music. If you've ever wanted to know about the inner workings and backstage antics at live concert events, you will enjoy this podcast and Danny's book. He's a great storyteller and has some fantastic memories with some of music's biggest stars. His book is filled with amazing photos.
2021-03-241h 00
Three Sides Of The CoinEp. 424 Concert Promoter Danny Zelisko Joins to Share KISS Stories and Discuss His book ALL EXCE$$Episode 424, March 23, 2021. Concert Promoter Danny Zelisko Joins to Share KISS and Discuss His book ALL EXCE$$. The long-awaited stories of legendary concert promoter Danny Zelisko have arrived! Four years in the making, he quipped, “this baby was screaming to come out after all this time!” After five decades of concert promoting while […]
2021-03-221h 33
MichaelBrandvoldMarketing424 Concert Promoter Danny Zelisko Joins to Share KISS Stories and Discuss His book ALL EXCE$$Episode 424, March 23, 2021. Concert Promoter Danny Zelisko Joins to Share KISS Stories and Discuss His book ALL EXCE$$.
The long-awaited stories of legendary concert promoter Danny Zelisko have arrived! Four years in the making, he quipped, “this baby was screaming to come out after all this time!”
After five decades of concert promoting while being part of some 12,000 events in nearly every state in the country, Danny puts into words some of his favorite memories involving some of the world’s top names in entertainment and sports. Included are Led Zeppelin, Alice Cooper, The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, as well as Chicag...
2021-03-201h 33
Shockwaves SkullsessionsSS #104 | ALL EXCE$$ w/ Concert Promoter Danny ZeliskoEmbed[tcb-script]!function(a){var b="embedly-platform",c="script";if(!a.getElementById(b)){var d=a.createElement(c);d.id=b,d.src=("https:"===document.location.protocol?"https":"http")+"://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js";var e=document.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];e.parentNode.insertBefore(d,e)}}(document);[/tcb-script]Bob and Matt are joined by legendary southwest concert promoter Danny Zelisko who comes on talk about his new book ALL EXCE$$. Also joining the discussion is veteran SF Bay Area promoter Jimmy Arceneaux. The four discuss Danny's initiation to the concert promotion world working with the iconic Bill Graham, the current...
2021-03-161h 12
The DLR CastEpisode 28: Interview with Danny Zelisko (Author of "All Excess: Occupation Concert Promoter")This week Darren and Steve welcome Danny Zelisko, author of "All Excess: Occupation Concert Promoter." Simply put, Danny is one of the most successful concert promoters to ever book a show and he's been doing that for 46 years and over 12,000 concerts. In "All Excess," Danny navigates you through his musical journey of producing concerts and takes you behind the scenes of it all as he tells you about his years of working with some of world's biggest stars in entertainment, the good friends he's made and the wild and crazy stories.
At the top, Darren and Steve d...
2021-03-141h 07
Appetite for DistortionALL EXCE$$ and Long Live Rock! | Ep. 253Danny Zelisko's new book, "ALL EXCE$$ Occupation: Concert Promoter" covers his legendary 10,000+ concert career, including great Guns N' Roses stories. Also joining is "Long Live Rock: Celebrate the Chaos" documentary director and producer, Jonathan McHugh. Plus another installment of "Mr. Mailstone"!
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2021-03-1333 min
Appetite for DistortionALL EXCE$$ and Long Live Rock! | Ep. 253Danny Zelisko's new book, "ALL EXCE$$ Occupation: Concert Promoter" covers his legendary 10,000+ concert career, including great Guns N' Roses stories. Also joining is "Long Live Rock: Celebrate the Chaos" documentary director and producer, Jonathan McHugh. Plus another installment of "Mr. Mailstone"!Find Appetite for Distortion on:YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKhTwitter @TheAFDShowFacebook @TheAFDShowInstagram @AppetiteForDistortionEmail the show: theafdshow@gmail.com#gunsnroses #podcast
2021-03-1333 min
The Drive's Classic Rockstar Interviews - with SeaverDanny Zelisko author of All Excess Occupation: Concert PromoterClassic Rockstar Interviews - WDRV-FM Chicago Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-03-0911 min
Podcast Chit Chat with Bob HuhnDanny Zelisko gives "All Excess" to us through his career as a Concert PromoterDanny Zelisko has been one of the top concert promoters for nearly 50 years. In Danny’s fantastic new book, ALL EXCE$$ Occupation: Concert Promoter, he details his successful career. On this episode of Podcast Chit Chat, Danny discusses the book, the lifelong friendships and relationships he developed including with Paul McCartney and Alice Cooper and shares stories about the music industry. He also talks about his love of sports and memorabilia and the iconic sport figures, including the late Brian Piccolo, he met along the way.
