Belly Up
Jake Engstrom is an HR Onboarding Specialist at Live Nation Entertainment, providing onboarding support for full-time hires across various divisions since October 2021. Engstrom has held multiple roles in the events and music industry, including COVID-19 Compliance Officer for The Aquabats! and A/V Production Technician for Belly Up. Previous experience includes managing box office operations at The Sound SD, serving as Tour Manager at House of Blues, and working as a Retail Sales Supervisor. Engstrom also has experience in social media guest services and retail management, having begun professional roles in the retail sector. Educated at San Diego Mesa College, Engstrom combines operational expertise with strong customer service skills in the entertainment industry.
Belly Up
The Belly Up Entertainment is a leading independent concert promoter and production company based out of Greater San Diego. The Belly Up opened in Solana Beach, California, in 1974 with only a couple of mics and no stage. Over the years it became a frequent stop for legends like John Lee Hooker, Etta James, and BB King. Epic performances by Curtis Mayfield, George Clinton, The Neville Brothers, and Toots and The Maytals also are a part of the club’s early legacy. Since then, many artists have stopped by on their way up the ladder, including No Doubt, Black Eyed Peas, Mumford and Sons, Childish Gambino, and many more. Major artists have done underplays at the venue in recent years, including The Killers, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jimmy Buffett, Willie Nelson, Ben Harper, Damian Marley, and Tom Jones. And, perhaps most famously, the Rolling Stones played a private event in 2015. In addition, Belly Up Entertainment promotes and programs shows at other San Diego venues including: Music Box San Diego, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Birch Aquarium Green Flash Concert Series, Observatory North Park, Humphrey's By the Bay, Magnolia Theater, and Rock N' Roll Marathon. The Belly Up is also affiliated with The Belly Up Aspen which opened in 2005 and has been listed as “BEST CLUBS IN AMERICA by Rolling Stone Magazine.