White Glove Entertainment Booking
Trust. Care. Experience.
Gulf Coast Entertainment brings the highest level of personalization and care in booking entertainment for private events. Founded in 1979 by Susie Criner as an evolution of her work in booking musical entertainment for her iconic nightclub in Houston, Rockefeller’s, Gulf Coast Entertainment quickly became the “go-to” resource for live entertainment in Texas and beyond.
GCE proudly represents the buyer of entertainment, ensuring alignment with the client’s best interests. Rather than stepping back once the ink dries, we stay involved and advocate for you every step of the way, from inquiry to strike, delivering a white glove service with unparalleled attention to details and transparency.

Gulf Coast Entertainment by The Numbers
Hitting the High Notes
Our Values
We Believe in Old-Fashioned, Hard Work, and Respect for the Client and the Artist.
We Take Pride in Taking Care of our Clients, Artists, Venues, and Fellow Vendors.
We are Human-Centric, Intentional, and Knowledgeable.
Recent Posts
Valentine’s Day 2025 with Gulf Coast Entertainment
Photo: Chris Bailey Photography This Valentine’s Day, we are thrilled to feature interviews with some of our newlywed couples, who we had the pleasure of helping find the perfect entertainment for their wedding receptions. [...]
Three Timely Reasons why your Company Should be Investing in Event Entertainment in 2025
How is your company thinking about events and entertainment this year? Recent data suggest that corporate event spend will largely increase this year. At the same time, the live music market is booming. If your [...]
SMITH Celebrates its 40th Anniversary with Major Headliner Power
A look back at a weeklong, music-filled corporate celebration for the books. Nile Rodgers and CHIC at the Rustic in Houston, TX At Gulf Coast Entertainment, we believe in creating experiences that resonate deeply and [...]
Corporate and Nonprofit Fundraiser Entertainment
Corporate and Nonprofit Fundraiser Entertainment Corporate Event. Photo by Sarah Austin. When organizing corporate events, achieving specific goals such as activating employees, celebrating milestones, and enhancing the company's image as an attractive employer are paramount. [...]
How to Book Celebrity Entertainment
How to Book Celebrity Entertainment </h1 > O.A.R. in Dallas for a private event. Photo by Marco Wang. A step-by-step guide for booking your favorite musicians, from initial inquiry to on-site execution.. So, you want [...]
Sourcing Entertainment for your Private Corporate Event
Sourcing Entertainment for your Private Corporate Event </h1 > The Gastech Exhibition & Conference is coming to Houston, TX September 17-21, 2024, which presents the perfect opportunity for your company to book entertainment for the [...]