DJ KRANZ SOLO

A lifelong music fan, Nate Kranz was learning rock and roll when most kids were learning their ABCs. Originally hired to transport and track concert tickets sold at record stores and other offsite outlets, Nate soon jumped into booking and management through sheer enthusiasm, knowledge of music, and a willingness to work hard and put in way more hours than anyone should. As lead booking agent and general manager, he's endured some of the worst struggles in First Ave's history and the growth of the internet completely changing the music industry from top down, and managed to make the old venue grow and stay sharp in the process. [City Pages, April 2010]