Theresa Chambers, a expertise booker for the Mercury Lounge, Bowery Ballroom and different venues, traces her profession to Studio 54 Days. Handed away on the eleventh, her household consultant confirmed kind. The reason for loss of life has not been introduced; she was 64 years previous.
“Theresa was considered one of a sort,” stated Steve Ferguson, supervisor of Paladin Artists. “At all times combating for what she believed in and what she did. And that infectious giggle! I’ll actually miss her. of.
A New York native, Chambers’ profession dates again to the early Eighties, when she labored as an assistant to Steve Rubell at legendary Studio 54 in Manhattan. and serves as a expertise booker for promoter Ron Delsener Presents.
Nonetheless, it was through the previous three many years that she actually hit her stride as a founding booker at a few of New York’s iconic venues such because the Bowery Ballroom, Mercury Lounge, Fez and BB Kings, amongst others – virtually all of these years Each rising rock music scene. In 1999 she was named Expertise Purchaser of the 12 months on the Pollstar Awards.
Chambers additionally served as supervisor of bands such because the Irish Hothouse Flowers and the rock band One thing Occurs. She has additionally labored with the likes of David Bowie, Herbie Hancock, the Sugarcubes and Sinead O’Connor.
She is survived by her kids, Ryan, James and Anna; brothers Christopher, Paul and Daniel; and her aunt Colleen.
The household is planning a memorial service later this 12 months. An announcement might be made at the moment. Please contact Dave Lory at dlory@wweg.com for extra data.
