Bollotta-FIDE

This week the very Bollotta-FIDE Dakota RInger (Musician, Song Writer, Performer) stops by for chat with Anthony and Alex about his approach to music from his background heavy in music theory to being able to feel the room. Dakota gives us insight on the experience of writing music on commission versus personal artistic endeavors. We get a little glimpse into his experience and flexibility whether...

We have a very Social Event focused episode this week with Bollotta-FIDE Event Planner and Entrepreneur Lydia Krasner (Charming Expressions CEO, Mitzvah Event Productions CEO, BESA President) is BACK on the pod! Anthony kicks things off with a TIPSY about Gift Tables. Lydia Krasner is a master in the field with a focus specifically on social events. This episode has so many great ideas, tips and n...

This week Bollotta-FIDE starts out with Anthony's TIPSY all about ARTIST RIDERS and they they hit the ground running with their special guest. DANI ROVENGER (CMP) is in the pod to discuss her career shift into a Project and Product Management direction. Anthony had the pleasure of meeting Dani in their cohort at SDSU Masters in Event Management program and knew he needed to dive deeper into her ex...

Alex kicks things off with a Yaya-ism about sisterly love and Anthony gets TIPSY about music selections. Then the Bollottaphiles are joined by Event Producer, Strategist and Facilitator of Fun JOY D'ARIA! With a well rounded background in hospitality, nightlife, F&B and special events Joy finds her focus on what is important based on the client need. Alex asks about client pushback and how to...

Anthony kicks off things with a TIPSY about using cover songs for events and Alex tells us why YAYA knows Best. This week musician Joseph Eid joins the conversation. Bollotta-FIDE gets a moment with the singer songwriter to discuss finding his voice in college and what goes into his process of making music for himself or for hire. Hear about getting his music placed on movie featuring Sharon Stone...

This week Bollotta-FIDE has the pleasure of a sit down conversation with the Director of Facility Administration for the San Diego Symphony, Paige Satter. Alex kicks things off with a Leap Year YaYa-ism and Anthony gets TIPSY about assigned seating. Paige gets into her favorites part and challenges of managing and contracting a (RAIN or SHINE) facility like the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and Copley...

THE 100th EPISODE! Anthony kicks off things with a SECURITY focused “TIPSY” and Alex is talking YAYA and sprinkling salt.  This week GRETCHEN YERKE (EPIC Meetings & Events, Managing Partner and Founder) joins the podcast with a conversation about sustainability and waste she has witnessed onsite at events and venues and how she’s striving to make a change. She discusses her effort in making si...

This week Alex’s Yaya-ism is about the perils of giving knives and Anthony GETS TIPSY about Celebrity bookings. They are joined by Brian Palmer (Senior Vice President of the National Speakers Bureau) Anthony recently a graduate of the SDSU Masters in Event Management had the pleasure of being mentored by Brian Palmer for the last 18 months. Bollotta-FIDE digs into how he makes an impact on the eve...

This episode critically acclaimed musician and bonafide Bollotta-FIDE flutist LORI BELL joins the conversation. Before the duo dive into Lori Bell’s experience Alex has a “Plate Smashing” Yaya-ism and Anthony GETS TIPSY about getting the dance floor going. They divulge from the 10 Quick Questions in to a conversation about her experience playing the Kennedy Center stage and how she’s is currently...

This week we have the very Bollotta-FIDE, Mandi Graziano (Author, Sales Coach, HPN Global) on the show. Before they get to the nitty gritty, Alex gives a very ODD Yaya-ism and Anthony GETS TIPSY about gamification of your event. Anthony recently read Mandi's book: SALES TALES: The Hustle, Humor, and Lessons from a Life in Sales. Mandi is all about finding the fun and $ucess in sales. Find out how...

This week Neal Rubinstein (Broadway, Theater, Television & Film Producer).is back to kick off 2023 with Anthony and Alex with a continuation of their Broadway Behind the Scenes discussion (Part 1 on Episode 94). Neal is back to talk more about DANGEROUS: A New Musical (Broadway's New Mystery) with insight on the music and the timely process of mounting a show. They get further into the details...

It’s Bollotta Office Family Holiday Special. This week Bollotta Entertainment Operations Manager Sam Sabbagha and Operations Coordinator Siri Elena are on the pod! The B.E Team gets to put Anthony in the hot seat with an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session. Alex takes lead mic and she and the team have a question and answer segment with Anthony with questions like; where does Bollotta Entertainment fit...

