Driftless Talent Agency is family-owned, and built on transparency and professionalism. We provide a commonsense approach to booking artists that creates a simple path to success for both the artist and the promoter.
Bill Marquardt
Owner / Agent
Bill Marquardt’s first love is music. He has fronted several alternative rock bands, including Be The Young, and remains a singer songwriter. After graduating from Madison Media Institute in 2015 with a Bachelors in Entertainment Media Business, he started his career at New Frontier Touring as an Agent’s Assistant in Nashville, TN. He then became an Agent with Ovation Artists Group, and worked on such artists as Dailey and Vincent, CeCe Winans, Jimmy Fortune of The Statler Brothers, and many others.He and his wife moved back to their home state of Wisconsin in 2019, where he joined SRO Artists, which then joined Northstar Artists. There, he worked extensively with artists like The Allman Betts Band, BoDeans, JD Simo, Tab Benoit, TUSK, The Rush Tribute Project, and Get The Led Out, among many others. Bill is a proud father of two, and a dedicated fan of all things Wisconsin sports.
Joe Marquardt
Owner / Agent
Joe Marquardt brings over two decades of experience in sales and business development resulting in year over year growth. His approach is built on transparency and trust, focusing on the client’s needs to develop a personalized relationship and form a lasting strategic partnership. As a multiple award-winning salesman of the year, he has successfully managed teams throughout the nation resulting in consistent sales growth. In addition, Joe has consulted internationally on business management strategies, bringing diverse groups together to create a sustainable success plan. Outside of work, Joe loves spending time outdoors with his family – by the water, exploring the woods, and coaching his kids’ sports teams. Joe discovered his love of music growing up listening to progressive rock, 90s grunge and alternative bands, and as an avid concert goer has evolved a deep appreciation of all music genres.