Host James Shotwell shares his origin story in this unique, solo episode of Inside Music.
Everyone starts somewhere. A select few are born into the world with a clear path to the entertainment industry, but most begin at rock bottom with nothing to lose and no idea how to get ahead. That was the case for Inside Music host James Shotwell, who has been working in music for the better part of the last decade. James hails from a tiny town in the Midwest well over an hour from the nearest city, but through years of work and focused effort he found a place in entertainment to call his own.
Beginning when he was fourteen, James Shotwell pursued work in the music business with reckless abandon. He played in bands, booked shows, promoted record labels, and constantly drove his parents crazy through his obsession with alternative music. When he reached college, James pursued his work further, launching a website and participating in college radio. He may not have been the best student, but he was determined to work harder than anyone he knew to get ahead.
But making it isn’t the same as having a career. James has had nearly a dozen roles in music. He’s been a talent buyer, a street team member, a radio host, an artist manager, a publicist, a tour manager, and a journalist, among other things. Each role has given him a greater understanding of how music works, and through his current job at Haulix he has been sharing the lessons learned in the industry with anyone that is willing to listen.
On this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell foregoes the traditional show format in hopes of giving listeners more insight into who he is and where he comes from. Over the course of twenty minutes, James recounts his career and the motivating factors that lead him to a life in entertainment. You can enjoy the program below.
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