Podcasts about monitor engineer

Ep. 5: Liz Weber (Production Asst./ Access Team) How to Dance in Ohio Broadway Musical Liz (they/them) is a freelance AEA stage manager and audio engineer/ designer who has a passion for justice and equality and will fight for what is right in the theater industry whether it be through wage parity, gender parity, and especially now through accessibility. They are actually autistic and strive for intersectionality in theater 'with every breath and every sinew'. Born in NYC, they started their professional career at 15 working Off-Broadway while still enrolled in high school at LaGuardia for Technical Theater. Besides Ohio - they have done myriads of work for various New York and national companies. They recently served as the Monitor Engineer at Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield, Wisconsin where they mixed artists like KT Tunstall, The Allman Family Revival, and Gladys Knight. Other recent credits include - PSM of All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of RBG for its first national tour; Associate Sound Designer/A1 for the Big Apple Circus in 2022, and sound designer for over 30 shows for the SheNYC festival which strives for equity amongst marginalized genders in NYC. More info on our How to Dance in Ohio Podcast ⁠https://www.vintageannalsarchive.com/building-moo-mentum-a-very-unofficial-how-to-dance-in-ohio-podcast.html⁠ Credits  Produced and Edited by Otter Castro    Produced, Research and Interview by Rich Wexler   Music   Richie by B.J Snowden https://bjsnowdenmusic.com/  There Was a light Instrumental   I Never Feel Alone Instrumental by Stephen Bluhm  https://www.stephenbluhm.fun/  Website https://www.vintageannalsarchive.com/   

You love the music business. You want to find a gig on the road as a Tour Manager, Guitar Tech, Front of House or Monitor Engineer. Maybe your speciality is as a production assistant, catering, wardrobe, lighting director or set carpenter. But you don't know anyone in the industry, and you don't know how to get your foot in the door. Enter Giggs. Founder and CEO Nikki Sanz is the brains and heart behind Giggs, the first job posting and social networking platform for the touring industry. Based out of Nashville TN, Nikki has navigated the entertainment industry with hustle and ambition, and in turn has created a social and networking platform designed for the touring industry. On this episode, we talk with Nikki as to how she got in the business, spent time on the road touring, the perils and pitfalls that sometimes go along with being on the road, and how she came up with the concept of Giggs for the concert touring industry. www.giggs.live Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas Recorded inside what could be an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what's left of Music Row in Nashville TN (Man we sure do miss Noshville, and the Longhorn Steakhouse) Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy. Website: If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to: musicpodcast@mail.com If you're interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we'll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at musicpodcast@mail.com The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show provided by the guest(s), are those of the guest(s) own, and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Business Side of Music's name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner (Lotta Dogs Productions LLC), and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Copyright © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions, LLC, All rights reserved.  

During her eleven years of production industry experience, Victoria Butash has been FOH and MON engineer, systems engineer, and a professor of live sound and audio. She is currently touring as a MON engineer for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and Sylvan Esso. She is based in Austin, Texas. Host & Producer: Rebecca Wilson www.rebeccawilsonstudio.com/ Executive Producers: Beckie Campbell & Susan Kost Edited by: Christina Hiromoto soundgirls.org  Sponsored by QSC https://www.qsc.com Music by Jess Fenton https://www.jessfenton.com/

Chip Auchincloss is a Monitor Engineer and Backline Tech based in Brooklyn, N.Y., who's spent the last 20 years living his dream of working in the live sound industry. I met with Chip at his Brooklyn studio where we dove deep into his upbringing in Philadelphia, his obsession with concerts, and the crazy coincidence of our family connection. Over the years he has toured with artists ranging from Dirty Projectors, Silversun Pickups, The New Pornographers, Regina Spektor, and many more. He's also worked as a house engineer at several venues including Sony Hall, World Stage, Webster Hall, and B.B. King's Blues Club, where he got his start. Subscribe to the Podcast:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roadie-free-radio/id1115332289 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61e24ZD5A3oBTxO36WHQXq?si=38cac6d09f3f4fea

Chip Auchincloss is a Monitor Engineer and Backline Tech based in Brooklyn, N.Y., who's spent the last 20 years living his dream of working in the live sound industry.     I met with Chip at his Brooklyn studio where we dove deep into his upbringing in Philadelphia, his obsession with concerts, and the crazy coincidence of our family connection.     Over the years he has toured with artists ranging from Dirty Projectors, Silversun Pickups, The New Pornographers, Regina Spektor, and many more. He's also worked as a house engineer at several venues including Sony Hall, World Stage, Webster Hall, and B.B. King's Blues Club, where he got his start.     Subscribe to the Podcast:      Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roadie-free-radio/id1115332289     Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61e24ZD5A3oBTxO36WHQXq?si=38cac6d09f3f4fea

On Episode 199, the hosts are joined by taco lover and audio engineer Lorin White. He is currently out as Monitor Engineer for Lionel Richie, and over the past few years has worked with artists such as  TLC, Mariah Carey, and more. They talk about working as the house monitor engineer for major Award shows like the Latin Grammy's and Latin Billboard Awards, giving advice to up-and-coming engineers walking into awards shows for the first time.  Lorin tells about his roots in the San Fransico music scene and how that led to a successful touting career, and much more.*Disclaimer the audio on this episode is a little rougher than our typical quality, due to multiple scheduling conflicts we took the opportunity that we had, to get this episode recorded. The background environment on Lorin White's end was less than ideal but, It was worth having this conversation regardless. This episode is sponsored by  Allen & Heath, and RCFJoin our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, and Follow us on InstagramPlease check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boon

What is it like to work with the gear from DiGiCo and Klang? Kyle McMahon cut his teeth as Chris Tomlin's FOH Engineer and Monitor Engineer. He has taken that experience to his new role as the Trainer and Application Support for Group One. Kyle joins us to chat about every console under the sun, how DiGiCo thrived during the pandemic, and more.In this episode you'll hear: 1:30 FOH setups of churches we've visited recently 4:45 Kyle McMahon joins us 6:30 Five Truths and a Lie with Kyle 16:30 Kyle's journey into the church production life23:15 What Kyle does at Group One (DiGiCo Distribution) 26:15 How did Group One thrive during the pandemic? 33:00 What does it sound like to experience Klang? 44:00 Paris Auto Show with One Republic 46:00 Disaster turned Glorious with Matt Redmon  49:26 Game: “Name that Console Brand” 53:25 Kyle's favorite DiGiCo and non-DiGiCo console of all time54:50 Tech Takeaway: Be really good at paperwork Plugs: Check out what DiGiCo and Klang have going on and hit Kyle up on Instagram. Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can get Certified Church Owned gear here.Connect with us: Follow us on FacebookHang out with us on InstagramSee all the ways we can serve your church on our WebsiteGet our best gear sent to your inbox each Monday before it goes public via the Early ServiceWe're hiring for multiple roles at ChurchGear! Apply on our website on the jobs page here.

Dig-in and listen to Jon Klucharits (Monitor engineer for bands that include: Pierce the Veil, Black Veil Brides, Andy Black, Interruptors and Set It Off) chat with Steve about all things monitor engineering. From his early days with Vans Warped Tour to his current gig with Pierce the Veil, the guys dive-in deep and geek out while running through console choices, mic packages, philosophies, RF challenges, tour experiences and more. Follow Jon on Instagram: @eaglescoutjon

Dani Seggewiss is a Monitor Engineer originally from Cologne, Germany, who currently resides in Leeds, in the U.K. At thirteen years old Dani went with her mom to see a concert, and upon seeing the monitor and FOH engineers in action, she knew that that was what she wanted to pursue. Not that she had any idea of how to do it or how to start, or even what they were doing, but she knew that whatever it was struck a chord with her, and that she had to follow her instincts. Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roadie-free-radio/id1115332289 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61e24ZD5A3oBTxO36WHQXq?si=38cac6d09f3f4fea

Dani Seggewiss is a Monitor Engineer originally from Cologne, Germany, who currently resides in Leeds, in the U.K. At thirteen years old Dani went with her mom to see a concert, and upon seeing the monitor and FOH engineers in action, she knew that that was what she wanted to pursue. Not that she had any idea of how to do it or how to start, or even what they were doing, but she knew that whatever it was struck a chord with her, and that she had to follow her instincts. Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roadie-free-radio/id1115332289 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61e24ZD5A3oBTxO36WHQXq?si=38cac6d09f3f4fea

iTunes          Spotify          Youtube     Patreon      During her eleven years of production industry experience, Victoria Butash has been living her dream as a FOH and MON systems engineer, MON engineer, FOH engineer, and live sound professor. She is currently on tour mixing monitors for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and Sylvan Esso. Victoria is based in Austin, Texas. Special Mentions: Becky Pell - Yoga Journey: A Contemporary Guide to a Timeless Tradition, Claire Murphy -  Girl on the Road: How to Break into Touring from a Female Perspective, Roadie Free Radio Merch, RFR Podcast Bundle, Follow Your Drishti Yoga Podcast, roadiecare.com, musicares.org, Roswell Pro Audio Mini K87, Soundgirls.org

