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it’s been a summer.
26 Sep 2026
Q2 reports suggest that life is still tight.
26 Jun 2026
24,980 miles and counting 🤘🖤🛩️
30 Mar 2026
2025 was filled with both the best and worst times. Always remember to keep those who help you prosper close. Happy New Year everyone!
30 Dec 2025
I love fall. last slides a good one. 🤘
28 Nov 2025
summer was slammin’
13 Sep 2025
halfway through a rad summer. 🤘☀️🛩️
21 Jul 2025
🤘🚐🤘
📸: @rayduker
13 Jul 2025
Dave Shapiro’s Memorial Tattoo, done by the incredibly talented @dustin_hysell_tattooer at @sacredhandtattoo in Columbus, OH. Here’s the story of the tattoo.
We’re People 1st, We’re _____ 2nd: This was a quote that Dave had tattooed on his left leg that heavily resonated with me. It was a quote told to him from his former mentor, the legendary Andy Somers. To provide context, whether our primary roles are managers, agents, musicians, etc? Whatever they may be, it is crucial to remember that our ultimate priority is that we’re people first.
Peanut Butter Cup Sundae: Desserts are awesome, and our shared preferences for anything peanut butter and chocolate made our choices very easy while dining out (or making a pit stop).
Drumsticks: A symbol of passion for music. One of our first times hanging out as friends was during Warped Tour 2007. While he was actively involved with The Agency Group as a talent agent, he also drummed for a group known as Cinematic Sunrise for a couple weeks. The 708 embedded on the drumstick pays homage to the numerical address of our first time meeting at the now legendary Casa De Awesome in Silver Lake, which is also where @brian.brain.robillard first took me to after arriving in Los Angeles for the first time ever to start what would eventually become a career. Coincidentally, I also had the pleasure of meeting @michael_kaminsky and @etobinetobin for the first time as well.
Plane: Among Dave’s fleet (yes, fleet), my favorite aircraft was his 1979 Cessna 421 Golden Eagle. One of my most memorable flights with him was a two-day, 4,200-mile journey from Columbus to Alaska in May 2021. The quantity of sugary snacks we packed during that trip alone would have been considered alarming to others.
Laptop: A symbol of our unwavering dedication and passion for our jobs. The 18-year working relationship we established through numerous emails, totaling 13,905 in total, states that.
Contract: The final show that Dave brokered for @beartoothband was a last-minute addition to @sonictemplefestival, where the band performed as the direct support act to the legendary @metallica, approximately one week prior to his passing.
dS Forever. 🕊️
25 Jun 2025
Q2: a mixture of some of the best and absolute worst times, but also a massive reminder of how connected we all are. As always, go out and live.
22 Jun 2025
This first photo was taken during what would become our final physical interaction last Saturday, it’ll hold a special place in my heart. It captured us in our element, being surrounded by colleagues and friends as part of our “jobs”. I’ll never forget later on that evening where we had an amazing heart to heart conversation about our life’s progress and the exciting futures that awaited us, I cannot help but wonder had i’d known that this would be our final conversation, I would have hugged you tighter and refused to let you go.
David Michael Shapiro was not merely a “super agent”; he was a true friend to all who knew him. His unwavering passion and thrill for adventure was infectious, there never was a moment where he didn’t walk into a room and no one erupted.
Meeting Dave in 2007 is also something I’ll cherish forever. I recall him sitting in his bedroom at Casa De Awesome, typing aways on his MacBook Pro doing what he loved, booking shows, researching airplanes, and buying Iron Maiden collectables.
From that moment on, he became a source of inspiration for me, encouraging me not only to pursue my dreams but also to cherish the journey along the way. The 18 years we spent together were filled with countless memories, from emailing and texting almost every day to movie nights, ice cream adventures, constant Wendy’s trips, late-night work parties at each other’s homes, flights together across the globe, and our friendly debates on Metallica vs. Iron Maiden.
Your profound influence on the lives of countless individuals is immeasurable, and your legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. My deepest condolences also extend to Daniel’s family, who was a true Ohio icon in his field, not only in music but also in modern technology. As well as all Kendall, Emma, Dom, and Celina’s families.
I’ll see you on the other side with Friendly’s Birthday Cake ice cream. November 666 Delta Sierra, G’Day
Life’s too short.
22 May 2025
What started off as a couple texts and a few phone calls within 12 hours, became one of the greatest days for @beartoothband as well as myself on a personal and professional level. On the eve of their debut performance in the same stadium 10 years prior on the side-stage in the parking lot, came a spectacular surprise hometown return to the @sonictemplefestival main stage, performing before the legendary @metallica.
Our very dear friend, @dannywimmer, and his amazing staff (both past and present) have all played a pivotal role in the band’s development since its inception. Their contributions span various departments, including stage production, site building, marketing, artist relations, content creation, risk management, hospitality, transportation, and so on. It is my utmost pleasure to express our sincere gratitude for their unwavering support and partnership. They call? We’ll answer.
A special shout out also needs to be acknowledged to the entire Beartooth crew and our partners, both on tour and remotely, for their dedication and sacrifice of an off day. Despite the short notice, they are the ones who truly made this day possible, demonstrating exceptional grace and composure under immense pressure.
Finally, our biggest goal was to give back to all festival goers in attendance to cap off an incredible weekend in what we consider one of the greatest cities and festivals in the world. Thank you to friends and family who came out and made the day extra special for everyone involved.
Ride the Lightning ⚡️
📸: @bradheaton & @rayduker
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#Metal #ColumbusOhio #AsSeenInColumbus #LifeInColumbus
12 May 2025
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