Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Arizona music promoter Danny Zelisko joins Newsmaker to look back on his decades-long career in concert promotion. Zelisko, who got his start in entertainment by booking Chicago Bears player Brian Piccolo when he was just 12 years old, reflects on promoting thousands of shows throughout his life. By 1999, his company Evening Star Productions had already promoted 10,000 concerts, bringing legendary rock and pop acts to venues across Arizona.

During the interview, Zelisko discusses his early inspiration attending Chicago concerts in the 1960s, watching baby bands grow into superstar acts, and learning the ropes from industry veterans. He shares behind-the-scenes memories of working with iconic artists, including Paul McCartney's 1990 show at Sun Devil Stadium, booking Dolly Parton, and hosting early breaking performances for groups like Nirvana, No Doubt, and Cheap Trick.

Zelisko breaks down what a promoter actually does, including managing ticket pricing, securing venues like Celebrity Theatre, and ensuring artists have successful productions. Reflecting on five decades in the music business, Zelisko explains that despite the hard work of marketing and logistics, he remains passionate about live music and has no plans of stopping anytime soon.

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