  Graham Mellor is a Production Manager, Monitor Engineer, and Front of House Engineer currently based out of Rhode Island. He is also the owner of Sound Advice LLC, a small sound/production company in North Kingstown, RI, providing production, backline, and audio services to venues in the state, as well as tours such as last years' The Last Waltz ft. Warren Haynes, Jamey Johnson, Don Was, Lukas Nelson, and John Medeski, as well as the Moe/Blues Traveler All Roads Run Around Tour last summer. FULL Episode HERE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2M8ssxFWfSZ0b5cMj5DZJv?si=2MvWAgUMTnemM-rCkWh_Rw  

Graham Mellor is a Production Manager, Monitor Engineer, and Front of House Engineer currently based out of Rhode Island. He is also the owner of Sound Advice LLC, a small sound/production company in North Kingstown, RI, providing production, backline, and audio services to venues in the state, as well as tours such as last years' The Last Waltz ft. Warren Haynes, Jamey Johnson, Don Was, Lukas Nelson, and John Medeski, as well as the Moe/Blues Traveler All Roads Run Around Tour last summer. FULL Episode HERE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2M8ssxFWfSZ0b5cMj5DZJv?si=2MvWAgUMTnemM-rCkWh_Rw

Pat Rowe joins the hosts on episode 166, to talk about his work with the bands Volbeat and Godsmack. He discusses the path of working as a PA fly tech and monitor tech on tour and eventually taking on the mixing role for both bands. They discuss how working as the tech before taking on the mixing role sets you up for understanding the phycology side of the job with the artists. Pat has worked with Godsmack both in the studio and live, and he talks about the different mindsets needed between them.This episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath, and RCFJoin our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on InstagramPlease check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone.

On episode 160, the hosts are joined by Matt Meyer. They discuss the topic of being "the only person an artist has", from being a FOH, TM, and more all at once for the artists. Matt talks about being an intention of the artist's brand and reputation, working well as a support act on shows, and more.Matt is a FOH, Monitor Engineer, TM, or a combination  for artists such as Emotional Oranges, Chiiild, Broken Social Scene, and more Episode link - Michael Lawrence joined the Talking Ears Podcast to talk about SPL, loudness, and the audio engineer's responsibility when it comes to exposure risk at live sound events. This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.Join our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on InstagramPlease check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone

Salim Akram is a live sound engineer specializing in mixing monitors. He currently works as the Monitor Engineer for seven-time Grammy Award-winning artist Billie Eilish and eight-time Grammy Award-winning producer and artist Finneas.  In 2019, he was featured in FOH Magazine and was a Parnelli nominee for the Monitor Engineer of the Year. After attending Art Institute of New England, Salim began to synthesize his technical skills in engineering with his life-long passion for playing music. He and his closest friends co-founded the band Bad Rabbits, where Salim would go on to not only tour with major artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Steve Aoki, Allen Stone, and Taking Back Sunday – but he would have the opportunity to work with producers Teddy Riley, Michael Elizondo, James Fauntleroy, et. al. in the studio. Bad Rabbits has won numerous Boston Music Awards, including Artist of the Year, perform as guests on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Arsenio Hall, and Craig Ferguson, and perform at huge festivals such as Vans Warped Tour, Reading and Leeds, and SXSW. While Bad Rabbits was writing music and taking an interlude on touring, Salim dove head-first into regular house engineering roles with local venues owned and operated by Bowery/AEG and City Winery, while simultaneously expanding his freelancing repertoire to include contract work for corporate juggernauts such as Dell, Apple, and Google, as well as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Chanel, Puma, Sephora, and the Simmons Leadership Conference. However, when he was asked to build the touring monitor rig for Glassjaw, he realized it was just the catalyst he needed to get back on the road.  Salim was introduced to Ms. Eilish in 2018 and continues to work as her Monitor Engineer through today. When he isn't on tour, he resides in Boston, Massachusetts, and enjoys photography, cooking, and traveling.  Interviewer Host & Producer: Rebecca Wilson Executive Producers: Beckie Campbell & Susan Williams Edited by: Robbie Mortimer soundgirls.org  Sponsored by QSC https://www.qsc.com

Austin Schroeder is a Monitor Engineer based out of San Diego, California, who is currently in rehearsals for the highly anticipated Rage Against the Machine tour. An Iowa native, Austin started on piano at a young age, setting the groundwork for a deep and lifelong understanding and appreciation of music. His teenage years saw him develop more into a bassist, which he played in several jazz bands before ultimately ending up at Full Sail University, hoping for a degree in music recording. After moving to Nashville to work at the famed Blackbird studios, Austin tired of studio life and decided that perhaps he was better suited to life on the road and the more spontaneous feel of live music. A misunderstanding during his interview process at Clair Bros led to an opportunity at a smaller Pennsylania-based company, Allusions Lighting and Sound Production. It was here, that Austin's fate was set, and his career began to flourish. Among the artists that he has worked with are Iggy Azaelia, Foo Fighters, Audioslave, Tom Morello, and Lupe Fiasco. In 2019, Austin was awarded the Parnelli award for Monitor Mixer of the year. Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BHIXX87IunFWp8jAXkv80?si=AGaAKqVQTfSVT64RyGRpXg The Following links are affiliate links! Each sale helps our channel out at no additional cost to you. My VLOG & Streaming camera: https://amzn.to/3nEuIh2 The VLOG Lens: https://amzn.to/2y4Zrjd The ALL PURPOSE lens: http://amzn.to/2vPGayB My OTHER lens: https://amzn.to/38OVlfb My MAIN PODCAST mic: https://roswellproaudio.com/products/mini-k87 My OTHER podcast mic: https://amzn.to/3nK9oGQ Create ‘n Cast Bundle from SHURE & Focusrite: https://amzn.to/2LTUTTv The camera CAGE I use: http://amzn.to/2fWUwI2 My DESKTOP mixer: https://amzn.to/39yiSzZ My AUDIO interface: https://amzn.to/2LRF53W BEST FIELD recorder: http://amzn.to/2wfzCYI My FAVORITE mic stands: http://amzn.to/2xnBn6d Roadie Free Radio Merch: http://www.roadiefreeradio.com/merch/ RFR Website: http://www.roadiefreeradio.com

Rebecca Wilson is an industry veteran, working in live sound for over 25 years. Touring solely as a monitor engineer, except for a brief stint as FOH Engineer for Flemming and John (while out with Ben Folds), she has worked for Sound Image, at Humphrey's by the Bay and toured with Nanci Griffith, Wilco, The Bangles, and more. Rebecca is based in New York, and after finishing a 15-month project for Tibet House US, the Cultural Center for the Dalai Lama in NYC has moved into the position of head audio engineer for the TED headquarters and TED World Theatre.

Great interview with Lee Petrus! He is the Monitor Engineer for country star Chase Rice. We get into a whole bunch of stuff with him on how he began in the music industry, what's it like on tour with Chase, and living the Nashville Country music life every day. Good Episode today and make sure you rate and subscribe to the boys! It's the best way for us to grow the podcast! The Boys - https://linktr.ee/GridironGarage Lee Petrus - https://www.instagram.com/leeapetrus/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gridiron-garage/support

Hailing from Los Angeles, Karrie has spent the last 30 years as the monitor engineer for Pearl Jam and Eddie Vedder. Karrie started out doing sound for punk bands in Los Angeles in 1986 under the tutelage of Dave Rat of Rat Sound, where she spent twenty years helping to establish the company. She was able to gain an immense amount of hands-on experience and technical knowledge at Rat, which eventually led to her becoming the monitor engineer for The Red Hot Chili Peppers from 1990-2000. She first met and started working with Pearl Jam who opened for Red Hot Chili Peppers on their 1991-1992 Blood Sugar Sex Magic Tour. She has worked with Sonic Youth, Fugazi, and Neil Young.

Maxime Brunet is a freelance Front of House engineer, tour manager and monitor engineer. She has worked with artists such as Wolf Parade, Operators and TR/ST. Maxime also developed an introduction to live sound class for womxn, which she has taught in several cities in Canada.

With over 20 years of concert production experience, Mike Bangs has spent most of his career as a Touring Monitor Engineer and Production Manager. On tour with acts such as Aerosmith, Eric Clapton, Katy Perry, Tom Petty, Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Nick Jonas, Bangs has developed extensive real-world experience and has mixed well over 1000 shows across the globe. As an early adopter of live digital mixing, Bangs provided training and support for engineers switching from analog to many of the first large format digital consoles starting in 2004. In 2011, he adopted Allen & Heath as his console of choice for consistent touring, leading to a close relationship with the manufacturer. At the end of 2015, Bangs was added to the team as the Allen & Heath USA Live Sound/Touring Manager to support the unique needs of touring professionals on the groundbreaking new dLive mix system. In addition to his role at A&H, Bangs works as Monitor Engineer for George Strait and as an industry educator.

