Alonzo Townsend's guest appearances

Alonzo Townsend

Arts Interview with Nancy Kranzberg

Missouri Music Podcast

City Jazz Sessions

OwlTail

Alonzo Townsend, Founder of The Townsend and Three Agency, stopped by to talk with Nancy about his career and his agency's new collaboration with the Dark Room at the Grandel. ------  The Townsend and Three Agency has taken over booking for the the Dark Room at the Grandel concert series. The artist, entertainment, and booking agency is owned by Alonzo Townsend of St. Louis. ——— Alonzo Townsend is the son of the Grammy-winning St. Louis blues musician Henry Townsend, who died in 2006, and his mother was also a musician of note, blues singer Vernell Townsend. He started working for his father, on the business side, at the age of nine, and his career progressed from there. ——— His spoken word recording, “A Letter To My City,” was featured as a part of the 18 N 18 St. Louis Blues Society Compilation Album. Townsend is a speaker and writer and board member for the St. Louis Blues Society, Blues Education programs including “Hip-Hop to The Blues,” and a presenter/youth educator for Blues in The Schools Programs. ——— “I want to make sure we have a platform to showcase the legends we still have,” he has said. ——— “But this is also where we get to highlight the underdogs, the future, who are looking for opportunities but don’t always get the co-sign, don’t get the opportunity when it comes to getting chosen for certain festivals and certain stages.” ———

Alonzo Townsend, Founder of The Townsend and Three Agency, stopped by to talk with Nancy about his career and his agency's new collaboration with the <a href="https://www.kranzbergartsfoundation.org/the-dark-room/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dark Room</a> at the Grandel. ------ The Townsend and Three Agency has taken over booking for the the Dark Room at the Grandel concert series. The artist, entertainment, and booking agency is owned by Alonzo Townsend of St. Louis. ——— Alonzo Townsend is the son of the Grammy-winning St. Louis blues musician Henry Townsend, who died in 2006, and his mother was also a musician of note, blues singer Vernell Townsend. He started working for his father, on the business side, at the age of nine, and his career progressed from there. ——— His spoken word recording, “A Letter To My City,” was featured as a part of the 18 N 18 St. Louis Blues Society Compilation Album. Townsend is a speaker and writer and board member for the St. Louis Blues Society, Blues Education programs including “Hip-Hop to The Blues,” and a presenter/youth educator for Blues in The Schools Programs. ——— “I want to make sure we have a platform to showcase the legends we still have,” he has said. ——— “But this is also where we get to highlight the underdogs, the future, who are looking for opportunities but don’t always get the co-sign, don’t get the opportunity when it comes to getting chosen for certain festivals and certain stages.” ———

295. Alonzo Townsend: Founder of The Townsend and Three Agency

Alonzo J. Townsend is a true torchbearer and carrier of the Future and The Legacy Of Blues In St. Louis. He is the youngest son of Delta blues legend and Patriarch of the St. Louis Blues, Henry James "Mule" Townsend and Blues Singer, Vernell Townsend. Alonzo has made it his passion and mission to carry the heritage and become "the voice" of St. Louis' treasured history and vibrant music scene. Alonzo Townsend, founder of Townsendx3 Agency, LLC. Alonzo continues to make significant contributions to the St. Louis music scene and beyond with his management of International recording artist and St. Louis native, Tonina, brand management for Hip-hop heavyweight and recording artist, Mvstermind and Hip-Hop/Soul Artist, LLManny.  He is answering the call to further build the legacy of great music in St. Louis music where the foundation was laid by his father the late blues legend, St. Louis Walk of Fame Inductee and Grammy Winner, Henry J. Townsend (Mule). His father recorded in every decade since 1929 making him the longest recording American blues artist. Outside of managing artists, further developing the legacy of great music in St. Louis, Alonzo is a spoken word artist in his own right. He released a notable recording, "A Letter To My City" as part of the 18 N 18 St. Louis Blues Society compilation album.  You don't want to miss this conversation as we discuss the state of the music scene in St. Louis, Alonzo's work in managing artists, his vision for our beloved city, and some tips for music industry professionals trying to make it   Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission. Hosts: Leon Davis &amp; Laka Production: Lion's Den Production Producer: Warren Harper

Alonzo J. Townsend is a true torchbearer and carrier of the Future and The Legacy Of Blues In St. Louis. He is the youngest son of Delta blues legend and Patriarch of the St. Louis Blues, Henry James "Mule" Townsend and Blues Singer, Vernell Townsend. Alonzo has made it his passion and mission to carry the heritage and become "the voice" of St. Louis' treasured history and vibrant music scene. Alonzo Townsend, founder of Townsendx3 Agency, LLC. Alonzo continues to make significant contributions to the St. Louis music scene and beyond with his management of International recording artist and St. Louis native, Tonina, brand management for Hip-hop heavyweight and recording artist, Mvstermind and Hip-Hop/Soul Artist, LLManny.  He is answering the call to further build the legacy of great music in St. Louis music where the foundation was laid by his father the late blues legend, St. Louis Walk of Fame Inductee and Grammy Winner, Henry J. Townsend (Mule). His father recorded in every decade since 1929 making him the longest recording American blues artist. Outside of managing artists, further developing the legacy of great music in St. Louis, Alonzo is a spoken word artist in his own right. He released a notable recording, "A Letter To My City" as part of the 18 N 18 St. Louis Blues Society compilation album.  You don't want to miss this conversation as we discuss the state of the music scene in St. Louis, Alonzo's work in managing artists, his vision for our beloved city, and some tips for music industry professionals trying to make it   Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission. Hosts: Leon Davis &amp; Laka Production: Lion's Den Production Producer: Warren Harper