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Women of the Tampa Bay music scene - Heather Forgét profile.

Welcome to the 2nd edition of the “Women of the Tampa Bay Music Scene” editorial series, dedicated solely to honoring the talented females who work in the Tampa Bay music scene, both on stage & behind the scenes. Each article in the "Women of the Tampa Bay Music Scene" editorial series will profile a different female, giving fans a chance to learn more about their respective backgrounds.

View slideshow: Heather Forgét of D. Bailey Management, Inc.

Today’s article profiles Heather Forgét, talent scout and booking agent with D. Bailey Management.

Profile - Heather Forgét:

Heather Forgét is a talent scout and booking agent with D. Bailey Management. D. Bailey Management, Inc. is an entertainment agency located in Tampa, totally dedicated to the promotion and direction of live entertainment.

"We know that there is no compromise for quality live entertainment, and above all, we strive to provide this to a marketplace that is spoiled by modern technology. we work closely with all of the acts that are represented by our agency on everything from material to sound equipment and lighting." - Heather Forgét

Heather's big break as an agent began at the tender age of 15 when she lobbied to adapt an old abandoned schoolhouse into a venue to help her friends' bands move out of the garage circuit. Hating to see her friends' bands stuck playing garages or scrounging for gas money to get to the next town's punk show, Heather found a historic, but abandoned, schoolhouse at the edge of town. Armed with sound ordinance research, a ride from her mom, and a $100 check to the county, she got the venue her friends needed and the agent was born.

The Old Schoolhouse soon became a landmark venue for punk, ska, and hardcore bands from all over Florida and even hosted national music acts. With an ear for music and an eye for talent, some of Heather's early bookings later became international recording artists such as: Less than Jake and Alison Mosshart (who went on to join The Kills and collaborate with Jack White from the White Stripes, as featured in this Rolling Stone article).

Eventually, Heather "took a break" from her music business to study communications and law in college. After hosting her own radio show and gaining experience as a Bar-certified attorney, Heather has transitioned seamlessly back into the agent role with D. Bailey Management, Inc. She combines her music experience with her expert knowledge in topics such as copyright, trademark, and negotiation tactics to help her clients during fee negotiations, recording and distribution deals, or venue agreements.

Keith’s thoughts:

I have had the extreme pleasure of dealing with Heather myself on several occasions. Whether it’s from asking her for a press release on one of her bands, asking permission to conduct a band interview, or for any information that I may need from her... Heather is one of the nicest, most professional, considerate, and polite talent agents that I have ever dealt with. In an industry such as this, it is definitely a breath of fresh air!

Heather Forgét, along with D. Bailey Management, Inc., represents a long list of artists including bands such as: Mighty Mongo, Anchor Atlantic, Bus Stop, The Knot, Roberto Debourg, Lovestruck Robot, and many, many more.

For representation or to contact Heather, email her at: heather@dbaileymanagement.com.

*To read the previous articles in the “Women Of The Tampa Bay Music Scene” editorial series, click on the following links:

Introduction article - published March 8th, 2011.
Leslie Redman of Twisted Logic - published March 13th, 2011.

*If you are a female musician, band manager, booking agent, etc. in the Tampa Bay area, and would like to be included in the “Women Of The Tampa Bay Music Scene” editorial series, you can submit your bio and promo pics to Keith Wilkins at kampublishing@aol.com.

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