Tanner Wayne joins us this week to discuss everything he knows about working as a drum tech. Tanner's career path over the past 15 years has allowed him to learn both the artist and tech side of working with drums. Tanner has worked for over 15 artists as a drum tech during his career so far - some of which are Of Mice & Men, Atreyu, & Miguel. He has also played in Chiodos, Scary Kids Scaring Kids - and is currently a member of the band In Flames. In this episode of the Don't Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • Tanner's journey to success in the touring world • A day in the life of a drum tech on the road • The importance of knowing your stock • Tips for being a successful drum tech (0:00) Intro (3:15)Tanner gets on the bus (8:00) The importance of being a good hang (11:25) Don't be a punisher! (13:30) How Tanner started touring (20:37) Skills needed to be a good drum tech (25:12) What's a carnet? (and some travel stories) (29:21) Daily responsibilities (36:25) Self-care on the road (40:38) Doors and downtime (47:00) Showtime and putting out fires (53:35) Break it down and load it out --- Tanner Wayne - Guest ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tannerwayne ► Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/tannerwayne ► Website: https://www.tannerwayne.com --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ►Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Neil Westfall - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/NW44 ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neilwestfall44 ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/neilwestfall44 Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- #NeilWestfall #InFlames #TannerWayne #AdamElmakias #ADayToRemember #DontShitOnTheBus

Karrie Keyes, co-founder of SoundGirls.org, joins the podcast to talk about her transition from analog to digital and how she manages stage volume for Pearl Jam. Keyes also talks about some of her roots with artists like Fugazi and Black Flag. Some more serious conversations on the "Exit Plan," how to know when to retire or move on, and the tough choices this industry can bring with the grueling lifestyle of touring.Beginning her career in live sound at the age of 18, Karrie Keyes has been the monitor engineer for Pearl Jam and Eddie Vedder for 30 years. She's also spent ten years (1990-2000) as a monitor engineer for Red Hot Chili Peppers and has mixed a very diverse list of additional artists.Read more about Karrie Keyes here:https://soundgirls.org/traveling-the-long-road-karrie-keyes/This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.Please check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group. It's a space for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments! Let's build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside and Chris Leonard

iTunes         Spotify         Youtube           Patreon Jason Greenberg is a Front of House and Monitor Engineer based in New Jersey with an extensive resume including such artists as Hot Tuna, Darlene Love, Dion, Trey Anastasio, and the Tangiers Blues Band. An avid taper of Grateful Dead and Hot Tuna concerts, Jason’s passion for music and live sound ultimately led him to the Institute of Audio Research where he began his formal training. Since 2011 he has worked at several production companies including L & M Sound and Light, K Sound, CMT Productions, and Boulevard Pro, where he has been since 2013.
 Jason is accustomed to working with both national and local artists, and is more than comfortable working in venues from Stadiums to Corporate Conference Rooms. Today’s episode is sponsored by Lensrentals. Use the code ROADIE15 to get 15% off your entire order. Special Mentions: Musicians For Health, Boulevard Carroll Productions, Hot Tuna, Fur Peace Ranch, Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes--A Memoir – Steve Gorman, Right Place, Right Time: The Life of a Rock & Roll Photographer – Bob Gruen, Tour Supply GoFundMe, Tour Health Research Initiative, ROADIE: My Documentary (TJ Hoffman film), Loud: A Life In Rock ‘N Roll by the World’s First Female Roadie. By Tana Douglas, The Last Seat in the House: The Story of Hanley Sound, The Power of Podcasting Panel at NAMM, Soundgirls, Roswell Pro Audio Mini K87, Filming Great Concert Footage, Roadie Short Film, Roadie: A True Story (at least the parts I remember)

EP011: DORON DINA / Monitor Engineer for Ziggy Marley, Ebi, The Neighbourhood + Recording Engineer for Miley Cyrus, Fitz & The Tantrums, Tori Kelly, Ziggy Marley, Dirty Heads // California Native. Los Angeles Resident. Vibe Master. Klang-Fabrik Connoisseur. Grammy Nominated. Reggae Renegade. IG: @dorondina LinkedIn: @dorondina https://linktr.ee/thedirtydecibel for all things #TDDP

Paddi Krause joins MixMasters by way of Hamburg, Germany and spends time sharing his story about getting into the live sound touring business. Paddi has worked with some of the most prolific bands of our time, including In Flames, Trivium, Alter Bridge, Korn, Toto, and more. We dive-in and talk about the importance of being prepared, how a little "OCD" can be a good thing, gear (including Shure wireless and Avid S6L console), and more. There's even some COVID speculation, so don't miss out on this amazing episode with one of the industry's best.

Michael and Willa chat with Ashton Parsons, who mixes monitors for Disturbed and has also worked with Animals as Leaders, 98 Degrees, Bush, Anthrax, Fifth Harmony, Daya, Daughtry, Papa Roach, and many more, as monitor engineer, FOH engineer, tour manager, playback tech, and a variety of other production roles. Ashton gives some helpful guidance about mixing in-ear monitors and communicating with artists, and we discuss Willa's sandwich crust preferences. This episode is sponsored by: AudixNEW Online Podcast Merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/signal-to-noise-podcastPlease check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group. It's a space for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments! Let's build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss and reminisce about the “good old days.”The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside/ Chris LeonardSend us your comments at signal2noisepodcast@gmail.com

EP00: MATT A. - Host Solo II / Back with another season of TDD, so come kick it with me as I reflect on my experience of completing the first season, and then how I decided to approach the second season moving forward. // California Native. LA Resident. Music Manipulator. Spiritual Gangster. Mamba Forever. IG: @matthewmatics IG: @thedirtydecibelpodcast www.linktr.ee/thedirtydecibel

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Andrew continues his conversation with Sound Engineer Paul Klimson. They talk about their hope for an artistic Renaissance. Also, discuss Paul's time on Late Night TV working with The Roots. They bring up the importance of arts education and also how the youth are shaping the landscape now and in the future.Head to the blogpost for further details and explained references for this episode.Follow us on:FacebookInstagramWebsiteCredits:Podcast Image by Findae Photography and DesignSong:In One Place by BarradeenMusic promoted by Free Stock MusicCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported

Andrew has a chat with Sound Engineer Paul Klimson. Having been in the music industry for decades, Paul has been on tour with Justin Timberlake and John Legend. Also was the monitoring engineer for Jimmy Fallon's Late Night and Tonight Show and worked closely with The Roots. Now recently having open a non-profit organization called The Roadie Clinic that focuses on Roadies and their families on and off tours.Instantly discovering how like-minded they are they dive into many topics as they discuss how the pandemic has affected their work but also the art itself. How artists view their self worth and try to stay in the moment. They bring up working with their "gurus" and how important it is to be kind. That and much more.Head to the blogpost for further details and explained references for this episode.Follow us on:FacebookInstagramWebsiteCredits:Podcast Image by Findae Photography and DesignSong:In One Place by BarradeenMusic promoted by Free Stock MusicCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported

Join the master of… team as they talk with Brad Galvin, the Monitor Engineer for the Lumineers. He has a lot to say about the current season and how best to work with others. Joining the conversation is Victoria Bilson, World Indoor Bowls Council 2014 Mixed pair winner, at the age of 16.

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Tee-Cee Bailey has been in the live music industry for 26 years. She has mixed FOH and monitors but prefers the monitor side of the snake. She is also an accomplished production assistant/production manager.Tee-Cee has toured with Mila Mason, Mindy McCready, Tim McGraw, Leanne Womack and Martina McBride, but has been the primary monitor engineer for Trisha Yearwood since 1998. Tee-Cee joined the Garth Brooks World Tour starting in 2014. She is currently the monitor engineer for Trisha Yearwood and Garth BrooksHailing from South Carolina, she is a classically trained French Horn Player with a degree from North Greenville College. She is also a graduate from Middle Tennessee State University’s Recording Industry Management Program. When not on tour, Tee-Cee resides in Nashville, TN, where she can be found tending to Bailey’s Backyard Birdbath, BBQ, Bar and Banana Bread Bungalow.

EP007: JEN WATMAN - FOH Engineer for The Drums, Bikini Kill, Lissie, Daya + Monitor Engineer for Cat Power, Anita Baker, Sleigh Bells // Chicago Native. Los Angeles Resident. Magic Music Maker. Home Cooking Champion. World Wide Humxnitarian. IG: @jen_zones (personal) @gem_zones (musical) FB & LinkedIn: @jenwatman Website: onlyneatfreqs.net

EP006: CARLOS ESTEVES - Monitor Engineer for Iration, Dodie, Sublime w/ Rome, Dirty Heads + FOH Engineer for The Expendables, La Santa Cecilia, Aly & AJ, The Wailers // Venezuela Native. Ft. Lauderdale Resident. Stage Right Snack Master. Golden Doodle Dad. Partial to "Revolver". IG: @carlosestevesq - @33round_art  IG: @stagerightpodcastFB: @carlos.esteves.5074   Twitter: @revolutionrock2

What does it take to be the Very best Monitor Engineer? Today we're talking to "Tater" McCarthy about what it takes to be the very best and how to make your Artist know that they are the only focus that you have on-stage. Touring Monitor Engineer is not for the faint of heart. Reach out to us @GigReadypodcast on instagram and GigReady@gigrent.com

Charlie Bybee joins Steve Litscher to talk about his experiences and methodologies for mixing monitors for iconic bands that include: 5 Seconds of Summer, Rise Against, Trivium and others. In addition to being a talented monitor engineer, Charlie Tour Manages and shares his thoughts and perspectives about the job.

