Founded in Huntsville, Alabama, The Ave is a premier entertainment booking agency specializing in connecting clients with the Southeast’s most talented and trusted performers. Our roster features acts that have toured nationally, performed at major corporate events, and played hundreds of weddings and private celebrations. From live bands and acoustic artists to DJs, and specialty entertainers, every act we book is vetted for professionalism, quality, and crowd appeal.

The Ave was founded by Andrew Velez, a seasoned entertainment professional with over 15 years of experience as a performer, booking agent, and entertainment manager in Nashville, TN. After years of working both behind the scenes and on stage in one of the nation’s most competitive music markets, Andrew returned home to Alabama with a vision — to elevate the local entertainment scene by connecting clients with only the highest quality performers.

Throughout his career, Andrew has built successful entertainment programs in major markets including Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Chicago, Kansas City, and Birmingham, giving him a deep understanding of what it takes to create engaging, profitable, and sustainable live entertainment experiences. Having served as a corporate entertainment manager, national entertainment director, and operations manager for multiple venues, he knows both sides of the industry: what performers need to thrive and what clients need for their events to run flawlessly.

With his vast network of artists across the Southeast, Andrew is now opening his “little black book” to North Alabama — giving local venues, event planners, and private clients access to top-tier entertainment once reserved for major market stages.

At The Ave, every booking is customized to fit each client’s unique needs — whether it’s a single act for a private event or a full entertainment program for a recurring venue schedule. Our mission is simple: to make it easy for venues, planners, and private clients to secure professional, high-energy entertainment that keeps audiences engaged and coming back.