Make A Scene Helps Bring Touring Artist Natalie Gelman Back to Alaska
Contributed by Larry Lee Hansen
My name is Larry Lee Hansen, and I’ve been part of the Make A Scene community since I was 13-years-old. Over time, I’ve grown alongside it as a musician, producer, radio DJ, and independent label runner, learning the ins and outs of the scene both on and off the stage. Taking on this role of Local Music Liaison feels like a natural extension of that long relationship and a chance to give something back to the Alaska music community that shaped me.
This marks Make A Scene Media’s debut into music management and tour booking. I’m excited to start building something more hands-on within the Alaska music scene.
The first artist I’m working with is Natalie Gelman. Originally from New York City and now based in Los Angeles, she has built her career through relentless touring and a strong connection with live audiences. She has received praise from outlets including the New York Post, Huffington Post, and Music Connection. While busking in the New York subways, she was handpicked by Bon Jovi’s manager to be the opening act at their concert, which speaks to her caliber of performance.
Natalie first performed in Alaska in 2024, touring the state while eight months pregnant, with her husband and young child alongside her. That experience left a strong impression on the Alaska music community.
This summer, she returns to Alaska with her husband and two kids, with Make A Scene Media representing her tour. Our goal is to make her name known by Alaskans far and wide, getting her in front of new audiences and building something lasting from the ground up.
This is the starting point. The focus is simple: work with artists we believe in and help bring them into the Alaska music community in a real, meaningful way.