Business Details
30 Years
experience
Live Entertainment Solutions in Memphis, TN
Riggs Entertainment LLC is a boutique entertainment agency based in Memphis, TN, with over 25 years of experience in the Mid-South entertainment industry. Founded in 1995, the company specializes in connecting clients with tailored live entertainment solutions while prioritizing integrity and personalized service. The agency represents a diverse network of local, regional, and national artists across multiple genres, including party bands, gospel choirs, jazz ensembles, and specialty acts. Services include entertainment consulting, talent booking, event production, festival programming, and artist management. With expertise in corporate events, weddings, festivals, and high-profile productions like Graceland concerts and White House performances, Riggs Entertainment LLC focuses on simplifying the entertainment process for clients through transparent communication and industry knowledge. The owner-operator model ensures direct access to a seasoned professional with deep ties to Memphis' music scene and a proven track record in event execution.
Services
Entertainment Consulting
Talent Booking
Event Production
Festival Programming
Artist Management
Served areas
- Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, Alabama, nationwide
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Wide range of entertainment services, from booking to producing to consulting.
Payment methods
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Checks
What people say
Consummate professional
Successful business
Incredible music
Event perfection
Trusted network
Services
Entertainment Consulting
Our consulting service provides expert guidance for entertainment needs. With 25+ years of industry experience, we help clients select appropriate acts, negotiate contracts, and navigate technical requirements. We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees, focusing on corporate events, weddings, and festivals. Our Memphis-based expertise connects clients with trusted artists while managing logistics and budget considerations.
Talent Booking
We book diverse entertainment acts ranging from local musicians to national touring artists. Our services include contract negotiation, rider management, and payment coordination. The agency represents party bands, gospel choirs, jazz ensembles, and specialty acts like the Beale Street Flippers. We ensure seamless booking processes for venues, corporate events, and private functions across the Mid-South region.
Event Production
Our production services cover timeline creation, crew coordination, and technical execution. We've produced events from intimate weddings to large-scale festivals like RiverArtsFest. Services include stage management, sound/lighting coordination, and artist hospitality. Our experience includes high-profile productions at FedExForum and Graceland, ensuring smooth execution for events of all sizes.
Festival Programming
We create entertainment schedules for festivals, casinos, and public spaces. Our programming expertise includes three-day festivals with multiple stages and weekly concert series. We balance audience appeal with budget considerations, featuring acts from Memphis legends to emerging talent. Past work includes RiverArtsFest programming that increased attendance and sponsorship revenue through strategic artist selection.
Artist Management
We provide management services for select artists, handling calendar coordination, promotional materials, and contract negotiations. Our success stories include developing the Beale Street Flippers from street performers to NBA halftime acts. We focus on career development while allowing artists to maintain creative control, offering back-office support that lets performers concentrate on their craft.
People
Rollin Riggs
Owner
With 25+ years in entertainment, Rollin founded Riggs Entertainment LLC in 1995. He's produced events at Graceland and for the White House, managed successful acts like the Beale Street Flippers, and programmed festivals including RiverArtsFest. Known for transparent dealings and deep Memphis music scene connections.
Questions
What types of events do you handle?
We specialize in corporate events, weddings, festivals, charity galas, and private parties. Our experience includes Graceland concerts and White House performances.
How do you select entertainment?
We match clients with artists based on event type, budget, and audience through our curated network of local, regional, and national performers.
Do you work outside Memphis?
While based in Memphis, we handle events throughout the Mid-South and can coordinate national/international bookings through our industry connections.
What's your consultation process?
We begin with a free initial consultation to understand your needs, followed by tailored recommendations and transparent pricing options.
Can you manage full event production?
Yes, we offer end-to-end production services including timeline creation, crew coordination, and technical requirements management for seamless execution.
How are fees structured?
We charge hourly for consulting with a three-hour minimum. Booking fees are transparent with no hidden contracts or back-end clauses.
Reviews (9)
Elizabeth Johnson
Feb 18, 2020
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Music is so important to us, and I had specific and somewhat unusual requests for my wedding ceremony and reception. Rollin helped me every step of the way, finding artists who handled my requests with grace and energy. Its been five years, but people still tell me how incredible the music was!
Gary Hahn
Feb 18, 2020
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I had the pleasure of working closely with Rollin at Graceland, where he was a senior consultant for live events and concerts. Rollin is the consummate professional talented producer, skilled marketer, exceptional talent manager, and outstanding partner for planning, leading, and executing events. I look forward to working with him again soon.
Fred LeBlanc
Feb 18, 2020
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Rollin has produced many Cowboy Mouth shows for over a decade. Every time, the band was happy, the client was happy, and most importantly, the audience was happy. Hes really good at making everyone on stage and off look, sound, and feel great.
Andre Duvall
Feb 18, 2020
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Mr. Riggs and his company proved to be efficient, dependable, resourceful, and creative in dealings with my musical ensembles.
Sam Albritton
Feb 18, 2020
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Rollin and his company Riggs Entertainment have always exceeded our expectations with outstanding service and quality within our budget!
Alec Heist
Feb 18, 2020
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Riggs Entertainment, and Rollin specifically, has helped my band perform at multiple larger street festivals and events that we wouldn't have been able to book otherwise. Most importantly, he is true to his word, always comes through, and is flexible when you need him to be. Things that are often taken for granted or non-existent in the music/entertainment industry. I highly recommend his services.
B. Armbruster
Feb 18, 2020
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It has been an incredible experience time and time again working with Riggs Entertainment. They are extremely professional and just an overall pleasure to work with. Also the acts they work with are simply amazing!!!!
Robert Thomas
Feb 18, 2020
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Having worked with many booking agencies over the past 40 years ,my experiences with Riggs Entertainment have always been professional and top notch. Having a thirty year professional relationship with Rollin Riggs,the first word that comes to mind is integrity. He is also intelligent and empathetic to client's needs. I highly recommend Riggs Entertainment! A+++++
Jerry Hubbard
Feb 18, 2020
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This is exciting news for Memphis and the Midsouth. Ive worked with Rollin Riggs and know first hand that he is a true professional with deep experience in all aspects of the music industry. What sets Rollin apart is his uncanny ability to see things others dont see. He can turn an ordinary event into something extraordinary. Anyone thats planned a wedding or holiday gala ball up to a major concert does so with the hope and dream that your event will be the best ever. Working with Rollin Riggs will make those hopes and dreams come true.