Who We Are
BCMA is a boutique music agency specializing in artist management, booking, and marketing. With extensive experience in curating shows and tours, we have significantly shaped the lineups of music festivals nationwide while fostering enduring careers for our diverse roster of artists. Established in 2019 in Raleigh, NC, Black Cat Music Agency was founded by a collective of musicians and industry professionals who identified a local demand that has since evolved into a prominent national presence.
Black Cat Music Agency is committed to representing women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other frequently marginalized artists. We are also dedicated to supporting our local community in Raleigh, NC, by contributing a portion of our proceeds to a selected nonprofit organization. Each year, our artist roster votes to determine the recipient of these donations. Currently, we are proud to partner with Girls Rock NC as our chosen nonprofit.
What’s with the cat theme?
Black Cat was named after our founder’s real life cat, Diego.
Also, we just love cats.
Disclaimer : We will still work with you if you are more of a dog person.
Meet the team
Bree is equal parts music industry professional, audio engineer, musician, and cat lover.
She has worked hands on in the music industry in various capacities since graduating from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Music Production & Engineering and Songwriting.
Her experience as a touring artist, artist manager, and visual artist greatly contributed to the inception of Black Cat.
She enjoys playing bass, hanging with her cat, doodling, and going to local shows.
Founder & Artist Manager
She/Her
Bree Petrillo
Lee has been playing music for 15+ years and listening to it even longer. He started playing guitar, singing, and joined his first band at thirteen years old. Ever since then he’s been playing and booking shows all over NC and beyond. Lee currently fronts the band Oberlin.
Booking Agent
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Lee Roberts
Ina Cariño is a poet, artist, and musician from the Philippines. Currently, they are the violinist in the post punk band CO-ED DORMS, which originated in South London. Although the violin is her main instrument, she also dabbles in guitar, piano, and vocals. Their interests lie in creating community through the arts, as well as giving voice to artists from all backgrounds—especially those who are historically marginalized. Ina likes walking in thunderstorms, crooning at birds, and playing with her looper pedal. On any given day you can find them slinging spro or ambling through a local bookstore in search of a new read.
Artist & Graphic Designer
They/She
Ina CariñO
Paula Espinoza
From receiving her first Walkman at the age of five, to singing in a cover band with her friends back in Chile, Paula realized music was her only constant and what she needed to pursue as a career.
After developing leadership skills at her current job and completing her degree in Organizational Leadership and Communications, her current goal is to connect the public with emerging and independent artists through video interviews while searching for her place in the industry.
Apart from attending live shows, she can be found taking nature walks, going on road trips, dancing, and capturing photos with her film camera.
Booking Assistant
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