Erika Duffee
Fixer, Kitten Wrangler, and Tour/Production Manager in New York
I specialize in complicated.
My expertise resides in music industry management, though I have worked with artists and projects from Nobel-Prize winning scientist Stanley B. Prusiner, to a three-year tour over every continent but Antarctica, managing financial accountability, schedules, visa and travel difficulties, and internal relations within a 30-member band and crew, and their production company, non-profit organization and music label.
During my 15+ years in touring, artist management/development and marketing, I have led world-wide initiatives for the Playing for Change project, and developed landmark showcases at SXSW for the Concord Music Group.
I have built my career by fostering respect and always honoring my word, leading to excellent relationships with vendors, venues, booking agents and artist managers; and with diverse members of all my project teams.
I have a passion for balancing the needs of both artists and the business side, and being an advocate for both.
Oh, and I also run...literally up mountains.