What does it take to build a career in Las Vegas entertainment? Woody Jarrett, CEO of BEYER Entertainment, joins Hey BigHead to talk about the Vegas music scene, his path to CEO, and Vegas’ newest music festival taking place on August 24th at Palms Casino Resort.
We get into some of the wildest stories from his years working behind the scenes with artists like Snoop Dogg, Metallica, and Limp Bizkit, and why live entertainment could become more important as AI changes the way we experience music.
In this episode:
- How Woody went from wanting to be a rock star to becoming CEO of BEYER Entertainment
- The story behind Frenzy Fest LV and why he created it
- What BEYER Entertainment looks for in musicians
- Why professionalism can matter just as much as talent
- Woody’s take on AI-generated music and the future of live entertainment
- His years working as a concert runner, roadie and stagehand
- The time he was stuck transporting Wes Borland in a 115-degree Phoenix summer
- Meeting Snoop Dogg, Warren G and other hip-hop stars
- How he ended up moving to Las Vegas
- Woody’s original band Poe Magic
Frenzy Fest LV
August 24, 2026 at Palms Casino Resort
Doors at 4:30 PM | Free admission | Free parking
20 local bands • 3 stages • 1 night
FULL LINEUP OUT NOW
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