Monitor Engineer for Michael Franti. Brian Atarama shares his experiences traveling the world and his pivot during COVID-19.

EP004: LEE ANDERSON - Independent Artist and former Touring Sound Engineer / LA Raised. Oakland Living. Fixed Bike Enthusiast. Vegan Meal Prepper. Mix Master Musician. IG/Twitter: @grooveinsight ~ FB: @leeandersonofficial

On the evening of August 11, two teams from the ProSoundWeb Network joined forces to host “The FOH & Monitor Engineer Relationship” LIVE, the first-ever Front of the House Fridays live event. FofHF host Russ Long and Signal To Noise co-host Chris Leonard teamed up with FOH engineer Chris Taylor and monitor engineer Robert Bull to talk about mix strategies and how two sides of the same coin successfully come together. Here’s the recording of the live event:The live event was presented on ProSoundWeb’s Facebook and YouTube channels, offering listeners what was an interesting and insightful conversation. Two more FotHF live webcasts are coming up on August 25 and September 1, both to be featured on the same PSW channels and kicking off at 8 pm U.S. Eastern time.This podcast is an audio version of that live streaming event.The FOTHF podcast series is sponsored by Yamaha. After a stint running his own sound company, musician, mix engineer and sound system designer Chris Taylor decided to concentrate more on the artistic side of the touring industry. He began providing mixing and production skills to Contemporary Christian artists such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and DeGarmo and Key Band. During the next number of years he also mixed tours for artists such as Barbara Streisand, David Foster, Janet Jackson, Jewel, Kitaro, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and more. Additional achievements include mixing for TV Award Shows as well as handling audio coordination and design. For his contributions to broadcast audio events, Chris received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Sound Mixing, and an Emmy contribution award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing.Monitor engineer Robert Bull has toured for 23 years. He’s been on the other end of the snake for George Lucas Super Live Adventure, Trisha Yearwood, Amy Grant, Jewel, Linkin Park, Martina McBride and The Rolling Stones. When he got off the road, Bull settled into a position with Clair Global in Nashville where he’s been able to support many of his former clients and many young artists, including Chris Stapleton, Greta Van Fleet and Maren Morris. He still mixes when his artists need him.FOTHF host Russ Long is a top touring and multi-platinum recording and mix engineer who’s worked in professional audio for more than 30 years. Following a decade as Steven Curtis Chapman’s FOH engineer, he has spent over 12 years mixing FOH for Amy Grant, and has also mixed numerous high-profile events such as the KLOVE Music awards, the Challenge America Musical Gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, and Barbara Bush’s 90th birthday concert featuring Reba McEntire, Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant. In addition, he’s been part of the audio team for numerous broadcast events such as the Grammy Awards, the CMA Awards, ABC’s “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” TV Special, and more. Russ is currently part of Yamaha’s console R&D team.Signal To Noise co-host Chris Leonard is also the director of audio at IMS Technology Services, a production company headquartered in Garnet Valley, PA, where he’s served for the last decade. Prior to that, he worked with Maryland Sound as a touring monitor engineer and system tech for bands like Tears for Fears, Josh Groban, Don Henley, and Disturbed as well as national events like Times Square New Years Eve and Presidential Inaugurations.

EP003: JOEY CICAK - Production Manager for Live Nation Entertainment / Colorado Native. Nashville Resident. Heavy Metal Headbanger. Vans Foot Soldier. Dog Dad. IG: @joeseasak @axeslasher FB: @joeycicak

EP 002: ANDREW Z. PALMER - FOH Engineer for Fever 333 - Mons Engineer for Prince Royce, Envy On The Coast & Night Verses / NY Native. Brooklyn Resident. Coffee Enthusiast. SMAART Certified. Guitar Doctor. IG:@andrewzpalmer FB:@andrewpalmer

Welcome to the Front of the House Fridays (FOTHF) podcast series on the ProSoundWeb Network, presented every Friday by Yamaha Pro Audio and hosted by veteran live and studio engineer Russ Long, who records his conversations with noted audio professionals literally in front of their homes (whenever possible) in following current social distancing guidelines.In Episode 10, Russ is joined by monitor engineer Robert Bull. Robert Bull comes from a long line of Bulls from Port Byron Illinois. While touring for 23 years, he’s been on the other end of the snake for George Lucas Super Live Adventure, Trisha Yearwood, Amy Grant, Jewel, Linkin Park, Martina McBride and The Rolling Stones. Recently off the road, Bull settled into a position with Clair Global in Nashville, where he has been able to support many of his former clients and many young artists, including Chris Stapleton, Greta Van Fleet and Maren Morris. He still mixes when his artists need him.He lives (and smokes meat) in Castalian Springs TN with his wife Karla and daughters Hailey & Emily.Host Russ Long is a top touring and multi-platinum recording and mix engineer who’s worked in professional audio for more than 30 years. Following a decade as Steven Curtis Chapman’s FOH engineer, he has spent over 12 years mixing FOH for Amy Grant, and has also mixed numerous high-profile events such as the KLOVE Music awards, the Challenge America Musical Gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, and Barbara Bush’s 90th birthday concert featuring Reba McEntire, Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant. In addition, he’s been part of the audio team for numerous broadcast events such as the Grammy Awards, the CMA Awards, ABC’s “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” TV Special, and more. Russ is currently part of Yamaha’s console R&D team.

Paul Klimson brings twenty highly-credited years of technical experience to the details of audio, staging, video, and lighting arrangement in the areas of television broadcasts, arena performances, international music festivals, and top-tier special events production. He designs, creates, and implements the technical foundation upon which the most resonating musical performances of the day exist.What musicians - like Justin Timberlake, John Legend, and The Roots – understand is that Paul’s technical contributions help drive undeniable impact to their talented performances and serve in collaborative partnership to the extraordinary moments in their audience experience. They trust him. They depend on him. And, most importantly, each take the stage with an artistic confidence enhanced by a sincere reliability in the comprehensive backstage capabilities of Paul’s technical command and teamwork.Paul’s behind-the-scenes work has been felt in the uniquely beautiful Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake acoustic duet performance (of the Cyndi Lauper cover ‘True Colors’) at the Cannes Film Festival (in May 2016) in support of the ‘Trolls’ DreamWorks Animation film. And, soon followed up by the highly-noted Timberlake debut of ‘Can’t Stop The Feeling’ performance at the annual Eurovision Song Contest finals in Stockholm, Sweden.Paul was plucked out John Legend’s ‘Evolver Tour’ in 2008 to audition (at SNL) for what was to become the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon television show. Over the course of 6 years (and 965+ episodes), he worked in every music production element of the NBC nightly broadcast, in direct support of The Roots, and in full collaboration with an enviable guest list of top acts which include Kanye West, Radiohead, Drake, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Lauryn Hill, and The XX among many others.In 2013, Paul designed and built the monitor package for the famous Studio 6B set at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City and saw the show through its memorable transition into The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He took the new nightly broadcast – managing audio and monitor mixer responsibilities - through another 120 episodes featuring a revolving roster of musical guests that include U2, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Beck, Kendrick Lamar, David Byrne, Tim McGraw, Arcade Fire, The Avett Brothers, and numerous other acts. Paul helped solidify the show’s audio team before his departure from television to join Justin Timberlake in the massive ’The 20/20 Experience World Tour’ later that year – Timberlake’s most successful solo tour to date with a total box office gross of $231.6 million. He most recently finished on Timberlake’s Man of the Woods Tour, which took off on the heels of his epic 2018 SuperBowl performance.Paul’s prior audio experience (from 2006 to 2008) contains a multitude of high-profile sound media projects (on behalf of Masque Sound & Recording Corp.) which include Vdosc System Tech work (for VH-1 Classics, Microsoft MPX 2006, and the Hillary Duff 2006 Tour); Industrials (for Disney Mountain in the City – Avalanche Mountain, Project Runway, New York Marriott Marquis, KLP/Hennessey, The Strokes, Goldfrapp, and Tony Bennett); and Broadway Sound Production (for the Hairspray Vegas installation, Blue Man Group Boston - Charles Playhouse audio reinstall, and the annual Manhattan Theater Club Spring Gala.)Theory One ProductionsThe Roadie Clinic | An Advocacy GroupPaul on InstagramSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9JCBNUCRNRVKY&source=url)

Doug Deems was a touring monitor engineer for 25 years with bands like P!nk, Backstreet Boys, Babyface, and Kid Rock to name a few. 10 years ago Doug transitioned into broadcast mixing for live sports like UFC, Hockey, and Football. We discuss how that transitions came about, where he got his start along with stories along the way, and how they helped develop his career.This episode is sponsored by: Audix Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group. It's a space for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments! Let's build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss and reminisce about the “good old days.”The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside/Chris Leonard

