Each week on “Jacksonville Buzz,” our hosts sit down with some of the brightest and most entertaining guests you can find on the First Coast to discuss what’s buzzing in the Bold City. Today, Adrienne and Susan talk with Jeffrey Hall, from Konyption Sports & Entertainment, and Allana Southerland, from Party in a Box Band.
Konyption is a small sports and entertainment company based out of Jacksonville, FL.
To learn more about Konyption, email Jeffrey at [email protected].
Short Company Description: Konyption (pronounced “Conniption”) is a small sports and entertainment company based out of Jacksonville, Florida. My primary focus is on managing a small number of talented artists and navigating the ups and downs of the industry.
What makes your company unique?: Right now it’s just myself managing a small number of clients, so I can provide an equal amount of attention to all of them without anyone feeling as if they are being shorted.
How do you define success?: The success of my clients.
What’s your favorite way to get involved in the community?: Doing community service projects and mentoring.
What is your biggest marketing challenge in your business: Reaching an audience of interested listeners.
The Fusion Band is a Variety, Jazz and R&B band with a unique sound. They are available for weddings, corporate events, festivals, clubs, parties, or any event.
To learn more, visit http://www.partyinaboxband.com.
Short Company Description: Live band and DJ services for corporate and private events for 20 years. Performances at Jacksonville Jazz Fest, Grand openings of Ikea, Target, and Winn-Dixie. Top 100 hits.
Give a brief description on what you would like to discuss on the show.: The pandemic has left full time musicians with no shows or performances. We have a concept for people who want a date Night experience without the crowd. It is called Chef for Night. My Executive Chef hubby prepares the meal and I entertain the clients while they dine.
What makes your company unique?:
Female owner
Minority owner
Female Saxophonist
Only female in UNF Jazz Studies program to graduate 2004
How do you define success?: Success is the feeling of arriving and accomplishment. It is different for each of us. I feel success when my career, family, and goals are close to what I have envisioned. A Healthy and happy person is successful. A person who is centered in love is successful.
What’s your favorite way to get involved in the community?: Performing for non profit organizations such as the United way of Northeast Florida and helping hands.
What is your biggest marketing challenge in your business: Marketing a live band and Dj whenever we have social distancing, and limited events is very difficult. We have to find ways to continue the live music experience. Radio and television are great yet expensive ways to market but if the world is closed, it’s hard to book shows.
