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One of Planetary's founding members, Adam Lewis has demonstrated
commitment to music promotion from the get-go. While at college,
Adam acted as the Chairman of the Activities Board, as well as
the Music Director
& Arts Editor of the radio station and newspaper. Adam also produced
and promoted an independent EP, which charted on CMJ for 9 weeks.The Summer of 1990 found Adam with yet another task -- tour managing the Aquanettas (IRS) on their North American tour opening for Nine Inch Nails and Meat Beat Manifesto. Upon graduating he worked for Harris Goldberg at Concert Ideas in Woodstock, NY, and opened a satellite office of Concert Ideas here in Boston. In between the move from Woodstock to Boston, Adam hit the road again -- this time as Tour Manager for Alien Sex Fiend (Mechanic). So, what's Adam been up to these days? Besides leading Planetary into the new millennium, he spent five years as the New England Sales Manager for TVT Records, where he played an integral part in the promotion of such acts as Sevendust, Guided By Voices, and Snoop Doggy Dogg. Adam also does all of the publicity, promotion, and media buying for Great Northeast Productions. Great Northeast produces over 50 (club level to stadium-sized) shows a year throughout New England. They have also been responsible for all of the large-scale Phish shows for the last few years, including The Clifford Ball, The Great Went, Lemonwheel, Oswego, It, Coventry, and the 2000 New Year's Eve show in Florida, which was the largest millennium rock show in the world. For several years, Adam also managed Blackbird/Atlantic recording artists, Angry Salad. mail: adam@planetarygroup.com |
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Chris Davies, while still in high school and a rookie in the business,
managed bands such as The Disturbed and Blues Traveler. In college,
Chris worked as the Assistant to the Music Director of the University
of Rhode Island's WRIU, as well as acting as an independent concert
promoter. In Boston, while working with local juice heroes Tom
and Tom of Nantucket Nectars, Chris submerged himself in the local
music scene. In joining forces with Adam and Concert Ideas he directed
the founding of Planetary. Now Chris directs Planetary's general
Business affairs as well as being the General Manager of the Radio
Promotion Dept. He is also instrumental in Planetary's Commercial & Specialty
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 I'm Ben and I grew up in Connecticut. I spent just about every second of my four years at Manhattanville College working at WMVL. I was a music management major and also booked some shows on campus. When I wasn't doing that, I was likely at a baseball game or at the casino. I came to planetary after working in a magnifying glass factory for a few months, which isn't as exciting as you think it might be. I also did 2 internships, one at Roadrunner Records and another for The Syndicate. mail: ben@planetarygroup.com |
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Getting his start in college radio at WXAC while still a high schoolstudent, Dany immersed himself in music by holding down a DJ slot and interviewing bands for his zine. In college, he quickly took the reins as music director at WCUR and then as an intern at AAM. He has also seen time writing reviews and interviews for Rockpile, Pitchfork, Rocket Fuel and currently Prefix. Leaving Philly, his life is now devoted to the college radio department at Planetary and the Baltimore Orioles. mail: dany@planetarygroup.com |
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I'm Jess Pye! I grew up in scenic Upstate, New York, which isn't always
the most rocking of places, but we made due. Spent most of my time
in high school driving hours upon hours across the state to go to shows,
and when not busy with that, I was off being a nerd (you know, traveling
with my high school jazz band etc). When I was 16, I spent the summer
interning at 107.3 WRCK in New Hartford, NY as a production assistant on
the #1 rated "Keeler in the Morning Show" - which basically had
me driving around the Mohawk Valley doing crazy stunts with a guy named Chicken.
