Prism – Tzvi Gluckin

From Cornfields to Downtown: John Ugolini Tells the Story of Kickstand Productions

Posted on November 18, 2019January 30, 2020 By Tzvi Gluckin

John Ugolini launched his company, Kickstand Productions, after graduating from Northern Illinois University in 2004. He learned the ropes booking rooms in secondary markets in central Illinois before moving into Chicago about a decade ago. [...] read more

It’s [Not] Only Rock ’N’ Roll: Creative, Venue-Filling Alternatives to DJs and Bands

Posted on September 23, 2019January 30, 2020 By Tzvi Gluckin

DJs and bands are great, but some venues and promoters are experimenting with creative alternatives to discover new audiences. One example—which gives new meaning to the term, “ridiculous”—is the Kaiju Big Battel. Part professional [...] read more