Big Daddy Weave, Llc

What Big Daddy Weave, Llc does

Big Daddy Weave, LLC is a Contemporary Christian Music band formed in 1998 at the University of Mobile, operating as an artist entity under Word Entertainment LLC (a Curb company). The band is led by vocalist and bassist Mike Weaver alongside guitarist Jeremy Redmon, saxophonist/keyboardist Joe Shirk, drummer Brian Beihl, and bassist Raul 'Rowdy' Alfonso. Their catalog spans 10 studio albums and includes chart-topping songs such as 'Redeemed' (11 weeks at No. 1 on Christian charts), 'The Lion and the Lamb', 'Overwhelmed', 'My Story', and the 2024 Katy Nichole duet 'God is in This Story'. The group's primary customer segment is Christian music fans and church congregations who use their music for personal worship, congregational singing, and live concert experiences.

The band's core products are their recorded music catalog, live concert performances, and branded merchandise. Distribution runs through global streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.), a Shopify-powered direct-to-fan storefront (bigdaddyweave.myshopify.com), and a regional touring circuit booked via agent Jeff Roberts. A layered licensing stack captures additional value: mechanical royalties via Harry Fox, print and synchronization rights through Curb Records, and chord-chart/worship-utility distribution via PraiseCharts and CCLI. Touring operations are supported by equipment partnerships with Gibson, Yamaha, Aguilar, Sabian, D'Addario, and other instrument brands.

Revenue is generated across four streams: music sales and streaming royalties, live concert ticket sales, merchandise, and licensing. The business is event-driven, with album releases, chart-performing singles, and tour cycles anchoring the GTM motion. Following the death of founding member Jay Weaver in January 2022, the band reconstituted its lineup and released their 10th album 'Let It Begin' in 2024, addressing themes of grief, loss, and faith-based renewal. The entity is privately held with no VC or PE ownership disclosed in available sources; ownership is managed through the Word Entertainment/Curb corporate structure.

Name

Big Daddy Weave, Llc

Legal name

Big Daddy Weave

Website

https://bigdaddyweave.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Big Daddy Weave, LLC is a Contemporary Christian Music band operating under Word Entertainment LLC (a Curb company) since 1998, serving Christian music fans and church congregations through recorded music, regional touring performances, branded merchandise, and worship-music licensing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Contemporary Music

NAICS

Music Publishers (512230)

akta.pro primary industry

Musical Instruments (Acoustic & Electric) (MPAIAJAA)

Keywords

• Contemporary Christian music
• Worship music
• Live concert tours
• Band merchandise
• Music licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Gulf Breeze

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Music Sales and Streaming: Revenue from album sales, digital downloads, and streaming platform plays for their Christian contemporary music catalog including hits like 'Redeemed', 'The Lion and the Lamb', 'Overwhelmed', 'My Story', and 'God is in This Story'.
2. Touring and Live Events: Revenue generated from concert performances and live event bookings. The band tours extensively with their latest album 'Let It Begin'.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of band merchandise including apparel and accessories through their Shopify storefront.
4. Licensing Royalties: Revenue from mechanical licenses for song usage, print music licenses, and synchronization rights for videos and projects. Licensing inquiries go through Curb Records.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Big Daddy Weave is a Christian music band that creates, records, performs, and distributes contemporary worship and Christian pop music. They sell studio albums and singles (notably their 10th studio album 'Let It Begin' released in 2024), operate an extensive touring schedule of live concert performances, and sell band merchandise (apparel and accessories) through a direct Shopify storefront. Revenue also comes from licensing their song catalog for mechanical, print, and synchronization uses through Curb Records.