After graduation, I decided it was time leave the farm, so I headed off to
the Big City (or the suburban area around it!) and found myself at Manhattanville
College. I spent my four years there as a DJ at WMVL, as well as a
year as Sports Director, a year as Music Director, and two years as Station
Manager. I was also a member of the Punk Rock Appreciation Society, a group that booked
shows on campus. As a Music Management major, I interned at Virgin Records
and Joe D'Ambrosio Talent Management. Upon graduation, I returned
home for a short summer of bartending and beefalo chasing before moving to
Boston for graduate school, which wasn't nearly as fun as it sounds, so hear
I am! Besides all that nonsense, I love bad country music, taking pictures
of the beach, and spending time with my amazing family & friends.mail: jess@planetarygroup.com |
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As a poetry-writing suburban goth kid, Vicki never thought that she wouldend up with an interest in the music industry. She was going to be an introverted novelist, but music and New York City pulled her into journalism, marketing, and going to an obscene amount of shows. While working in advertising for the NYU paper for three years, she also served as a staff writer and music editor for its A&E paper, and her internships included a varied mix of record labels and magazines (Warp, V2, CMJ). Relocating to Boston with no idea what she was getting into, she landed a job at Planetary after bribing the company with lifetime access to her father's greek diner. Still willing to work hard for little reward, she sticks with the music industry like a damn fool, and her job at Planetary helps to keep the delusion alive. Buy her a drink and maybe she'll burn you a CD - don't worry, it won't be Bauhaus, Joy Division, or Siouxsie unless requested. mail: vicki@planetarygroup.com |
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David Virr is a college radio veteran who has spent time at WERS, WMFO, WECB
and Bradford College's defunct WHAT over 10 years, and is best known as the
creator and host of "British Accents", one of the country's longest-running
Britpop specialty shows. He is also the Local Music Director and on-air host
at Boston's commercial modern rock station WFNX. Although this bio suggests
otherwise, he is an accomplished writer who has contributed to Filter Magazine,
Boston's Weekly Dig, and local music zine The Noise, in addition to compiling
the weekly e-mail newsletter for British Accents. He most recently was known
as "The Other Dave" at Powderfinger Promotions,
and enjoys bowling, scotch, and the Red Sox.
mail: dave@planetarygroup.com |
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Growing up in the small tourist town of Cape May, NJ, Christine lived quite the
sheltered life until she became music director at WYBF. Divided between journalism
and the love of music, she decided to pursue both in college. She landed a job
at FMQB writing the “Submodern Valedictorian,” part of a weekly column
geared towards commercial specialty radio. To further appease her writing addiction,
Christine also served as arts and entertainment editor of her college newspaper
and wrote for publications such as The Philadelphia Business Journal, The Philadelphia
Inquirer and The Press of Atlantic City. Upon graduation, Christine decided she’d
rather start a career in the music industry than sit in newsrooms and read the
AP Stylebook over and over again. So she moved up to Boston and now devotes her
time to the press department at Planetary and perfecting her cooking skills. mail: christine@planetarygroup.com |
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"My only drug is the music," one Rusty A Roberts Jr. has been known
to say. Growing up in Hanover, PA, Rusty raised himself a huge fan of undiscovered
and underground music. While in junior high, when his friends were listening
to Metallica and the Backstreet Boys, people would look at him funny for
breaking out the new record from The Dandy Warhols, or Superdrag's Head Trip
In Every Key. He finally found a home for his musical appreciation when he
attended Shippensburg University, and became a member of WSYC-FM. There,
he was Music Director for two and a half years, and curator of the universally
ignored program, The Largehearted Rust Radio Show. He was also the General
Manager, too. Today, Rusty enjoys a healthy dose of great music from his
faves (Guided By Voices, Yo La Tengo, Sonic Youth,) and always enjoying new
tunes (such as The Good The Bad & The
Queen, and hey, that new Brand New album isn't bad either!) He currently
resides in Jamaica Plain, MA, and is excited to be Planetary's new exploit!mail: rusty@planetarygroup.com |
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Growing up an aspiring musician, Pete first started branching out at the unknown high school radio station WLER, where he wielded air wave power over nearly a whole city block. On graduating and relinquishing his massive power, he began playing in bands and booking shows in the musical mecca of New London, Connecticut. After college, Pete moved to New York and made a living as studio musician and bartender as he worked on developing promotion departments for different companies and music venues. This led to a full time position at an indie marketing company, as well as the chance to run the indie retail coalition The Uber Indie Program. Pete struck out on his own with Uber Indie Marketing, before joining up with Planetary to create the world's greatest new media team ever. Seriously. Ever. mail: peter@planetarygroup.com |
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Hailing from upstate Albany NY, Greg got his start at an early age.
By age 16 he was booking bands at clubs and VFW halls and working
for a local label. His travels brought him to New Haven CT where
he attended the University of New Haven and discovered his love
for radio. At WNHU, Greg was the host of "Kiss My Grits",
a weekly new music show, and the Music Director for 3 years. Greg
finds himself at the planetary group as a member of the College
radio and Commercial Specialty Departments.