Alina Jett
Background
- Born and raised in New York City
- Recently relocated to Austin, Texas with partner Chris Jett
- Deep background in electronic music scene, particularly house music
- Has direct connections to DJs in Ibiza
- Strong advocate for live music experiences across all genres
Musical Interests & Expertise
- Primary Focus: Deep House music, especially "Camel Fat" style
- Ibiza Connections: Personal friends with multiple DJs who have residencies in Ibiza
- Broad Musical Appreciation: Classical, Jazz, Metal (Metallica), and warming up to country music since Austin move
- Live Music Philosophy: "As long as it's live" - strong preference for live performances over recorded music
- Current Favorites: Lee Burrage (described as "one of my favorites on the planet"), Camel Fat
- Event Attendance: Regularly attends major music festivals including Jazz Fest
Professional Background
- Demonstrated expertise in venue naming and branding concepts
- Quick ideation skills for music venue concepts and artist management
- Understanding of music industry infrastructure and artist needs
Austin Integration
- New England Food: Excited about Fishtrap restaurant opening (New England-style seafood)
- Music Scene Engagement: Actively participating in Austin's electronic music scene
- Cultural Adaptation: Learning to appreciate country music after initial resistance
- Venue Familiarity: Knows Kingdom and other local music venues
Relationship Network
- Partner: Chris Jett (business executive in health/wellness and real estate)
- Music Industry: Direct connections to international DJ community
- Austin Scene: Building relationships within local music and hospitality community
Interactions with Gary Sheng
- 2025-08-03: First meeting during Matt Holm's venue tour at Print Shop
- Engaged in collaborative brainstorming for venue naming concepts
- Discussed Ministry of Sound as inspiration but noted it's "been done"
- Provided insights on green room concepts and artist amenities
- Shared musical background and current Austin experiences
- Demonstrated strong creative thinking and industry knowledge
Insights & Perspectives
- Venue Design: Understanding of artist needs including VIP areas and green rooms
- Branding Philosophy: Appreciates strong brand concepts but emphasizes need for originality
- Music Industry: Deep understanding of DJ culture, particularly house music scene
- Geographic Expertise: Bridges New York electronic music scene with emerging Austin market
Potential Collaboration Areas
- Music venue consulting and programming advice
- Electronic music event curation and DJ booking
- Brand development for music-related ventures
- Cultural bridge between NYC and Austin music scenes
- Artist hospitality and venue amenities consulting
Notes
- Highly knowledgeable about electronic music scene with valuable industry connections
- Quick creative thinker with strong aesthetic sense
- Successfully adapting to Austin culture while maintaining NYC music industry ties
- Partner to Chris Jett provides additional business and wellness industry connections
- Could be valuable resource for music venue development and programming
Transcripts
| Transcript ID | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-03-matt-holm-chris-jett-alina-jett-venue-tour-and-business-strategy | 2025-08-03 | Music industry insights and venue branding discussion at Print Shop tour |