The Windish Agency is always on the forefront of live entertainment. A booking agency started by Tom Windish (pictured above) in 2004 their roster is teeming with the best of new music and their approach toward the seriously changing music industry seems to benefit everybody; artist, promoter & audience. I think most people can recall memorable concerts but I think Windish really makes these memories into full on experiences.
A: I listen to NPR a lot in my spare time. I listen to the music by my clients constantly when I'm driving, running, working and also at home.
Q: Have you seen an act do anything that made you really want to leave a performance? Most of the time lead guitarists faces make me really want to get the hell out of wherever I am.
A: LOL, I can't think of anything. I've seen some crazy things. I was once wrestled to the ground by David Yow of The Jesus Lizard during one of their shows. I was standing on the side of the stage behind a curtain and he came over and grabbed me and shoved me onto the ground and kept me there for a few minutes. This was in the middle of their set while he was singing one of their songs! The only other thing that would make me leave a show was if I didn't enjoy the band!
Q: What is it you look for in a band/act you book? What makes someone "Windish Worthy," I think I just coined that, you can have it for $50. (that is a joke)
A: First off, I have to love the music. I have very broad tastes which explains the diversity of our roster. I don't enjoy much mainstream music. A lot of the artists we represent are pushing boundaries in their song writing. I really like that. For example Animal Collective or Dirty Projectors.
