Justin Rife

I started my career in the music industry by playing drums in a several touring bands including the Ska/Punk band The Jeffery Allen's and more recently the folk-rock band Bethesda. While in the Bethesda I had the honor of playing some of the biggest and best music festivals and stages in the country and got to share the stage with many of today's best bands. A few highlights includes playing SXSW and Bonnaroo in 2012, Midpoint music festival, Bunbury Music festival and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We also signed several licensing contracts with major network studios and our music is featured in the independent movie, Cleveland, I Love You.

I noticed that touring bands and struggling independent bands have a need for artist development services. Not one to shy away from a challenge I signed up for classes to earn a BA in Music Business from Full Sail University. During my studies I have created a plan around developing bands and artists achieve their dreams. In December 2012 I graduated with honors (Valedictorian) from Full Sail University while also earning the Course Directors Award in several classes.

On top of my love and passion for music I am a juggler, magician, balloon artist and fire breather. I have a deep respect for the circus arts as well as vaudevillian performance. For my solo shows I focus my performances around large events like corporate grand openings, citywide rib cook-offs, renaissance festivals and music festivals. I have a beautiful wife and now am the proud father of three girls.