In its 10 years of existence, Porterhouse Productions has become one of the largest independent entertainment production companies in the Northern Rockies, based out of Bozeman, MT. With a second office in Traverse City, Michigan, where founders Sam and Abby grew up, Porterhouse Productions will continue to build and grow it’s support for the arts and events in northern Michigan and the Midwest.

As a cultural resource for the Northern Rockies and the Midwest, Porterhouse believes music, arts, and ideas are vital movements in every community.

Porterhouse Productions produces concerts, film festivals, fundraisers, youth events, speaker series, art showings, sustainable conferences, private parties, university functions, corporate events, food and wine events, and unique experiences for diverse audiences.

Close working relationships have been made with national and international agencies and artists, and statewide venues, nightclubs, and community venues with capacities ranging from 50 to 25,000.

Porterhouse Productions has built an all-ages arts-appreciating community of over 20,000 members, which continues to grow.

With an award-winning design team and an experienced and qualified staff, Porterhouse has created many signature events throughout Northern Rockies and Midwest communities.

Thank you for supporting live music, arts & entertainment!

Festival & Event Branding and Marketing : Graphic arts, copy writing, editing, identity packages, logos, letterhead, business cards, brochures, programs, invitations, radio promotion, press releases, print ads, posters and handbills, television commercials and programming, guerilla and grassroots marketing, product placement, product sampling, green booth design, mobile marketing, community mobilization, websites & interactive software, domain and server support, email newsletters and training (myemma.com), MySpace and Facebook tools, and community partnerships.

Talent Buying : We have made solid working relationships with agencies and artists from around the country and world. We continue to research the market, keeping our fingers on the pulse of artists’ routes, popularity, average ticket sales, and box office reports, and we take pride in finding the perfect fit between artists, venues, and events. From musical acts and concerts, spoken word performances and comedy to lectures and educational functions, we can certainly find an act to fit the bill.

Event Production : From pre-show advances to day-of-show production to after-show wrap-up, we are capable of producing all sorts of events, big and small. Porterhouse Productions excels in all aspects of production: booking, budgeting, hiring, renting, site design, VIP services, insurance coverage and indemnification, event set-up, show management, settlement, strikes, break-down, and follow-through with agencies and box office reports (www.pollstar.com).

Event Staffing : We hire and employ a group of responsible, professional, and fun businesses and individuals who fill the positions of production manager, stage manager, box office manager, front-of-house manager, runner, street team, hospitality organizer, AutoCAD site designer, stagehands and riggers, sound and lights operator, merchandise manager, security, photographers, and waste and recycling teams.

Catering : We choose to work with local and organic food whenever possible. We are proud to support sustainable farms and the families that run them. We also patronize local restaurants and caterers who support local farms and organic foods. The caterers with whom we work are talented, professional, and make delicious snacks, meals and desserts.

Environmental Solutions and Eco-Services : Green consulting, Green Guide tools, tree-free & PCW papers, soy-based inks, sweat shop free and organic merchandise, bio-diesel and hybrid travel, solar and wind power, recycling programs, independent and eco-ticketing, carbon footprint management and design. We believe in the value of this kind of service and strive to feature our clients’ similar efforts though marketing and target mediums.

Merchandise : From hats and hoodies and t-shirts to pint glasses and stainless steel water bottles and stickers, we are capable of designing, printing, and producing all sorts of merchandise to help promote and support different event and functions. We have worked with American Apparel, T.S. Design, Eco-Products, and other local, affordable, and creative resources.