Our Team

KATIE JONES (KJ) is a Brooklyn based manager as well a live event producer and music curator! She received a Bachelor of Music in 2011 from Berklee College of Music, focusing on Music Business/Management & Professional Music. And in 2022, Jones received her Master of Arts from University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, majoring in Arts Presenting & Live Entertainment Management. 

Not only has Katie been actively working in the entertainment industry for 13+ years, she’s an experienced event producer with high-attention to detail, cultivation of community and known for booking an incredible, wide range of talent. KJ is a transparent, reliable problem-solver and leader. She’s supported numerous venues, festivals, artists and events within all facets of the arts. During each of her roles, she manages details & logistics well under extreme circumstances while remaining passionate about providing hospitality, opportunities and support to the artistic journey of live shows as well as events for the stage, tours and artists, directly.

In 2020, KJ co-founded Railroad Hart with her mother and retired registered nurse, Virginia Jones. They created Railroad Hart with the idea that it would signify home and a true comfort space for live music, creatives, independent musicians and touring professionals. Currently based in Brooklyn, this boutique company supports musicians & productions of all dimensions by assisting with artistic, stage and tour management and  administration while specializing in freelance, curatorial showcases & event production. Railroad Hart is home to artists & creatives including J.Hoard, Nikara Warren and her project - Black Wall Street, Hailey Niswanger and her projects - MAE.SUN + Ohma, as well as Kamilah, and ASL Artist - Brandon Kazen-Maddox. 

Alongside supporting Railroad Hart’s mighty roster, KJ has been an active tour & stage manager supporting the COLORS Worldwide production that is “R&B Only LIVE” as well as “R&B ONLY FEST”! You can currently find her in a new role for the company as Project Manager, working on an exciting new live production & tour with the wonderful team of COLORS Worldwide! 

Virginia Jones is a registered nurse of 25 years, true champion of the arts and a die-hard music supporter.

Hailing from southwest Virginia by way of Arizona, VJ knows the true meaning of art as a healer. She consistently uplifts generations after her by supporting their direct dreams & goals in all capacities.

Within RAILROAD HART, she teams up with her daughter (KJ) for a true concept that will continue to provide opportunities for all musicians as well as a safe haven to rest their heads.