Hilary Mahoney

Hilary Mahoney is the sole visionary mind behind Elusive Red Tiger, the visually-illustrative brand designed to encapsulate everything within her creative reach. Her treatment of duct tape, decorative candles, jewelry, among other unique creations exemplify an attitude of frugality and focus on recyclable materials. Hilary’s musical inclinations often lead to thematic designs employing musical nomenclature, symbolism, and stylistic embellishments. Whether she is inventing crafts for her own enjoyment, filling orders, or teaching others, Hilary’s daring ingenuity and hand-crafted charm boldly dreams with an imagination which is uncommon and elusive.

Hilary Mahoney is a live entertainment specialist and former lead music writer for Hoopla, an entertainment periodical published by the Cedar Rapids, IA Gazette newspaper. On a daily basis, Hilary can be found in the trenches interviewing band members and attending live music venues. Among her latest interviews are Lajon Witherspoon and Phil Anselmo. Hilary majored in music in junior college and in 2006, earned her BA in nonprofit administration from the University of Northern Iowa. Her background in music, theater and dance uniquely qualify her to write compelling, informative exposés as well as fueling her ongoing personal pursuit of the bass guitar.