Steve Johns, Owner, Founder
Steve brings over twenty-three years of experience in the areas of technology, finance, consumer marketing and entrepreneurship. He’s an experienced executive in business start-ups and the intersection of technology and entertainment. Together with his partners, Steve currently runs a technology investing firm and was formerly Senior Vice President of Strategy and New Ventures for Launch Media (now Yahoo! Music). Prior that that he was Vice President of Global Business Development for Gateway, Inc., the leading seller of PC’s direct to consumers during the PC/Tech boom from 1995-1999.
Contact – Steve Johns, Owner, Founder - steve@secondwavemusic.com
Brian Holl, Associate
Brian is responsible for the day-to-day management responsibilities of Company of Thieves. Brian is an accomplished musician and a student at Columbia College in Chicago.
Brian’s band, Flights, is a local favorite in hometown Milwaukee. Brian also played guitar for national touring artist - We the Living.
Contact – Brian Holl – brian@secondwavemusic.com
Liz Catalano, Associate Editor, SecondWaveMusic.com
Liz is responsible for all aspects of content, community and relationships for secondwavemusic.com. She is a student at DePaul University and is involved in the DePaul Music Business Organization having recently planned and executed its annual career fair. Liz’s experience includes:
- Bloodshot Records
- MP Shows
- Jeff McCluskey & Associates
- NARAS (The Grammy Awards)
Contact – Liz Catalano – liz@secondwavemusic.com
Advisory
In addition to Our Team, we have access to and input from a number of local music activists including:
Rachel Komar, Chicago Music Scout
Rachel was a co-founder of Second Wave Music and helped to build our initial base of artists and industry contributors. Rachel continues to find new talent for us to feature on the site and provides valuable industry insight.
Jerry Bryant, Founder, On-air personality, JBTV
Jerry was a co-founder of Second Wave Music as well and worked with us to create new and unique original content for local artists. Jerry operates a state-of-the-art HDTV studio and has been supporting local, and up and coming artists for over 20 years. Jerry is an alternative rock institution. He paid attention to artists like Smashing Pumpkins, No Doubt, OK Go, and others before anyone knew who they were.
Industry Contributors
Shawn Murphy – ASCAP
Brian Rosenblatt – Music Attorney, Smith Amundsen
Mike Clemenza – Jeff McCluskey & Associates
Sean O’Keefe – Producer
Brent McCrossen – Audiosocket
Damon Atkinson – Tour Manager, Artist
