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Who is Jay Goldberg?

I, Jay Goldberg began my career in Event Productions and Marketing in 1971. During this time I have kept a very high profile as a premier Entertainment and Event Producer.

Specializing in entertainment, event and production coordination, Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment has had extensive experience in developing and executing projects ranging from concerts, fairs, festivals, nightclubs and special events.  Jay also developed Eventful Tours, specializing in group travel events. Jay has a very close working relationship with major radio, television, and print media. His National contacts for entertainment and production services are the most extensive you will find. In over 48 years, Jay has been directly responsible for coordinating and directing over 3,500 individual events.

Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment is an event and entertainment company established by Jay Goldberg in 1971. From the beginning, JGEE set out to promote major live music concerts and produce festivals and corporate events. Beginning with the early days of rock n’ roll, Jay has had the pleasure of working with many of the top names in the behind the scenes live music industry and has developed strong relationships with all of the major talent agencies, national and local promoters and the many venues around the country. While rock n’ roll has been a strong focus of this company, JG E&E has diversified and now presents entertainment in many genres including but not limited to: Country • Comedy • Rock n Roll • Jazz • R&B • Blues World Beat • Bluegrass • Broadway Shows • Variety Acts • Speakers and more.

With offices based in Illinois and Florida, Jay Goldberg has produced concerts and individual events throughout the all regions of the U.S. and Buenos Aires, Argentina. We have access to all major markets and are able to facilitate any project.  With the amount of concerts and event Jay is producing in Florida, he formally created GOLD Special Events, Inc. This new Florida Corporation produces concerts under the business name, GOLD Entertainment!

With strong entertainment industry relationships, there is no limit to the size or scope of production that can be produced and presented by Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment and GOLD Entertainment!

Concerts, Special Events & Management

Jay Goldberg promoted his first concert in 1971. The act was Uriah Heep Live at “The Barn” in Peoria, Illinois. JG E&E have presented in concert over 3,500 acts during this career.  Jay Goldberg Events has grown to include a concert promotions division, festival development & production corporate events. 

Here is just a small list of the various performers that I’ve worked with over the years:

Elton John • The Eagles • Mumford & Sons • Zack Brown Band • John Mayer • Phil Lesh • Harry Connick, Jr. • Steve Miller Band • Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers • Wallflowers • Wynonna • Clint Black • Tool • Jane’s Addiction • Robin Williams • Steve Martin • Tool • Genesis • Grateful Dead • moe. • Fleetwood Mac • Umphrey’s McGee • Widespread Panic • Tom Petty • George Winston • Arlo Guthrie • Allman Brothers • Van Halen • Flaming Lips • Tina Turner • Air Supply • Kenny G • Whitney Houston • John Mellencamp • Willie Nelson • Diana Ross • KISS • B.B. King • Mavis Staples • Buddy Guy • Marshall Tucker Band • Skrillex • Bassnectar • Amy Grant • Fiona Apple • Kid Rock • Michael Bolton • OAR • REO Speedwagon • Bela Fleck & The Flecktones • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles • Here Come The Mummies • Christmas On Ice With Nancy Kerrigan • NBA pre-season Basketball Game • Team USA Olympic Volleyball • Broadway Shows – Spamalot • Cirque Dreams illumination • A Chorus Line  • Fresh Beat Band and many, many more in his 48 year career.