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Sarah Monroe
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Sarah Monroe

Booking Agent · New York, NY·Available for artist representation

Booking agent helping independent artists build sustainable live careers across the Northeast.

··· Strong fit for your current booking goals
WHY THIS CONNECTION MAKES SENSE

Sarah matches your booking needs, New York market, live-performance goal, and Blues & Soul profile.

About Sarah

Sarah is a New York–based booking agent helping independent artists build sustainable live careers. She works across rising talent, venues, promoters, and showcase platforms throughout the Northeast, curating intentional lineups that translate into lasting live momentum.

12 yearsLive booking experience
180+Artists showcased
42MLI introductions made

Professional Snapshot

Experience12 years
FocusIndependent artists
MarketNew York / Northeast
SpecialtiesArtist Booking · Live Strategy · Venue Relations · Tour Planning

Expertise & Focus

Skills & Capabilities
Artist Booking Live Strategy Venue Relations Tour Planning Contract Negotiation Showcase Curation
Genres & Musical Styles
BluesSoulR&BJazzAmericana

Experience

Senior Booking Agent

2021 – Present

Monroe Artist Group

“Books live performances and regional routing for independent Blues, Soul, R&B, and Jazz artists.”

Booked 74 Northeast dates and 16 industry showcases through partner venues.

Talent Buyer

2017 – 2021

The Lantern Room

“Curated weekly live programming and managed artist settlement, routing, and promotion coordination.”

Grew repeat artist bookings and venue attendance through focused local partnerships.

Portfolio & Media

Showcase Reel
Video

Showcase Reel

3:42 live booking recap

Artist Roster Deck
Document

Artist Roster Deck

Current Northeast venue pitch deck

Booking Calendar
Schedule

Booking Calendar

May–June routing windows

Press Mentions
Press

Press Mentions

Recent partner showcases in Pitch & Sound

Recent from Sarah

Posted an opening for Friday Artist Showcase Invitation.

2 days ago

Shared a booking update in Live Events & Touring on summer routing trends.

4 days ago

RSVP’d to Music Business Networking Night in Brooklyn.

1 week ago

Booking two opening acts for our June soul series in Manhattan. Looking for strong live performers with tight 30-minute sets and recent live video.

Opportunities from Sarah

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Upcoming Events

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Recommendations

“Sarah makes introductions with context, not cold handoffs. Her artists always show up prepared and understand the room.”

Marcus Lee
Marcus LeeMusic Producer · Brooklyn, NY

“Her artist recommendations are usually venue-ready and specific. When Sarah pitches an act, we know they will draw and deliver a high-caliber set.”

Jessica Reed
Jessica ReedVenue Manager, The Lantern Room