2021-02-2200 min
Tenacious ThoughtsAll Exce$$ Occupation: Concert Promoter Legendary Danny ZeliskoSAESON 4: Stories of Overcoming This 80s girl was on cloud nine sitting in studio with my own local legend, the man who brought the music to the Valley of the Sun. Danny Zelisko started his vision of becoming one of the greatest event and concert promoters of all time. A Chicago born son, Danny came to Phoenix in 1974 and changed the face of how we do shows in this gorgeous city. In this session I was able to go back MTV Story Teller style and get into the roots of who Mr Zelisko is, and why he one of...
2021-02-0345 min
Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authorsRetelling True Stories with Concert Promoter Danny ZeliskoLegendary concert promoter Danny Zelisko gained experience putting old memories to paper while writing his autobiography, ALL EXCE$$. By working with a ghost writer, orating stories to close friends, and diligently ordering everything chronologically, he was able to make his old stories super detailed and easy to follow. Danny has promoted over 12,000 shows over his 44 years in the business and has worked with music icons like The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, Axl Rose, and Carlos Santana, to name a few. To read about his experiences promoting during the Golden Age of concerts, purchase ALL EXCE$$ below.
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2021-02-0154 min
The Radical with Nick TerzoDanny ZeliskoIf you went to a concert sometime in the last thirty years, there's a good chance super-promoter Danny Zelisko was involved in bringing it to your town. From his humble beginnings booking shows in Arizona way back in the 1970s, Danny built his company Evening Star Productions into a nation-wide business. After several years as part of the Live Nation family, Danny decided to return to his independent roots, promoting shows across the Southwest. Flick your Bic and wave it high overhead as Nick and Danny discuss concerts in the time of Covid, Danny's new book "All Exce$$...
2021-01-2239 min
The Eddie Trunk PodcastET - Danny ZeliskoEddie goes behind the scenes with concert promoter Danny Zelisko who has booked major bands such as Alice Cooper, Joe Bonamassa, Kiss, and tons of other heavy hitters. He dishes on his new book, 'In Excess,' surviving a pandemic as a promoter, his friendship with Dave Ellefson, crazy tour riders, and more!
Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don’t forget to follow Eddie on X and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: ht...
2021-01-0655 min
Growin' Up RockLegendary Concert Promoter Danny ZeliskoThis week I have an in-depth conversation with legendary concert promoter Danny Zelisko. Danny shares some crazy and entertaining stories from his new book "All Excess". To Get The Full Story Go Here: https://growinuprock.com/EP183 WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form Like and Follow Us on F...
2021-01-031h 11
Chuck Shute PodcastDanny Zelisko (concert promoter & author)Episode 83- Danny Zelisko! Danny is a legendary concert promoter who has worked with every big name musician from Paul McCartney to Nirvana. He has a new book out titled “All Excess” about his time in the music business that is available on his website or on Amazon. In this episode hear about his run in with baseball player Mickey Mantle, meeting Alice Cooper for the first time, how he deals with people asking him for tickets to concerts, and much more!0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:20 - Welcome Danny! 0:02:20 - Enamored by Famous People 0:06:45 - Mickey Mantle S...
2020-12-151h 12
The Ron Keel PodcastLegendary Concert Promoter/Author Danny ZeliskoAn exclusive interview with one of the top concert promoters in history - Danny Zelisko talks about his new book "ALL EXCESS: Occupation Concert Promoter," his five-decade history in the entertainment industry, and the future of live concert events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-0737 min
The Jerry Riopelle RoomDanny Zelisko in the Room!Listen in as Paul Riopelle chats with leading southwest concert promoter, DANNY ZELISKO!Over 40 years in the concert promotion biz and still going! We'll hear how Danny, who as an ambitious teenager entering the concert business had his first exposure to and meeting with Jerry Riopelle back in 1974. Danny has booked Jerry Riopelle shows consistently for the last 30 plus years and was a dear friend to Jerry throughout. We'll hear stories of what makes Danny tick...and a little bit about what ticks him off with the current state of the music biz.This episode was...
2020-11-2742 min
The Bob Lefsetz PodcastDanny ZeliskoDanny Zelisko has been a concert promoter for nearly fifty years, and except for an interlude working for Live Nation, they've all been spent as an independent. Danny's got a new book, "All Excess," which details his career in words and pictures. Listen to hear how Danny broke into the Phoenix market and established a toehold in Las Vegas, where over the millennium weekend he lost...a million dollars. Loved by all, Danny is vibrant and engaging and still in the game. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com...
2020-11-261h 24
Promoter101Promoter 101 # 220 - CAA's Rob LightThe Promoter 101 Podcast Master Class featuring CAA's Head of the Music Rob Light. CAA’s Music clients cross every genre, from pop, rock, and country, to urban, Latin, and EDM, as well as comedy, and include Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, Kanye West, Eagles, Gloria Estefan, Bette Midler, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Enrique Iglesias, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Ariana Grande, and Zac Brown Band, among many others.Danny Zelisko tells us about his new book ""ALL EXCE$$"" and shared a few stories he has picked up along his legendary career.NiteLite’s Don Kronberg give us the i...
