Today we’d like to introduce you to Steven Head
Hi Steven, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My real introduction to working in music and the arts in general started as DJ and music director at WPRK 91.5 fm in Winter Park while I attended Rollins College. Through that experience I communicated with labels and pr agents, was lucky enough to attend music conferences like cmc, and perhaps most importanly how to throw engaging events.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It’s been an ardous journey, but well worth it. Working in the arts requires individuals to be nimble yet steadfast. Show presenters often to be just as adept at improvising as the musicians they showcase. That said, being solution oriented and focusing on the power of the arts as a medium as always kept me going. Rainy nights on gigs or unfortunate double bookings will occur when you least expect them, but remaining consistent and resilient in the face of setbacks will ultimatley build trust with your audience.
Working in the arts, particuarly in Florida, is a long game. Agents are reluctant to take risks on the unpredictable market here, but I’ve always believed that if you treat artists right they’ll want to come back. Exercising patience and realizing that the results of your outreach often manifest years down the road is essential to success here.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I manage the recording studios at Pulp Arts and handle our outreach through a curated series of concert programming. On good days, I’m also a musician.
I’m most know for bringing artists that often skip over Florida for concerts through out Central Florida. A handful of my favorite presentations included a three day retropsective of the work of Lonnie Holley, performances from Nels Cline (Wilco), Ali Shaheed Muhammed (A Tribe Called Quest), and working with musical diplomacy initative One Beat.
One Beat is a collaboration I’m particuarly fond of. It brings musicians from around the world to work on new music together and present new material to smaller markets as a form of musical diplomacy. We have have filmed ten live session videos with them and produced numerous concerts, workshops, and panel discussions with them over the years. We have big plans with One Beat at the end of 2025 as well!
Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
I’m happiest when I’m faciliating sincere musical experience whether that’s in the studio or the community via a performance. Ensuring that our clients have productive and expectation exceeding experiences as they’re recording is something that I care about deeply. I know we’re dealing with people’s passions when we’re helping them to record their music and it’s always a pleasure to help them realize their dreams.
I’ve developed a bit of a reputation for steering artists to Florida who might not reguarly visit the state. I defititely feel like a bit of arts an ambassador at times. It’s incredibly rewarding to expose bands to the new audiences in unique experiences that can only happen in our state.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.pulparts.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulparts/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pulpartsfl
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pulp_arts
Image Credits
Daniel Dorsa
Maxine Worthy ( Jean Jacket Photo)
