TESTIFY!
"I have worked with Pat marketing Lollapalooza aftershows since 2005. He had impeccable understanding of the market and a relentless work ethics. He was not happy till every show sold out and they all did."
-Huston Powell, Promoter, C3 Presents
"Whenever I was assigned a project with Pat, I knew not only that it was going to be a smooth process but that I was working with an expert. He is well versed in email marketing, SEM ads, and all things social. If a client had an unorthodox request, Pat would not only find a way to do it but do it well. Any company would be lucky to have have him on their team."
-Katie Rose, Marketing, Live Nation
"I have worked with Pat on multiple advertising campaigns for concerts and festivals he promoted including North Coast and Mamby on the Beach. Pat truly knows how to be a great partner. He has always been professional and pleasant to work with. He is transparent with his expectations and, perhaps most importantly, always delivers on his promises."
-Joel Ratajack, Entercom
"It's always been a pleasure to work with Pat over the years through mutual support of our events and events we've
collaborated on together. Pat's demeanor was always a positive, professional, and transparent one. I would gladly work with Pat again on any project he would bring to me."
-Michael Serafini, Owner, Gramaphone Records
"I have worked with Pat Grumley on and off over the last 10 years but with a heavy focus from 2015 until present date. 2015 until now we have worked closely with day-to-day interactions and weekly meetings. Pat is by far one of the most buttoned up professionals in the entertainment property marketing space I have had the pleasure of working with. Pat is able to lead teams, work under pressure and uses is experience as some sort of magical intuition for client deliverables that always exceeds expectations. Pat is a solid senior leader who can transform visions into reality."
-Joe Lucchese, EVP, Groundswell Experiential
"Patrick Grumley and Cold Grums has been one of the most trusted brands in live music in Chicago over the past 15 years. Time and time again, the Cold Grums brand delivered top notch concerts, and has given us some of the most memorable Hip-Hop shows in recent history. They are heads and tails above the competition for quality, consistency and overall experience."
-Andrew Barber, Owner, FakeShoreDrive
"Working with Pat over the years to produce amazing experiences was a highlight for us every summer. His creative vision and problem solving enabled us to grow our collaborations over time, pushing boundaries and delivering exciting results. We look forward to partnering with him again!
-Caesar Perez, Co-Owner, Ava Grey Designs
"I first met Pat while organizing record release parties at The Mid nightclub, then continued our relationship as Community Engagement Director for React Presents festivals. Throughout each project, I worked with Pat on a daily basis and was impressed by his drive for exceptional customer experience, top notch branding acumen and marketing leadership. His ability to tackle the biggest projects makes him someone I trust and look forward to working with in the future."
-Juan B. Teague, Owner, Juan and Only Events, LLC
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Pat for almost 15 years. Throughout that time, I’ve only know him to be someone that is passionate about music, musicians, and the fan experience. He takes chances on new artists, handles veterans and OG’s with respect, and always lives up to his word. He’s put me on stages with some of my heores, and opened new doors for my company and artists. A real mensch out here in a sea of questionable characters.”
-Alexander Fruchter, Closed Sessions
"Pat from Cold Grums has been a pioneer in Chicago's hip hop scene. Curating some of the dopest hip hop shows and parties here in the city. We were blessed enough to have partnered up with him on some and help with promotions. Chicago's hip hop scene wouldn't have been what it was without him! Chicago summers wouldn't be Chicago summers without him and the shows he brought to the city. We are beyond grateful that he included us in some of his shows."
-Manny Rodriguez, Co-Owner, Jugrnaut Clothing
"For a long-time the humble and very dope Pat Grumley has been quietly working behind the scenes to make Chicago one of the cultural capital's of the world."
-Kevin Coval, Creative Director, Young Chicago Authors
"Pat's style is one of professionalism and perseverance. His relationships and reputation in Chicago and beyond speak for themselves—and I always look forward to the chance to work with him."
-Katie Karpowicz, Content Manager, Do312.com
"I’ve worked with Pat Grumley on various projects for nearly a decade, and each time have had a great experience. Even when circumstances would change something out of everyone's control on short notice, Pat always handled the communication with us in a way you wish every client would, allowing us to get the job done. It’s been great to see how the events he’s influenced have grown year over year, as I returned to work with him in a design or illustration capacity. Whether Pat was overseeing design work my company was providing for one of his festivals, or if I was providing an illustration myself, I was always proud of the work we did, was treated professionally, and looked forward to the next gig."
-Josh Blaylock, Owner/Artist, Popcultivator
"Being an independent event producer is an uphill battle and a labor of love requiring a skill set ranging from graphic design, to social media marketing, to partnership-building, to negotiating, and so much more honestly. In my time working with Pat during our early days in Chicago's scene, I witnessed first hand how his focus on relationships and teams were the key to getting uphill faster, and with enough passion left on the table to do it all again. Creating a solid base of connections with brands (both local and national), agents, promoters, designers, artists, and venues allowed him to produce at a high level, while still remaining connected to culture."
-Nigel Ridgeway, Owner, Groundlift Media