Patch Mahoney on Touring, Endorsements, Social Media, and Building a Music Career I Ep.6

In this episode of Off Script, Patch Mahoney joins Jarvis “Jeb” Barnes for a real conversation about life, music, fatherhood, and what it actually takes to build a lasting career in the industry.

Patch Mahoney is a Los Angeles based touring/session drummer. Working primarily in the pop world, Patch has recently worked with artists including Bebe Rexha, j-hope, KATSEYE, Surfaces, Eric Nam, and is currently on the road with Hilary Duff for the lucky me tour! 

Patch opens up about his life in Phoenix, his move to Los Angeles, and the challenges of balancing family, work, and creative ambition. The conversation explores how he navigated the LA music scene, created opportunities for himself, and stayed intentional about the kind of career and life he wanted to build.

They also dive into social media strategy for musicians, creating content with purpose, how endorsements and brand partnerships really work, and what artists need to understand about turning visibility into opportunity. Patch shares honest insight on touring, finding gigs, sub work, filling in at a high level, and why character, preparation, and intentionality matter just as much as talent.

This episode is packed with practical insight for musicians, drummers, creatives, and anyone trying to build a serious career in live entertainment, touring, and the modern music industry.

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Topics covered in this episode:

• Fatherhood and balancing work with family life
• Moving from Phoenix to Los Angeles
• Navigating the LA music scene
• Social media strategy for musicians
• Creating content with intention
• How endorsements and partnerships develop
• Navigating the endorsement process
• Touring opportunities and career growth
• The value of sub work and filling in well
• Why character and professionalism matter in music

Refined chapter titles:

00:00 Life in Phoenix and the Joy of Fatherhood
06:31 Early Background and the Move to Los Angeles
15:40 Starting Over and Building a Career in LA
23:22 Navigating the LA Music Scene
30:18 Using Social Media with Intention
38:09 Endorsements, Partnerships, and Brand Relationships
46:25 How the Endorsement Process Really Works
51:29 Touring Opportunities and Career Growth
01:18:38 Why Character Matters in the Music Industry