Music industry leader Kevin Lyman comes from an extensive background working with internationally known bands like Jane's Addiction, Stone Temple Pilots, and Nine Inch Nails. He is experienced in numerous entertainment industry jobs including artist management, booking, tour pre-production, production management, and tour originator.

Kevin started and owns 4 fini inc., the international touring festival Vans Warped Tour, Watcha Tour and has partnership on other national tours. Kevin also acts as an industry consultant on many different industry events, taking on roles to manage and maintain the street level credibility company’s desire.

In addition to production, Kevin is part owner of Side One Dummy Record Company, which has an impressive yet diverse roster including Irish band Flogging Molly, punk icons Suicidal Tendencies, swing favorites Royal Crown Review and more. He also a principal partner in WARCON Enterprises.

As a major music business figure overseeing many related dimensions of modern music, its surrounding culture, subculture and lifestyle. Lyman is an engaging personality, drawing on a wealth of street smart knowledge and experience invaluable to everyone from garage band upstarts to music industry CEOs. He is available to deliver conference keynote addresses, lectures, panel discussions, etc.

College Business groups that Kevin has guest lectured at

• Pepperdine
• UCLA
• Cal Poly Pomon
• Citrus College - yearly program for Japanese music business students

Professional Organizations Kevin has been involved with

• Canadian Music Week
• Performance Magazine Summit
• DIY

Kevin also taught a music business course at Citrus College.

Quotes

Kevin provided important messages that the students were open to hearing -- FROM HIM. He spoke their language, knew the bands and groups they know, and thus their hearts and minds were open to what he had to say and the lessons he imparted about being a good human being and the importance of loyalty vs. following the money. He did such a good job for us and was such a big hit with our audience that we've invited him back again next year!!

Student Counseller, Meeting Great Minds, Elyria OH