In this episode, hosts Eric Kilby and Mike Jay spend time with Bob Bussiere, an audio expert who specializes in mixing monitors. He has over 40 years of experience mixing monitors for tours, festivals, corporate events, award shows, and live TV. He is on staff with the Grand Ole Opry and spends each Saturday night behind the stage left curtain helping everyone on stage enjoy their experience of playing the Opry.Some highlights and moments you don't want to miss this week are:The "Back Behind The Barn Boys" featuring "Barnyard Bob"What pushing a broom and soldering wires can do for youBeing a MN Twins fan in the midst of 40,000 Atlanta Braves fans"Is it gonna sound that bad tonight?"Working with Sting and his on-time band rehearsalFlawless two-minute set changes at the Opry on live radio & TVBob shares a nugget of truth in this week's 'Road Map for Life'Be sure to check out our show website at: https://www.everythingbuttheshow.com.#everythingbuttheshow#ebtspodcast

Welcome to the Front of the House Fridays (FOTHF) podcast series on the ProSoundWeb Network, presented every Friday by Yamaha Pro Audio and hosted by veteran live and studio engineer Russ Long, who records his conversations with noted audio professionals literally in front of their homes (whenever possible) in following current social distancing guidelines.In Episode 6, Russ is joined by Garry Brown, who has been in the live music industry for the last 28 years. Originating from Northern Ireland, he has spent the last 22 years living and working in the USA. Garry has mixed both FOH & Monitors for a variety of artists over the years, namely Delirious, The Newsboys, Jaci Velazquez, Third Day, Mercy Me, Gnarls Barkley, Cyndi Lauper, Blondie, and for the last 15 years with Trey Anastasio & Phish. He lives in Lititz, PA, and while at home he works for CLAIR Global in Tour Support.Host Russ Long is a top touring and multi-platinum recording and mix engineer who’s worked in professional audio for more than 30 years. Following a decade as Steven Curtis Chapman’s FOH engineer, he has spent over 12 years mixing FOH for Amy Grant, and has also mixed numerous high-profile events such as the KLOVE Music awards, the Challenge America Musical Gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, and Barbara Bush’s 90th birthday concert featuring Reba McEntire, Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant. In addition, he’s been part of the audio team for numerous broadcast events such as the Grammy Awards, the CMA Awards, ABC’s “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” TV Special, and more. Russ is currently part of Yamaha’s console R&D team.

Matthew Andrade is a live sound engineer who has worked with artists such as Vampire Weekend, Luis Miguel, The Neighbourhood, Alter Bridge, Steel Panther, Deftones, Run The Jewels, Alter Bridge, Christina Aguilera, Joe Perry Project, GROUPLOVE, Led Zeppelin, Kid Sister, among many others. You can find him on Instagram @matthewmatics. 

Welcome to the Front of the House Fridays (FotHF) podcast series on the ProSoundWeb Network, presented every Friday by Yamaha Pro Audio and hosted by veteran live and studio engineer Russ Long, who records his conversations with noted audio professionals literally in front of their homes in following current social distancing guidelines. In Episode 3, Russ talks with monitor engineer Bob Bussiere, who has been mixing live audio for almost four decades, including 30 years on the road with a variety national touring acts and events. Currently he’s on the production team at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, where he’s mixed monitors (using a Yamaha RIVAGE PM10 console) for more than 450 acts in just three years.Originally from Minnesota, Bob spent the 1980s working with some great club-level acts in the Midwest and then relocated to Nashville. He worked with Clair Brothers for almost 20 years and has mixed countless acts on TV and award shows, festivals and tours. A few of his many highlights include the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, CMA Festival, Bonnaroo, Sara Evans, Wynonna, Stephen Curtis Chapman, and Keb Mo. In his spare time, he’s honed his skills with audio wiring and system installations.Bob resides in lovely Kingston Springs TN with his wife of 19 years, along with four dogs and a great fire pit. Recently he became a grandpa and is an avid lover of the outdoors, skiing, hiking, and kayaking.Host Russ Long is a top touring and multi-platinum recording and mix engineer who’s worked in professional audio for more than 30 years. Following a decade as Steven Curtis Chapman’s FOH engineer, he has spent over 12 years mixing FOH for Amy Grant, and has also mixed numerous high-profile events such as the KLOVE Music awards, the Challenge America Musical Gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, and Barbara Bush’s 90th birthday concert featuring Reba McEntire, Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant. In addition, he’s been part of the audio team for numerous broadcast events such as the Grammy Awards, the CMA Awards, ABC’s “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” TV Special, and more. Russ is currently part of Yamaha’s console R&D team.

Jair Crews is an audio engineer who has toured with artists such as BROCKHAMPTON, Lil Mosey, YBN Cordae, Dominic Fike, Ro James, DVSN, Aminé, Andy Mineo, Kiana Ledé, Kid Ink, Slowthai, 100 Gecs, Deb Never, and Aaron Camper. In this episode he tells us how his experience working on a WWE production which was the foundation of his how he sets up his workflow today. We also talk mental health, chasing dreams, and even tasting an orange for the very first time. You can find him on Instagram @jlifemusic.

iTunes         Spotify         Youtube           Patreon Sean Sullivan is a Production Manager, FOH Engineer, and Monitor Engineer based in North Carolina. Over the years he’s been involved with festivals and artists such as MoogFest, Form Arcosanti, Imagine Music festival, Chicano Batman, and Hundred Waters. Sean is also a certified First Responder, a member of Event Safety Alliance, D&B trained, and is a trained JBL technician. Special Mentions: Tour Supply GoFundMe, Greg Looper Episode, Kevin Martin Tour Supply Episode, The Girl in the Back: A Female Drummer's Life with Bowie, Blondie, and the '70s Rock Scene, Tour Health Research Initiative, ROADIE: My Documentary (TJ Hoffman film), Loud: A Life In Rock ‘N Roll by the World’s First Female Roadie. By Tana Douglas, Mixing Music Live, The Last Seat in the House: The Story of Hanley Sound, The Power of Podcasting Panel at NAMM, Soundgirls, Roswell Pro Audio Mini K87, Filming Great Concert Footage, Roadie Short Film, Roadie: A True Story (at least the parts I remember)

Episode WebpageOn The Tour Life, you will hear interviews with some of the most interesting and hardworking professionals in the music industry. Learn about what they do, why they do it, and the things they have learned which help them live happier and healthier lives on and off the road.

Episode WebpageTOURMGMTOn The Tour Life, you will hear interviews with some of the most interesting and hardworking professionals in the music industry. Learn about what they do, why they do it, and the things they have learned which help them live happier and healthier lives on and off the road.

iTunes         Spotify         Youtube           Patreon Graham Mellor is a Production Manager, Monitor Engineer, and Front of House Engineer currently based out of Rhode Island. He is also the owner of Sound Advice LLC, a small sound/production company in North Kingstown, RI, providing production, backline, and audio services to venues in the state, as well as tours such as last years’ The Last Waltz ft. Warren Haynes, Jamey Johnson, Don Was, Lukas Nelson, and John Medeski, as well as the Moe/Blues Traveler All Roads Run Around Tour last summer. Graham began his career in audio working for PMA Industries, a local sound company doing stage patching and backline for small festivals and legacy acts like 5th Dimension and The Temptations. After a short time, he moved into mixing monitors and stage managing. He also worked as an apprentice electrician, and would travel on the weekends to do shows in the Northeast for PMA and other bands, like Dennis Edwards’ Temptations Review. In 2011 he started working at FETE, a 1000 cap night club in Providence and became the Production Manager within a few months there, where he began a close relationship with the Knitting Factory who handled booking the venue for a few years. His tenure on the road started in 2013 mixing monitors for Warren Haynes and Gov’t Mule. After roughly a year and a half to two years he moved to the FOH position and also Production Management. In 2018 he went on to Production Manage and Stage Manage the Willie Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival, produced by Blackbird Presents. When not in Coronavirus lockdown he can be found as the Production Manager for Sturgill Simpson’s ‘A Good Look’n Tour’. Today’s episode is sponsored by Boulevard Carroll, Lensrentals, Airturn, and ShowPro Beard Co. Special Mentions: Graham Mellor – Sound Advice, Crew Nation, Warren Haynes, Gov’t Mule, Sturgill Simpson, John Joseph – The PMA EFFECT, I Am Michael Alago: Breathing Music. Signing Metallica. Beating Death, The Girl in the Back: A Female Drummer's Life with Bowie, Blondie, and the '70s Rock Scene, Tour Health Research Initiative, ROADIE: My Documentary (TJ Hoffman film), Loud: A Life In Rock ‘N Roll by the World’s First Female Roadie. By Tana Douglas, Mixing Music Live, The Last Seat in the House: The Story of Hanley Sound, The Power of Podcasting Panel at NAMM, Soundgirls, Roswell Pro Audio Mini K87, Filming Great Concert Footage, Roadie Short Film, Roadie: A True Story (at least the parts I remember)

