S.T.E.P.

S.T.E.P. Society of Talent & Entertainment Professionals
Education~Communication~Activism~Networking S.T.E.P. is a unique group. Consider applying for membership today.

The Society of Texas Entertainment Professionals was formed in 1989 by booking professionals who sell live entertainment in Texas. We share business solutions, industry problems, showcasing, networking opportunities, and a really good time. The society scrutinizes new members and requires nominations be signed by two current members of the society, plus the endorsement of the executive committee.

🎂 BIG MAY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! 🎂May is absolutely bursting with talent, so we are turning up the volume and bringing ev...
05/19/2026

🎂 BIG MAY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! 🎂

May is absolutely bursting with talent, so we are turning up the volume and bringing everyone together for one massive, multi-powered birthday shoutout this month!

Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to three incredible STEP members who keep our industry shining:

🎉 Allan Conner (EndlessSummer) – Celebrated on May 9th!

🎉 Sparky Sparks, CTEP (Sparks Agency) – Celebrating TODAY, May 19th!

🎉 Melinda Corder, CMP, CTEP (Encore Productions) – Coming up on May 27th!

We are so grateful for everything you all bring to our community. Drop your best wishes and birthday love for Allan, Sparky, and Melinda in the comments below! 👇

05/13/2026

To date, 306 music venues and festivals have received funding through the Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program, supporting live music in communities across the state.

Learn more at https://gov.texas.gov/music/tmir

We can't wait to be a part of the 37th Annual PartyFest Tradeshow on Wednesday, July 29th! Come by and see us!!
05/13/2026

We can't wait to be a part of the 37th Annual PartyFest Tradeshow on Wednesday, July 29th! Come by and see us!!

Better late than never because the party doesn’t stop in April! 🥳We are a little behind schedule, but we couldn't let th...
04/29/2026

Better late than never because the party doesn’t stop in April! 🥳

We are a little behind schedule, but we couldn't let the month wrap up without showing some major love to a couple of our incredible STEP members who celebrated birthdays recently!

Help us wish a very Belated Happy Birthday to Amos Traystman with Moontower Entertainment and David Ramirez with SDMRamirez Events & Training! 🎂

We hope your special days were as fantastic as you are. Thank you for everything you bring to our STEP community!

Happy Birthday to the man who knows how to keep it classic—Mark Pederson (aka DJ OldSkool)! 💿From his work with Bravo! E...
04/01/2026

Happy Birthday to the man who knows how to keep it classic—Mark Pederson (aka DJ OldSkool)! 💿

From his work with Bravo! Entertainment to spinning the tracks that get everyone on their feet, Mark has been a dedicated STEP member and a vital part of the event scene for a long time.

Wishing you a day filled with your favorite records and a celebration that’s nothing short of "Bravo!" 👏
DJ/MC Mark Pederson

03/16/2026

TARRANT COUNTY!!!
THE INSPIRATION BAND!!! Is BBBAAAACCCCKKKK!!!!

03/16/2026

The SoCo Stomp at C-Boy's Heart & Soul in Austin, TX is a free five-day live music celebration running Wednesday through Sunday, March 18–22, 2026, coinciding with the broader music festivities in the city. Each day the music kicks off around noon with performances continuing into the early evening on both a large outdoor stage in the venue’s parking lot and an indoor stage, creating a vibrant showcase of more than 50 bands across genres. The event also features food from local vendors like Halal Y’all ATX and El Patio, plus drinks available inside and outside, making it a welcoming musical hub for all ages during the week.

Across the five days performers range from beloved local favorites to touring acts, with highlights including Greyhounds, True Jackson, Gypsy Mitchell, and Sisi on opening day; Tommy Stinson & Freedom Rockets, Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes, and David Ramirez on Friday; Bill Kirchen, John Doe Folk Trio, Matthew Logan Vasquez, Los Skarnales, Evan Charles Band, and Jon Dee Graham & The Fighting C***s on Saturday; and on Sunday sets by Madam Radar, Barfield, the Tyrant, The Point, Molecular Steve, Uncle Lucius, The Ransom Brothers, Buffalo Nichols, Jeff Crosby, Restos, and The Ugly Beats. It’s one of Austin’s standout unofficial music events of the spring season that spotlights a wide range of talent over five lively days.

SoCo Stomp
C-Boy's Heart & Soul

What a way to wrap up the 2026 STEP Conference & Showcase! 👏A huge thank you to the incredible entertainment professiona...
03/13/2026

What a way to wrap up the 2026 STEP Conference & Showcase! 👏

A huge thank you to the incredible entertainment professionals who joined us for the STEP Conference Wrap-Up Panel. If you headed out early, you truly missed a great discussion as we closed the conference by diving into questions from the audience.

The outstanding panelists who shared their expertise and perspectives from all sides of the Entertainment Industry:

⭐ S. David Ramirez, CFEE
S. David Ramirez

⭐ Amos Traystman
Moontower Entertainment

⭐ Jonathan Jow
BoothEasy Photo Booth Company

⭐ Brooks Kendall, Jr.
Afallon Productions

⭐ Makenzie Stokel
EVA

Special thanks to our Moderator:
Brooks Kendall, CTEP
KenRan Productions

THANK YOU to our featured speaker, S. David Ramirez, CFEE! Such a great mix of humor and tools that attendees can start ...
03/11/2026

THANK YOU to our featured speaker, S. David Ramirez, CFEE! Such a great mix of humor and tools that attendees can start using right away. You were a great addition to our Education Sessions at the 2026 STEP Conference & Showcase and we hope you can join us again in the future. And no… we didn’t use AI to write this post.....or did we?
S. David Ramirez

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78701–78705, 78708–78739, 78741–78742, 78744–78769

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