BEST PROMOTER NOMINEES 2022

​Gilberto Alvarez

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Tropical Rhythms is a production/promotion company based in Cleveland Ohio, operated by Gilberto Alvarez and Adriana Matos. .
 
Tropical Rhythms strives to introduce the excitement, diversity and other electric aspects of Latin American culture to North Eastern Ohio 
 
Our pride is not only catering to a Latino audience but to the whole rainbow of cultures and nationalities found in this region. Tropical Rhythms’ events are for people from all over the world to come together and celebrate their common love for dance and rhythms.    




Ken Hawkings Jr.

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While growing up in Cleveland, Ken honed his stagehand skills, and learned the ropes on artist management from watching his Dad work among giants like James Brown, Ray Charles and The Temptations when they appeared on his TV show The Ken Hawkins Show. 
Ken's love for the theater came from his aunt and uncle 
who were instrumental in starting the iconic Karamu House. 
Driven by an unwavering passion for music and live theater, his adult career expanded to Los Angeles and D.C., where he managed musical artists, promoted concerts and booked shows for artists like jazz greats John “JSaxx” Watkins and Jonathan Butler. 
Not solely focused on musical entertainment, Ken also brings decades of professional audio/video experience for presentations and conferences of any type. 
Ken Hawkins Jr. is a name trusted and respected in the greater Cleveland area.

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Tom Otter

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When not selling saw blades during the day at Tru-Cut Saw you can find him at a local venue running karaoke, djing, or watching one of the many bands booked through Otter Entertainment.
Always having a passion for music I wanted to get into the music business. 
Every thing changed in 2016 when Billy Morris took the chance on me to help him book his band Billy Morris and the Sunset Strip. In 2017 I had the chance to help Billy book the bands for the Bob Golic Rib burn off and Otter Entertainment was created. From there I have worked with some of the top bands and venues in Cleveland.
I am forever grateful to Billy Morris, Brittany Goforth, Mike Masterson, Twk, Jason Schoenfeld, Terry and Cindy Carlson, my mom and dad for taking me to many concerts where my love for music started, my brothers, especially my twin Mat, who is my concert buddy, and everyone else who gave a kid from Sheffield England a chance to bring live entertainment to a local venue. 




Wallace Settles
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Wallace Settles was born in Cleveland Ohio May 28, 1980. Throughout the years he has done some cool things at Grog Shop and Local festivals like Brite winter Fest, Larchmere Porchfest, Heights Music Hop and More. Manager the Hip-Hop groups, Common AVE, and Moriarty. He is just a normal dude. That facilitates sound and fun.