Booking shows for people – not profit...

Third Eye Shut was started in 2024 after its founder walked away from the corporate booking world and immediately decided there had to be a better way. Years of watching artists, venues, and even audiences get squeezed for every dollar by people who never showed up to the shows had made one thing painfully clear: the industry was full of people who didn’t understand or care about music, just money.

 

So when Third Eye Shut opened its doors, the mission was simple: music above profit. That means affordable tickets, fair pay, and long-term partnerships instead of one-off cash grabs. We refuse to overcharge fans just to fill the pockets of middlemen; instead, we create shows that actually fill the room with people, with energy, and with respect for everyone involved.

 

Our roster spans genres, ages, and career stages, from fresh talent on their first stage to established acts who recognize the value of our approach. We work exclusively in the Los Angeles area (for now) hunting down hidden gems in Hollywood, Echo Park, and beyond. We find artists the way any real fan would: going to shows, swapping recommendations with friends, and listening when the community tells us about someone worth hearing.

 

Third Eye Shut operates with a small, tight-knit team, so the same person who sends you the show details is likely the one running it that night. Artists aren’t just “clients”  they’re neighbors, peers, and friends. We know the venue managers and bartenders by name. We see each other at shows and at the grocery store. Every event is a collaboration where everyone’s input matters.

 

In the next decade, we aim to scale this model to bigger markets, help our artists book national tours, and push the industry to follow our lead. We don’t just want to be the exception, we want to set the new standard for how booking gets done. Because if you’re in music, you should actually be in it for the music.