2020-10-141h 46
Promoter101Promoter 101 # 220 - CAA's Rob LightThe Promoter 101 Podcast Master Class featuring CAA's Head of the Music Rob Light. CAA’s Music clients cross every genre, from pop, rock, and country, to urban, Latin, and EDM, as well as comedy, and include Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, Kanye West, Eagles, Gloria Estefan, Bette Midler, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Enrique Iglesias, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Ariana Grande, and Zac Brown Band, among many others.
Danny Zelisko tells us about his new book ""ALL EXCE$$"" and shared a few stories he has picked up along his legendary career.
NiteLite’s Don Kronberg give us the independent promoter view of ru...
2020-10-141h 46
The Language of Creativity PodcastThe Times They Are a Changin – Toni Koch (Artist Promotions) Ep.11Toni Koch is an Independent Artist Promoter from Phoenix, Arizona. Toni found her tribe in the late 70s and early 80s movement when folk was overtaken by disco. A songwriter first, Toni began working at record stores like Zia Records and Tower Records and soon began to DJ in local clubs. Then local area promoter Danny Zelisko gave her a shot at doing something new: forming a street-team to promote national artists who were touring through Arizona in exchange for free LPs!
Very much a part of the counterculture and not very at home in a dress...
2020-01-251h 18
The Gena Lee Nolin ShowThe “Madness of Music” with Danny ZeliskoDanny Zelisko began promoting concerts in Arizona in 1974. He founded the legendary concert promoting firm called Evening Star Productions, that brought worldwide attention to the youngest state on the US mainland, by the entertainment industry. He became known as one of the world’s best promoters and talent buyers, a true rainmaker when it comes to discovering and booking talent in all sorts of situations.Beginning with promoting concerts at Dooley’s Nightclub (700 capacity) in Tempe, Zelisko and his team promoted hundreds of new and veteran bands in facilities across the valley. Acts such as The Police, Paul...
2019-05-0656 min
Promoter101Promoter 101 # 100 - 100th Show All-Star Spectacular!This week on Promoter 101 The Podcast It's the 100th episode All-Star Spectacular Hosted By: Emporium’s Dan Steinberg and Works Entertainments’ Luke Pierce....joining Steiny and Luke to celebrate this massive mile stone are very special guests: Goldenvoice’s Elliott Lefko, ICM Partners’ Rick Farrell, FPC Live’s Scott Leslie, Vector’s Ross Schillings, Amplify / Billboards’ Dave Brooks, Live Nation’s Joey Scoleri, Lyte’s Ant Taylor, The Supermensch Shep Gordon, AGI’s Nick Storch, DZP’s Danny Zelisko, ICM Partners’ Andrea Johnson, APA’s Andy Somers, Nederlander Concerts’ Jamie Loeb, MGM Resorts’ Sid Greenfeig, Entourage Talent’s Wayne Forte, Live Nation’s Lesley Olenik, APA...
2018-09-142h 04
Promoter101Promoter 101 # 100 - 100th Show All-Star Spectacular!This week on Promoter 101 The Podcast It's the 100th episode All-Star Spectacular Hosted By: Emporium’s Dan Steinberg and Works Entertainments’ Luke Pierce....joining Steiny and Luke to celebrate this massive mile stone are very special guests: Goldenvoice’s Elliott Lefko, ICM Partners’ Rick Farrell, FPC Live’s Scott Leslie, Vector’s Ross Schillings, Amplify / Billboards’ Dave Brooks, Live Nation’s Joey Scoleri, Lyte’s Ant Taylor, The Supermensch Shep Gordon, AGI’s Nick Storch, DZP’s Danny Zelisko, ICM Partners’ Andrea Johnson, APA’s Andy Somers, Nederlander Concerts’ Jamie Loeb, MGM Resorts’ Sid Greenfeig, Entourage Talent’s Wayne Forte, Live Nation’s Lesley Olenik, APA...
2018-09-142h 04
Promoter101Promoter 101 # 16 - Manager Jake Gold & Access Event Solution's Seth & Alma Sheck.This week on Promoter 101 Featuring: Artist Manager Jake Gold known for his work with The Tragically Hip as well as being a judge on Canadian Idol. Plus Danny Zelisko gives us a preview of his Pollstar Live Key Note with Shep Gordon and Alice Cooper. A Bonus Interview with Seth and Alma Sheck of Access Event Solutions. As always Dan and Luke will run down the news of the week.
2017-01-2951 min
Promoter101Promoter 101 # 16 - Manager Jake Gold & Access Event Solution's Seth & Alma Sheck.This week on Promoter 101 Featuring: Artist Manager Jake Gold known for his work with The Tragically Hip as well as being a judge on Canadian Idol. Plus Danny Zelisko gives us a preview of his Pollstar Live Key Note with Shep Gordon and Alice Cooper. A Bonus Interview with Seth and Alma Sheck of Access Event Solutions. As always Dan and Luke will run down the news of the week.
2017-01-2951 min