"Jim James will kick of NIVA '25 with a keynote address on Sunday, June 22. The My Morning Jacket frontman will take the stage at The Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, Wisc. to discuss touring and open up the National Independent Venue Association's fourth annual conference.
In addition, legendary producer Jimmy Jam will address the conference of the nation's independent live concert, comedy, promoter, venue, and festival industry on June 24 in a fireside chat. The music industry icon will share insights from his legendary career, experiences on the road, and his perspective on where the business is headed—especially through the lens of the young artists he mentors."
https://www.billboard.com/pro/jim-james-jimmy-jam-niva-conference-speakers/
nice!
By the way this sounds like a name for a fun band! :D