Barb Rocks Presents

filling your auditory senses with pleasure 

Barb Rocks is recognized for putting on highly-organized and well-attended shows at reputable venues in the San Jose Bay Area.  Barb Rocks Presents focuses mainly on all types of rock music, from indie to punk to progressive to metal, but is open to music of all genres.  Each show is carefully organized for cohesion between the bands, so that the music compliments each other and audiences get to experience a unforgettable night of entertainment that flows together.  Many local favorites will only work with Barb Rocks, as their experiences with her surpass others in quality, communication, and compensation.

Barb Rocks has extensively grown her network, including show exchanges and collaborations, and is affiliated with South Bay Live, KungFu Vampire, Swisher Wheez, Pacific Art Collective, The Avila Group, and NorCal Entertainment, amongst others.  Barb Rocks is also a core group member of the community outreach movement that created and hosts Left Coast Live, the premier downtown San Jose annual music event, and she is on the West Fest committee, which organizes this annual all-ages show at West Valley College.

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Band Management & More

keeping the local music scene alive 

Not only is Barb Rocks well-known as one of the most respected promoters in the bay area, she also supports various musicians in band management and booking, as well as other promotional help.  Barb Rocks is currently managing Jade of Days, My Monster, Letters Make Words, and Broken October, plus she is working closely with other unsigned bands to expand this portfolio.

Being involved in all-things music has encouraged Barb Rocks to be a contributing writer to Santa Cruz-based Your Music Magazine and San Jose-based Zero Magazine, as well as a sponsor of the San Jose edition of Your Music Olympicks, the south bay Vans Warped Tour After-Party, and other local music events.

Barb Rocks has also involved herself in local politics and is working closely with the city to ensure that the entertainment and nightlife industry will continue to thrive.

Already a leader in the Northern California music scene, Barb Rocks is continually growing her business to expand into other markets.

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