Advice and tips on how to advance your music career from the point of view of a talent agent. Carlos Keyes has spent his entire life in the entertainment industry. Born and raised in New York City, Mr. Keyes began performing at an early age, and during the 1980s he was part of the hit-making duo Babie and Keyes. After many successful years working as a performer in the industry, Carlos Keyes shifted his focus to the business side. Today, he serves as the President of Red Entertainment Agency, one of the leading talent and booking agencies in New York City. Carlos Keyes got his start in the talent industry as an International Booking Agent with Pyramid Entertainment, where he oversaw all international show bookings for a roster that included pop stars such as Gladys Knight, Kool & the Gang, and Men at Work. He left Pyramid Entertainment in 1999, and in 2001 he founded American Talent Agency with a partner from his Pyramid days. His experience with American Talent Agency taught him what it took to run a successful agency, and in 2002 he founded Red Entertainment Agency. Under his direction, the company has grown into one of the premier agencies in the industry, representing mega-selling artists such as Chaka Khan, Cutting Crew, and Dionne Warwick. Carlos Keyes has developed and organized a number of successful tours and festivals with Red Entertainment, including the Regeneration Tour. This wildly popular 20-city tour featured artists from the 1980s, including Belinda Carlisle, The Human League, ABC, Naked Eyes, and A Flock of Seagulls. In addition to his work in the entertainment field, Carlos Keyes is committed to giving back to the community. During his free time, he serves as a Committee Member of the Cristian Rivera Foundation, a nonprofit organization devoted to finding a cure for diffuse pontine glioma, aggressive brain tumors that primarily affect children.
A Turtle! I was driving and a turtle was crossing the road😱 so I stopped and film him🤪😂 . . . . . #turtles #turtlesofinstagram #cute #naturephotography #tortoisesofinstagram #carloskeyes #ocean #photography #diving #seaturtle #turtlelove #animal #lizard #boxturtle #paintedturtle #turtlelovers #love #turtlelife #turtles🐢 #photooftheday #turtlelover #artoftheday #art #nature #turtleturtle #tortoise #turtleday #wildlife #lol #humor (at Indian Mills NJ, Shamong Twp.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBV-VxJFbuS/?igshid=1wzka2etl7gkj
“When I find myself in times of trouble mother Mary comes to me Speaking words of wisdom let it be And in my hour of darkness, she is standing in front of me… And when the broken hearted people Living in the world agree… But though they may be parted there is still a chance they may see There will be an answer let it be…” - The Beatles . . . . #viral #cover #songs #acousticcovers #voice #singer #songcover #coversongs #carloskeyes #acousticcover #vocals #song #shortcover #60secondcover #musicvideo #songcovers #music #covervideo #coversinger #ukuleleplayer #ukulelecover #ukelele #ukulelelife #saturday #uke #ukulelelove #ukulelecovers #concertukulele #beatles #letitbe (at Manhattan, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBGZdfoFcfs/?igshid=16nrl138dvtht
I found a well! So made a bunch of good wishes 😊 Enjoy Your Sunday! . . . . . #ilysm #cool #guide #writing #appreciate #specialday #iloveyou #love #future #poetry #years #whatif #magical #wish #wishescometrue #hopes #ificouldturnbacktime #allofyou #smile #posesforpictures #portraits #photooftheday #potrait_shots #picoftheday #portraitphotographer #potrait #portraitoftheday #photography #inspiration #portraitmode (at Long Island, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA2hYpTFt_u/?igshid=lfs40f0rbdgj
Listening to the amazing George Michael this morning. So I decided to do a little bit of Careless Whispers😊 . . . . . #love #shortcover #singing #covers #coversongs #musiccover #singersongwriter #songcover #vocals #singingcover #voice #singers #music #acousticcover #covermusic #musician #wham #georgemichaelthelegend #80smusic #georgemichaelforever #legend #loveandrespectforgeorgemichael #musicicon #faith #80s #lastchristmas #forevergeorge #carelesswhisper #youhavebeenloved #andrewridgeley (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAnXPN1FS06/?igshid=4u77i3wscw4o
“Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” – Oprah Winfrey . . . . . #homeselfie #photography #quarantine #blackandwhite #instadaily #mirriorselfie #selflove #instaselfie #coronavirus #photooftheday #nightselfie #selfie #love #instagood #staysafe #quarantineselfies #anotherselfie #me #stayhome #bored #picoftheday #mood #selftimer #selfietime #filterselfie #quarantinelife #lifequotes #positivequotestoday #confucius #oprah (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAYXbodF1G4/?igshid=18qsdi2juk4lx
Cinco de Mayo - Taco madness!!! The Mexican places are packed lol😷 (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_0voE8l1GS/?igshid=tj2trm15fnsc
“You have within your the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world” - Harriet Tubman . . . . . #aueh #wecandobetter #youthactivism #stayhome #behuman #strongertogether #carloskeyes #realcollege #personalresponsibility #juntos #betterworld #actnow #changemaker #beconscious #changeyourlife #staypositive #staymotivated #mondaymotivation #changetheworld #bethechangeyouwanttosee #estamosunidos #nonprofit #ayudahumanitaria #homelessnessawareness #maketheworldabetterplace #togetherisbetter #firstgen #vegan #lascscholaractivists #lascchangeagents (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_x2YsdFu5B/?igshid=13sr5qvl0agry
Of all the titles I’ve had the privileged to have, Dad has always been the best . . . . . #fatherslove #dadsofinstagram #parenthood #momlife #babygirl #dadblogger #mom #son #carloskeyes #dadslife #motherhood #kids #dadlifeisthebestlife #parents #parenting #father #dad #parenting101 #familytime #fatherhood #children #dadstuff #family #daddy #instadad #love #cute #parentingtips #dadlife #fatherandson (at Times Square, New York City) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_mpnIpFCXE/?igshid=13pqrfqw6yh4h
Plugging like a boss… I just plug in and let go . . . . . #motivationnation #motivation💯 #motivationalpost #quotestoliveby #carloskeyes #inspirationalwords #motivationalquote #quoteoftheday #quote #motivationquote #motivations #jokerquotes #motivationmafia #motivationquotes #quotesaboutlife #successquotes #success #motivationalspeaker #motivationforlife #successtips #motivationalquotesoftheday #motivationdaily #motivationalquotes #motivationmonday #motivational #quotestagram #quotesdaily #successcoach #motivation #successquote (at Philadelphia Museum of Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_kZY8GFE-N/?igshid=1vppzql2ihnus
Long walks are better with a dog by your side🐶 . . . . . #sillydog #spring #doggygram #help #happydog #streetdogs #adoptdontshop #carloskeyes #dogsofinstagram #petstagram #poordog #doglife🐾 #walkingdog #playingdog #dogs #doggylife #helpinneed #goingforawalk #dog #walking #dogbrothers #nature #doglover #instadog #feedthedog #puppies #tireddog #streetdog #dogtongue #doggielife (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_XMaFllgRT/?igshid=spiaw49l016u
The smile on my face doesn’t mean my life is perfect. It means I appreciate what I have and what God has blessed me with 😁 . . . . #faith #love #life #quotes #carloskeyes #quoteoftheday #lovequotes #writing #qotd #writerscommunity #reading #follow #recoveryquotes #quotes #writer #poetry #writing #poets #poem #art #artist #honesty #emotions #feelings #God #godlovesyou #trustgod #pray #smile #happy (at Astoria, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_HyL5nlLV4/?igshid=1dpjnhrwlbv7u
God I trust you with all my heart. Wherever you want me to go. I will go. Even if it’s not where I planned. Lead me & I will follow . . . . #therandomstories #love #life #quotes #carloskeyes #quoteoftheday #lovequotes #stories #writing #qotd #writerscommunity #reading #follow ##quotes #writer #writersofinstagram #poetry #poetryisnotdead #writing #poem #art #artist #bymepoetry #honesty #emotions #feelings #omypoetry #recoveryquotes #God #godlovesyou #trustgod (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_FjfSXlPH2/?igshid=lz0bcmchf4q2
