About Gulf Coast Entertainment
The Gulf Coast Entertainment Team
With 45 years in the business, Gulf Coast Entertainment brings the highest level of personalization and care, unmatched in the industry. 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.
Professional Associations
International Entertainment Buyers Association
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
National Association for Catering & Events
Women in Sports and Events
Our People
Testimonials
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If you want the best party book with gulf coast entertainment! You will NOT be disappointed
– Carrie D. -
GCE is the best! We’ve used them for “city” events, “country” events and everything in between... a delight and huge help each time... couldn’t recommend more!
– Laura C. -
Nothing says "Party" like Gulf Coast Entertainment! Sit back and enjoy your own party and leave the details to them---you can be confident your event will be a huge success!
– Sally E. -
What an awesome company! Gulf Coast are a blast to work with. They know all the best bands. Total pros. 10 out of 10!
– Andrea C. -
Gulf Coast Entertainment is the true secret to the success of any party!! The personal service you receive when you work with Gulf Coast Entertainment is unparalleled! I remember when Jim and I were first married and actually did things like going to listen to bands, we always ran into Susie and Sanford, scoping out bands. They educated themselves about local talent, as well as what was out there on the national stage. And that has only gotten better and better! I cannot count how many times Susie and Annie have helped our family throw fabulous soirees! Having seven children means having seven times the number of events! Off the top of my head: two weddings, one rehearsal dinner, two deb parties, Halloween parties, Christmas parties, anniversary parties, parties for friends who are getting married, parties for friends moving to town, parties for friends moving out of town, a BBQ citizenship party for Walter Rodriguez, when he became a US citizen, and endless "just for the heck of it" parties in our back yard and elsewhere! A couple of months before Lucy's deb party, I figured out that the backup band we had originally lined up was no longer as good as when we'd booked it. Jim had heard them perform somewhere and said, "You have to get out of that contract!" I called Annie in a panic! The "backup" band she lined up-somewhat at the last minute-was better than the primary band! (And she did get us out of that contract.) They have problem solved, when I was worried about music disturbing my neighbors...and in so many other ways throughout the years. There is no way to overstate how FANTASTIC Gulf Coast Entertainment is! Want to have a party people that will talk about for years? Book your bands through Gulf Coast Entertainment!
– Jenny E.
