About Thorpe Productions:

Thorpe Prodcutions founder Jim Thorpe started the company in the 90's. He has been a manager/promoter/booking agent for over 20yrs. He has booked the venues in Philly Middle East, JC Dobbs, The Khybur, Brownies 23E, The Chestnut Room, The Grape Street Pub among others. Jim also mangaged these bands in the past Noosphere, Carfax Abbey, The Blue Method, Bhang, Catching Flies and DownCircleBack.



Jim currently is the booking agent for The Legendary Dobbs on South St. in Philadelphia, has been the panel coordinator and Assitant Director of the Dewey Beach Music Conference sine 2001 and is currently on The Board of Govenors of the Recording Academy for the Philadelphia Chapter. See below on current artists that we represent!


Jim also manages the bands listed on this page!

Friday, February 25, 2011

Legendary Dobbs hires Jim Thorpe & Vince Vovz as Booking Agents


Jim Thorpe of Thorpe Productions and The Dewey Beach Music Festivals, along with Vince Volz of Double V Bookings, have formed a partnership to manage all of the bookings at “The Legendary Dobbs” music venue located at 304 South St. Philadelphia, PA. 19147.

The original “JC Dobbs” was a iconic staple of live music in the Philadelphia. Artist like Soul Asylum, Nirvana, Mother Love Bone, Indigo Girls, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Rage Against The Machine, Tool, Green Day, The Offspring and countless other artists rocked this venue in the past. Events like the Last Minute Jam created a the original social network for musicians. The history is very deep at this location which made this an legendary venue.

The new “The Legendary Dobbs” is ready to bring Live Original Music back to South Street. Jim and Vince are fully aware of and have lived the history of the original JC Dobbs and later, The Pontiac Grille. They plan to carry on the legacy that was set before them and are excited to move forward, bringing new life to South St. with the best of today’s Artists and Events

Website: www.dobbsphilly.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dobbsphilly
Twitter: twitter.com/DobbsPhilly
All Bookings: dobbsbooking@gmail.com

Jim Thorpe - 20+yrs in the music business, independent bookings and band management since 1990 such as Middle East, JC Dobbs, Puck, World Cafe Live,The Chestnut Room & Brownies 23E. 1995-2005 at Grape St Pub providing marketing,branding and booking. 2001 to present Dewey Beach Music Festivals as Assistant Director to Vikki Walls for bookings and seminars. Jim has spoke at various colleges and music conferences regarding the music business. Currently member of The Recording Academy.

Vince Volz - 11+yrs performing & booking in the Philadelphia & surrounding areas. After a 5 year span performing with the band Phoenix Rise, Vince has spent the last 6+ years working to build the relationships between performer and venue. www.doublevbookings.com Those efforts were reflected in a successful 3+yr run, returning Dr Watson’s Pub to a viable Music Venue in Philly. Additionally Double V has combined efforts for events at: The Trocadero, The TLA, Dave & Buster’s Dockside Bar, The Pontiac Grille, Abilene, The Khyber, The Tin Angel, Grape Street Pub, The Grape Room, The Rox Box & more. Vince has also been a requested speaker at The Steamtown Original Music Showcase as well as the Lehigh Valley Music Conference.

1 comment:

  1. How about booking Sourgroud? Go to www.sourground.com for a peek.

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