Daniel Riddick / Naked Eye Productions

Over 25 years experience in various aspects of the entertainment industry: Musician, Producer, Manager, Promoter, Booking Agent, Artistic Director, Technical Director, Event Consultant, Concert Photographer & Graphic Designer.

Naked Eye Productions began in 1992 to help musicians promote original material through consulting, booking, audio reinforcement, photography & graphic design.

Today, NEP continues its original concept and also includes event production/direction & consulting.

NEP has stayed true to it original mantra,

"When The Music Matters".

Festival Highlights

Originator & Producer/Director of "The Jammin In July Music Festival". Held at Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site in Camden, S.C. Now in it’s 13th year, the festival showcases emerging and established musicians with an emphasis on original material.

Technical Director for "The Carolina Downhome Blues Festival" with The Fine Arts Center Of Kershaw County. A multi-venue three day internationally recognized blues festival now in it's 12th year.

Artistic & Technical Director of "Jazz At The Center" with The Fine Arts Center Of Kershaw County. A multi-venue two day jazz festival in its 4th year.

Consulant/Technical Director for "The South Carolina Jazz Festival" with The Cheraw Arts Council. A multi-venue two day jazz festival in Dizzy Gillespi's hometown, in it's 3rd year.

Booking Agent/Promoter/Graphic Designer & Producer for "The Venue On Broad", Camden, SC.

Concert Photography Highlights

With the Charleston Blues & Heritage Festival ’94 & ’95 including Buddy Guy, John Mayall & Derek Trucks.

Farm Aid 1996 with Evelyn Shriver of Nashville. All 18 acts including Neil Young, Jewel, Denna Carter, Beach Boys, Rusted Root, Willie Nelson, Martina McBride, John Mellencamp and others.

With C&C Concerts - Crosby, Stills & Nash, Buddy Guy, Sammy Hagar.

With Hank Williams, Jr. for 1996 promotion.

Musician Highlights (guitar, percussion, drums)

Performed with various groups including Blue Steel, Strange Brew, Wooden Ship, Sonic Landscape, Wild Rain, Uncle Dooby's Restless Spirit and Bakers Moon.