ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARTISTS STAFF
MARK BRUT is a native of Langhorne, PA, just outside of Philadelphia, and has been playing guitar, songwriting and singing in bands for over 30 years. In 1996 he moved south and spent the next 12 years primarily in Atlanta and Athens, GA, two very vibrant music scenes. After leaving a corporate career in insurance in 2004, Mark decided to try to pursue music full time and began writing songs and touring while also interning at Chase Park Transduction studios in Athens under David Barbe. During the next 3 years Mark assisted on numerous prominent recording projects by bands such as the Drive By Truckers, Of Montreal, Bloodkin, Jerry Joseph, the Dexateens, Southern Bitch and many others, while also learning to become a freelance engineer. In addition to his performing and recording background, Mark provides many years of experience in booking and management and also has a strong corporate foundation, lending a unique background to a music services business. Mark relocated to Denver in early 2009 and has become a mainstay on the Colorado music scene.
JENNA STECKER grew up in Northwoods of Wisconsin, and always had a passion for music and the arts. After graduating from the University of Minnesota with her bachelor’s degree and moving to Vail, Colorado in 2007 she got involved in event and festival work. It was here where her love for music and artist support deepened. For the last 15 years she has worked countless festivals and events in a variety of roles, from Hospitality and Artist Relations to Administration and Operations. She is a self described “facilitator and appreciator” of live music with an intense desire to help champion and promote the independent artist as a manager and agent.
MANDI MILLER grew up in a tiny town of 800 people in Wisconsin, just south of La Crosse. She started playing piano at 5 years old, and continued for about 10 years. Mandi always wanted to work in the music industry when she was young but decided it was a silly idea because she’d have to move away from her home and family. After graduating with a bachelors from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse 5 years ago, she knew she needed to make a change and move out west ASAP. Mandi instantly fell in love with the mountains and music scene as soon as she moved to Colorado. Some of her favorite genres are Funk, Jam/Livetronica, Nu Jazz….
AUSTIN KEELER grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA where he quickly became infatuated with music. He started playing guitar when he was 10 years old, and eventually started writing music and playing in bands throughout high school and college. While attending the University of Georgia, Austin pursues a degree in music business. Though UGA’s music business program, he was fortunate to have worked at various venues, booking agency, and with the help of several peers, put on a music festival in Athens. After college, he decided to continue pursuing education by receiving his Masters in music business from the Berklee College of Music. Austin relocated to Denver in 2018, and is looking forward to being a strong presence in Colorado’s music industry.