This week Anthony and Alex are joined on the pod with the very Bollotta-FIDE Neal Rubinstein (Broadway, Theater, Television & Film Producer). Alex kicks things off with a Vampiric Yaya-ism and Anthony's Tipsy about keeping guests comfortable. Make sure your earbuds are fully charged because this conversation with Neal Rubinstein is one for the books. Neal lets us in on his process as a produce...

This week Alex kicks things off with her Yaya-ism about how you shouldn't compliment a baby and Anthony "Gets Tipsy" with a thought on when to pay talent. This week the owner and leader of KICKS BAND, Gary Hartson stops by to discuss how it takes the perfect combination of standing on your experience and then being flexible to the event can create the most successful events. Listen in on how KICKS...

"Eat everything on your plate!", according to Alex's YaYaism this week and Anthony gives you a They are joined this week by Will Curran (founder of Endless Events, #eventprofs community creator, Host of the podcasts: Event Icons, Event Brew and Event Tech Podcasts) for a discussion on how his company and brand has grown past event tech and into being a full service event management company. Will g...

The dynamic duo Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis are back with another dynamic duo, KALINA and KIANA (musicians, performers, producers, song writers). Get to know these two musicians who happen to be sisters, as they answer the 10 Quick Questions. Learn how these individual musicians blend their talents together as a partnership on their song writing, producing projects and performances. List...

Your Bollottaphiles Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis are back with a new TIP OF THE DAY: Size Matters (when booking a band). This week the duo are joined by CLINT BELL (Emcee, Auctioneer, Host and Business Man) for a sparkling conversation about how this "fast talker" has become one of the top talents in his field. Clint talks about experience with taking the energy of the room and funneling...

Anthony and Alex are joined by musicians Danielle Tucker (Host, The Unstoppable Singer Podcast) and Mark Fulton the Co-owners of THE MIGHTY UNTOUCHABLES, one of the most successful show bands in the business. Danielle and Mark shine a light on how they package their band for the stage and how they choose their performance materials and set lists for each performance. Being part of a larger ensembl...

Mark Langford (Musician, Guitarist, Sound Engineer & Owner of Rock & Roll San Diego) joins Anthony and Alex for this week’s Bollotta-FIDE. Enjoy Mark’s storied experiences with notables from Michael Bublé to Stryper to Mother Theresa. Listen in on how he started and has maintained his love for Rock, Flamenco and Classical Guitar through his self-teaching, training with the greats and his o...

This week LGBTQ+ nightlife impresario Joe Whitaker (DILF Parties, Joe Whitaker Presents, Man Upp) joins our Bollotta-FIDE hosts Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis for a discussion about his events and how they have elevated and grown become an international LGBTQ+ nightlife brand and their impact on the special event industry as a whole. Joe discusses how his business relies on marketing and ou...

Kevin Krohn of Big City Sing-Along (Vegas Pianos) joins our noble Bollottaphiles Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis this week for a very insightful and round discussion on adapting and managing past adversity and unsettling situations. Surprising answers to the 10 Quick Questions. A deep conversation about computer generated song writing and the next chapter in music production and consumption....

Anthony and Alex are joined by the founders and owners of POP NOUVEAU, Dan Boissy and Sam "The Dude" Johnson. Listen in on how the jazz band that specializes in jazz arrangements and the performance of modern and pop music covers was formed. They take on the 10 Quick Questions "together" and listen in on the Bollotta-FIDE FIVE. They go into their way they have marketed themselves, their wardrobe d...

This week Anthony and Alex are joined by founder and CEO of BrickHouse Dance Productions Jacqueline Coligan. From casting talent shows on the playground as a kid to now producing and directing dancers and performers for major corporation events. Jacqueline takes on the 10 Quick Questions and the Bollotta-FIDE FIVE with aplomb. Hear about how she has worked through onsite challenges, the importance...

Ready, Set...SPARKLE! Anthony and Alex are joined by the Sparkle Queen, Taylor Morgan McPherson (Current Events LLC, Sustainable Sparkle Bar, Twisted Up, Crystalized). With her recognizable "POOSH Approved" sparkles and signature designs that have been seen at events like: Coachella, Bottle Rock, Corporate Mixers, Partnerships with brands like TMobile and MalibuRum or even on television shows like...

Anthony and Alex welcome special guest, WHITNEY SHAY! Listen in as they are joined by this #1 Billboard Blues Artist sings the praises of her collaborators and tells us about the roller coaster of releasing a hit album just before the world shut down. Whitney lets us in on why she performs and lets everyone in on her vocal injury, surgery and return to the stage. The rising star gets through the 1...