What do Yoga therapists and monitor engineers have in common? For Becky Pell, they are one and the same. Becky has been touring worldwide for over 25 years with high-profile bands and artists like Westlife, Muse, Kylie Minogue, Take That, and A-ha. The future of in-ear monitoring is still being explored which is why Becky recently stepped into a new world of monitor mixing with the Klang 3D IEM system.  We spend some time digging into one of the top PSW articles of 2019 on the history of stage monitoring which she wrote. Continuing the recent trend of episodes on monitor engineers, we discuss a few more tips and tricks. Becky is also a registered Yoga Therapist and Yoga Teacher. Check out her website ( RocknRoll Yogi ) where you'll find blogs about yoga, personal development, and touring life as a sound engineer, as well as healthy recipes and links to further online content such as videos and audio recordings of guided meditations; and of course, details about where you can join Becky in person for workshops and retreats!You can check out all of Becky Pell's ProSoundWeb articles here: https://www.prosoundweb.com/tag/becky-pell/You can also read more about her on SoundGirls.orgA reminder — check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group. It's a space for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments! Let's build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss and reminisce about the “good old days.”The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb, hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside / Chris Leonard

iTunes         Spotify         Youtube           Patreon Keith Knobler is the Head of Audio at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, CA. Over the last 30 years he has honed his skills as a monitor engineer at some of the areas preeminent venues such as Slim’s, the Great American Music Hall, Maritime Hall, Covered Wagon Saloon, and On Broadway. He grew up in Westhampton, Long Island but after high school decided to head west to see what opportunities existed for him. He used his interest in journalism to find work around town which helped him gain access to clubs and shows. On the advice of a friend at the Fillmore he started mixing bands in the small “poster” room upstairs and immediately a love affair with audio was born. The audio crew took him under their wing and over the next four years trained and mentored him. Eventually he started mixing monitors at the Fillmore and the rest as they say, is history. He’s been a member of IATSE local 16 since 2007 and has worked with thousands of artists including the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Hot Tuna, and Cock Sparrer. Today’s episode is sponsored by Boulevard Carroll, Lensrentals, & Airturn. Special Mentions: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, John Joseph – The PMA EFFECT, Charlie Karp Scholarship Fund,Focusrite Podcast Studio Makeover, Girl on the Road: How to Break into Touring from a Female Perspective – Claire Murphy, I Am Michael Alago: Breathing Music. Signing Metallica. Beating Death, The Girl in the Back: A Female Drummer's Life with Bowie, Blondie, and the '70s Rock Scene, Tour Health Research Initiative, ROADIE: My Documentary (TJ Hoffman film), Loud: A Life In Rock ‘N Roll by the World’s First Female Roadie. By Tana Douglas, Mixing Music Live, The Last Seat in the House: The Story of Hanley Sound, The Power of Podcasting Panel at NAMM, Soundgirls, Roswell Pro Audio Mini K87, Filming Great Concert Footage, Roadie Short Film, Roadie: A True Story (at least the parts I remember), Roadie Free Radio Merch

Will Miller joins us this episode to talk more monitors. Will has spent the last eight years with Barry Manilow as Monitor Engineer. Prior to that, he spent many years with Josh Groban, Disturbed along with others. Our Co-Host Chris Leonard spent a few years with Will working at Maryland Sound and on a few tours together.  We spend some time talking about how Will got into the business as well as breaking down more tips for mixing monitors. A reminder — check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group. It's a space for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments! Let's build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss and reminisce about the “good old days.”The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb, hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside / Chris Leonard

Our guest this episode is Eddie "El Brujo" Caipo, who has worked as a studio engineer, producer, FOH and monitor engineer for some of the biggest names in the music industry. He is currently the monitor engineer for Enrique Iglesias but has also had the privilege to work as the FOH and MON engineer for a wide range of artists such as Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera, Smash Mouth, Tears for Fears and more.  https://www.prosoundweb.com/2019-top-20-2-dialing-it-in-sound-check-approaches-techniques-from-the-monitor-perspective/A reminder — check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group. It's a space for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments! Let's build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss and reminisce about the “good old days.”The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb, hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside / Chris Leonard

Hello World! In this episode of the Women in Audio podcast, I’m visiting with Ana Hymson. She’s currently a Monitors Engineer at the Parish and Empire Control Room. We covered a lot, including personal expression as women in the live sound workplace, what boards we love and hate, but most importantly how we’ve grown as people. Lastly, we experienced some technical difficulties with the volume. I hope this is not too much of a distraction for you, as we are still working out the kinks. Hope you enjoy! - Tangela

This episode features Karrie Keyes, the executive director of SoundGirls, a non-profit organization that supports the professional sound industry with a mission of "empowering the next generation of women in audio." She’s also been the monitor engineer for Pearl Jam and Eddie Vedder for over 25 years.Karrie has been working as a live sound engineer since the 1980s, after Dave Rat taught her to roll a mic cable at a Black Flag concert.I sat down together with Karrie and Soundgirls Zoë James, Vanessa Silberman and Gil Eva Craig at the 2019 AES convention to discuss the challenges facing women in professional audio and some strategies for surviving out there. I’d like to thank ProSoundWeb, Rabunshire Media and iZotope’s RX software for helping make this episode possible. Now let’s hear from Karrie Keyes and the Soundgirls at the Javits Center in New York for the 2019 AES Convention. Support the show (http://paypal.me/erikmatlock)

iTunes         Spotify         Youtube           Patreon Austin Schroeder is a Monitor Engineer based out of San Diego, California, who is currently in rehearsals for the highly anticipated Rage Against the Machine tour. An Iowa native, Austin started on piano at a young age, setting the groundwork for a deep and lifelong understanding and appreciation of music. His teenage years saw him develop more into a bassist, which he played in several jazz bands before ultimately ending up at Full Sail University, hoping for a degree in music recording. After moving to Nashville to work at the famed Blackbird studios, Austin tired of studio life and decided that perhaps he was better suited to life on the road and the more spontaneous feel of live music. A misunderstanding during his interview process at Clair Bros led to an opportunity at a smaller Pennsylania-based company, Allusions Lighting and Sound Production. It was here, that Austin’s fate was set, and his career began to flourish. Among the artists that he has worked with are Iggy Azaelia, Foo Fighters, Audioslave, Tom Morello, and Lupe Fiasco. In 2019, Austin was awarded the Parnelli award for Monitor Mixer of the year. Today’s episode is sponsored by ShowproBeardCo, & Boulevard Carroll. Use the code ROADIE to get great discounts when you check out. Sign-up for Mixing Music Live with Michelle Pettinato! Click HERE, then use the code: ROADIE2 to claim your 25% discount! Special Mentions: Rage Against The Machine Tour, Tour Health Research Initiative, ROADIE: My Documentary (TJ Hoffman film), Loud: A Life In Rock ‘N Roll by the World’s First Female Roadie. By Tana Douglas, Mixing Music Live, Charlie Karp Scholarship Fund, The Last Seat in the House: The Story of Hanley Sound, The Power of Podcasting Panel at NAMM, Soundgirls, Roswell Pro Audio Mini K87, Filming Great Concert Footage, Roadie Short Film, Roadie: A True Story (at least the parts I remember), Roadie Free Radio Merch

iTunes         Spotify         Youtube           Patreon Rena Nicole Kozak is a freelance audio engineer and tour manager based out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  Rena has been working in audio in many capacities for close to 20 years and brings her experience to live audio for concerts and events, in-studio recording and mixing, training and education. Although currently specializing in FOH mixing, Rena also offers touring services as a monitor technician and tour manager. She has amassed a formidable client list including Albert Hammond Jr, Operators, Big Wreck, Pinegrove (band), Alvvays (band), Maggie Rogers, MacEwan Hall and Ballroom, Preoccupations (FKA Viet Cong) (band), Beirut (band), Palace Theatre/Flames Central (Concorde Entertainment Group, Calgary AB), Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, Sound Art Calgary, The Calgary Stampede, Red Bull Canada, Sled Island Music and Arts Festival, Wyckham House and the Students’ Association of MRU. Special Mentions: Rena Kozak – Soundpony, The Art of Music Tech Podcast, Foppstar Amps, Maya Finlay, Soundgirls.org, Womens Audio Mission, Roseanne Cash, SF Jazz, City College of San Francisco, Alan Rogan - Guitar Tech Tribute, John Kane: Pilgrims of Woodstock, The Last Seat in the House, David Dann: "Guitar King: Michael Bloomfield's Life in the Blues", John Joseph: The PMA EFFECT, www.theproductionacademy.com, Roadie Free Radio Merch, Samson Q2U Handheld Dynamic USB Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack, ShowPro Beard Co., Napkin Sketch Stage, Event Runner Pro, Over the Bridge.org  Today’s episode is sponsored by airturn.com, showprobeardco.com, and stagehandsclothing.com. Use the code ROADIE to get great discounts when you check out.

