Joe Argabrite has been a leader in the live music and events industry for more than two decades. His passion for live music began at an early age while living in Denmark, where he attended the legendary Roskilde Music Festival—an experience that helped shape his career path.

After spending several years in sports marketing, Joe returned to his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, where he co-founded Production Simple. Over the years, he has built a diverse and well-rounded career, gaining experience as a talent buyer, promoter, artist manager, production manager, consultant, and leader in business development, brand partnerships, and event and venue operations.

Throughout his career, Joe has produced thousands of live concerts and events, ranging from intimate club and theater shows to large-scale outdoor concerts, arenas, and festivals. His passion for live music and commitment to locally owned businesses led him and his partners to purchase Headliners Music Hall. The 700-capacity venue has been in operation for 25 years and has been voted Louisville’s best music venue for more than a decade.

Joe served on the National Independent Venue Association’s artist committee, where he played a role in helping secure a $16 billion federal grant supporting independent venues, promoters, artists, and cinemas nationwide. He currently serves on the board of the Independent Promoter Alliance, is a founding member of D-Tour Live and is a member of NIVA.