Charles Carmody – Charleston Market Director
Charles was born and raised in Charleston, SC. He has been the Director of The Charleston Music Hall since 2012. He graduated from The College of Charleston and after a failed attempt to move to Canada after college, he returned to Charleston and loves this city dearly. His mission is to make Charleston the greatest music city in the world.
What was the first concert you attended? NSync – North Charleston Coliseum – 6th grade
Who is your favorite band/musician? Sufjan Stevens
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you “grew up”? Famous – no specific job title – just Famous
Other than the Music Hall, what is your favorite music venue? 9:30 Club – Washington, DC
What is the farthest you have traveled for a concert (miles or hours)? Sharon Van Etten – Basel, Switzerland
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Nicholas McDonald – Venues Director
What was the first concert you attended? As a child we would gather after Sunday dinner in the shed beside my great-grandmothers’ house as my as some of my great uncles and their friends would play traditional bluegrass until super. Years’ later I found out that my uncles’ play alongside the Gaither’s.
Who is your favorite band/musician? All the ones that adhere to their set times
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you “grew up”? Still unsure what I want to “be”
Other than the Music Hall, what is your favorite music venue? Whichever venue at which I’m working that day.
What is the farthest you have traveled for a concert (miles or hours)? Sometimes, when a lot of people are on stage right, I will walk to stage left.
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Bonny Wolfe-Jones – Marketing Director
Born and raised in Ann Arbor, MI, Bonny relocated to South Carolina when she was 16. She moved to Charleston to attend The College of Charleston. During college she interned and worked as an Artist Runner at the Music Hall, and then began her full time position after graduating in 2015.
What was the first concert you attended? Amy Grant
Who is your favorite band/musician? Queen
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you “grew up”? Concert Promoter. I didn’t know that’s what it’s called, but I used to gather the neighborhood kids to put on shows in my parents front yard and I would make neighbors pay to come watch.
Other than the Music Hall, what is your favorite music venue? Fox Theatre – Detroit, MI
What is the farthest you have traveled for a concert (miles or hours)? 850 mi to see Jack’s Mannequin when I was 16.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Whitley Lewis – Box Office Manager
Born in Colorado, raised in Summerville, South Carolina, I graduated from College of Charleston in 2018 with a degree in Arts Management. During college I worked in the box office as an intern for the Spoleto Festival USA and the Charleston Music Hall. After graduating, I moved to Seattle, WA and worked as the Patron Operations Manager at the Seattle Children’s Theatre for 2 years. I am the parent of a dog named JP Patches and cat named Luna.
What was the first concert you attended? The Dixie Chicks in Denver, Colorado when I was about 5 or 6
Who is your favorite band/musician? Tigers Jaw
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you “grew up”? A professional basketball player
Other than the Music Hall, what is your favorite music venue? The Paramount Theatre-Seattle, WA
What is the farthest you have traveled for a concert (miles or hours)? 3,000 miles for Camp Cope (from Australia) at the Vera Project-Seattle, WA in 2018 before moving out there
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
Dy’Mond Franklin – Marketing Assistant
Born and raised in Columbia, SC, I graduated from Coastal Carolina University in 2021 and knew I wanted a career in the music industry. I tried everything from A&R to PR but found marketing to hold my attention the longest. When I’m not watching a true crime documentary or teaching myself something on YouTube, catch me visiting art museums and learning about aquatic animals (dolphins are my favorite).
What was the first concert you attended? Mindless Behavior
Who is your favorite band/musician? 6LACK
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you “grew up”? An Actress
Other than the Music Hall, what is your favorite music venue? Anywhere close with good concerts
What is the farthest you have traveled for a concert (miles or hours)? 3.5 Hours
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Thomas Bessent – Venue Manager
A Charleston native with some time spent in Denver, CO. Dog dad to Greta. Enjoyer of books and burritos.
What was the first concert you attended? Jimmy Buffett.
Who is your favorite band/musician? Jack White.
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you “grew up”? An illustrator.
Other than the Music Hall, what is your favorite music venue? Red Rocks – Morrison, CO
What is the furthest you have traveled for a concert (miles or hours)? Six hours to see the Foo Fighters.
Emily Orenstein – Box Office Coordinator
I was born in Marietta, Georgia and moved to Charleston to attend the College of Charleston in 2017. After graduating with a degree in Arts Management in 2021, I worked in the box office of the Spoleto Festival USA where I met Whitley Lewis! I started working with the Charleston Music Hall during the Around the Bend series. I have a bearded dragon named Colonel Sherman Potter and a tortoise named Corporal Radar O’Riley.
What was the first concert you attended? The first concert I attended was Hannah Montana with the Jonas Brothers as tour support!
Who is your favorite band/musician? My favorite band is Pearl Jam!
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you “grew up”? I wanted to be a “salamander farmer”. Why did I think lizards were farmed? I am not sure, but I was determined!
Other than the Music Hall, what is your favorite music venue? Exit/In – Nashville, TN
What is the furthest you have traveled for a concert (miles or hours)? 2,625 miles to see Pearl Jam in Seattle, WA for their Home Shows series in 2018!
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers