Poe Mill Music, Swanson’s Warehouse Partner to Keep Greenville’s Music Community Growing

Poe Mill Music has expanded its team with the addition of four music venue professionals, whose collective expertise in live events, production, artist relations and marketing, will support the venue’s continued growth as one of the Upstate’s premier destinations for live music and creative collaboration. Joining the music venue are Merilee Pierce, Britt Barker, Rylee Marshal, and Tyler Marsh.

These individuals bring years of experience supporting artists and audiences throughout the Upstate, most recently at Swanson’s Warehouse.

The new hires reflect a collaborative transition between Poe Mill Music and Swanson's Warehouse as the latter enters its next chapter. Swanson's Warehouse will continue operating with a focus on private events and occasional cross-promoted shows with Poe Mill while planning for renovations and rebranding.

“The people supporting a venue are what create its culture, and watching this team grow has been one of the most rewarding parts of building Swanson’s,” said David Stone, owner of Swanson’s Warehouse. “As we begin our next chapter, I couldn’t be happier, knowing they’ll continue investing in Greenville’s music community through Poe Mill Music. Jason, Brice and their team share our belief that artists deserve places, and people, that champion them. I’m excited to continue supporting Greenville’s music scene in new ways, and for all they’ll accomplish.”

A classically-trained vocalist with a background in music performance, Pierce has produced performances ranging from local artists’ debut shows, to surprise appearances by nationally recognized musicians, including Marcus King. As venue director and talent buyer, she brings years of experience producing live events, cultivating artist relationships and managing venue operations.

Barker, a lifelong musician, touring multi-instrumentalist, record producer and educator, joins as production manager and head engineer, where his experience in live production, recording and studio management will further elevate Poe Mill Music’s technical capabilities for artists and audiences.

Joining as marketing director, Marshall combines her experience as a music photographer with a deep understanding of Greenville's growing creative community. Her work has documented the evolution of countless local artists, and she now brings that passion for storytelling and audience engagement to Poe Mill Music.

Marsh joins Poe Mill Music as studio and live engineer after building a career spanning recording studios, concert venues and creative collaborations throughout the United States and Europe. A graduate of Leeds Conservatoire, with a background in music production, Marsh brings experience in recording, mixing, live sound and contemporary music production.

“Greenville's music scene has reached a point where collaboration matters more than competition,” said Brice Smith, owner of Poe Mill Music. “Swanson's Warehouse has played an important role in shaping the creative culture we enjoy today, and we're grateful to David for partnering with us during this transition. By bringing together talented people who care deeply about artists, we're strengthening an ecosystem where musicians have more stages, more resources and more opportunities to grow; this is the kind of creative community we want Poe Mill Music to help foster for years to come.”