Pollstar Live! Panel To Examine The Intersection Of Art & Commerce With Tedeschi Trucks

Tedeschi Trucks’ Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, along with Live Nation’s Bob Roux, will make an appearance at this year’s Pollstar Live! The panel, titled Rainmaker I: The Intersection of Art & Commerce featuring Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks with Bob Roux, Live Nation, takes place on Feb. 7 from 2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

This year’s edition of the annual Pollstar Live! conference, the world’s largest gathering of live professionals, takes place Feb. 6-8 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. 

Tedeschi Trucks will also appear during the first day of the conference as the keynote Q&A for Production Live!, “A Matter of Trust: The Artist/Crew Dynamic in Tedeschi Trucks Band,” will be moderated by Ray Waddell, Oak View Group’s president of media and conferences, and features Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi of the band, Tour Manager Skip Richman and Production Manager Brian Speiser.

The conference, which includes panels, keynote conversations and network opportunities, will tackle issues affecting the opportunities and challenges currently facing live entertainment, including the economy, ticketing, sustainability and technology. Panels announced include “Golden Era 3.0: How Long Will This Boom Last (And What Can We Do to Sustain)?,” “The Role of Artists & The Live Thing in an Election Year,” “The Venue’s Role in Booking, Marketing & Maximizing Concerts,” “The Most Impactful Show Possible: Savannah Hosts Dave Matthews Band,” “Where To Go & When: Developing the Global Touring Strategy,” “How Will AI Change Live for Booking, Marketing, Operations & Risk Management” and “Sphere: Redefining the Future of Live Entertainment.”

As previously announced, Jon Bon Jovi will be a featured keynote speaker and will also be honored with the Milestone Award at the Pollstar Awards ceremony.

The first day of the conference, Production Live!, will cover staging, transportation, regulations, staffing and presentation as well as focus on the need for improved communication and a generational transition in the entertainment production sector. The keynote Q&A for Production Live!, “A Matter of Trust: The Artist/Crew Dynamic in Tedeschi Trucks Band,” will be moderated by Ray Waddell, Oak View Group’s president of media and conferences, and features Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi of the band, Tour Manager Skip Richman and Production Manager Brian Speiser.

On Feb. 7, the Pollstar Awards will take place at the historic Wiltern in Los Angeles. The ceremony honors the most successful artists, executives, tours, venues, companies and more from the live industry.

Registration for Pollstar Live! is now open. For more information about the conference, visit pollstar.live.