Gearsource Geezers Of Gear Podcast

D&B are truly one of the leaders in todays touring and installation systems world. Their newest technology is on display here at the show for all to share, but hear about the company, their products and philosophies, etc - right here as the Geezers discuss sound with Frank "Live" here at Infocomm! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Here it is - our first of MANY podcasts recorded "Live" here in Orlando at Infocomm. I hope you enjoy them all - beginning with Powersoft's founder and still head of R&D, Claudio Lastrucci - discussing the many aspects of technology involved in their highend amplifier / dsp range. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Howard Ungerleider is in a very small group of guys who can say they've toured with one of the top acts in the world for 4.5 centuries! Did you know he started as a musician, then manager? Did you know Howard is American, but an "adopted Canadian"? So much was learned in a very fun and interesting conversation.  In addition, we heard from Chris Conti, Chief Innovations Officer at PRG / VER, discussing Ground Control and more. Very interesting! All brought to you by Episode 23 Sponsor - PRG. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Gregg Brunclik began his journey, like so many in our industry have... beginning as a musician, and eventually, being lured into the support side of the "business". He took a loan from his dad, and BUILT his first sound system using that same system to provide audio for Eddie Rabbit and so many others. Gregg believes in hard work paying off, team work, family, and all the right things - while growing a business with 160+ employees and 3 locations in sound, lighting, video, staging, trucking and more. Episode 22 is brought to you by our friends at ACT Lighting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Britannia Row is a sound company that began in 1975 and was originally owned by Pink Floyd. Bryan Grant and Robbie Williams took over ownership in 1984 with Mike Lowe taking over from Robbie in 1987. The company has recently been acquired by Clair Global.  Britannia Row Productions only does sound and they have done it REALLY well for almost 45 years. Their philosophy of training and mentoring great people remains at the foundation of their success. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Not many people get the (deserved) respect of legendary manager, Doc McGhee when it comes to music management. Doc has founded and helped to develop mega acts such as KISS, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi and Skid Row, but also worked with Diana Ross and James Brown.  In this episode, Doc discusses the importance of his relationships with concert gear suppliers and personnel. Doc's approach to people has helped to make him the very best in the biz - learn how! Thanks again to PRG for sponsoring this episode of Geezers of Gear. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Not many people get the (deserved) respect of legendary manager, Doc McGhee when it comes to music management. Doc has founded and helped to develop mega acts such as KISS, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi and Skid Row, but also worked with Diana Ross and James Brown. His diversity and honesty are among the things people will always mention about Doc, but certainly, his "get it done" attitude and relationships with production vendors are what we know most about him. Thru these 2 episodes, Doc reveals some secrets to his success, and the success of his acts as well. We also get to hear about PRG's new Spaceframe® technology through its designer and PRG Projects CEO, Frederic. Today's episode is sponsored by PRG... Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Chas Herington began his career upon chance, working as an engineer in a recording studio, first recording voiceovers and eventually, recording tracks for performers including Elvis Costello and finally, Dire Straits. The latter created Chas's opportunity to begin another chapter of his career - this time in Lighting, where he would spend the next 40+ years lighting Dire Straits, Bob Dylan, Steve Miller, Madonna and so many more. Today, Chas owns and operates Zenith Lighting out of Orlando Florida. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Today's episode #17, sponsored by ACT Lighting answers the question of "when will we see the Grand MA3 console", plus we get to learn about the career of David Haskell, a long time manager, production manager and FOH guy for many leading live acts including Alabama, Nantucket Band, Gretchen Wilson, Kenny Chesney and so many more. David is now President at Nashville based Morris Sound and Light. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Today, our great friend and industry leader, Eric Loader joins the Geezers as a Geezer himself! Reflecting on his 30+ years in the business - from the DJ booth, to retail and finally manufacturing / wholesale in the professional lighting business. But also discuss his triple bypass surgery this year after catching heart disease early enough to save himself. Another entertaining and uplifting chat with some talk of gear... of course! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Jeff Cranfill got his degree at North Carolina School of the Arts where he now mentors young lighting designers. He continues to own and manage a successful touring / rental company while continuing to pursue his passions for lighting design and music. You can see Jeff's work out on Hootie and the Blowfish, Joe Bonamassa and Zac Brown Band. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

