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Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville

Tommy D : His 15 year battle with Live Nation

Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville

Tony Mantor

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5.03.2K Ratings

🗓️ 7 April 2026

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

David vs. Goliath: Tommy D's 15-Year Battle Against Live Nation In this episode of 'Almost Live Nashville,' host Tony Mantor interviews Tommy D., a fearless concert promoter from New Jersey and founder of Juice Entertainment, who has been entangled in a 15-year legal battle against Live Nation. Tommy shares his journey from the pinnacle of the EDM scene to being blacklisted and nearly homeless after Live Nation intervened in his plans to launch the biggest EDM festival on the East Coast. H...

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0:00.0

My career in the entertainment industry has enabled me to work with a diverse range of talent.

0:20.0

Through my years of experience, I've recognized

0:22.6

two essential aspects. Industry professionals, whether famous stars or behind-the-scenes staff,

0:30.2

have fascinating stories to tell. Secondly, audiences are eager to listen to these stories, which

0:36.3

offer a glimpse into their lives and the

0:38.8

evolution of their life stories. This podcast aims to share these narratives, providing information

0:44.7

on how they evolve into their chosen career. We will delve into their journey to stardom,

0:50.1

discuss their struggles and successes, and hear from people who help them achieve their goals.

0:55.3

Get ready for intriguing behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the fascinating world of

1:00.7

entertainment.

1:04.0

Hi, I'm Tony Mantor. Welcome to Almost Live Nashville.

1:08.3

Joining us today is Tommy D. New Jersey's fearless concert promoter and founder of Juice Entertainment

1:14.2

and has waged a 15-year war against Live Nation.

1:18.0

What started as a dream to launch the East Coast biggest EDM festival at the Meadowlands turned

1:24.5

into a brutal takedown, artists forced to pull out, venues threatened, and a smear

1:30.0

campaign that nearly left him homeless. Refusing to break, Tommy fired back with an antitrust

1:36.5

lawsuit exposing live nations mafia-like tactics, secret rebates, inflated costs, and choke holes that

1:43.9

limit artists to perform at different venues.

1:46.6

This is truly a David versus Goliath scenario.

1:50.7

As Tommy D's case barrels towards a jury trial, it's more than a promoter's revenge plot.

1:56.8

It's a clarion call for fairness in an industry where fans pay premium prices, artists get

2:02.9

squeezed, and independents like him fight to survive.

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