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On this episode of Play the Music, Jeff and Rich interview Shannon DeVries, Director of Programming and Production at the Kalamazoo State Theatre. With a background in marketing, talent buying, venue/show management and customer service, Shannon worked her way up from internship and errand-running gigs to her current title. Previously, she worked with Palace Sports & Entertainment, Live Nation and more.During the show, Shannon discusses:How she got her start in concert planningWhether artists today receive more money from touring or streamingInteresting trends within the live entertainment industry todayArtists who have emerged as top stadium tours, and types of artists who perform at amphitheaters and theatersHow concert venues assist artists with retail via merchTips for consumers when it comes to purchasing concert ticketsThe behind-the-scenes process of putting together a showMath and magicFor more from Shannon DeVries, follow her on Instagram at @theesixtwo, and to keep up with the Kalamazoo State Theatre, visit the official website.After the interview, Jeff, Rich, Shannon and Mick make their picks for this week’s FanLabel “Hot New Music” Best of Five Challenge.Then, Mick shares this week's top five players from FanLabel's hip-hop weekly leaderboard results.Play the Music is powered and distributed by Simplecast and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you listen to podcasts.Tune in next week for an all-new episode of Play the Music™!To share your thoughts with the FanLabel team, reach us at feedback@fanlabel.com.