Mark Evans (coach)

Mark Evans

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Born|

Mark Evans

May 29, 1980

Bridgeview, IL

Nationality| American
Other names| "Shah" Evans
Citizenship| United States of America
Occupation|

* Martial Arts Coach
* Motivational Speaker
* Hip Hop Promoter

Organization| The Blast Muay Thai, Urban Community Arts Network

Mark Evans (Born May 29, 1980) is a Martial Arts Coach, Hip Hop Promoter and Motivational Speaker based in Madison, Wisconsin. He is also known as "ShaH" Evans and MrGetYourBuzzUp.[1] Evans is the Owner and Coach of The Blast Muay Thai in Madison, WI.[2] Evans runs his own management and consulting agency, M.E Management and Consulting, and is the Founder & Vice President of the Urban Community Arts Network in Madison, WI.[1]

## Biography[edit]

Born in Bridgeview, Illinois, Mark Evans always had a passion for hip hop and knew that he wanted to do something with that passion.[3] He moved to Richland Center, Wisconsin, WI during his teenage years. It was during that time that he began boxing at Roufusport MMA/Mixed Martial Arts Academy. He also began being involved in the local hip-hop music scene by networking with local hip hop artists. Mark Evans currently resides in Madison, WI.

Mark Evans is currently the Owner and Coach at The Blast Muay Thai in Madison, WI.[2] He assumed ownership of the gym in 2018. Along with teaching his students martial arts, Evans promotes kindness and pursuing your passions outside of the gym.[2] He coached 4 amateur and professional fighters to North American Muay Thai championship. He also coached a fighter to one amateur Mixed Martial Arts Championship. He is currently 3-2 in USA Boxing as a coach.

He currently coaches professional Muay Thai fighter, Luke "The Chef" Lessei.[2]

Mark Evans has made his mark as a hip hop promoter and enthusiast in the Madison-area.[1][3]. He served as an independent concert promoter for The Frequency where he helped develop a platform for local hip hop talent in Madison, WI to grow and shine.[3][4][5] He lead the "Hip Hop Fights for Justice" rally in Madison, WI in 2015 to promote hip hop as apart of the local community in response to a police shooting resulting in the death of Tony Robinson.[6]

He currently manages platinum selling artist DJ Pain 1 and I-20 (rapper).[1]

Mark Evans is the Founder and current Vice President of the Urban Community Arts Network (UCAN) based in Madison, WI.[5][3]Their mission is to empower and unify the local Madison community through Hip-Hop via fostering creative/collaborative performance spaces, promoting professional growth opportunities and building sustainable/safe performance opportunities.[7][8]

He helped establish a set of "Entertainment Best Practices" with UCAN and the Madison Arts Commission in 2009.[9] These best practices call for venue owners to thoroughly research performers and promoters, properly anticipate crowds, hire adequate security and market to a diverse audience.[9][8]

He, alongside Karen Reese and DJ Pain 1, founded the Madison Hip Hop Awards in 2010 out of a need to foster a sense of community, celebrate the best hip-hop musicians in Madison, and provide opportunities for young people to be creative via a partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County.[3][10][11]

## References[edit]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "[Exclusive] ShaH Evans Talks Artist Management". Upcoming Hip-Hop | more than a hip hop blog. 2015-06-20. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Krumme, Mackenzie. "The Blast kickboxing gym thrives in spite of pandemic". Madison365. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Interview with Shah Evans: Overcoming the hip-hop stigma | The Madison Times". 2014-06-18. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
4. ↑ Times, Jessie Opoien | The Capital. "Five questions with ShaH Evans, the Frequency's new hip-hop booking agent". madison.com. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Burke, Julia (2014-06-04). "The Frequency hires concert promoter Shah Evans to book Madison hip-hop acts". Isthmus | Madison, Wisconsin. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
6. ↑ Potter, Steven (2015-03-09). "Madison hip-hop artists stunned to see national issue hit home". Isthmus | Madison, Wisconsin. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
7. ↑ "Mission". Urban Community Arts Network — Madison. 2018-07-20. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Burke, Julia (2014-03-13). "Hip-hop heroes: DJs and emcees demand respect for Madison's scene". Isthmus | Madison, Wisconsin. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Potter, Steven (2016-03-10). "Hip-hop ban replaced with a plan". Isthmus | Madison, Wisconsin. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
10. ↑ Burke, Julia (2014-11-04). "Elevating the conversation at the 2014 Madison Hip-Hop Awards". Isthmus | Madison, Wisconsin. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
11. ↑ Times, Rob Thomas | The Capital. "Madison Hip-Hop Awards working to change perceptions". madison.com. Retrieved 2021-11-27.

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