James Davis McAllister Interview

James Davis McAllister is a Vocalist/Poet/Podcast Host/Music Concert Booker/Music Promoter/business owner/actor/event host. With 18+ years experience in the entertainment industry. Coming off an hip hop tour this past spring/summer "No Curfew Tour" Sponsored by Sony Music
In which his artist Development/management company Heart Of Haven Entertainment LLC produced 5 of the 8 artists on the tour.
Bands James has been in:
Current Condition
A Reign Of Haven
ADAMfailing
Diary Of A Murder
Skies Of Crimson
Destroy Everything At Dawn
Oceans Of Atrophy
Lead Them To The Lake
Current Band:
I'd Rather Die
Podcast:From The Stache Podcast available on all major platforms.
Creator and Administrator of the Facebook group "Ohio Music Scene"

So Id rather die is your latest music group?
When can we expect a full album release?
We are in our infancy right now we are working on our set for our debut show November 26th 4 originals and we decided to not force anything and toss in 2 covers The Devil Wears Prada-HTML Rulez Dood
And A Day To Remember- I'm Made of Wax Larry what are you. So I'd like to have a 5 song E.P. by February if possible. See this is the first band I've been able to hand pick the members and be apart of the writing process in terms of the instrumentals.

Whats your resume with music?
Well I'll abbreviate this because it will be a book if I dont. High school choir,show choir.
Current Condition
A Reign Of Haven
ADAMfailing
Diary Of A Murder
Skies Of Crimson
Destroy Everything At Dawn
Oceans Of Atrophy
Lead Them To The Lake
Current Band:
I'd Rather Die
I also own and operate Heart Of Haven Entertainment LLC an artist Development/management company

Whats your favorite band youve been in so far?
Oh man you're really gonna do this to me huh...
Lead Them To The Lake

What have you learned from the music industry in your time working?
I mean where do I start. Like this is all I know I dropped out of school to tour....I haven't looked back that was 2006. I've learned that honesty is the best policy. I've also learned that people fucking suck and humans are disgusting. Its taught me everything ya know. It taught me drug use,alcoholism,sex. It taught me brotherhood and humility. Its taught me alot about the psychology of people. It showed me how much your music can effect people. Its taught me how to make money,how to budget,how to be a salesman. Again man this is all I know.

You have a podcast, tell us more about that and where we can find it?
From The Stache Podcast it's a podcast with no specific topic I try to do mostly interviews that have no script and become organic genuine conversations, I've found that this has been a huge factor in the success of it. You can find it everywhere on all major platforms and then some. Over 20 I know of. Just google it 🤷‍♂️🤣

Is their anything your looking forward too compared to your past growth?
Yes I'm looking forward to being able to make a living legitimately. As well as being able to use all I've learned both vocally and entrepreneurial wise.

What would you say to a younger generation of aspiring talent stars?
Damn..I'd say stay away from toxic people and drug users or alcoholics. I'd tell them to invest in themselves not other people,and find a group of like minded individuals to surround yourself with. Positivity breeds positivity. Also I'd tell them to be real like odds are you're not going to make it. So therefore invest in stocks,make a company start a clothing line or podcast. Have as many ways to produce revenue as possible.

Where can we get updates on your work and do you have any final thoughts or words?
James Davis McAllister on facebook is where I do all my social media and promotions. I'll leave you with this.
Snakes dont have hands to shake.