Jack Fentress, "Jolly Mammoth & The VeryGood Company"
Jack Fentress is an underground creative and entrepreneur based in Chicago, Illinois. He is associated with The VeryGood Company, founded by Rawfeekey, and works alongside them in their A&R and music management services.
Jack also runs his own personal management, media, and marketing brand "Jolly Mammoth", which was established in 2021. The organization focuses on videography/photography, graphic design, copywriting, event-marketing, and more.
In an exclusive interview with RSO Underground, Mr. Fentress gives some context on his experience in the industry and underground community.
RSO Underground Interview with Jack Fentress
Who are you?
Jack Fentress.
Where are you from? (How is the music scene there?)
Currently living near Chicago but with roots in Minneapolis. The music scene in the midwest is authentic where good music reinforces an artist getting opportunities. There is an incredible DIY culture where independent labels, self-produced events, and grassroots movements all meet in a very supportive ecosystem.
Why did you get into the music/creative industry?
Some things are fate.
My mom studied music in relation to neurology and took that knowledge to create a brain-based curriculum for early childhood development that she employed at her own music school.
That entrepreneurial spirit to help others through music is inherent in me. Making a career out of it is less a dream for myself and more a soul mission.
Who and what inspires you?
Artistically I’ve always been inspired by the 90s. ATCQ. Early Tarantino. Punk skate culture. Something about the texture of that era.
Where can we find your music and art?
jollymammoth.co (http://jollymammoth.co) and stay up to date with VG
What is your message to the world?
“Be your biggest fan”
Check out Jack, VG, and Jolly Mammoth Everywhere!