iTunes         Spotify         Youtube           Patreon Maya Finlay is an Audio Engineer, Producer, Songwriter and Musician based in San Francisco, CA with more than 11 years of experience in professional audio.    As a live sound engineer, Maya has worked at some of the most beloved venues in San Francisco, including The Independent, Boom Boom Room, Elbo Room, the Stern Grove Festival and with Rock the Bike.  She does sound full-time at SFJAZZ Center and tours regularly with Rosanne Cash as Monitor Engineer.  Throughout her concert career, she has also mixed for such heavyweights as Sheila E., Esperanza Spalding, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Allen Toussaint, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Ghostface Killah, J Mascis, Snarky Puppy, Pink Martini, Ry Cooder, Emmylou Harris, and many more.  In addition to live sound reinforcement, Maya has done live multi-track recordings for numerous artists including Herbie Hancock. Maya started her audio career in the studio, and continues to do music tracking, editing, mixing, and producing. Maya has recorded local artists Gisela Tangui, La Gente, and produced  music by Sang Matiz as well as her own band, Gringa. She conducts most of her studio work at Women’s Audio Mission and in her home studio, the My-Fy Hive.  An international traveler at heart, Maya was born in Canada, raised in California, studied in Colorado, and lived in Spain and Brazil before returning to the Bay Area.  She has a B.A. in Spanish and Portuguese, Language and Culture from CU Boulder, as well as Certificates in Sound Recording and Sound Design from City College of San Francisco. Special Mentions: Maya Finlay, Soundgirls.org, Womens Audio Mission, Roseanne Cash, SF Jazz, City College of San Francisco, Alan Rogan - Guitar Tech Tribute, John Kane: Pilgrims of Woodstock, The Last Seat in the House, David Dann: "Guitar King: Michael Bloomfield's Life in the Blues", John Joseph: The PMA EFFECT, www.theproductionacademy.com, Roadie Free Radio Merch, Samson Q2U Handheld Dynamic USB Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack, ShowPro Beard Co., Napkin Sketch Stage, Event Runner Pro, Over the Bridge.org Today’s episode is sponsored by airturn.com, showprobeardco.com, and stagehandsclothing.com. Use the code ROADIE for exclusive discounts when you check out.  

Series One of WYWU was captured at the 2019 NAMM Show in Nashville. In this episode we hear from Mark Frink, a touring sound engineer who has mixed monitors for numerous top artists including kd Lang, Dr John, Tony Bennett and many more. Mark has a personal preference for the monitor position and quite a bit of advice for the aspiring audio engineer considering a career on monitor beach.Your host is Erik Matlock, senior editor of ProSoundWeb.com and Live Sound International magazine. Support the show (http://paypal.me/erikmatlock)

Bob Cowan is a front of house engineer and monitor engineer for bands bands like Metallica and Melissa Etheridge. Over the span of his 20-year career, Cowan has worked with artists like Ringo Starr, Sammy Hagar, Bruce Springsteen, and Megadeath, among others. He was even with Metallica when they broke the Guinness Book of World Records for performing on all seven continents, including Antarctica. Bob tells his story since his younger years, into college, and after college. He discusses how he beat cancer (30 years caner free this year!) and how it set him back when he first started his career. He took a step back, realized what had to be done, and tenaciously went for it. Bob lastly talks about his journey into Antarctica with Metallica. -- Links to products/websites mentioned: Metallica: https://www.metallica.com -- Quick links: :35 - About Bob Cowan 11:39 - Did you have any other careers that you were thinking out pursuing or did you know exactly what you wanted to do? 13:20 - Do you think the skills you didn’t want to learn help you today? 15:42 - Tell us about a time you were put into a situation that you weren’t prepared for. How did you navigate it? 22:45 - You learned that you wanted to take jobs on the ground after your “not prepared” assignment. 23:20 - What is the importance of honing in on your craft? 26:12 - Did you have points in your life where you were thrown off course a bit? How did you make sure you stayed focus? 30:51 - Did the “I don’t like school mindset” follow you into your professional career and how do you overcome it? 37:00 - What are some benefits of working independently versus working for a company? 44:13 - Tell us about Metallica breaking the Guinness Book of World Records and that whole experience. 58:02 - What was your favorite part about breaking that world record? What was your favorite continent? 59:20 - What are some pieces of advice that you would give someone that’s just getting started in the live events industry? 1:03:23 - How to follow Bob Cowan -- Connect with me: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihak Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihak LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtw Guest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2 Connect with Bob Cowan: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cowanaudio

Check out Nicholas on the Web - http://www.soundnerdsunite.org In this video we talk with veteran engineer, author and educator, Nicholas Radina about his work on the road as a touring monitor engineer. Spending most of his year traveling with popular rock band O.A.R. - Nicholas gives us some insight into the gear, the approach and some of his tips and tricks to keep things running smooth everyday on tour. Shop for gear we talked about in the video using these affiliate links to support the channel at no extra cost! RF Venue Gear - https://amzn.to/2IP0rLsRF Explorer PRO - https://amzn.to/2Vbzx7kRF RackPRO - https://amzn.to/2DpopthRF Venue Filters - https://amzn.to/2VfcHvESupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/DcSoundOp)

iTunes         Spotify         Youtube           Patreon Chip Auchincloss is a Monitor Engineer and Backline Tech based in Brooklyn, N.Y., who’s spent the last 20 years living his dream of working in the live sound industry. I met with Chip at his Brooklyn studio where we dove deep into his upbringing in Philadelphia, his obsession with concerts, and the crazy coincidence of our family connection. Over the years he has toured with artists ranging from Dirty Projectors, Silversun Pickups, The New Pornographers, Regina Spektor, and many more. He’s also worked as a house engineer at several venues including Sony Hall, World Stage, Webster Hall, and B.B. King’s Blues Club, where he got his start. Today’s episode is sponsored by stagehandsclothing.com and gig-gear.com. Use the code ROADIE to get 20% off your Stagehands order and ROADIE to get 15% off your Gig-Gear order. Special Mentions: Keeping Concerts Safe Panel Discussion from NAMM 2018, I know Better Now – Richie Ramone, My years with Townes Van Zandt – Harold F Eggers Jr., The Girl In The Back – Laura Davis-Chanin, The Birth of Loud – Ian S. Port, The Last Kingdom – Netflix, The Mark Agnesi Show, Norman’s Rare Guitars, The Weight Band, Andrew Ratcliffe – Tweed Recording, Analogman Guitar Effects Pedals, The Fierce Five Percent: Women in the Sound Industry, Chris Selim – Mixdown-Online, NAMM, Over the Bridge.org, StageHands Clothing, ShowPro Beard Co., Airturn GoStand, Gig-gear.com

iTunes         Spotify         Youtube           Patreon Heather Bey is a Monitor Engineer and tech from Long Island who currently works at the Space at Westbury Theatre, mixing a range of events from concerts, MMA tournaments, and more. A graduate from SUNY New Paltz with a degree in Audio and Digital Media Production, Heather was inspired to follow her passion for audio and upon graduating, and has worked steadily over the last few years, building her resume, and further deepening a love for her craft. Heather’s thesis film, The Fierce Five Percent: Women in the Sound Industry, is a testament to the incredible history of women who have forged meaningful careers in an arena predominantly dominated by men. However, with the help of organizations like Soundgirls.org, Female Frequency, and Women’s Audio Mission, Heather is poised to lead the charge of a new generation of female sound engineers who are judged on the quality of their work, not their gender. Today’s episode is sponsored by Stagehandsclothing.com and Gig-gear.com. If you use the code ROADIE when checking out, you get 20% off of your Stagehands order, and 15% off of your Gig-gear order. Special Mentions: The Fierce Five Percent: Women in the Sound Industry, The Magpie Salute Winter Tour 2019, Red Room Studios, The Space at Westbury Theater, Chris Selim – Mixdown-Online, TourlinkPro, NAMM, Over the Bridge.org, StageHands Clothing, ShowPro Beard Co., Airturn GoStand, Gig-gear.com, Telefunken M80 Dynamic Microphone

Dani Seggewiss is a Monitor Engineer originally from Cologne, Germany, who currently resides in Leeds, in the U.K. At thirteen years old Dani went with her mom to see a concert, and upon seeing the monitor and FOH engineers in action, she knew that that was what she wanted to pursue. Not that she had any idea of how to do it or how to start, or even what they were doing, but she knew that whatever it was struck a chord with her, and that she had to follow her instincts. The best twist to her story is that she now works for the very band that she saw that night, and continues to grow and learn with each gig. Today’s episode is sponsored by Airturn.com. Use the code: roadie for a 20% discount on your entire order! Special Mentions: Lagond Music School – Live!, The Sweet, Lez Zeppelin, Dave Matthews Band, Hip-Hop Evolution, Quincy, William Godman – Adventures In The Screen Trade, ShowPro Beard Co., Airturn GoStand, Telefunken M80 Dynamic Microphone

