Piedmont Talent was founded in 1989 and has grown steadily ever since. The agency was founded out of a love of blues and roots music and has never strayed from that focus. Director, Steve Hecht, is a recipient of a Keeping The Blues Alive award for Agent/Manager of the Year; an award given out annually by The Blues Foundation. He also is on the Advisory Board of The Blues Foundation, having served two terms on the Board Of Directors. With over 20 years experience as a booking agent, Steve knows how to work with all varieties of promoters needs, whether they be major seasoned promotion companies or down home Blues Society events.
At Piedmont Talent we strive to make the booking experience simple and stress free by treating the buyers openly and honestly so all parties involved in the performance have a positive experience. We are the oldest and most experienced blues based agency in the business. The dedicated staff of Michelle Kaplan, Tina Terry, Megan King and Bryan Osborne maintain a level of honesty and integrity that has helped Piedmont Talent gain the trust and respect of artists and buyers world-wide and has set the standards for service and detail for other agencies to follow.
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Looking forward to that 09 Summer tour thanks for making that happen it really means a lot to me, and Dani, hope all is well back east, thank you, thank you, thank you. Take care everyone! Keep rocking the blues baby! Evan
Hey, Just droppin' by to say Hey & leave a whole lotta love while I'm at it... Hope all is well with you & yours. C'mon up & see me sometime. Xxx's Cherry girl
happy holidays Piedmont talent!! I am in dyer need of an agent!! I have started a band Little Blind Scotty and the Midnight Liquor Band. The bass player is Little Walters 5th cousin, The drummer is Albert Kings 4th cousin on his mothers side and the Piano player is the friend of a guy that once new a guy that met Otis Spann...with these credintials we should be a big time band with a label soon....please consider us for your consideration!
