ABOUT US

Bruce and Andrea Wiggins met as students at the University of Arizona in 1999. Together since their first date, Andrea earned her degree in Public Health while Bruce pursued a career in the NFL with the 49ers, Seahawks, and Saints. The couple returned to Bruce’s hometown of Houston in 2002 and married in 2004.

A lifelong musician, Bruce founded The Drywater Band as its lead guitarist, with Andrea joining the company full-time in 2008. Over the next decade, they transformed Drywater into one of Texas’s most respected luxury event bands, producing more than 1,500 performances nationwide.

In 2018, Bruce and Andrea purchased their 6,800-square-foot historic home studio property on Avondale Street in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood—formerly owned by the late photographer Evan Thayer—which now serves as the creative headquarters for their growing enterprise.

In July 2022, after 18 years in business, the couple launched Avondale Entertainment, expanding beyond live performance into full-scale entertainment production, artist development, and media creation. Building on Drywater’s legacy, Avondale’s latest ventures include the AV/E Booking App, Avondale Orchestra, AguaSeca, Jayo Soul, and Vibe City.

As Founder & Executive Producer, Bruce oversees all creative direction, talent recruitment, hiring, and staffing for Avondale’s performance and production teams. He leads marketing and technology initiatives, including the design and ongoing development of Avondale’s proprietary business app, digital infrastructure, and media presence. Bruce directs artistic strategy from concept through performance, ensuring every production reflects the company’s precision, polish, and creative excellence.

As Co-Founder & Executive Administrator, Andrea manages all invoicing, financial operations, and weekly logistics, including air, hotel, and ground transportation for performers and crew. She oversees day-to-day administration, insurance, taxes, and facility management; drafts contracts and executive communications; and represents Avondale at industry events. Her leadership ensures the company’s operational and financial systems remain perfectly aligned with its creative vision.

Together, Bruce and Andrea continue to expand Avondale’s creative reach while upholding its core promise: world-class entertainment delivered with artistry, integrity, and excellence.