Expert Profile
Joann ***** got her start in the industry working radio promotions and was later promoted to Vice President of A&R for Eagle Eye Entertainment in New York 17 years ago. After years of consulting and scouting new talent for various major record labels, she founded The Inside Connection Music Magazine in 1997, serving as Publisher while building it up to a national entity. Through her career she has worked with the likes of Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Sugar Ray, Usher, Garth Brooks, Suffocation, Korn, My Chemical Romance, Pearl Jam, Destiny’s Child, The Killers, Maroon 5, plus many other notable artists.
Her vast knowledge and experience regarding every facet of the music business makes her a leading consultant in the industry.
A&R Unlimited - Independent band consulting, 4 years
Extreme Management Group - Band management, 2 years
Manager of Artist Relations
The Inside Connection music magazine - nationally distributed music industry magazine. Promotions Director, Marketing Manager and columnist. *****
Carringtons of Melville - Nightclub. Head Promoter/Talent Buyer. *****
Hofstra University. BA in Psychology. 1994
Monthly column in The Inside Connection magazine from ***** along with editorials, reviews and articles.
Consulting for independent bands on music*****anized "Indie Sessions", music industry conferences in NYC, Los Angeles and Nashville featuring guest speakers including producer Nile Rodgers and rapper Chuck D of Public Enemy.
Scheduled Panelist at CMJ Music Conference and Miami Music Festival.
Guest lecturer at Hofstra University Dept. of Music and Five Towns College music school on music industry.
Credited as part of management team for band Suffocation on 2009 release "Blood Oath" which ranked #135 on the Billboard Top 200 album charts.