Jim Brammer (left) and Jeff Cranfill (right) at the Jamestown Beach Music Festival in 1987
With depots throughout the nation, CSG has the ability to service North America quickly and efficiently.
HISTORY
In 1986, Jim Brammer and Jeff Cranfill combined their skills and experience into Winston-Salem’s first true production company, Southern Lights. They were soon joined by a third partner, Don “Bogie” Cates to form the global production company now known as Special Event Services (SES).
Through the years, Jim consistently strived to make processes better for the evolving industry and was inspired to launch a network of companies.
Concert Stuff Group (CSG) seamlessly brings together multiple specialized businesses serving the live event industry. Each company specializes in integral aspects of building an event from inception to completion by offering transportation solutions for both gear and touring staff, field and flooring protection, meticulously engineered staging and structures, high-end production, crowd control barriers, and beyond.
In 2024, CSG announced its formal incorporation, marking a pivotal step in the evolution of the organization. This relentless pursuit of excellence and improvement continues to drive our companies toward growth with a commitment to doing the best work at every opportunity and ensures a simplified and efficient client experience.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jim Brammer
Chief Executive Officer
Jim began his life-long career in the music industry in 1976 when he opened his first disco club. Ten years later, he created Southern Lites with his wife, Lynn, and friend, Jeff Cranfill.
Since the early 90s, Jim has been a key leader in the live entertainment business having formed many of the companies which make up Concert Stuff Group today.
Michael Brammer
Chief Strategy Officer
Michael grew up in the live entertainment business and continues his father’s legacy with his position as CSO of Concert Stuff Group.
His extensive background in the industry includes production coordination and management for events. During the COVID-19 shutdown of 2020, Michael shifted gears from field production and worked around the clock with Jim to assure they retained all 9 of the companies in 2020.
Greg Hareld
As the Managing Partner of G2 Structures, LLC, Greg oversees the company’s growth, focusing on the financial health and operational coherence of the entire team.
With 30 years of experience as a small business owner in the Live Event Production Industry, Greg considers joining G2 Structures in 2010 as a significant milestone in his career.
Tom Moriarty
Tom has been the Managing Director of Special Event Transportation for nearly 9 years and of Musical Coaches since 2023. His focus is on strategic planning, execution, profit growth, and cost reduction.
Prior to leading SET, Tom boasts an extensive 30-year-history in the transportation industry. His expertise in logistics includes TL, LTL, warehousing, and dedicated fleet solutions.
JB Dolphin
For over 25 years, JB has worked in virtually every department of the live entertainment industry including Production Management, Rigging, Staging, Lighting, and Scenic Carpentry.
As the Managing Director of both Guardian Barrier Services and Field Protection Agency (FPA), JB is involved in every aspect of the businesses including sales, business management, and strategic planning.