Product overview

Big Daddy Weave is a Christian music band offering music albums, merchandise, and live concert performances. The band's core products include their studio albums (notably their tenth album 'Let It Begin'), their extensive catalog of Christian music songs, an online merchandise store, and touring/live performance services. The band, formed at the University of Mobile in 1998, is known for radio hits including 'Redeemed', 'The Lion and the Lamb', and 'God is in This Story'.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Let It Begin Album Tenth studio album featuring faith, hope, and healing songs including 'God is in This Story', 'Free', 'Good Grief', and 'Jaybird'; sold to fans via streaming platforms and digital stores.
• Big Daddy Weave Music Catalog Collection of Christian contemporary songs including award-winning 'Redeemed' (11 weeks at No. 1), 'The Lion and the Lamb', 'Overwhelmed', 'My Story', and 'God is in This Story'; available via streaming platforms and licensed for worship use.
• Band Merchandise Shop Online merchandise store selling band-related items including apparel, accessories, and music releases via a direct Shopify storefront.
• Live Concert Performances Touring and live event performances for booking, managed through agent Jeff Roberts ([email protected]), featuring songs from across the Big Daddy Weave catalog.

Quantifiable outcome

• Their song 'Redeemed' spent 11 weeks at No. 1 on Christian music charts
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• GibsonminorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page. Gibson provides musical instruments (guitars) for the band's performances.
• YamahaminorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page. Yamaha provides musical instruments and audio equipment.
• AguilarminorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page. Aguilar provides bass amplifiers and audio equipment.
• SabianminorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page. Sabian provides cymbals for the band's drum kit.
• D'AddariominorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page. D'Addario provides guitar strings and accessories.
• ElixirminorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page. Elixir provides guitar strings with their signature coating.
• Heil SoundminorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page. Heil Sound provides microphones and wireless systems.
• PromarkminorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page. Promark provides drumsticks and percussion accessories.
• DunlopminorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page. Dunlop provides picks, straps, and accessory products.
• DrumdotsminorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page. Drumdots provides drum dampening products.
• CympadminorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page. Cympad provides cymbal accessories and mounting solutions.
• McPhersonminorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page. McPherson provides guitars.
• FerventminorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page. Fervent provides musical equipment.
• WoodshedminorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page. Woodshed provides musical equipment.
• AJPminorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page.
• LooptimusminorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page.
• HumesminorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page.
• GOAminorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page.
• Switch KickminorOthersEquipment partner shown on the Partners page.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Skillet: Mainstream rock band with explicit Christian identity and a broader commercial footprint than Big Daddy Weave; comparable in touring scale and audience overlap in faith-leaning demographics.
• Switchfoot: Long-running Christian-adjacent alt-rock band with broader mainstream crossover; comparable in longevity but operates in a more secular-rock adjacent space with larger mainstream reach.

Direct peers

• Matthew West: Established Christian contemporary artist with comparable touring schedule, catalog of church-friendly songs, and label infrastructure similar to Big Daddy Weave.
• Casting Crowns: Multiple-GRAMMY-winning Christian band with deep church-worship adoption and extensive chart success; closely comparable to Big Daddy Weave in scale, audience, and contemporary Christian positioning.
• TobyMac: Established Christian artist/band with multiple GRAMMY wins and a sustained touring career; comparable to Big Daddy Weave in CCM positioning, multi-album depth, and label backing.
• Newsboys: Veteran Christian pop/rock band with 25+ year touring history and numerous worship staples; comparable in business model, touring approach, and Christian audience focus.
• Chris Tomlin: One of the most-covered worship artists globally; comparable to Big Daddy Weave's biggest hits for church adoption and the resulting mechanical / CCLI licensing royalty engine.
• MercyMe: Long-established Christian contemporary band with major crossover hits ('I Can Only Imagine') and a deep worship catalog; directly comparable to Big Daddy Weave in genre, touring model, label backing, and audience.
• Kutless: Christian rock band with a multi-album catalog and active touring schedule; comparable in band size, contemporary Christian positioning, and touring scale.
• Tenth Avenue North: Christian contemporary band with worship-oriented hits and similar audience size; comparable in touring model, catalog depth, and contemporary worship positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BDWMUSIC
• Facebookfacebook.com/bigdaddyweave
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/big-daddy-weave

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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