E22 - Marcus Linial (ML Presents) – Building Tribute Empires, Taylor Swift Sing-Along Tours & Selling Out 1,600-Seat Theaters
Published: February 25, 2026
Duration: 1:05:09
In this episode of Tribute Band Sessions, we sit down with Marcus Linial, founder of ML Presents, one of the most influential forces in the modern tribute-band world.
Marcus shares his journey from owning New York City live music venues to managing and producing some of the most successful tribute brands in the country—including Jessie’s Girl (’80s), ’90s shows, and the explosive phenomenon Let’s Sing Taylor.
We dig deep into how tribute bands evolved from bar gigs to sold-out theaters, why treating musicians like real artists matters, and how Marcus recognized a massive cultural sh...