David Milly had a very successful run in the rock and roll and country touring business, but many won't realize he was actually schooled in business and began working for a pyro company. Since that time, David build a highly successful touring, rental and install business and then sold it prior to diving into the boating life. This is a great chat that covers everything from gear to finance and fun. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Marc Brickman is a director, producer, lighting designer and production designer. He is an Emmy nominee but of course, his visuals for Pink Floyd are probably his greatest calling card. He has designed massive stadium rigs, and a very artistic Neil Young show with ONLY Follow Spots. Marc cut his teeth with Bruce Springsteen so his career has been filled with only highlights. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Not many strike fear into competitors like John does! For 40 years, John has been a character to be reckoned with in rock n roll lighting and production. From rock tours with The Stones, The Who, Motley Crue and Poison to virtually every pop and country tour out there, plus awards shows and much more. He's lived through it all to share his stories with us today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Geezers of Gear Episode 11 offers a conversation with a gentleman who's career spans 40 years of Rock and Roll - highlighting tours including Ozzy's Diary of a Madman, Dio from 1983 until the artist's death in 2010 (and still today via incredible hologram technology) and now more than a decade with Reo Speedwagon. Paul is currently designing incredible, state of the art hologram tours for two incredible rock icons who are no longer with us, Dio and Frank Zappa. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Today, on Episode 10 of Geezers of Gear the Geezers are joined by Don Chan, the company's partner operating GearSource Asia. Don has a lengthy experience with Video and Stage design and brings that knowledge to this weeks podcast. We discuss topics including Dynamic Staging, Asian shows compared to N America, a couple of tradeshows and some new technology. Please - Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Very few people represent as much to an important segment of the market as Tim Brennan represents to the Las Vegas Lighting / Visual market. Working his way up thru the ranks from a very young age in his family's lighting business, Cinema Services, to one of the most recognized Sales Exec's in Lighting and Video today while working with PRG, Tim is nothing short of a character. Today, Tim talks about the Lighting / Visual business in Vegas, some of the evolution in the Lighting space, a few companies, some great stories (including standing on the stage with Elvis at the Las Vegas Hilton) and some excellent sales and business lessons for people coming up through the entertainment gear business. Tim, in the words of another Vegas crooner, has definitely done it "His way". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Today, we talk with Robert "guitar" Mokry about the past, present and future of automated lighting. We cover a bit about control consoles, video and much more. Unfortunately, a technical glitch (Marcel hit the wrong button at a VERY wrong time) - we lost the first 20 minutes of our interview... so you miss the introductions and a lengthy discussion about his early days in the biz. Sorry!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Today, the Geezers had the great pleasure of interviewing a true Rock and Roll Legend in the Canadian music business, Greg "Goddo" Godovitz. Beginning in 1964, Greg established himself as a player in the Canadian music scene and created one of the greatest hard rock bands to ever come out of the Canadian music scene, Goddo.  Greg remains active today with his many live music, recording sessions where he plays and produces for others and writing projects. His first book, Travels With My Amp - is absolutely hilarious, and his new book, Up Close and Uncomfortable will surely be a must-read as well. They trio cover everything from gear to groupies, the music business and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Today, the Geezers have the privilege of interviewing one of the more intriguing individuals in production today. Andrew Gumper, the owner and founder of AG Productions, has created an entirely new and unique genre in the world of Staging and Rigging. He calls it the "Mega Structure, and that's exactly what it it.  We interview Andrew to learn more about his structures and the origin of Mega Structures, but specifically, we learn more about his recent involvement with the SuperBowl in creating what must have been the largest and most intricate temporary concert venue ever built. This 72,000 sq ft structure would occupy 6000 people for a Foo Fighters concert. It included mezzanine levels, VIP boxes, a DJ booth and so much more. The 100ft tall structure would take 28,000 man hours to go up and down and included over 5 miles of steal beams.  I hope you enjoy listening to Andrew discuss this project. He has a "no big deal" air about him, but this really was a BIG deal! --- Send in a voice message: https://podc