About Missionary:

One thing is clear after meeting us, we are passionate about our scene and the incredible music that comes from it. That’s the whole reason Missionary Promotions began. Almost 18 years ago Bekka and I discovered each other and our shared interest in, what was then considered, “alternative music” Being in agreement on what “good music” actually sounds like is an unusually strong bond between two people. Through 16 anniversaries, 2 kids and numerous relocations we’ve never lost touched with that which brought us together…the music.

Though we didn’t know it yet, as we matured (I think?) so did our desire to do more than just buy albums and go to shows. Ask us how Missionary began. It’s a weird story. Boiled down, we went to see one of our favorite artists, ended up at the venue and experienced what piss poor promotion is all about. However we got to meet one of our favorite artists and spend a few hours with them. We went home on a high that night but it was then that the seed was planted for Missionary Promotions.

Now there is a trade off. We transitioned quickly from “star struck” consumers to involved promoters as the mystery and wonder of the music unraveled. It may sound odd but the strange part was finding out just how human these artists are! Duh! I mean strip away the photo shoots, the fans, the marketing and you see the artist for the “human” they really are. A human with the same concerns and feelings you would have if you we’re performing on the road. Experiencing first hand how the performing artist is affected by bad promotion has pushed us to be the best.

Missionary has evolved and expanded into a carefully planned network of professionals. Our services now include areas such as tour feasibility, national tour routing, artist management and consulting as well as tour promotion and artist marketing needs.

Missionary Promotions direct telephone, fax, email and mailing address are available through vf.com contact.

A. The name “Missionary” is taken from the song “Sacred” by Depeche Mode. We think it suits what we do quite well. I later took the name Missionary as a resident DJ at the nationally known Dementia in Portland, Oregon.