Founder & President
Charlie Perez
Charlie Perez is a proud Houston native whose artistic journey began at the nationally acclaimed High School for Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA). He later graduated from the University of Houston with an Anthropology degree focusing on Musicology.
His professional career, now spanning over 20 years, as a percussionist and band-leader include touring and backing-up artists like John Legend & Juanes at the 2009 Latin Grammys in Houston. Charlie has recorded on over a dozen albums. He has had the privilege to work in the studio with artist from Grammy award winning tejano band, La Mafia, to the recent collaboration between Khruangbin and Leon Bridges.
Charlie continues to live and work in Houston with his wife and three young sons. He regularly performs, records and books a wide variety of talent with his well established booking and production company, The Trade Entertainment.
Chairman & Co-Founder
Michael Daywood
Michael Daywood's passion for music started at SXSW in Austin TX. After accepting a Stage Management role at SXSW in 2001 at the Hole in the Wall, he continued to work with Antones for 5 years.
While taking electives in studio production while obtaining his Accounting degree, he eventually co-founded an AV and studio production company working with musicians through studio and event production.
Wanting to give back to the industry, he helped good friend, neighbor and partner Charlie Perez start his life long dream of creating a non profit for music!
Daywood continues to give back, whether its help new artist with business & production to working in event production or for their Non Profit The Rhythm Foundation.
