Meet The Team

Stephanie Seiple

Creator, Producer, and Host

@TriStateIndie

A creative and operational leader and founder with 25+ years in music, media, communications, and live events.

 
Stephanie began her career in radio promotion and marketing at BMG and Sony, supporting campaigns for artists like Beyoncé, Prince, The Strokes, Modest Mouse, John Mayer, and David Bowie.
 
From there, she worked across nearly every layer of the industry, building branded concerts and tours with Kings of Leon, Phoenix, and The Black Keys, and producing arena and festival shows with Eric Church, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, and Rick Ross. At School of Rock, she ran operations as the General Manager of the flagship location, expanding enrollment through media partnerships, community outreach, and brand visibility initiatives.
 

READ MORE

Mitch Beer

Co-Host and Producer

@MitchBeerBass

Mitch Beer’s extensive career in the music industry is marked by his profound commitment to supporting fellow creatives. As a versatile bassist, producer, and studio owner, Mitch has been dedicated to empowering artists to achieve their creative heights. This guiding principle has influenced his collaborative work, his leadership roles, and his entrepreneurial ventures.

 

Notably, Mitch has production credits on albums like Lil Uzi Vert’s “Pink Tape” and Tierra Whack’s “World Wide Whack.” His collaborations range from major label artists with #1 albums to independent acts like Stereo League and Boy Beverly. His ability to bridge genres—pop, hip hop, and rock—stems from a deep desire to bring out the best in the music and the artists he works with.

 

Mitch has also worked with industry legends such as 9-time Grammy winner Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo, David Ivory, and Ivan Barias, and toured with groups like the Grammy-winning Digable Planets and the Bacon Brothers. These experiences have not only enriched his own skills but also enabled him to mentor and challenge young artists, fostering a spirit of learning and self-improvement within the music community.

 

In 2023, Mitch expanded his outreach by posting daily Instagram Reels focused on the music industry. His commitment paid off when a Reel posted on December 19th went viral, sparking a significant increase in his social media following and establishing his profile as a key influencer in the music industry. This viral success has opened new avenues for Mitch to engage with and inspire an ever-widening audience.

Rich McKie

Technical Producer

@RichMcKie05

Rich is a tech-savvy, egg benedict-devouring, double-dog-dad, Digital Producer, Philly to LA transplant who once rolled off the front of a 6-foot stage (literally) to get that perfect shot because, in the end, it’s all about the angle, right?

 

 

As the Co-founder of Tri State Indie and the former Director of Digital Content for WXPN (NPR Music) in Philadelphia, Rich has wielded his camera like Excalibur, capturing the essence of music and performance from indie gems to modern legends like Brandi Carlile and Hozier. His life’s work is to snatch those fleeting moments of magic and pin them down in pixels and frames, creating memories that resonate, entertain, and inspire.

 

 

From managing teams of skilled photographers and videographers, to producing in-studio events, it’s been a whirlwind of shutters, laughs, and unforgettable melodies.

 

 

In short, McKie’s not just the guy who’ll go to dramatic lengths for the perfect shot. His art is his voice, his trade is his adventure, and his life is a testament to the joy of capturing the heartbeat of the moment. Join him on this quirky, engaging, and humorous ride – it’s going to be picture perfect.