PRODIGY AUDIO, FILM, LIGHTING & STUDIO

Andrew J. Rodriguez, Engineer/Manager, BGS

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Rodriguez has managed professional stage lighting for major acts at the Expo Center in Topeka, Kansas including:  Roadrunner Hockey, Avenged Sevenfold and Allan Jackson.  Andrew will graduate from the University of Kansas in Lawrence this Spring where he has earned his Bachelor's Degree.

Rodriguez has performed live [lead guitar] at major music fests and at legendary and iconic music venues including:  The Troubadour in Beverly Hills CA, Whiskey A Go-Go in Hollywood, CA and was one of the last guitarists to perform at the original CBGB in Manhattan, N.Y. 

Since 2003, Andrew has functioned as the sales and marketing manager at Dust2Dust Music Network USA.  During that time Rodriguez not only outsold the competition, but composed, recorded and produced retail ready singles and albums, developed national and international sales strategies and participated in networking with managers, artists, bands and consumers.  Andrew's sales effort enabled his tour band to travel throughout the U.S. and into the international entertainment market.  Andrew founded his touring band when he was seventeen.  Rodriguez and his band delighted a packed house at the former Picadilly Pub in Vancouver, B.C. 

Andrew has an extensive background as a studio musician, band director and music composer.  Rodriguez is recognized by his fans, peers and entertainment magazine writers as an outstanding lead guitarist and polished musician.   

Andrew's audio projects have included recording individual tracks and albums for bands and individual artists.  Andrew recently contributed to his band's music video which caught the attention of fans and peers almost immediately after its release.  The band's completed music video serves as an example of Rodriguez's music composition and story line design. All of the actresses and actors in the music video were a team recruiting effort co-managed by Andrew.   

Rodriguez has led branding and marketing efforts on behalf of his and other artists. 

Andrew is the host/co-host of two music programs on KU radio station KJHK.  Prior to entering KU, Rodriguez assisted programing for a Southern Colorado independent radio station as well.  

Andrew has provided quality audio management and recording for numerous bands and artists.  Rodriguez has provided quality professional support services, as a studio musician, for professsional bands and artists.