#099: Ryan Murphy, of Huntsville Amphitheater and Venue Group, on Building Venues and Strong Communities with a Foundation of Punk Rock

Published: April 24, 2020, 12:17 a.m.

Ryan Murphy is the President of Huntsville Venue Group and Head of Amphitheaters and Venues for Venue Group. His company is currently working with the city of Huntsville, AL to design, construct, and operate the Huntsville Amphitheater, an 8,000 seat venue. Prior to working with Venue Group, Ryan was the General Manager of St. Augustine Amphitheater and Director of Cultural Events Division for St. John\u2019s County. He\u2019s also the founder of St. Augustine\u2019s Sing Out Loud Festival. Ryan has toured in Punk Rock bands, has promoted many concerts with a DIY philosophy, worked for a record label, organized festivals, and run one of the most prestigious Amphitheaters and venues in the United States.\xa0

In this episode, we talk about Ryan\u2019s journey, the importance of running a venue that\u2019s mindful of its local community, and stories from his adventures throughout his journey.

To learn more about Ryan Murphy visit https://www.venuegroup.com/ and https://www.huntsvilleamphitheater.com/.\xa0

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Credits:\xa0
Host: Chris Goyzueta
Producer: Jason Trosclair
Executive Producer: ONElive Creative Agency\xa0\xa0
Music: Emily Kopp