Troutman Music Group, Dayton, OH
Troutman Music Group (TMG) is a multi-disciplinary talent booking and touring agency built on a rare combination of legacy, cultural credibility, and modern business execution. Founded by Lester Troutman Jr., TMG continues the historic lineage of the Troutman family—whose creative impact helped define an entire era of music culture through the internationally recognized sound of Zapp, Roger Troutman, and the Troutman legacy.
TMG was created to solve a need inside the live entertainment industry:
artists deserve representation that is both deeply personal and operationally elite.
Where major agencies often prioritize volume, TMG prioritizes relationship, clarity, cultural fluency, and long-term artist development—while still operating with the systems, standards, and discipline of the largest firms in the world.
Over the last 15 years, TMG has grown into a trusted partner for artists, promoters, festivals, private event buyers, and corporate clients across the country.
TMG's philosophy is simple:
Serve the artist.
Protect the brand, honor the legacy, guide every decision with integrity.
Serve the buyer.
Communicate clearly, deliver consistently, simplify the process.
Respect the culture.
Understand the communities, the markets, the sound, and the audience.
Operate with excellence.
No ego, no drama, no shortcuts—just disciplined, professional execution.
TMG has built a reputation for straightforward communication, high-efficiency deal-making, clean routing, and reliable touring operations, earning trust with promoters, festivals, casinos, state fairs, and private event buyers nationwide. The company manages a roster that includes legacy acts, rising artists, new talent, and culturally significant performers across multiple genres.
What sets TMG apart is a hybrid identity:
a boutique agency's personal touch with a major agency's operational rigor.
From multi-city tours and corporate bookings to artist development and national buyer relationships, the agency functions with a clear structure, strong systems, and a commitment to excellence at every step.
TMG is not just an agency.
It is a legacy, a standard, and a bridge—connecting artists, culture, and opportunities with excellence and integrity.
