MEET THE TEAM
James Salter
James Salter is an American Producer, Recording Engineer, and Multi-Instrumentalist.
Born in Sarasota, FL, surrounded by motorcycles, guitars, and retired circus performers, James was far from conventional from the very beginning.
By the age of 6 he was heavily involved in piano studies, recitals, and the depths of his father’s early rock-n-roll record collection.
By the age of 13, James was playing gigs with musicians in the Savannah area, many of them having been regulars of the big-band and early rock-n-roll era. Vinyl obsessions led James to a job as board operator at a local radio station by the age of 15.
As James exited high school, he was the recipient of a Louis Armstrong Jazz Scholarship amongst several other institution based music scholarships. As the 1990’s music era raged, James quickly found himself juggling local bands, playing guitar, saxophone, and occasional gigs on keyboards.
After college, James continued to do gigs spanning the U.S. and beyond, and building relationships with artists, producers, engineers, and other like-minded musicians across the United States and Europe. James’ first staff engineering job was at Morrisound Recording Studios in Tampa, Florida, where he served as an assistant engineer.
James went on to serve as Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, and Producer in many of America’s most acclaimed studios (and many in Europe). James has both recorded and played with musicians from Los Angeles, Muscle Shoals, Atlanta, New York, London, Amsterdam, Gothenburg, Munich … the list goes on.
His work can be heard on records with artists such as Junior Senior, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Daniel Ash, Kristoffer and the HarborHeads, Sissel Kyrkjebø an
Devon Thompson.​​​​​​
Christopher The Minister
Christopher The Minister is a legendary alternative and rock radio personality with a career spanning 20 years on the airwaves on KJQN Salt Lake, KEDJ Phoenix,
SIRIUS XM, and legendary east coast rock radio station WRAT 95.9 FM on the Jersey shore. He spent 7 years voicing and programming Sirius XM’s ‘Lithium’, ‘Alt Nation, ‘1st Wave’, ‘Left Of Center’ and ‘The Punk Channel’. The Minister has voiced commercials for Dunkin' Donuts, Indian Motorcycles, Red Wing Shoes, The NJ Blue Claws Minor League Baseball Team, Miller Light, and many more.
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Not only is The Minister known for his radio shows, and breaking bands such as She Wants Revenge, Portishead, No Doubt, and Filter, his impressive 30 year music industry career also includes managing and co-creating music projects with Daniel Ash of Bauhaus, Tones On Tail and Love And Rockets. Christopher has served as A&R on multiple projects, working with Frank Black, the Dandy Warhols, Puscifer, Monster Magnet, 8MM, Richard Fortus and more.
Minister is currently managing and developing on the rise alternative and rock artist, Devon Thompson.
Barbara Serbes
Barbara Serbes is a courageous entrepreneur, a skilled creator of brands and a Licensing Manager with many accomplishments under her belt.
In her years at Tommy Hilfiger as Licensing Manager, she was responsible for many brand collaborations and high profile product launches including Beyonce’s first fragrance, ‘True Star’, Enrique Iglesias’ True Star Men, the management of the Tommy and Tommy Girl Fragrance franchise, including gift with purchase product development for major retailers across the US.
At NARS Cosmetics, Barbara was the product development manager for all new color cosmetic launches and the dynamic point person between marketing, public relations, product development and sales & advertising.
Barbara also founded 2 unique rock n’ roll themed yoga and fitness studios:
Shape Shop in Asbury Park, NJ and Studio ‘533 New Egypt, NJ.
As a consultant, she helped establish the Boss Sonics brand, introducing new music by Michael Hutchence of INXS brought to life from his last recording sessions with super producer, Danny Saber.
With many years in the music industry as a creator and a performer, she co-created the dynamic duo Kingston & Greystarr which has performed with greats like Tiffany,
A Flock Of Seagulls, Gene Loves Jezebel, Eric Martin of Mr. Big, Punky Meadows of Angel, DD Verni of Overkill, Albert Bouchard, Bumblefoot and Keith Roth of
The Dictators.
Barbara continues to combine her skills and experience in fashion, beauty and music as Exquisite Feline’s Music Licensing Manager, overseeing placements and artist collaborations for their growing catalog of music by artists Devon Thompson and
They Owe Us.