The Aquarium’s mission is to foster an inspired, diverse and creative music community. Co-directors are Ryan Hoffart and Josie Gereszek. Clyde Schuman is the venue’s head of sound.
Ryan Hoffart
Talent buyer and promoter
rhoffart@aquariumfargo.com
Ryan has been booking shows in Fargo-Moorhead for years. He was one of a group of promoters who ran a now-defunct all-ages music venue called The New Direction. Ryan joined The Aquarium staff to continue bringing high-quality artists to the area.
In addition to booking shows, Ryan is the vocalist in Baltic to Boardwalk.
Josie Gereszek
Talent buyer and promoter
jgereszek@aquariumfargo.com
Josie’s been involved in the regional music scene for more than a decade. She joined the Aquarium team in 2016 after working at all-ages venues Rhythm Records in Bismarck, ND, and Red Raven Espresso Parlor in downtown Fargo.
Now based in Minneapolis, Josie returns to Fargo regularly for shows. When not at The Aquarium, she is the marketing and communications manager of a national suicide prevention non-profit and designer of the High Plains Reader. Josie has performed bass and vocals in projects including Girl Hag (current), Free Truman and 3 Horses.