It Takes a Team
Meet the powerhouses behind The Most Collective, a team of accomplished industry leaders with a shared vision. Each member brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to our collective. They are not just leaders; they are mentors, dedicated to nurturing aspiring tour managers and fostering a community that thrives on collaboration and innovation. Discover the catalysts of our movement here.
Tina Farris is a highly accomplished and respected music industry professional known for her exceptional career as an artist manager and tour director. With a passion for music that spans decades, she has been instrumental in shaping the success of numerous renowned artists. Farris's journey began as the tour manager for the iconic hip-hop group The Roots, propelling her into the limelight. Throughout her illustrious career, she has worked with top-tier musicians, including Jill Scott and Erykah Badu, showcasing her keen eye for talent and ability to navigate the complexities of the entertainment world. With an unwavering commitment to her artists and a reputation for excellence, Tina Farris remains an influential figure in the music business.
Born and raised in Upstate New York, commonly known as "YoungBiz," in 2003 Dixon obtained a DBA for his production company at the age of twelve. Also taking notes, Dixon assisted local promoters with their gospel events. One year later, with over 1,000 in attendance, he produced his first gospel concert, featuring Kierra Sheard. After some time expanding his gospel roots, YoungBiz was given the opportunity to work with some notable figures in the hip-hop and R&B communities for over a decade. During the pandemic, Dixon made a pivot and moved to Los Angeles to work at a business management firm. As the world reopened, he began to work with and tour again, now with his TFT family. Working closely with its founder, Tina Farris, Dixon has worked more recently with Chris Rock, Steve Lacy, The Roots, Raphael Saadiq, and Tony! Toni! Toné!
Allison specializes in providing a full-service concierge experience for every client in all financial aspects of their lives, taking the care and time necessary to build strong personal relationships that inspire confidence and free the client to focus on their creative lives. Her commitment to client service, with a focus on immediate and specific client needs, encourages long-term financial independence and success through tailored day-to-day transactional needs, foreign and domestic tax planning, tour accounting, asset acquisition, and business growth.
Allison’s clients include touring musicians, recording artists, composers, and music producers, pro-athletes, and other high-net-worth creatives and entertainers. She began her career on a 33-city bus tour with an Italian pop-opera band crisscrossing North America as a tour accountant and quickly rose within the firm to Senior Manager.
Before joining Adeptus, Allison spent ten years working in the non-profit world in Washington, DC where she managed programming events for 700+ attendees that included ambassadors, politicians, dignitaries, and other foreign and domestic military and civilian leaders.
When Allison is not in the office, she enjoys staying active by taking indoor cycling classes and practicing yoga, and in the summer, you can find her at the beach.
From the halls of college studying sports medicine to the heart of the music industry, Rebekah Foster's journey is a tale of passion, persistence, and breaking barriers. With her heart set on audio engineering and music, Rebekah's hustle and dedication led her to form Ujima Sound Productions Ltd in 1987. Named after the Kwanzaa principle meaning "Collective Work & Responsibility," Rebekah embodies this ethos in every aspect of her life and business.
Rebekah's professional path was ignited by her love for live music, a passion kindled at a young age when she witnessed legendary performances by the Jackson 5 and Sly at the Hollywood Bowl. Her diverse expertise spans roles from a recording, FOH, or MON engineer to road manager and tour manager, working with an array of artists across genres. Her work has graced prestigious festivals and venues worldwide, including Glastonbury and Carnegie Hall. Rebekah's commitment to excellence, coupled with challenges stemming from race and gender, forged her into a resilient and versatile industry powerhouse.
Today, Rebekah's influence extends beyond the stage. Residing in the Bronx, she actively contributes to her community, volunteering at food pantries and aiding her church. Her greatest fulfillment, however, comes from mentoring young talent. Through Ujima, Rebekah has guided numerous interns, helping shape them into industry professionals. As the daughter of Rev. Wendell and Mrs. Helen Foster, her roots in music, theater, and spirituality deeply inform her work and life, driving her to champion diversity and representation in the music industry.
Ruwan “Ru” Karu is a tour manager, production manager & FOH engineer.
Ru has toured the world with the acts small and huge and knows it’s ALWAYS about personal attention. That and enough coffee and tequila.
Ru grew up in Australia, started touring during Uni (he went to his graduation on a day off from tour). His degree in Media & Communication has definitely come in handy in the 20 + years of touring since finishing University. Since moving to the US in 2011 he has continued to tour the world. Currently touring as TM & PM for Questlove, and TM for The Roots. Ru will never miss an opportunity to show pics of his wonderful daughter and wife!
Saira Anderson is a staple in the festival and event scene. Whether she is producing the festival or managing artist relations, Saira has a natural talent for connecting the dots from inception to execution. She is a seasoned artist and staff advocate and has been told by clients and peers alike that she is the “queen of quality control” because of her impeccable attention to detail to her craft. Saira has also found her niche working at corporate events, and conferences, helping a diverse list of clients actualize their visions. Saira is constantly in problem-solving mode and loves the challenge of working with new teams at new events. Saira has been involved in previous events including BottleRock Festival, Buku Festival, X Games, Roots Picnic, Hulaween, College Football Playoffs, various film festivals, and many private corporate events. In her free time, she loves cooking, hiking, traveling, and volunteering at local animal rescues.
Jessica Oliney is an experienced music touring professional, working with artists such as The Roots, Rhiannon Giddens, Usher, T.I, Steve Lacy and many more.
She is adept in managing logistics, coordinating with stakeholders, and adapting to challenging circumstances which has lead to the success of countless tours and events.
Additionally, Jessica handles Artist Relations at festivals such as The Roots Picnic, Pharrell Williams' Something in the Water, Mary J. Blige's Strength of a Woman and countless others. She has a true passion for working with artists and believes that it is important to provide the best experience for Artists and fans alike
She is adept in managing logistics, coordinating with stakeholders, and adapting to challenging circumstances which has lead to the success of countless tours and events.
Additionally, Jessica handles Artist Relations at festivals such as The Roots Picnic, Pharrell Williams' Something in the Water, Mary J. Blige's Strength of a Woman and countless others. She has a true passion for working with artists and believes that it is important to provide the best experience for Artists and fans alike
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