Bridge Street Artist Agency was born in the summer of 2003 from the brainstorming masterminds of the Grammy Award winning band, Audio Adrenaline. With the success of their record label, (Flicker Records) already in full swing with such artists as: Pillar, Kids in the Way and T-Bone; Audio Adrenaline decided to continue their successful business ventures with a Management/Booking Agency that specialized in rock. Co-founder of BSAA, Bob Herdman, sought out a visionary in the booking industry to catch his fire and propel the mission of representing bands that could and would be able to flood both the Christian and General market. He met up with TJ Rogers who had represented in booking such artists as: Pillar, Kids in the Way, KJ-52, The Benjamin Gate, Jonah 33, Seventh Day Slumber, Tree 63 and many others. TJ, who worked for another prominent agency at the time hesitantly considered the offer to head up BSAA and chisel out a place in the industry that had not previously existed.
“It was a little bit of a stretch for me to leave the comfort of an agency that had taught me so much and embark on a new journey with a handful of ideas that no one was doing. However, Bob’s ideas were innovative and never before accomplished by a boutique agency and it was inspiring. Especially since I had all creative control on who and what we would be booking. I had to get in on the ground level. And I have not been disappointed by the company’s success. ” In late 2004, Audio Adrenaline, impressed by TJ Rogers roster and his booking and management abilities, decided to let him take over the company. They relinquished their title as owners and retreated to the background as investors to watch their agency gain new heights. And new heights it has definitely achieved. BSAA bands have been booked as headlining and supporting acts for tours and played such festivals as Cornerstone, Sonshine Festival, Creation Festival, ShoutFest and many others. BSAA artists have had the opportunities to play in the US and even as far as Ireland, England and Germany. Many artists booked by BSAA have been played in the top ten of CHR and alternative rock shows such as Radio U. Without limits or boundaries on success, BSAA takes integrity and perseverance to the next level with all the artists they exclusively represent. “We are investors," Tj Rogers states. "We take bands that truly have talent and drive with a positive message and invest time and energy with our knowledge of the music business to get them where they need to be. This all came from the minds of Audio A and myself secondarily and it’s really exciting to see the vision and dream materialize into a roster of clients we love to work with and further in their careers. We can’t wait for what’s to come.” Bridge Street Artist Agency truly is a bridge and gateway from not only the general market to Christian market but the ground level on up to new heights. For artists that want the extraordinary and a company that does nothing less.