Speaker Bios

Founder of boutique artist and event management agency Eagle Nest, Byron Eagle McClendon is a Charlotte-based entrepreneur and strategy consultant who specializes in digital marketing, event promotion, and live event productions. He has been a force within the Charlotte music scene for over 6 years, responsible for producing hundreds of live events focused on featuring independent artists in unique and memorable settings. He views music as the leading conduit for cultivating an acclaimed Charlotte culture and works with a team of video creators to produce high-caliber video live sessions to showcase Charlotte’s top live talent. He enjoys helping educate artists on effective strategies to grow and develop a sustainable fanbase. His recent accomplishments include producing over a dozen events at Amos’ Southend reaching record turnouts for featured Rock, Indie, Reggae, and Alternative artists, including a number of shows that had first-time advanced sellouts for select artists.