Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment is an event and entertainment company established in 1971 to promote major live music concerts and to produce and develop festivals and special events. Beginning with the early days of rock n’ roll, JGEE has had the pleasure of working with many of the top names in the live music industry and have developed strong relationships with all of the major talent agencies. While rock n’ roll has been a strong focus of this company, Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment has diversified and now presents entertainment in many genres including but not limited to:
Rock & Roll • Country • Comedy • Jazz • R&B
Blues • World Beat • EDM • Variety
With offices based in Urbana, Peoria & Chicago, Illinois, SW Florida and South America, Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment has produced concerts and individual events throughout the Midwest and entire United States to Buenos Aires, Argentina. We have access to all major markets and are able to facilitate any project. We are always interested in looking at new entertainers and venues to work with, and are proud to discuss a possible working relationship.

With strong entertainment industry relationships, there is no limit to the size or scope of production that can be produced and presented by Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment.
Our Team
We have a dynamic team ready to serve you

Ian Goldberg
President
Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment

Arlan Goldberg
CFO
Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment

Jay Goldberg
President Emeritus
Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment // Gold Entertainment

Peggy Goldberg
Festival Management
Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment

Jack Manis
Vice President
Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment // Gold Entertainment

Ian Strasser
Director of Marketing
Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment

Taylor Maxwell
Director of Accounting
Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment

Kati Turk
Director of Events
Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment

Toffer Christensen
Talent Buyer
Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment

Steve Contreras
Talent Buyer
Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment

Georges Sulmers
Talent Buyer
Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment

Robert Kjeverud
Marketing Associate
Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment

Laden Antonini
Jr. Talent Buyer
Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment

Marrisa Hoff
Jr. Talent Buyer
JGEE // Local

Taryn Goings
Bar Manager
Canopy Club

Anthony Rossi
Owner // GM
Canopy Club
Manolo’s

Adrienne Wringler
Manager
Manolo’s
TICKETS
Tickets for most Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment shows can be purchased online through Etix or by phone at 1-800-514-ETIX.
OUR VENUE PARTNERS
The Canopy Club (Urbana, IL) CanopyClub.com
Kenny’s Westside (Peoria, IL) KennysWestside.com
Friendly Valley Tavern (Peoria, IL) FriendlyValleyTavern.com
Peoria Civic Center (Peoria, IL) PeoriaCivicCenter.com
Riverfront Festival Park (Peoria, IL) PeoriaRiverfront.com
Seminole Casino Hotel (Immokalee, FL) SeminoleImmokaleeCasino.com
Three Sisters Park (Chillicothe, IL) ThreeSistersPark.com