Booking Agent/Talent Buyer

About Us
Garage Sale Bar is a neighborhood bar and creative venue in East Nashville with a focus on live music, community events, and curated experiences. We’re building a reputation as a reliable, exciting spot for both emerging and established artists.

Position Overview
We’re looking for a Booking Agent / Talent Buyer to lead and grow our live events programming. This person will be responsible for booking shows, developing relationships with artists and promoters, and creating a consistent, high-quality calendar that reflects the identity of Garage Sale Bar.

Key Responsibilities

• Book live music, DJs, and special events on a weekly/monthly basis
• Build and maintain relationships with local, regional, and touring artists
• Develop a consistent programming strategy (genres, themes, recurring nights, etc.)
• Coordinate show details including timing, artist needs, and compensation
• Work with management to align bookings with brand and business goals
• Collaborate on event promotion (social media, flyers, partnerships)
• Track performance of shows and help refine booking strategy over time

Qualifications

• Experience booking shows, talent buying, or working in live events/music
• Strong network within the Nashville music scene (preferred)
• Organized, communicative, and reliable
• Good instincts for programming and audience building
• Ability to negotiate artist fees and manage budgets
• Passion for live music and community-driven spaces

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who can bring consistency to our calendar
• A curator who understands vibe and crowd-building—not just filling dates
• A self-starter who can take ownership of the space’s booking identity

Compensation

• Flexible: per-show rate, hourly, or percentage-based (to be discussed)
• Opportunity to grow with the venue as programming expands

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person