Gil Craig is an Audio Engineer and a Sound Designer based out of Wellington New Zealand. As a Monitor Engineer she has mixed for the Phoenix Foundation with the New Zealand Symphony, The Pink Floyd Experience, as well as many other Symphony orchestra productions and concerts. She is also an accomplished record mixer, with several award-winning albums to her credit including: Trouble on the Waterfront, by the Waterfront Collective, and Circus of Fleas, by Fleabite. Gil is also a partner at Western Audio, a well-respected and Audio production house. When she is not mixing FOH, Monitors, or doing Sound Design, she most likely can be found following her other passion, photography. Special Mentions: Lagond Music School – Live!,Western Audio, Paul McCartney – The Life, Philip Norman, The Beatles White Album 6CD set, Tom Petty – American Treasure – 4CD, Michael Bloomfield: An Oral History – Jan Mark Wolkin, AES NYC 2018, George Kao - Authentic Content Marketing: Build An Engaged Audience For Your Personal Brand Through Integrity & Generosity, Michael Bloomfield – From His Head, to His Heart, to His Hands,, Nathan Lively – Sound Design Live, Tour:Smart: And Break the Band – Martin Atkins, Dave Ramsey: Total Money Makeover, Airturn GoStand, Telefunken M80 Dynamic Microphone  

It’s an honor to be celebrating my 105th episode this week with our guest, Monitor Engineer Bruce Danz. For the last 25 years Bruce has mixed monitors for some of Rock’s hardest hitting artists including Anthrax, Testament, Alice Cooper, Death Angel, and Buckcherry. He endured a sixteen-year run with Marilyn Manson while simultaneously mixing for Avenge Sevenfold, a gig that has lasted almost eighteen years. But life for Danz wasn’t always behind the desk. The Michigan native also spent his twenties as a successful touring bass player. Come hang with Bruce and I, as we dissect his career in the industry and how he’s found a way to keep rockin’ after all these years. Thanks for listening! Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible.com and ShowPro Beard Co.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! To help kick this year off our first guest is Cleveland native Lauren Crowley, Monitor Engineer for such artists as Ryan Adams, Eminem, Tyler the Creator, A$AP Rocky, Kurt Vile, and Jenny Lewis. Crowley cut her teeth in the Punk Rock clubs of Cleveland before eventually moving on to Full Sail University, and ultimately honing her skills at Eighth Day Sound. From there, it’s been a rapid climb up the ranks where she shares the stage nightly not only with a respectable roster of artists, but also with some of the best crews in the business. Thank you for all of your support in 2017 and here’s to an epic year ahead for all of us.

Working Class Audio #152 with Horacio Bolz!!! Horacio Bolz  is an engineer/producer from  Montevideo, Uruguay. By the age of 8 he was recording for fun and playing guitar and drums. While his life plan was originally to become a commercial airline pilot, it wasn't until  later he realized that music, producing and engineering was what I wanted to do in life. So by the age of 18 he moved to the UK to follow that dream. Horacio  started his Production & Sound Engineering studies at Alchemea Collage in London. Once there he began to work for Phil Manzanera and Javier Weyler as an assistant engineer. During this period he recorded part of Phil's last two solo albums (The Sound of Blue & Corroncho 2).   In 2012 Horacio returned to Uruguay where he started working as head engineer at Vivace Music. There, he recorded and mixed songs for most of the best bands in the country. Meanwhile he started doing live related work as a Monitor Engineer for Uruguayan bands. 2013 was the year in which Horacio  started his band The Islingtons. They released "1 1 2 3 5", their  first studio album which was nominated for "Best New Band" at the Graffiti Awards. Since 2015 Horacio has been working as a freelance engineer, producer and musician. He owns (with his business partner Christian Eichin) a software development company in which they develop a free app called "Wavejam". A collaborative multi-track recorder for iOS devices. Horacio also owns Vincent, a Creative Audio & Film production company based in Montevideo, Uruguay.   About this Interview: Horacio talks with me about his early plan to become a commercial airline pilot, his work with Phil Manzanara, import taxes in Uruguay and how that affects his ability to buy equipment, as well his ability to make a living and incorporate audio into his life even when faced limitations. -Matt Show notes and links: Horacio on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/horacio-bolz-33659957/ Fix Audio Designs (Paul Wolf) https://www.fixaudiodesigns.com/ After Master http://aftermaster.com/ http://www.500seriesmodules.com/ Sonarworks Reference 4 software https://www.sonarworks.com/

Parnelli award-winning monitor engineer Greg Looper knows firsthand the role fate can play in a career. For the last several years he has been with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, first as a systems tech for FOH engineer Robert Scovill, but eventually stepping-in at monitors, where he has proven to be an invaluable asset. A chance encounter with an old friend at the age of twenty-one led to a career with a staggering list of artists including the Allman Brothers Band, Prince, Soundgarden, the Cult, Aerosmith, John Fogarty, the Scorpions, Shannondoah, and the Deftones. Greg and I met-up in Forrest Hills, NY at a recent Tom Petty gig and traced the many miles of his journey, and the many mentors that have left their mark on him.

The trust between an artist and his or her crew is something that takes time to build. It’s a sacred thing. Bobby Tis, guitar tech and monitor engineer for the Tedeschi Trucks Band, has fostered that trust for close to 10 years. I spent an evening with Bobby at a recent gig in Simsbury, CT, and the level of camaraderie and closeness amongst the band and crew was certainly palpable. Bobby learned his craft from a long list mentors including his father Bobby Tis, Sr., well respected amongst studio engineers, and Brian Farmer, longtime guitar tech for Warren Haynes. Bobby’s love of what he does day in and day out keeps him going whether he’s on tour or engineering a session at Swamp Raga studios, Derek and Susan’s home studio in Florida, where Tis lives with his family, just down the road.

Rebecca Wilson is steadfast in her belief that the best way to learn is by doing. No fancy schools, no debt load to carry, just basic hard work, and being passionate about following your dreams. After just one night of doing monitors at a club for Fishbone, the band decided to pluck Rebecca from her club gig and take her on the road with them. A few days later, she found herself behind the mixing desk at Red Rocks. With a healthy dose of self-deprecation, a humble attitude, and a singular focus to please her artists, Rebecca can now be found providing audio support for His Holiness, The Dalai Lama.

30 years as a live sound technician. 25 years as Pearl Jam’s dedicated Monitor Engineer. Several years teaching, mentoring, and empowering the next generation of women in audio. Tune in and found out how Karrie Keyes turned a teenage love of Southern California’s Punk Rock scene into a lifelong career of touring with some of the industry’s biggest bands including Soundgarden, Fugazi, Sonic Youth, and Neil Young.

Becky Pell is one of the lucky people who is able to follow two of her passions and turn them into thriving careers. As a monitor mixer she has worked with an incredible range of artist’s including the Black Crowes, A-ha, Anastacia, Take That, Westlife, Kylie, Muse, and Natalie Imbruglia. As a yoga and meditation instructor she contributes to several magazines and blogs including Yoga International, Om magazine, and Adventureyogi. She is also a member of Soundgirls.org, where she lends her voice to help empower and educate young women interested in learning about the industry. Add in the fact that she’s English and you’ve got one bad-ass roadie!

What’s up roadies? This week’s cure for your case of the Monday blues is brought to you by monitor engineer to the stars, Steve Walsh. A 20-year industry veteran, Walsh has worked with some of rocks biggest names including but not limited to; +44, Blink-182, The Foo Fighters, Tommy Lee, and Maroon 5. Thanks to a little white lie nearly 20 years ago, Steve landed his first gig as a monitor engineer for Moby. After a few years on the road with Moby, Steve packed up, headed west to Los Angeles, and linked up with none other than Tommy Lee for Never a Dull Moment. Steve has since gone on to work with many other big name bands including one of Roadie Free Radio’s all-time favorites, The Black Crowes. Nowadays, you can find Steve on tour as monitor engineer for Rob Zombie. Walsh certainly has a knack for combining the artist’s ideal sound with what ultimately is best to come out of the speakers during the show. It's the combination of a great ear and some kick ass people skills that have given him such a respected name in his field. Kick back and listen to the story from Steve himself, and Pay respect to one hard working roadie.

It's no secret that for years the "road" has been a male-dominated workplace. However, that's quickly changing, and women like Rachel Ryan are forging new and indelible paths, demonstrating their might and talent, making way for a new generation of roadies. Mr. Soundlady, as Rachel is otherwise known, is a force to be reckoned with. As I dug around researching women in the audio field, her name kept popping up, and I couldn't help but be struck by her enthusiasm, her passion, and judging by her resume, her talent. An NYU graduate from California, Rachel has already logged an impressive amount of experience. She had the good fortune to have residencies at both the East and West coast Knitting Factories, Brooklyn Bowl, and has been on the road as both FOH engineer and monitor mixer for the likes of The Tallest Man On Earth, The Strokes, PHOX, Silversun Pickups, and is still the first and only woman to intern at Radio City Music Hall. In between the endless hours and concert halls Rachel has decided to go back to Graduate school to study Library Sciences. Badass indeed.

Drew Consalvo has been in the business for over 30 years and has been a monitor mixer for the likes of Moby, K.D. Lang, Pat Benatar, and toured with the Black Crowes for the better part of 15 years. Join me in the back of his tour bus as we talk about life on the road, his beginnings in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and how his Buddhist beliefs temper his daily life.