Artist Management + Development
Hands-on strategy, release planning, deal support, brand development and long-term career direction.
Management · Development · Live Production
BUILDING CAREERS.
PRODUCING MOMENTS.
Real music-business experience for artists, brands and events ready to move forward.
EST. 2006 OHIO / NATIONWIDE
Who we are
WE TURN CREATIVE
AMBITION INTO ACTION.
CB Entertainment bridges the gap between talent and execution. We bring management, marketing, touring, production and industry strategy under one roof—so great ideas have a real path forward.
Led by Chris Bianchi, our work is backed by more than 20 years across artist development, releases, live events, national partnerships and the stage itself.
What we do
BUILT FOR THE
NEXT LEVEL.
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Music Marketing + Promotion
Focused campaigns, press strategy, content direction and audience growth built around the artist—not empty metrics.
Live Production + Stage Rentals
Professional staging, sound, lighting, talent buying and event support for festivals, municipalities and private events.
Touring + Booking Strategy
Market planning, routing, venue outreach and opportunities that help artists build fans where it matters.
Music Business Consulting
Clear, practical guidance for artists, teams, labels and events from someone who has done the work.
20+Years in music
10M+Annual label streams
100sShows + campaigns
360°Career support
Our track record
ON STAGE.
ON AIR.
01 / Partners
Industry relationships.
Real experience.
We’ve worked with partners including Danny Wimmer Presents, Red Bull, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Live Nation and AEG Live, to name a few.
02 / Festival stages
Our artists.
Major stages.
Our artists have appeared at Inkcarceration, SXSW, Rock Fest, Rocklahoma, Upheaval Festival and ShipRocked, among others.
03 / Radio impact
From No. 1 singles
to national airplay.
Our artists’ achievements include numerous No. 1 singles and features on rock radio, including SiriusXM Octane.
Artist ecosystem
LOUDER TOGETHER.
Working across hard rock, metal, alternative and creator-led music with artists built for the modern industry.
CB
Experience matters
BUILT FROM THE
STAGE UP.
Chris Bianchi brings the perspective of an artist, manager, label owner, author and live-event producer. His experience includes national releases, major press, GRAMMY mentorship, festival production and two decades of relationships across the music industry.
Meet CB Entertainment →The people behind the work
YOUR TEAM.
IN YOUR CORNER.
Chris Bianchi
Founder / CEO
Bobby Barnwell
Artist Manager / Day to Day
Lyndsi Johnson
Artist Manager
James Johnson
Artist Manager
Cliff Canterbury
Touring / Transport
Jeff Kotalas
Sound / Lighting
Ryan Darnell
Head of Production / Staging / Sound
Andy Moore
Merchandising
Let’s build something
YOUR NEXT MOVE
STARTS HERE.
Tell us what you’re building, where you’re stuck, or what kind of event you want to create.
chris@cbent1.com ↗