CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CelebrityAccess) — Midwood Entertainment, a Charlotte-based live event management and production company, announced the hiring of Joel Grubb as talent buyer and event producer.
Grubb joins Midwood from Atlanta-based promotions company Rival Entertainment, where he oversaw outdoor events and special events at venues such as Sweetland Amphitheater in LaGrange, Ga., and Atlanta’s Candler Park Music Festival.
While at Rival, Grubb played a major role in the development and curation of indie rock festival Highball, while also lending his expertise at Rival venues including Vinyl, Loft and Center Stage, as well as Eddie’s Attic, The Earl, and Terminal West Knowledge, Variety Theater and the Orient.
Prior to joining Rival, Grubb worked as a talent buyer and live event producer for RCS Productions, primarily responsible for booking concerts and festivals throughout the southeastern United States
“Joel is one of everyone’s favorite guys,” shared Micah Davidson, founder and president of Midwood Entertainment. “I have followed his career for many years and he is extremely talented in terms of playmaking and creative activities. I know he is a key factor in the next step in Midwood’s development and I am very pleased to have him join the team.
“I’m excited to join Midwood Entertainment. The great team culture here is truly inspiring – everyone is passionate about what they do and it’s clear that collaboration and creativity are at the core of everything,” Grubb added road. “I’m eager to jump in, bring my experience to the table, and work with such talented people to create unforgettable live events.”